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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2004
Applicants:
Kent Thompson, Otley, IA (US);
Rustin V. Bentzinger, Pella, IA (US);
Inventors:
Kent Thompson, Otley, IA (US);
Rustin V. Bentzinger, Pella, IA (US);
Assignee:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D034/73 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved mounting arrangement for a knife to a disc for use on a rotary disc cutter that eliminates the need for a threaded connector and the associated nut is disclosed. It also provides a positive retention method on the top side of the disc. In addition, it provides a method of removing the knife from the disc without the use of wrenches, simply requiring a tool for prying, such as a screw driver. A further feature is a low profile retainer that does not need to be protected by a wear protector.