US PATENT SUBCLASS 172 / 38
.~ With obstruction feeling device for moving or releasing implement


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172 /   HD   EARTH WORKING

35  DF  WITH DRIVE MEANS FOR TOOL OR CLEANER {37}
38.~ With obstruction feeling device for moving or releasing implement


DEFINITION

Classification: 172/38

(under subclass 35) Apparatus in which a driven earth working element is secured to or carried by a supporting member movably mounted on a main vehicular frame, there being a means on said member or said earth working element adapted to engage a plant, tree, post, or like obstruction in the normal path of traverse of the driven earth working element over the ground to thereby shift or permit a shifting of the driven earth working element out of the path of traverse to clear the obstruction.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

5+, for earth working apparatus in which the operation of the device is controlled automatically by sensing an obstruction or plant.

23+, for earth working apparatus which is controlled by a prepositioned stake, cable, etc.

233+, for nondriven implements with obstruction feelers for moving or releasing the implement to avoid the obstruction.