Abstract: A single action hydraulic cylinder is utilized to rise a rake arm from the operating position to the transport position. An elastic mass is provided between the outer body of the hydraulic cylinder and an adjusting device, such as a nut on the stem of the cylinder. When the cylinder is actuated to rise the rake arm, the stem extends out of the cylinder body, thus freeing the elastic mass from the contact with the cylinder outer body. When lowering the rake arm to its operative position, the stem retracts and the elastic mass comes in contact with the cylinder, thereby acting against the retracting action and limiting the downward movement of the rake arm. The elasticity of the elastic mass permits small vertical movements of the rake arm to accommodate unevenness of the ground.

Abstract: A crop raking device includes a rake wheel and a gauge wheel. The rake wheel is configured to rake crop in a field, with teeth disposed around a perimeter thereof, and has a vertically variable position. The gauge wheel is attached to the rake wheel, and is configured to contact ground behind the rake wheel and maintain a height of the rake wheel teeth with respect to the ground. The gauge wheel is configured to maintain a substantially constant upright orientation regardless of the vertical position of the rake wheel.

Abstract: A wheel rake including an adjustment mechanism for adjusting wheel beam angle for more aggressive or less aggressive raking action.

Abstract: A rake has two side members attached perpendicularly to the rake so as to form an H-shaped frame system. A swivelable wheel is mounted at each corner of the frame. The frame fully stabilizes the rake in a position approximately level with a ground surface as the rake is pulled across the ground by a tractor or other vehicle. The wheels are adjustable both vertically and horizontally by inserting or removing rings on a shaft holding each wheel, and by telescoping parts of the frame into each other. The invention is useful either as a combined rake/stabilizer system, or as a kit for retrofitting existing rakes.

Abstract: A rake includes a draw bar, anchored at the back to a cross bar ending with hinges having a rotation axis that is parallel to the draw bar. The cross bar is connected through the hinges with two arms, each one appropriate for sustaining the supporting elements of a group of ray rakes. The rake also includes supporting and regulating members for raising the cross bar from the ground and therefore the group of ray rakes, and actuator elements, independent from each other, through which the operator guides the movements of the supporting elements and those of the supporting and regulating members for raising the cross bar from the ground.

Abstract: A rake comprising:

Abstract: A hay rake includes a crosswise member having a right section and a left section. A first rake arm has a front end and a back end, the first rake arm being pivotably mounted at its back end to the right section of the crosswise member so as to be moveable between an open position and a closed position. A second rake arm has a front end and a back end, the second rake arm being pivotably mounted at its back end to the left section of the crosswise member so as to be moveable between an open position and a closed position. A plurality of rotatable rake wheels are mounted on each of the first and second rake arms. The hay rake also includes first and a second actuators. The first actuator has a first section connected to the right section of the crosswise member and a second section connected to the first rake arm. The second actuator has a first section connected to the left section of the crosswise member and a second section connected to the second rake arm.

Abstract: A straw buncher is provided for collecting straw in bunches when towed across a field and for releasing the straw at desired locations into large piles. The straw buncher includes a hitch for connecting to a towing implement and a frame extending generally upward and rearward therefrom for maximizing ground clearance. The frame is supported on a pair of wheels. A basket is pivotally mounted on a rear end of the frame. The basket includes a pair of side collecting members and a rear collecting member extending therebetween. The collecting members are in the form of mesh sheets extending generally upright from the ground. The rear collecting member is spaced upward from the ground and includes a plurality of ground engaging tines extending downward from a bottom end for turning up the straw from the soil such that it may be collected by the collecting members. Hydraulics are provided for raising the basket relative to the frame for releasing the collected straw.

Abstract: An implement for displacing crop lying on the ground comprising at least one rake member which is driven so as to be rotatable about an upwardly orientated axis and which is provided with a plurality of outwardly extending arms, each of which pivots in upward direction about a pivot axis. Each arm has a pair of outwardly extending tines connected pivotably thereto. The pivotal connections of the arms to the rake wheels and the tines to the arms of each assemble of arms and tines is such that the center of gravity, when the implement is operating, is so disposed that the resultant of the gravitational and centrifugal forces urge the arms and the tines towards the underlying ground. The rake wheels can be folded upwardly about their pivot axes into a transport position wherein the arms are received in a locking device which comprises a resilient member having a recess for receiving each arm. The resilient member may comprise a spring or be composed of an elastic material such as plastic or rubber.

Abstract: The line of pull from a prime mover extends along a tongue assembly pivotally connected to a wheel rake frame assembly and intersects with the rear discharge end of the frame assembly when the rake is at its maximum angle of attack and with the extended longitudinal axis when the angle of attack is at its minimum thereby balancing forces on the rake and minimizing rake drift such that a consistent width of cut material can be raked.

Abstract: A towable hay rake is capable of being completely disassembled into parts having relatively homogenous dimensions, thus allowing the hay rake to be easily stored and shipped. In particular the hay rake of the present invention has the advantage that the entire rake can be packed into one rectangular crate of minimum encumbrance. This allows maximum possible practicality and efficiency in shipping and storage of the rake.

Abstract: A haymaking machine including at least one windrowing rotor which is articulated to a bearing structure in such a manner that it can pivot about at least one axis which is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of travel. The at least one rotor can be driven in rotation about a central spindle which is substantially vertical and which is fitted at its lower end with a support equipped with several bearing wheels at least one of which is situated behind the central spindle. The bearing wheel which is situated behind the central spindle of the rotor is connected to an arm of the support which includes a mechanism pressing the bearing wheel against the ground during windrowing work in such a way that it is constantly bearing against the ground and tends to cause the rotor to pivot downward on its front half about the articulation to the bearing structure.

Abstract: A hay making machine including a carrying structure which can be attached to a tractor such that the carrying structure can travel with the tractor in a forward direction. A substantially vertical support axle is mounted to the carrying structure and supports a rotor having hay making tools. A girder is attached to the support axle. A support structure is articulated to the girder via one substantially vertical pivot spindle positioned forward of the support axle. Two beams, each carrying two carrying wheels, are connected to the support at opposite sides. At curves and turns of the trajectory of the tractor, all of the carrying wheels will pivot together with their beams and the support structure around the pivot spindle. The wheels will therefore be oriented together, without skidding, in the forward direction.

Abstract: A rake component system consists of a tool bar frame member, a pair of rake assemblies, a pair of pivot heads for mounting the rake assemblies to the tool bar frame member, a lifting and lowering assembly, a three-point hitch assembly mountable to the tool bar frame member and a pull-type hitch assembly mountable to the tool bar frame member. These components are shipped to a dealer or assembler in a knocked-down condition. When desired, the rakes and pivot heads are mounted to the tool bar frame member. Either the three-point hitch assembly or the pull-type hitch assembly is mounted to the tool bar frame member, depending upon the particular configuration desired. The lifting and lowering assembly, which consists of a linkage connected to the rake pivot heads and an extendible and retractable cylinder connected to the linkage, is then mounted to tool bar frame member.

Abstract: An agricultural rake especially designed for gathering wide swaths of agricultural field crops into windrows prior to baling is provided. The rake includes a primary frame, a pair of secondary rake frames pivotally and shiftably mounted to the primary frame, and a plurality or bank of radially-tined wheel rakes supported by the secondary frames. The secondary rake frames are free to pivot in a plane perpendicular to the direction of travel to prevent undo stress on the frames. Both the angle of deployment of the secondary frames as well as the distance between the frames is adjustable to accommodate different swath widths and windrow sizes. A unique rake suspension assembly provides for the easy shifting of the rake bases between the raking and transport positions while providing for desired tensioning of the rakes during raking operations and elevating the rake frames during transport. In an embodiment, castors are included to support the rake suspension assembly.

Abstract: The present invention regards a rake trolley with adjustable working widths, suitable for three point hitch finger wheel hay rakes. The trolley includes a transverse frame member. A pair of rake arms are connected to a pair of movable heads or supports, and a raising and lowering assembly is interconnected between the frame member and each rake head. The raising and lowering assembly includes a linkage, with a connector member on each side of the linkage extending between the linkage and one of the rake heads. A hydraulic cylinder assembly is interconnected with the linkage for moving it between a first position in which the rake arms are pivoted to a lowered, or working position, and a second position in which the rake arms are pivoted to a raised, or transport, position. The connector members are adjustable in length, to accommodate connection of the rake heads to varying positions along the length of the frame member.

Abstract: An agricultural rake especially designed for gathering wide swaths of agricultural field crops into windrows prior to baling is provided. The rake includes a primary frame, a pair of secondary rake frames pivotally and shiftably mounted to the primary frame, and a plurality or bank of radially-tined wheel rakes supported by the secondary frames. Both the angle of deployment of the secondary frames as well as the distance between the frames is adjustable to accommodate different swath widths and windrow sizes. A unique rake suspension assembly provides for the easy shifting of the rake bases between the raking and transport positions while providing for desired damping of the rakes during raking operations.

Abstract: This invention relates to the improvement of a new hay rake system that utilizes two separate wheel-type rakes which are substantially merged into one by mounting them to fold in for traveling and fold out for the raking position.

Abstract: A second hayrake hitch for use with a tractor is disclosed. The hayrake hitch includes a generally U-shaped main frame of size and height to overfit a forward hayrake which is directly connected to the tractor. The main frame includes a main beam and a wheeled rear support bar which is pivotally interconnected relative to the main beam. A second hayrake is connected to a hitch bar secured to the rear support bar to enable the tractor to simultaneously pull the two hayrakes. A hydraulic cylinder extends between the rear support bar and a leg connected to the main beam and hydraulic lines interconnect the cylinder with the hydraulic coupling of the tractor. By hydraulically functioning the cylinder while the tractor is moving, the rear support bar can be pivoted relative to the axis of the main beam to thereby move the rear hayrake to the right or to the left relative to the front hayrake to simultaneously rake two hay windrows or one large combined windrow.

Abstract: A hay rake moveable between a rake position and a transport position. A frame assembly supported by an axle and wheels carries two sets of fingerwheel hay rakes which are rotatable on an axis positioned transversely to the axle. A hitch assembly which is connected to a towing vehicle is pivotedly connected to the frame. A connecting linkage is provided between the hitch assembly and the frame and a power source is connected to the frame for rotating the wheel rakes about their axis and rotating the frame relative to the hitch assembly thereby rotating the rakes between a downward and outward rake position and an upward and inward transport position.

Abstract: A hay rake having a frame assembly, having a front, a back and two sides and supported by wheels for being moved by a vehicle. A first and second set of a plurality of fingerwheel rakes are provided with each set rotatably carried adjacent opposite sides of the frame about a separate axis. Each of the axis are at an angle to vertical and horizontal. A power actuator on the frame rotates the rakes about the axis for rotating the rakes downwardly, outwardly and backwardly for moving the rakes to a rake position and rotates the rakes upwardly, inwardly and forwardly to raise the rakes to a transport position.

Abstract: An apparatus which adhesively binds a set of sheets by applying a strip having an adhesive on one surface thereof to the spine of the set. The strip is supported on a heated platen which softens the adhesive. The spine of the set of copy sheets is pressed into the adhesive on the strip. The depth of penetration of the spine into the adhesive is controlled so as to form a layer of adhesive between the spine and the strip having a predetermined thickness.

Abstract: A flax straw buncher for use behind a combine in a single operation where the straw is bunched behind the combine for subsequent burning comprises a bifercated frame section extended behind a hitch with groundwheels at the rear of the frame section. A rake portion is pivotally mounted on the frame sections so as to extend rearwardly therefrom transversely thereacross. The rake portion includes downwardly depending tubular steel fingers and provides the only connection transversely of the bifercated frame so that a space is provided in front of the rake and inwardly of the frame section for formation of a bunch of the straw.