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A support assembly is configured to carry a series of flexible lines associated with operation of an agricultural implement. The agricultural implement generally includes a main frame bar pivotal about a platform. The support assembly includes a mounting bracket, a support arm and a holder assembly

A support assembly is configured to carry a series of flexible lines associated with operation of an agricultural implement. The agricultural implement generally includes a main frame bar pivotal about a platform. The support assembly includes a mounting bracket, a support arm and a holder assembly. The mounting bracket is pivotally coupled about a vertical axis to the agricultural implement. The support arm is pivotally connected at one end to the agricultural implement, and connected at the other end to the holder assembly. The support assembly is configured to hold the plurality of flexible lines above the platform as the main frame bar pivots about the platform of the implement.

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We claim: 1. An agricultural implement for operation in a field, comprising: a frame assembly that includes a main frame bar configured to pivot about a pivot pin extending from a platform between a stowed position for transport and an extended position for operation in the field, the platform incl

We claim: 1. An agricultural implement for operation in a field, comprising: a frame assembly that includes a main frame bar configured to pivot about a pivot pin extending from a platform between a stowed position for transport and an extended position for operation in the field, the platform including a track to support the main frame bar as it moves between the stowed position and the extended position; at least one flexible lines associated with operation of the agricultural implement; a support assembly pivotally coupled about a vertical axis to the frame assembly, the support assembly comprising: a mounting bracket having an upper portion, and a lower portion, the upper portion pivotally coupled at the main frame bar to pivot about a vertical axis with respect to the main frame bar; a mount plate located between the main frame bar and the platform; an elongated support arm having a first end pivotally coupled at the mount plate to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the mount plate, and attached at a different location at the lower portion of the mounting bracket; and a holder assembly connected at a second end of the support arm opposite the first end, the holder assembly configured to receive the plurality of flexible lines, wherein the support assembly carries the plurality of hoses from the platform as the main frame bar pivots about the platform. 2. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket is pivotally mounted by a generally vertically aligned pin to the main frame bar. 3. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 1, wherein the mounting bracket is attached in support of the support arm from the platform. 4. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 1, wherein the first end of the support arm includes an opening to receive a pin pivotally coupling the support arm to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the mount plate. 5. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 4, further comprising a mount extending from the main frame and having an opening extending therethrough configured to receive a generally vertically aligned pin pivotally coupling the upper portion of the mounting bracket about the vertical axis at the mount. 6. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 1, wherein the upper and lower portions of the mounting bracket are generally horizontal aligned, and wherein a generally vertically aligned portion extends therebetween. 7. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 6, wherein the generally vertical aligned portion of the mounting bracket limits rotation of the support assembly about the vertical axis relative to the main frame bar. 8. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 1, wherein the holder assembly includes at least one swivel assembly configured to hold one or more of the plurality of flexible lines to the support assembly. 9. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 1, wherein the holder assembly includes a series of swivel assemblies, wherein each of the swivel assemblies configured to independently pivot with respect to others in the series swivel assemblies. 10. The agricultural implement as recited in claim 9, wherein the holder assembly includes a holder mount bar attached at the support bar, and wherein each of the swivel assemblies includes: a swivel post received by, and pivotal about another generally vertically-aligned axis With respect to, the holder mount bar; a bracket support attached by a fastener extending through an opening in the swivel post; and bracket attached by the fastener to the bracket support, wherein the bracket receives one or more of the plurality of flexible lines against the bracket support. 11. A support assembly to carry a plurality of flexible lines associated with operation of an agricultural implement, the agricultural implement including a main frame bar pivotal about a platform between an extended, operative position and a stowed position for transport, the support assembly comprising: a mounting bracket pivotally coupled about a vertical axis to the agricultural implement, the mounting bracket having an upper portion and a lower portion and vertically aligned portion extending therebetween, both the upper and lower portions generally horizontally aligned; a support arm pivotally having a first end opposite a second end, the first end pivotally coupled to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the platform; and a holder assembly connected to the second end of the support arm, the holder assembly configured to receive the plurality of flexible lines, wherein the upper portion of the mounting bracket is pivotally coupled at the main frame bar to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the main frame bar, wherein the lower portion of the mounting bracket is attached at a different location on the support arm between the first and second ends of the support arm, and wherein the support assembly carries the plurality of hoses from the platform as the main frame bar pivots about the platform. 12. The support assembly as recited in claim 11, further comprising a mount extending from the main frame bar, the upper portion of the mounting bracket and the first mount both include an opening extending therethrough to receive a pin therethrough pivotally coupling the mounting bracket to the main frame bar about the vertical axis. 13. The support assembly as recited in claim 11, further comprising a mount plate located between the main frame bar and the platform, the first end of the support arm pivotally attached at the mount plate. 14. The support assembly as recited in claim 13, wherein the first end of the support arm and the mount plate both include an opening therethrough to receive a pin pivotally coupling the support arm to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the second mount. 15. The support assembly as recited in claim 14, wherein the holder assembly is attached at the second end of the support arm. 16. The support assembly as recited in claim 11, further comprising a mount extending from the main frame bar, wherein the upper portion of the mounting bracket and the first mount both include an opening extending therethrough to receive a pin pivotally coupling the mounting bracket to the main frame bar about the vertical axis. 17. The support assembly as recited in claim 11, wherein the generally vertical aligned portion of the mounting bracket limits rotation of the support assembly about the vertical axis relative to the main frame bar. 18. The support assembly as recited in claim 11, wherein the holder assembly includes at least one swivel assembly configured to hold one or more of the plurality of flexible lines. 19. The support assembly as recited in claim 11, wherein the holder assembly includes a plurality of swivel assemblies, wherein each of the plurality of swivel assemblies pivots independently with respect to others in the plurality of swivel assemblies. 20. The support assembly as recited in claim 19, wherein the holder assembly includes a holder mount bar attached at the support bar, and wherein each of the swivel assemblies includes: a swivel post received by, and pivotal about another generally vertically-aligned axis with respect to, the holder mount bar; a bracket support attached by a fastener extending through an opening in the swivel post; and bracket attached by the fastener to the bracket support, wherein the bracket receives one or more of the plurality of flexible lines against the bracket support.