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GB2374511A - Reciprocating drive mechanism for a turf aerator - Google Patents

Reciprocating drive mechanism for a turf aerator Download PDF

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GB2374511A
GB2374511A GB0216733A GB0216733A GB2374511A GB 2374511 A GB2374511 A GB 2374511A GB 0216733 A GB0216733 A GB 0216733A GB 0216733 A GB0216733 A GB 0216733A GB 2374511 A GB2374511 A GB 2374511A
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aerator
reciprocating drive
drive mechanism
turf
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David John Livingstone
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Greencare Pty Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01B—SOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY; PARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL
    • A01B45/00—Machines for treating meadows or lawns, e.g. for sports grounds
    • A01B45/02—Machines for treating meadows or lawns, e.g. for sports grounds for aerating
    • A01B45/023—Perforators comprising spiking tools actively driven in a reciprocating movement through a crankshaft or eccentric mechanism
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H37/00—Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups F16H1/00 - F16H35/00
    • F16H37/12—Gearings comprising primarily toothed or friction gearing, links or levers, and cams, or members of at least two of these types

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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Soil Sciences (AREA)
  • Environmental Sciences (AREA)
  • Soil Working Implements (AREA)
  • Cultivation Of Plants (AREA)

Abstract

Turf aerator (11) has a reciprocating drive mechanism driving rigid tine leg (35) pivotally mounted at connection (36) to a drive assembly arranged to reciprocate tine leg (35) along its longitudinal axis. The drive assembly comprises reciprocating drive member (33) including a first pivotal point or connection (36); a second pivotal point (34) connected to first eccentric (57); and a third pivotal point (58) connected to second eccentric (38); third point (58) being located intermediate first and second points (36, 34). First and second eccentrics (57, 38) are rotated in synchronism to vertically reciprocate first point (36) whilst simultaneously reducing the extent of horizontal reciprocation of first point (36). Reciprocation is controlled in synchronisation with forward motion of aerator (11) such that a uniform pattern of holes is punched in turf surface (52) as aerator (11) advances.

Description

(57) Turf aerator (11) has a reciprocating drive mechanism driving rigid
tine leg (35) pivotally mounted at connection {36) to a drive assembly arranged to reciprocate tine leg (35) along its longitudinal axis. The drive assembly comprises reciprocating drive member (33) including a first pivotal point or connection (36); a second pivotal point (34) connected to first eccentric (57); and a third pivotal point (58) connected to second eccentric (38); third point (58} being located intermediate first and second points {36, 34. First and second eccentrics (57, 38) are rotated in synchronism to vertically reciprocate first point (36} whilst simultaneously reducing the extent of horizontal reciprocation of first point (36). Reciprocation is controlled in synchronization with forward motion of aerator (11 such that a uniform pattern of holes is punched in turf surface (52) as aerator (11) advances.
GB0216733A 1999-12-23 2000-12-21 Reciprocating drive mechanism for a turf aerator Withdrawn GB2374511A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPQ4845A AUPQ484599A0 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 Reciprocating mechanism
PCT/AU2000/001576 WO2001047341A1 (en) 1999-12-23 2000-12-21 Reciprocating drive mechanism for a turf aerator

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GB0216733D0 GB0216733D0 (en) 2002-08-28
GB2374511A true GB2374511A (en) 2002-10-23

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GB (1) GB2374511A (en)
WO (1) WO2001047341A1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2379150A (en) * 2001-07-11 2003-03-05 Warke William L Ground Work Enabling Apparatus

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AUPR515001A0 (en) * 2001-05-21 2001-06-14 Greencare Pty Limited Improved aerator mechanism
US7096969B2 (en) 2002-11-12 2006-08-29 The Toro Company Walk aerator with inboard wheels
ATE537694T1 (en) * 2007-02-22 2012-01-15 Greencare Ind Pty Ltd AVERTICUTING MECHANISM WITH VERTICALLY MOVING TINE
CN108814074B (en) * 2018-07-11 2021-04-23 赵永锦 Rotating device for wheelchair fixing base plate

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4400984A (en) * 1979-12-28 1983-08-30 Ab Volvo Handling mechanism for a rectilinear movement with connecting perpendicular movement segments at the ends
US4606412A (en) * 1985-01-22 1986-08-19 Classen Alvin T Tine support and drive mechanism for a compact self-propelled lawn aeration machine having means for varying both forward travel speed and depth of tine penetration
GB2333219A (en) * 1998-01-14 1999-07-21 Turfmech Machinery Limited Aeration machine

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4400984A (en) * 1979-12-28 1983-08-30 Ab Volvo Handling mechanism for a rectilinear movement with connecting perpendicular movement segments at the ends
US4606412A (en) * 1985-01-22 1986-08-19 Classen Alvin T Tine support and drive mechanism for a compact self-propelled lawn aeration machine having means for varying both forward travel speed and depth of tine penetration
GB2333219A (en) * 1998-01-14 1999-07-21 Turfmech Machinery Limited Aeration machine

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2379150A (en) * 2001-07-11 2003-03-05 Warke William L Ground Work Enabling Apparatus

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GB0216733D0 (en) 2002-08-28
AUPQ484599A0 (en) 2000-02-03

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