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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2006
Applicants:
Edward H. Priepke, Lancaster, PA (US);
Douglas S. Fitzkee, Ephrata, PA (US);
Inventors:
Edward H. Priepke, Lancaster, PA (US);
Douglas S. Fitzkee, Ephrata, PA (US);
Assignee:
CNH America LLC, New Holland, PA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01B 59/043 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An automatically actuating apparatus for engaging an implement to an ASAE S278.6 three-point hitch quick coupler utilizing a pivoting motion about an upper hitch point and an automatic latching mechanism to engage and retain lower hitch pins that simplifies connection of an implement. The mechanism also includes a mechanism for automatically engaging the PTO driveline between a tractor and a powered implement as the implement is engaged with the hitch.