Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877: A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science,; Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.Various
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Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877: A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science,; Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
Various
Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals
Ezra Peak, Montana, Kan.--This invention is so constructed that it may
be easily raised from and lowered to the ground, and adjusted to work
at any desired depth in the ground. It is claimed to be of lighter
draft than plows constructed in the usual way, also to be simple in
construction and inexpensive in manufacture. The wheels, the faces of
which are notched to give them a slight up-and-down movement as they
are drawn forward, slightly jar the plows, and thus cause them to be
easier drawn than when smooth wheels are used. The shaft can be
provided with a ratchet wheel and pawl to hold it in any position into
which it may be turned; and to it is attached a rope or chain, the
other end of which, is attached to the forward end of the frame, so
that by turning the shaft the plows may be raised from, lowered to,
and adjusted to work at any desired depth in the ground.
IMPROVED PLOW.
James Willis Hendley, Cedar Hill, N.C., assignor to David N. Bennett
and Samuel T. Wright, of same place.--The objects here are simplicity
and cheapness of construction, and such arrangement of parts as will
prevent the plow becoming clogged with weeds, etc. The mold-board is
welded to the land side, or cast in one piece with it, so that no
brace or other connection is required between the mold-board and
standard; secondly, the curved beam is attached to the heel of the
land-side and supported by a brace, which is bolted to the middle
portion of the latter, and arranged in such relation to the mold-board
that a space is left between them, into which the trash will fall, and
thus be drawn into the furrow and covered.
IMPROVED GRAIN DRILL.
George W. Osborn, Parkville, Mich.--This is an improved attachment for
seed drills, for gaging the depth at which the grain shall be
deposited in the earth. It consists in an adjustable spring gage bar
attached to the shank of each drill tooth, whereby the teeth may be
made to enter the ground a greater or less depth. It is claimed to
ensure the planting of seeds at equal depth in hard or soft ground,
and to diminish the draft.
IMPROVED HORSE HAY RAKE.
Joseph B. Wakeman and John L. Wager, Deposit, N.Y.--The construction
of this implement is such that a large space is afforded beneath the
rake head for the collection of hay. The pivots of said rake head back
are also brought back, so that the teeth may be readily raised to
discharge the collected hay. By an ingenious lever arrangement the
driver is enabled to hold the rake to its work by the pressure of his
foot, and also readily to discharge the hay gathered.
IMPROVED BEE HIVE.
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