Raven Industries has been granted a patent for an agricultural implement designed to attach to a U-shaped foundation frame for performing operations on the ground surface. The implement includes a rigid portion attached to the frame to prevent lateral movement. The patent claim outlines the apparatus configuration and transition between empty and operating modes. GlobalData’s report on Raven Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Agricultural implement apparatus for attaching to frame for operation
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11872924B2) discloses an implement operating apparatus designed for use in agricultural settings. The apparatus includes a frame with a base member and opposed frame members forming a frame profile, along with an implement socket that surrounds an open implement area for receiving the agricultural implement. Ground engaging elements and a power source are also integrated into the frame, allowing it to transition between empty and operating configurations. In the operating configuration, the power source activates the ground engaging elements to position the implement socket around the agricultural implement, which is then coupled across the opposed frame members.
Furthermore, the patent details various features of the implement operating apparatus, such as a beam attachment mechanism for coupling the frame with the agricultural implement, a latch mechanism for securing the implement across the frame members, and the inclusion of structural members within the agricultural implement to support and constrain movement of the frame members. The apparatus is designed to efficiently drive and operate the agricultural implement during agricultural operations, with the frame enclosing a portion of the implement in the operating configuration. The implementation of a socket profile corresponding to the frame profile ensures a secure and compatible connection between the frame and the agricultural implement, enhancing the overall functionality and performance of the apparatus in various agricultural tasks.
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