Patent ID: 6038844
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A folding hay rake, comprising:a primary frame, having a forward end for attachment to a towing vehicle and a rear end opposite the forward end;a secondary frame pivotally attached to the primary frame adjacent the rear end;non-linearly acting deployment spreader means, pivotally attached to the primary and secondary frames, for pivoting the secondary frame relative to the primary frame, the deployment spreader means including:a first arm,a telescopic second arm pivotally connected to the first arm,an elbow member slidably and pivotally attached to the first arm and pivotally attached to the second arm,means for pivoting the elbow member to pivot the first arm relative to the second arm, the means for pivoting being pivotally coupled to a distal end of the elbow member, andmeans for controlling the telescopic second arm to achieve a desired length of telescopic action, the means for controlling being operably coupled.