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(ModeL) 2 Sheets--Sheet 1. H. GOLLYER.

Plow.

No. 233,088. 8 Patented Oct. 12,1880.

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Plow.

No. 233,088. Patented Oct. 12,1880.

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HENRY GOLLYER, OF \VHITE HALL, ILLINOIS.

PLOW.

SPECIFICATION formingpart of Letters Patent No. 233,088, dated October 12, 1880.

Application filed June 19, 1880.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY GOLLYER, a citizen of the United States, resident at Vhite Hall, in the county of Greene and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Plows; and I do hereby de clare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable'others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification;

This invention contemplates improvements in sulky or riding plows, having for its object to render the plow capable of various adjustments, so as to give the plow more or less land, to level the plow regardless of the unevenness of the ground, to cause the plow to enter the ground however difficult to penetrate, without liability of the kicking of the plow or its heel end rising out of the ground, to gage the depth of cut, and to provide for using plows of different widths.

The nature of the invention consists in the employment of certain mechanism whereby the aforesaid objects are attained, substantially as hereinafter more fully set forth.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is a vertical longitudinal section of my improved plow. Fig. 2 is a front elevation thereof, partially in section, and with the tongue removed. Fig. 3 is a rear elevation of the same, also taken partly in section. Figs. at and 5 are detail views. Fig. 6 is a detail plan view of the ton gue-supportin g frame.

A indicates a transverse bar, upon the ends of which are fixed segmental racks a, with their lower ends extended, as at a, at one side of the ends of the bar A.

B B are lland levers, with their lower ends pivoted at the point a of the segments or racks a, and provided with hook-shaped flanges b, overhanging the segmental racks to and ex tending sufficiently down alongside of the racks to hold them in position with relation to the racks, and are provided with spring-pawls G, operated by levers D, pivoted near the upper end of said levers B. This arrangement (ModeL) permits of the raising and lowering of either side or both sides of the machine.

The plow-beam I is put through the slot in the standard H, and is prevented from moving sidewise by the side bars, F It is sup ported in the standard by a clamp, P, composed of the under and upper plates,jj, which are furnished with lateral lugs, so that they can be bolted together by the side bolts-j. The upper plate, j, is formed with two bearings, k, in which are journaled two sets or pairs of friction-rollers, 7a, which are so -disposed as to bear on the front and rear edges of the vertical side bars. H of the standard H, as shown in Fig. 4. On the rear end of the upper plate, j, there is placed a lug, j, to which is attached the end of a link or rod, Z, hereinafter described.

The clamp P can be loosened and the plowbeam can be pushed through it forward or back, so as to bring the share I nearer to or farther away from the point of support, without in any way affecting the relative positions or workings of the clamp, standard, and lifting mechanism. The rollers 7t" give an easy steady movement when the beam is lifted by the lever J. The object of these different adjustments is respectively to permit of using plows'of difi'erent widths and to give the plow more or less land, as occasion may require.

Cast with or bolted to the upper end of the upright H is a handle, H, having a flange, h, overhanging the rack e, to retain the standard in proper relative position with the rack. This handle is provided with a spring-pawl or detent, 6, having a cam-lever, i, and adapted to engage with the rack c to hold the slotted standard at the angle of adjustment.

1 is the plow-beam, with the plow 1 connected thereto in the usual way, and. passing through the slotted standard H. To the opposite end of the plow-beam is attached the whiftletrees for hitching the team thereto. The upper and lower sides of the beam, where it passes through the slotted standard, are provided with metal plates h, bolted together at the sides of the beam, as at 3' The upper plate, j, is provided with bearings, as shown in Fig. 4, for small shafts k, re-

volvin g in grooves in the plow-beam, and having projecting disks or heads is. These disks rest and revolve in contact with the side bars of the slotted standard H, as seen in Fig. 4, and thus lessen friction between the parts.

The plow-beam I is connected by a pitman or link, Z, to an elbow or angular lever, J, pivoted at its angle to and between a horizontal stud and the lower bar of the toothed segment or rack K at the upper end of the standard H. This lever is connected by a chain, m, or other suitable medium, to the rear end of the plow-beam.

The lever J has a spring which causes it to engage with the rack K and hold it at the desired point. A curv'cd plate, L, is adapted, by being connected to the curved toothed bar of the rack K, to be slid upon and cover the said toothed bar to prevent the engagement of the lever J with the latter, which will allow the plow to adapt itself to the surface of the ground being plowed.

M is the drivers seat, suitably supported Y and mounted in position upon a spring fastened, as shown or otherwise, to the bar A. A foot board or rest, M, is also attached to the same point upon the bar A, and by the same means used to fasten the seat supporting spring thereto.

It will be observed that by adjusting thclever J to a certain point the plow-point will be caused to enter the ground. Further, that by varying the angle of presentation of the plow to the ground the depth of out can be regulated and controlled; and that, by having the plow-beam-adjusting mechanism arranged as in the present invention-about in line with the plow-point--it will be held down to its work and be prevented from kicking or its heel end from rising out of the ground.

It will be further remarked that by adjusting the lever J so as to tighten the chain connecting it to the plow-beam the plow can be lifted entirely free of the ground, as is necessary in turning the plow.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a sulky-plow, the combination, with the plow-beam, of the angular lever and chain, both connected thereto, and slotted standard secured upon the bar A, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

2. In a wheel-plow, the standard H, adapted to hold the plow-beam between its vertical parallel arms, and having its lower end pivoted to the axle, the lever J, pivoted to the standard H, the chain m, and link Z, arranged to operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

3. In a wheel-plow having a slotted stand ard, H, the adjustable clamp P, composed of platesjj and bolts j the plate j being furnished with bearings K and a lug, j, and the friction-rollers 70, arranged in pairs to bear against the front and rear edges of the side bars of the standard, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of April, 1880. v

HENRY GOLLYER. [1,. s.]

Witnesses:

GEO. H. AMos, JAMES L. PATTERSON.

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