Patent ID: 6012535
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
A mounting arrangement for a ripper assembly, comprising:a frame having a channel having first and second side walls defined therein;a ripper shank positioned within the channel for relative movement therealong;a first engagement assembly mounted in the first side wall and being moveable between a first position wherein it is engaged with the ripper shank and a second position wherein it is disengaged from the ripper shank;a second engagement assembly mounted in the second side wall and being moveable between a first position wherein it is engaged with the ripper shank and a second position wherein it is removed from engagement with the ripper shank;an actuating mechanism operatively connected to the first and second engagement assemblies and being operable between a first condition wherein the respective engagement assemblies are simultaneously moved to their first position to fix the position of the ripper shank in one of an infinite number of locations with respect to the channel and a second condition wherein the engagement assemblies are simultaneously moved to their second position to permit relative movement between the ripper shank and the channel.