ROOT CROP INTERROW CULTIVATOR Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: interrow cultivator for tilling interrow soil strips of 180-420 mm width for depth of 2-6 cm has frame 1 pivotally attached to hitching device 2, carrier wheels 3, supporting skids 4 and working tool sections, each having pair of continuous disks 5 with ripping teeth disposed along disk perimeters. Disks are mounted on transverse shaft. One flat hoe 6 is disposed between disks 5 of each pair of disks. Flat hoe has adjustable tine which may be rigidly fixed in predetermined position. Transverse shaft 7 has central portion made in the form of square pipe and side portions, each formed as plank adapted for regulating disk space and high-quality ripping of soil for predetermined depth depending on soil state and depth for cultivating interrow soil, with allowable protective zone of 20-40 mm being taken into account. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 3 dwg