Abstract: A mount for carrying a plurality of field-conditioning implements selected from trash whipping implements, rolling baskets and coulters for connection to a planter or other multi-row implement is disclosed. A height and force adjustable mounting system is also disclosed that enables the force of such an implement on the soil to be modulated as desired.

Abstract: The combination of a rolling basket tillage implement and a seed distribution implement is disclosed. A height-adjustable mounting system for a rolling basket soil tillage implement is also disclosed for use with a planter that enables such an implement to be raised above the soil as needed to avoid wet conditions.

Abstract: The combination of a rolling basket tillage implement and a seed distribution implement is disclosed. A height-adjustable mounting system for a rolling basket soil tillage implement is also disclosed for use with a planter that enables such an implement to be raised above the soil as needed to avoid wet conditions.

Abstract: A tilling implement has a front row of concave disc blades having a front right portion and a front left portion symmetrically disposed about a centerline of the implement. A rear row of concave disc blades has a rear right portion and a rear left portion symmetrically disposed about the centerline of the implement. The rear right portion follows behind the front right portion in a right path and the rear left portion follows the front left portion in a left path when the implement is displaced through a field. The implement includes no ground engaging tool in the right path between the front right portion and the rear right portion, and no ground engaging tool in the left path between the front left portion and the rear left portion. A ground engaging tool is disposed generally along the centerline of the implement between the right and left paths.

Abstract: A ground engaging furrowing tool for paired row seeding comprising a body having a forward leading point, a bottom and laterally outwardly extending wing members. Each wing member including a leading edge that flares rearward to a trailing edge to form a generally V-shaped profile bottom surface, the trailing edge of each wing member including a seed outlet only open in a rearward direction.

Abstract: Ripper point structure includes a nose with a tapered top that initiates lift and fracture of compacted soil layers. The tapered top with an included angle of about 100 degrees just forward of the parting wear shin creates a parting stress which increases until the center portion of the soil profile is cut by a sharp leading edge of the shin. In a winged embodiment, gently sloping ripper point wings gradually enter the fracture plane left below the lifted compaction layer and initiate a second fracture of the soil profile. The wings are spaced rearwardly from the point so that the point and wear shin have enough time to lift, fracture, and part the soil profile in contact with the shank prior to any wing action.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement employing a series of apparatus to perform one-pass primary tillage is disclosed. A cutting disk is the first apparatus that works the field. These disks cut the residue laterally (across the machine) and mix the majority of the residue throughout the disk tillage profile. Additional conditioning occurs by knocking residue/stalks over into a prone position with large cast spools between each disk for quicker decay. Next, chisel plow units work the soil to fracture and loosen the soil, providing proper soil aggregate size and air pore space relationship throughout the shank tillage profile. The last apparatus to work the field is a set of leveling disks, or a combination of leveling disks and a rotary reel/drag harrow. The function of these will provide is to reduce clod size and leave the soil level and smooth enough to allow one-pass secondary tillage in the spring.

Abstract: A hilling spade according to the present invention has a pair of moldboards or wings defining a plowing angle having a pointed forward end. Each wing has a central planar surface, a cutting edge, and a lower curved surface between the cutting edge and the central planar surface. The lower curved surface has a curvature oriented vertically inwardly relative to the plowing angle. Each wing also has an upper curved surface having a curvature oriented vertically outwardly relative to the plowing angle. When the hilling spade is used for hilling ridges along rows of plants, the lower curved surfaces are usable for lapping lower portions of the ridges for compacting the lower portions and for reducing erosion of these ridges. The upper curved surfaces are usable for pushing soil over the ridges and under the foliage of the plants on those ridges without damaging the foliage.

Abstract: A novel cultivator comprising a scoop and chute blade to scoop up dirt between rows of plants and direct a portion of the dirt onto a hill about the base of the plants to cover weeds without disturbing produce plant roots. A leaf lifter bar is provided to lift produce leaves above the moving dirt.

Abstract: A blade includes at least one blade body attached to a chassis to be hitched to a tractor vehicle. The blade includes at least one part which is laterally inclined in relation to a vertical plane parallel to the tractor vehicle's line of advancement. This inclined part includes a heel at a positive angle to the ground. The heel is equipped with a wear plate having at least one tip that is laterally displaced in relation to the front edge of the inclined part of the blade body and in relation to the front edge of the heel.

Abstract: An agricultural sweep has an upwardly extending stem adapted to be secured to a tine of an agricultural implement and a ground breaking member comprised of a pair of substantially planar wings diverging rearwardly from a tip. In order to prevent bending or breaking of the sweep, a reinforcing ridge is provided at the juncture of the wings and the stem, the ridge extending along a longitudinal axis of the sweep from the upper surface of the wings to a point on the stem between the base and the upper end of the stem.

Abstract: An opener assembly for forming a groove in soil in preparation for placement of substances in the soil broadly comprises an upright, elongated shank having a lower end and a lower mounting edge, a lowermost, groove-forming component, and fastening structure for fastening the component to the lower end of the shank. The component includes an upper mounting surface, and is configured to be seated against the lower mounting edge of the shank. The lower edge of the shank includes a pair of angularly disposed edge portions arranged to receive thrust loads in different directions from the component during groove-forming movement of the component through the soil. One of the edge portions lies at least partially in a normally horizontal plane for preventing upward movement of the component relative to the shank while the other of the edge portions lies at least partially in a normally vertical plane for preventing rearward movement of the component relative to the shank.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a mobile device that can be attached to the underside of existing mining machines thus eliminating the large number of ground levelling machines used in the mine, and increasing both air quality and worker productivity. This device, attached to the underside of a mining machine, making it possible to level areas that are inaccessible to conventional graders, and is specially designed for use in such places. Its low profile allows the invention to fit perfectly into the space available beneath such machines, in contrast to conventional equipment normally attached to graders, consisting of a vertical blade that is too large for the space between the front and rear wheels of a mining machine. Moreover, thanks to the positioning of its anchors, the invention adjusts automatically to ground conditions, in contrast to a vertical blade which must be adjusted regularly. Finally, the device requires no mechanical maintenance mad costs less than conventional graders.

Abstract: A row cleaner comprising a pair of ground engageable finger wheels which are angled with respect to each other so they converge forwardly toward the center of their normal path of travel. Each of the finger wheels includes a central disc-shaped portion having a plurality of spaced-apart, elongated fingers extending from the circumference thereof. The longitudinal axis of each of the fingers is disposed at an angle with respect to a radius extending from the center of the disc-shaped portion to the outer end of the finger.

Abstract: A seed drill includes a novel planting assembly combining press wheels for packing angular sides of a furrow and a runner immediately behind and longitudinally aligned with the press wheel. The runner extends rearwardly from beneath the press wheel and is transversely guided on the press wheel structure or frame of the drill to maintain it in longitudinal alignment within an open longitudinal slot cut through the soil and intersecting the base of the packed furrow. Seed is dropped into the open slot prior to being covered with soil. Moist soil can be packed along the sides of the furrow to maintain the furrow in an open condition during seed germination and plant emergence. Highly accurate planting depth control can be achieved, with provision for upward relative movement of the runner as required by encountered field conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soil agitation, and in particular to machines which are used to dig decompacted soil and agitate the turf on sporting greens, such as golf greens and football fields. The present invention in particular presents a new type of blade for the soil agitation device, the blade being mountable to a soil agitation device and having a leading cutting edge which presents a shallow angle of attack to the soil. The leading edge slopes away from the top part of the blade at an angle to the horizontal which is preferably in between 15.degree.-35.degree.. The blade preferably mounts "bullets", protruberances from the side of the blade, which assist in decompaction of the soil. These bullets are mounted in between the top and bottom of the blade, which is different from the prior art blades, which are mountable to the bottom of the blade.

Abstract: A trailer vehicle for distributing a fertilizing manure slurry to a field which includes a slurry distribution assembly mounted to the rear of the vehicle having four slurry distribution units, each with three plow teeth and a slurry distribution nozzle associated with the teeth for feeding the slurry at root level in the soil. The distribution assembly includes an elongated manifold with four flexible conduits extending from the manifold to each nozzle on the distribution units. The manifold communicates with the slurry tank. The trailer vehicle can also have a special suspension to maintain the tank relatively level. The trailer has three sets of wheels which are articulated in tandem, and the rear wheels of the trailer can be steered in the arc traced by the motive vehicle pulling the trailer.

Abstract: A seed drill includes a novel planting assembly combining press wheels for packing angular sides of a furrow and a runner immediately behind and longitudinally aligned with the press wheel. The runner extends rearwardly from beneath the press wheel and is transversely guided on the press wheel structure to maintain it in longitudinal alignment within an open longitudinal slot cut through the soil and intersecting the base of the packed furrow. Seed is dropped into the open slot prior to being covered with soil. Moist soil can be packed along the sides of the furrow to maintain the furrow in an open condition during seed germination and plant emergence. Highly accurate planting depth control can be achieved, with provision for upward relative movement of the runner as required by encountered field conditions.

Abstract: A manual tool for cutting and removing weeds and grass (11) from gardens and landscaping beds, having a cutting blade (9) and rake (1) attached to the rear and front respectively of a chassis (5) mounted on an axle (4) and wheels (3a, 3b) with a handle (6) angularly attached to the rear of the chassis (5). The cutting blade (9) is preferably concave shaped with a front concave cutting edge (13). When the tool is pushed forward by the handle (6) the concave cutting blade (9) pulls and cuts weeds and grass (11) below the surface of the ground (7). The cut weeds are then removed by pulling backward on the handle (6) which drags tines (2) on the rake (1) over the ground (7) to gather and remove the weeds (11). Optionally, the rake (1) is removeably attachable so that the tool can be used only for cutting weeds (11) as desired.

Abstract: A chisel plow point consisting of a unitary tip section, a tip extender portion extending in the direction opposite to that of the tip section and conforming to and adapted to overlie the end section of a moldboard to present a working surface that turns and throws the soil during the plowing operation, whereby the moldboard is protected against wearing engagement with the soil, a recess behind the extender portion shaped to receive an end section of the moldboard, and an adapter for attachment of the plow point to the plow frame. The tip extender is approximately equal in length to the length of the tip section, is thinner in cross-section than the tip section and has a generally concave configuration to conform with the plow moldboard.

Abstract: A spider wheel for a rotary incorporator for one pass incorporation of chemicals or small grains in previously tilled soil. The incorporator includes two rows of aggressive, large diameter spider wheels supported from a toolbar for rotation in the soil about axes offset at an acute angle to the transverse direction. The spider wheels are to provide good incorporation and a smooth seed bed without hilling or chemical banding. A smaller diameter, depth limited spider wheel on each outermost end of the implement feathers the effect of the angled wheels. The spider wheels include tines having soil working surfaces for good mixing and soil moving action and a large gullet area for good trash shedding and throwing characteristics.

Abstract: A tillage point for attachment to an excavating or earthmoving apparatus includes a tapered point extending below its longitudinal axis and formed by a convex top surface and concave bottom surface when viewed in side elevation. A convex protuberance axially extending along the bottom surface, combined with the tapered point permits enhanced soil penetration with reduced drag and friction.

Abstract: An improved simplified compacting apparatus for mounting on the tool-support boom of a backhoe or other tractor. The apparatus includes a lower member with a convex cylindrical compacting surface which extends through an arc of less than about 180 degrees, preferably less than about 90 degrees, and terminates in front and rear edges. At least one and preferably two upright members are secured to the lower member, preferably to a top concave surface thereof, and pivot mounts are on the upright member to allow pivoting attachment to a tool-support boom. The apparatus is easy to operate and easily reaches edges not reached by many prior devices.

Abstract: A sweep is disclosed for use with an earth-cultivating implement and includes an elongated body terminating in a front nose portion. A stem is provided for attaching the body to the implement. A pair of laterally extending wing members diverge rearwardly from the body, each terminating at one end with the body to form the front nose portion while terminating at its opposite distal end in a top portion. Each wing member defines a continuous front cutting surface along its forward edge between the nose and tip portions thereof, the cutting surface being shaped in a concave curve between the nose and tip portions. Finally, each wing member further defines a continuously concave bottom surface which extends between the front cutting surface and the rear edge of the wing member.

Abstract: An earth engaging implement comprising an earth engaging portion located forwardly and below an integral socket portion which socket is tapered in cross-section from its top toward its junction with the earth engaging portion and includes strengthening adjacent the upper end of the socket. The socket is formed by a single piece of metal formed into a partial socket with opposing flanges defining the near face of said socket. The flanges may be closely spaced or if the tine is wide the flanges will be arranged to encompass the edges of the base of the tine. The strengthening may be an increase in the thickness of the flanges and the adjacent portion of the socket located in the top portion of the socket. Preferably, a rib is formed in the flanges just below the top portion of the socket.

Abstract: A ground working sweep comprises a flange for supporting the sweep body and provides two cutting edges lying in a horizontal plane extending rearwardly and outwardly from a central point at the front of the sweep. The point lies forwardly and below the flange and the point and edges lie in a horizontal plane. In comparison with the conventional sweep, a pair of wings are added at the rear ends of the cutting edges so as to provide an additional cutting edge having a sharp change of direction relative to the outward direction of the first cutting edge. The outermost point of the cutting edge lies on an edge extending rearwardly from the cutting edge. The change in direction in the cutting edge acts to cut weeds running back along the cutting edge and the wings reduce the tendency of wear to decrease the working width of the sweep.

Abstract: An agricultural implement having a primary frame on which is mounted an adjustable secondary support frame through connecting links and depth control screws enabling adjustment of the secondary support frame relative to the primary frame while maintaining the secondary support frame in generally parallel relation to the plane of the primary frame. First tools such as disk gangs are carried by the secondary support frame, while different type tools such as shank mounted earth working points and contiguous moldboards are mounted on the primary frame spaced from the first tools. Wheels mounted on the primary frame enable raising of the primary and secondary frames and associated tools for transport, and are adjustable to serve as gauge wheels for the earth working points and moldboards.

Abstract: A twisted shovel, for a chisel plow or similar implement, having a concave twisted surface. The concave surface maintains soil flow in the desired path as the shovel is moved forwardly through the soil. The soil displaced by the shovel is directed more effectively by the concave surface to one side of the shank to improve crop residue flow and incorporation, and the concave shape significantly improves the bending strength of the shovel over that of flat-twisted shovels of comparable width and thickness.

Abstract: A bracket structure is provided for attachment to the rock shaft of a draft implement and a swing arm having front and rear ends is pivotally attached at its front end to the bracket structure for oscillation of the swing arm relative to the bracket structure in a vertical plane about a horizontal transverse axis between a position with the swing arm generally horizontally disposed and a rearwardly and downwardly inclined position. Positioning and limit structure is operatively connected between the bracket structure and the swing arm limiting downward swinging of the arm relative to the bracket structure, allowing upward swinging of the rear end of the swing arm toward a horizontal position and including force structure yielding biasing the swing arm toward its limit of rearward downward inclination. The rear end of the swing arm includes a reversible smoothly laterally curving strap-type terminal end constructed of spring material.

Abstract: An improved excavating bucket having special excavating teeth thereon for use with a backhoe type digging machine. The teeth are affixed in spaced relation to a leading edge of the bucket, with there being a central and a lowermost tooth; opposed, intermediate digging teeth; and, opposed outermost digging teeth.The intermediate teeth are located rearwardly and below the outermost teeth, and forwardly and above the central tooth. The interior of the bucket is of a special configuration which enhances the dumping of excavated material therefrom.

Abstract: A soil cultivating machine has soil working members that are driven about upwardly extending axes. Each working member has radial arms and a tined cultivating rotor is pivotably connected to the outer end of each arm. Each cultivating rotor is freely rotatable about an upwardly extending axis and an adjustment device can be set to vary the position of the cultivating rotor about the pivot connection to its corresponding arm to change the working positions of the tines. The cultivating rotor can use different tines depending on the condition of the ground being worked.

Abstract: A plow sweep is provided including a shovel body defining a central front to rear extending axis and having a pair of first and second rearwardly divergent blade arms disposed on opposite sides of the central axis and joined at their forward ends along the axis to define a forward apex of the sweep. The arms are transversely rearwardly and upwardly inclined and the rear portion of the apex includes an integral upwardly directed mounting shank portion. The rear end of at least one of the arms terminates in an oppositely forwardly angulated blade-type wing arm. The forward edges of the arms are sharpened and the latter are also transversely rearwardly and upwardly inclined.

Abstract: A rotary harrow has soil working members, each of which includes a tine mounting wherein a horizontal support has a holder with a tine at one end, or both ends. Near the top of the fastening portion are one or two recess stops that are engaged by tightening elements to urge the fastening portion in tight engagement within an internal bore of the holder so that tension or compression is exerted on the interfit between bore and fastening portion. The fastening portion can taper upwardly and the bore is shaped with surfaces that conform to the taper of that portion. The tightening elements can be a nut and bolt combination, an externally threaded member or a pivoted cam that is turned with a tool. The fastening portion can have a region of reduced diameter so that it bears on two spaced apart areas of the bore.Additionally, the fastening portion can include a substantially U-shaped recess, which can be engaged by one of the nut and bolt combination or the externally threaded member.

Abstract: A plow sweep construction comprising a generally horizontal plate is provided. The plate includes front and rear marginal edges extending longitudinally of the plate and the center portion of the rear marginal edge includes an integral rearwardly and upwardly projecting mounting shank portion spaced substantially centrally intermediate the opposite ends of the plate and provided for attachment to and support from a tool support member. The front marginal edge portion defines a substantially horizontal edge facing forwardly and the, blade member, at least for the most part, is transversely rearwardly and upwardly inclined. The mounting shank portion includes a lower end portion merging smoothly into the longitudinal central portion of the blade member and the lower end portion and the longitudinal central portion of the blade member, including the front marginal portion thereof, being forwardly convex.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a soil aerating device including a frame, a hollow cylindrical drum supported from the frame for rotation about a horizontally extending axis and for folling travel along the surface of the ground or turf to be aerated. Fixedly mounted on the exterior of the drum in registry with respective apertures provided in the drum are a plurality of hollow core-forming tines which are arranged to act much like involute gear teeth, while cutting and removing a plug or core from the ground or turf as the drum is rolled over the surface thereof, and to leave a "rack-like" pattern of holes. Each tine includes a pair of generally V-shaped, opposed side walls having an apex located on or near a radial plane extending radially from the drum axis.