moving parallel to the rake head, substantially as described.

3d, The combination substantially as described of an automatic rake, a
compresser and an interposed spring for the purpose set forth.

4th The combination substantially as described of a reel revolving
continuously on a horizontal shaft a rake mounted on the same shaft [on
trunnions arranged diagonally to the shaft], and a shipping device by
which the rake may be thrown into gear between any two of the beaters of
the reel and by which it may automatically be thrown out of gear at the
end of its stroke.

5th, The combination substantially as described of the inclined rake
handle with the trunnions or pivots revolving on the reel shaft, and
arranged diagonally thereto.

6th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
pivoted on trunnions diagonal to the reel shaft and the friction roller
with a guide vertical below the axis of the rake and deflected both
horizontally and laterally above that axis, as and for the purpose set
forth.

7th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
and shipping lever whereby the rake throws itself out of gear after
discharging the gavel.

8th, The combination substantially as described of a rake mounted on
trunnions revolving on a horizontal axis in a fixed relation to the
guide which controls the movements of the rake with a revolving reel
having an endwise movement on the same axis whereby the rake can be