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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 1993
Filed:
Nov. 25, 1991
Daniel J Kettler, Beaver Dam, WI (US);
Daniel A Sebben, West Bend, WI (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A material collection mechanism coupled with a mowing vehicle and having a container mechanism or a flexible bag for receiving air and air-borne material, and within which the material may accumulate. A support mechanism is coupled with an attachment mechanism and extends upwardly therefrom for supporting the container. The support mechanism includes a generally vertically extending chamber for rigidifying the support mechanism, and is also adapted to receive air from the container for channeling the air downwardly for discharge adjacent to the ground. An attachment mechanism is provided for coupling the material collection mechanism with the vehicle. A mechanism is provided for maintaining the bags in material receiving position.