CPC A01B 63/32 (2013.01) [A01B 63/004 (2013.01); A01B 63/11 (2013.01); A01C 5/00 (2013.01); A01C 7/00 (2013.01); A01C 7/08 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A removably installable row planter tool bar weight transfer system, the system comprising:
a set of fasteners;
a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein the first and second brackets comprise:
a primary plate substantially oriented on a first plane and comprising:
a body having a front, a back, an upper portion, and a lower portion;
the upper portion of the primary plate having a securement for securing an end of an actuator;
the lower portion comprising a connecting portion, and further comprising at least one arm having a proximal end at the connecting portion and a distal end;
the at least one arm having a notch at the proximal end; and
the at least one arm having a first set of fastening components;
a top plate oriented on a second plane perpendicular to the first plane, the top plate comprising:
a body, a first end, and a second end;
a tongue at the first end adapted to be matingly received in the notch of the at least one arm; and
a second set of fastening components corresponding to the first set of fastening components and adapted to cooperate with the set of fasteners to secure the top plate and the primary plate to the tool bar;
wherein the notch of the at least one arm receives the tongue of the top plate in an installed configuration; and
wherein the first and second fastening components and the set of fasteners secure the first and second brackets in an installed configuration, the set of fasteners securing the first and second brackets to a row planter tool bar.
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