Patents Assigned to Brandt Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Patent number: 5213165
    Abstract: A multi-section, foldable land plane is foldable between a relatively narrow, transportable position, and a wider, deployed position for leveling field irregularities. A central, wheeled frame is adapted to be drawn by a conventional tractor. The frame, constructed of a network of tubular steel members, supports a pair of lateral wings which can be selectively folded and unfolded over the central frame. Folding of the wings is controlled by a system of hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders are coupled to pivotal cam arms that control upward and outward rotation of the wings relative to the frame. A deflection compensation system insures proper wing movement during movements. An automatically actuated locking system prevents undesired deflection of the wings during operation. The locking system is activated by a second pair of hydraulic cylinders that control a master locking position that is linked to remote, slave locking positions by an elongated synchronizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Brandt Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Neil C. Dunn, Edward O. Brandt, James E. Burks