Patent attributes
An agricultural implement is provided that includes a wheeled frame and a draft tongue pivotally connected to and extending forwardly from the frame to connect with the tractor. A hydraulic cylinder controls the pivotal movement of the draft tongue relative to the frame. A hydraulic conduit system having at least one flexible hose provides a source of hydraulic fluid under pressure from the tractor to the hydraulic cylinders. A hydraulic hose support is mounted at the forward end of the draft tongue to support the flexible hoses. The hose support includes a vertical support, a base portion that defines a curved portion and that is affixed to the vertical support, and an elastomeric block having openings therein to receive and fix the flexible hoses to the hose support.
