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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2005
Applicants:
David L. Mcfarland, Gwinner, ND (US);
Clayton A. Melrose, Oakes, ND (US);
Inventors:
David L. McFarland, Gwinner, ND (US);
Clayton A. Melrose, Oakes, ND (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D 19/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A torque tube with slide out cage system for providing both structural support to the frame of the machine and a protective area for sensitive control systems for the machine. The torque tube with slide out cage system includes a torque tube attached between a first side and a second side of a frame, a side opening within the frame exposing the lumen of the torque tube, and a cage slidably positioned within the torque tube. The cage is capable of supporting various types of control systems such as a valve box, hydraulic systems and electronics.