Patent ID: 6192994
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
In an agricultural implement supporting ground working devices, said agricultural implement having a draw bar adapted for connection to a prime mover; and a tool bar connected to said draw bar and including left and right wing members pivotally movable about a wing pivot axis relative to said draw bar, each of said wing members having a distal end laterally spaced from a longitudinal center of said implement, the improvement comprising:said tool bar being pivotally mounted on said draw bar for rotational movement about a generally transversely extending pivot axis between a horizontally oriented working position and a vertically oriented transport position, such that said tool bar rotates through an angular displacement of approximately 90 degrees; anda lift assist mechanism mounted on each said wing member and extending rearwardly thereof to support the distal end of said wing member as said tool bar is being rotated from said working position toward said transport position.