US 12,402,561 B2
Automated lockout system for header
Shreyas P. Modak, Thane (IN); Alex A. Brimeyer, Bettendorf, IA (US); and Michael L. Vandeven, Leclaire, IA (US)
Assigned to Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US)
Filed by DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, IL (US)
Filed on Jul. 20, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/443,076.
Prior Publication US 2023/0023341 A1, Jan. 26, 2023
Int. Cl. A01D 41/14 (2006.01); A01B 63/16 (2006.01); A01D 34/04 (2006.01); A01D 34/24 (2006.01); A01D 34/28 (2006.01)
CPC A01D 41/14 (2013.01) [A01D 34/04 (2013.01); A01D 34/243 (2013.01); A01D 34/28 (2013.01); A01D 41/145 (2013.01); A01B 63/16 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system for automatically configuring a cutterbar of an agricultural implement comprising:
a frame;
a cutterbar;
a float arm engaged with the cutterbar, the float arm movably mounted with respect to the frame;
an actuation system that connects the float arm and a gauge wheel, the float arm movable with respect to the frame, via the actuation system, in response to retraction or extension of the gauge wheel to move the cutterbar between a rigid configuration and a flexible configuration; and
a gauge wheel assembly, wherein the gauge wheel assembly includes an arm moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, and the gauge wheel rotatably coupled to the arm;
wherein the actuation system includes:
a lever coupled to the arm of the gauge wheel assembly and rotatable in response to movement of the arm;
a pivotably mounted rocker arm comprising a first pin; and
a pivotably mounted retainer comprising a first recess that removably receives the first pin.