Patent ID: 6374922
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
An agricultural implement comprising:a transversely extending rockshaft having a central section and a wing section disposed laterally of and on each opposing side of said central section; said rockshaft being rotatable about a transversely extending axis between a first position and a second position; a plurality of tool frames connected to said rockshaft and extending rearwardly thereof when in an operating configuration, each said tool frame carrying a ground engaging tool and being supported by a rearwardly positioned support wheel, said tool frames being generally vertically movable between a lowered working position and a raised non-working position by the rotation of said rockshaft from said first position to said second position; and an actuator interconnecting each at least some of said tool frame and said rockshaft to cause said tool frame to move into a generally vertical transport position, said wing sections being pivotable rearwardly when said rockshaft is moved into said second position and said tool frames are moved into said transport position to convert said implement into a transport configuration.