Patents Assigned to E I du Pont de Nemours and Company Rankin Equipment Co
  • Patent number: 8601781
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company Rankin Equipment Co
    Inventors: Loren Steenhoek, Teddy W Bellamy, Marc Harris, Michael L Yearout, David C Rankin