Patent ID: 6374923
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
An agricultural tool bar implement comprising:a draft frame adapted for connection to a prime mover; a rockshaft pivotally mounted on the draft frame for movement between a first position corresponding to a field operating position and a second position corresponding to a transport position; a ground engaging wheel assembly supporting said rockshaft, said wheel assembly including: an L-shaped member connected to said rockshaft, said L-shaped member having a first leg extending generally horizontally when said rockshaft is in said first position and extending generally vertically when said rockshaft is rotated into said second position and a second leg extending orthogonally to said first leg; and a wheel rotatably mounted on a wheel support connected to said second leg, said wheel support being rotatable about a castering axis aligned with said second leg; and a caster lock operably interconnecting said wheel support and said second leg to restrict the rotation of said wheel support relative to said second leg when said rockshaft rotates into said second position.