A New or Improved Agricultural Implement for Turning Hay and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Agricultural Implement for Turning Hay and
the like.
I, JOHN TENNANT, of Elsing, E. Dereham, Gentleman, do hereby declare the.
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a new or improved agricultural implement for turning
the swaths or rows of hay during the drying process, the object being to provide
an implement or device of simple construction capable of being operated by one
horse and readily controlled by a lad, that will turn the said swaths or rows of hay
in such a manner as to form two fresh and neat swaths or rows with the wet side
uppermost, and without risk of shaking out the seed which now frequently occurs
with devices such as hitherto used for this purpose.
In carrying my invention into practical effect, I provide a suitable light framing
mounted upon wheels and furnished with a pair of shafts, while the front part
of the framing is provided upon each side with a series of spirally curved arms, the
two series of arms being arranged a sufficient distance apart so as to correspond
to the two swaths or rows of hay. Each series of curved arms takes under one
swath or row of hay and as the implement proceeds neatly and effectually turns
the hay or the like over, forming a fresh swath or row having the wet side upper-
most.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Agricultural Implement for Turning Hay and
the like.
I, JOHN TENNANT, of Elsing, E. Dereham, Gentleman, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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My invention relates to a new or improved agricultural implement for turning
the swaths or rows of hay during the drying process, the object being to provide
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page_text: an implement or device of simple construction capable of being operated by one
horse and readily controlled by a lad, that will turn the said swaths or rows of
hay in such a manner as to form two fresh and neat swaths or rows with the wet
side uppermost, and without risk of shaking out the seed, which now frequently
occurs with devices such as hitherto used for this purpose.
In carrying my invention into practical effect, I provide a suitable light framing
mounted upon wheels and furnished with a pair of shafts for drawing same while
to the front of the framing and upon each side of same is arranged a series of spirally
curved arms, the two series of arms being arranged a sufficient distance apart to
correspond with the two swaths or rows of hay.
Each series of curved arms take under one swath or row of hay and as the imple-
ment proceeds, neatly turns the hay or the like over forming a fresh swath or row
having the wet side uppermost. My improved device is further provided with a
lever for raising and lowering the front of the frame as required, while a seat
mounted upon the axle of the wheel is arranged for the driver.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood, I will now proceed
to describe same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1
is a side elevation of the frame, forks, shafts, and wheels, Fig. 2 being a plan of
same with the shafts detached and with the seat and lever for raising or lowering
the frame shown in position. Fig. 3 is an end detail view of the shafts, Fig. 4
being a detail plan of same, and Fig. 5 a detail view of the operating lever.
My improved implement or device comprises a suitable frame a mounted upon
the axle of the travelling wheels c, and which is capable of being raised or
lowered by the lever d (Fig. 2) which is mounted in the upper slotted end of the
upright or standard e, said standard being securely fixed in any suitable manner
to the shaft b, the raising or lowering of the frame a being effected by depressing
the arm of the lever, thereby raising the arm which is secured by chains or
other suitable connections h to the front of the said frame a.
The front of the said frame a is furnished with two sets of spirally curved forks k
arranged a sufficient distance apart, each fork being curved in such a manner
that when it comes under the hay it raises and throws over same in such a manner
as to form a fresh row or swath with the wet side uppermost.
For drawing the device or implement, a pair of shafts m are provided, the ends
of which are furnished with metal connecting straps n as shown, (Figs. 1, 3, & 4)
the end of each metal connecting strap being curved or bent round so as to embrace
the axle b. A seat p of any suitable construction and which may be mounted
upon springs or not as required is rigidly fixed to the axle b in any convenient
manner, while a foot-board q may also be arranged as shown at Fig. 2.
By means of the lever d the front of the frame a is kept at the required height
so as to allow of the said curved forks taking up and throwing over the hay as
required, while any suitable stop or locking device may be employed for retaining
the lever d in the required position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:―
1/. The new or improved agricultural implement for turning hay and the like,
comprising a suitable frame, mounted upon the axle of a pair of travelling wheels,
the front of which is capable of being raised or lowered by means of a suitable
hand lever and connections, arranged in combination with one, two or more sets of
spirally curved arms or forks and suitable drawing shafts or the like, substantially
as herein described and shown, and for the purposes specified.
2/. In a device such as above claimed the special arrangement of spirally curved
arms or forks, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
3/. In a device such as above claimed, the special connection of the shafts m
to the axle b, substantially as herein described and shown.

page_text: 4/. The new or improved agricultural implement, substantially as herein
described and shown, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 20th day of December 1897.
F. G. CASSELL
(Of Cassell & Co.,)
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.