The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2012
Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc., Johnston, IA (US);
Loren Steenhoek, Ankeny, IA (US);
Teddy W Bellamy, Yakima, WA (US);
Marc Harris, Yakima, WA (US);
Michael L Yearout, Selah, WA (US);
David C Rankin, Yakima, WA (US);
E I du Pont de Nemours and Company Rankin Equipment Co, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
An adjustable rake assembly for raking and baling material in a single pass is provided. In particular, a rake assembly is provided that includes a frame and two movable wings configured to be moved to at least one transport position, in which the wings are disposed proximate a main axial member of the frame in a folded arrangement. A rake assembly is also provided wherein at least one rake is configured to be moved with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position via a telescoping rake connection and a rotating rake connection. The position of the wings and/or rakes may be changed via a control system.