Agricultural Mower Lateral Transport System

The patent extracts the transport function from the main mower structure by using a separate transport trailer. The mower can be detached from its normal operating position and loaded onto the transport trailer, which has its own independent wheels and support structure. This separation eliminates the need for complex pivoting actuators on the mower itself, as the transport trailer handles all transport movements independently.

The transport trailer acts as an intermediary between the mower and the towing vehicle during transport operations. Instead of the mower directly attaching to and being towed by the vehicle in transport mode, the trailer serves as a mediating platform that receives the mower, provides its own transport capabilities, and can be independently towed to the field location.

The patent merges the transport function with the existing mower structure by integrating a foldable support structure and pivoting mechanism directly into the mower assembly. The transport wheels are integrated into the mower's frame, allowing the mower to support itself in transport mode without requiring a completely separate transport trailer. This combination reduces the need for separate transport equipment while maintaining the ability to reduce transport width.

The mower is designed with multi-functionality, where the same structural components serve both cutting operations and transport functions. The foldable support structure and pivoting mechanism enable the mower to transition between operating mode and transport mode using its own integrated systems, eliminating the need for dedicated separate transport equipment and reducing overall operational costs.