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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2001
Terry A. Young, Lititz, PA (US);
Melanie W. Harkcom, New Holland, PA (US);
New Holland North America, Inc., New Holland, PA (US);
Abstract
The instant invention is directed to an implement transporter having an over-the-center latching mechanism that is selectively biased between locked and unlocked positions by the mere movement of a selection arm. Before moving the empty transporter, the latching mechanism is selectively biased in the locking position so that the ramps lock in place when the operator raises them from the light side, the ground-engaging end. To lower the ramps, the latching mechanism is selectively biased to the unlocked position. The weight of the ramp keeps the latch in place until the operator raises the far end of the ramp slightly, taking the load off the latch. The latch is pulled away from the ramp by the over-the-center mechanism and the ramp can be lowered to engage the ground.