公开(公告)号：US20080184691A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11701154

申请日：2007-02-01

Applicant: Fred M. Horchler ,  John H. Merritt ,  Larry A. Groff ,  Galen R. Erb

Inventor： Fred M. Horchler ,  John H. Merritt ,  Larry A. Groff ,  Galen R. Erb

IPC: A01D39/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/18 ,  A01F2015/186 ,  Y10T29/49448

Abstract: The apparatus is a rotatable bale forming roller for use in farm machines that form round crop bales. The roller is a cylinder with multiple ribs oriented parallel to the roller axis and formed in the roller surface. The roller is constructed with a frame of channel shaped members oriented parallel to the roller axis with the channel members interlocking with several discs oriented perpendicular to the roller axis. A thin high strength steel sheet is installed completely around the frame to form the surface of the roller, and the integral ribs are formed directly in the sheet. In the preferred embodiment, the ribs have leading surfaces oriented in planes that are radial to the axis of the roller, and the trailing surfaces of the ribs are oriented to form an acute angle with the leading surfaces.

Abstract translation: 该设备是用于农业机械中的可旋转捆包成形辊，其形成圆形棉包。 辊是具有平行于辊轴线定向并且形成在辊表面中的多个肋的圆柱体。 该滚筒由平行于滚子轴线定向的通道形构件框架构成，通道构件与垂直于滚子轴线定向的多个圆盘互锁。 薄的高强度钢板完全安装在框架周围以形成辊的表面，并且整体肋直接形成在片材中。 在优选实施例中，肋具有在与辊的轴线径向的平面中定向的前表面，并且肋的后表面被定向成与前表面形成锐角。

公开(公告)号：US5595055A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-21

申请号：US503361

申请日：1995-07-17

Applicant: Fred M. Horchler, Jr. ,  H. Nevin Lausch

Inventor： Fred M. Horchler, Jr. ,  H. Nevin Lausch

IPC: A01D90/02 ,  A01F15/10 ,  A01F15/07

CPC classification number: A01F15/106 ,  A01D90/02

Abstract: Improved pickup apparatus for a round baler for traversing a field to form cylindrical bales of crop material. The baler comprises a main frame having a bale forming chamber thereon with a generally transverse opening for permitting the ingress of crop material. The chamber includes a floor roll for supporting the bale as it is being formed, which floor roll includes conveying means disposed to engage the crop material after it has passed through the transverse opening. An improved pickup is provided for picking up crop material from the field and feeding it rearwardly along a path in the direction of the transverse opening. Also included in the pickup is a stuffer mechanism comprising crop engaging elements for engaging the crop material as it is being fed rearwardly and urging it along the path and into the transverse opening. The stuffer includes a striping function for engaging the crop material and stripping some or all of it from the crop engaging elements in the vicinity of the transverse opening. Unique supplemental stripping elements subsequently engage any of the crop material not stripped from the crop engaging elements by the stripper. Additionally, the supplemental stripping elements are configured to guide the subsequently engaged material to the bale forming chamber.

Abstract translation: 用于圆形打捆机的改进的拾取装置用于横穿田地以形成作物材料的圆柱形捆。 打包机包括在其上具有捆包形成室的主框架，其上具有用于允许作物材料进入的大致横向开口。 所述腔室包括用于在其形成时支撑捆包的地板卷，所述地板卷包括设置成在作物材料通过横向开口之后接合作物材料的输送装置。 提供了一种改进的拾取器，用于从场中拾取作物材料并沿着横向开口的方向沿着路径向后进给。 还包括在拾取器中的是一种填充机构，其包括作物接合元件，用于当作物材料向后馈送并沿着该路径并推入横向开口时与作物材料接合。 填充件包括用于接合作物材料并从其横向开口附近的作物接合元件剥离其中的一些或全部的条纹功能。 独特的补充剥离元件随后接合通过剥离器从作物接合元件未剥离的任何作物材料。 另外，补充剥离元件构造成将随后接合的材料引导到捆包形成室。

公开(公告)号：US06651418B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US10198751

申请日：2002-07-19

Applicant: John R. McClure ,  William Dale Hotaling ,  Fred M. Horchler

Inventor： John R. McClure ,  William Dale Hotaling ,  Fred M. Horchler

IPC: A01D3900

CPC classification number: A01F15/106

Abstract: A round baler having a frame assembly, comprising: (a) a first frame assembly; (b) a pickup assembly comprising a pickup and a auger assembly integrally mounted on the first frame assembly to form a pickup module; (c) a second frame assembly connected to the first frame assembly; and (d) a conveyor module selected from the group consisting of a stuffer module and a rotor module, wherein each conveyor module comprises a conveyor mounted on the second frame assembly. The modular structure of the frame assembly facilitates manufacture of several diverse types of product balers while minimizing the complexity of the assembly line process.

Abstract translation: 一种具有框架组件的圆形打包机，包括：（a）第一框架组件; （b）拾取器组件，包括拾取器和螺旋钻组件，其整体地安装在第一框架组件上以形成拾取模块; （c）连接到第一框架组件的第二框架组件; 和（d）选自填充器模块和转子模块的输送机模块，其中每个输送机模块包括安装在第二框架组件上的输送机。 框架组件的模块化结构有助于制造几种不同类型的产品打捆机，同时最小化装配线工艺的复杂性。

公开(公告)号：US08516957B1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13587549

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: John H. Merritt ,  Fred M. Horchler

Inventor： John H. Merritt ,  Fred M. Horchler

IPC: B30B5/04 ,  A01D39/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/0833 ,  B30B9/3082

Abstract: A non-contacting bale size sensor for an agricultural round baler having bale-forming chamber partially defined by a plurality of continuous side-by-side belts trained around a plurality of fixed guide rolls and at least one moveable roll connected to a belt take up arm. The bale size sensor detects the position of the belt take up arm by measuring distance between a fixed position and the take up arm and a connected control unit determines the size of the bale within the bale-forming chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于农业圆形打捆机的非接触捆包尺寸传感器，其具有部分地由围绕多个固定引导辊训练的多个连续并排腰带的捆包形成室和连接到皮带的至少一个可移动卷 臂。 捆包尺寸传感器通过测量固定位置和卷取臂之间的距离来检测带卷取臂的位置，并且连接的控制单元确定捆包形成室内的捆包的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US07162950B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10254960

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: John R. McClure ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr. ,  Ronald L. McAllister ,  James T. Clevenger, Jr. ,  John H. Merritt ,  Cecil R. Sudbrack ,  Joseph N. Smith

Inventor： John R. McClure ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr. ,  Ronald L. McAllister ,  James T. Clevenger, Jr. ,  John H. Merritt ,  Cecil R. Sudbrack ,  Joseph N. Smith

IPC: B65B13/18 ,  B65B27/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/12

Abstract: A round baler having storage and dispensing mechanisms for both twine and net/plastic wrapping materials for the bales can be modified to provide a lower cost twine baler. A pivoting dispensing assembly across the front of the baler is replaceable by a similar-sized twine box to convert the baler to an all-twine baler with sufficient twine storage to make the machine efficient in field operations.

Abstract translation: 可以修改具有用于包装的麻布和网/塑料包装材料的储存和分配机构的圆形打捆机，以提供较低成本的缠绕打捆机。 通过打包机前端的枢转分配组件可以由类似尺寸的绞线箱替换，以将打捆机转换成具有足够的缠绕存储的全线打捆机，以使机器在现场操作中有效。

公开(公告)号：US06857251B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-22

申请号：US10165586

申请日：2002-06-08

Applicant: John R. McClure ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr. ,  Ronald L. McAllister

Inventor： John R. McClure ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr. ,  Ronald L. McAllister

IPC: A01F15/14 ,  B65B13/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/141 ,  Y10S100/912

Abstract: A round baler having storage and dispensing mechanisms for both twine and net/plastic wrapping materials for the bales is disclosed. An improved twine box is pivotably attached to the sidewall of the baler, adjacent the front end of the baler and twine dispensing mechanism. The twine box, of sufficient size to hold multiple balls of twine, pivots forwardly between a pivoted, or inoperative, position and a closed, or operative position. In the pivoted position various functional components of the baler are accessible for maintenance, adjustment, or repair. The twine box is lockable in the closed position. Side panels on the baler are movable to cover, or uncover, the outside of the sidewall and twine box.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有用于包装的麻线和网/塑料包装材料的储存和分配机构的圆形打捆机。 改进的缠绕箱可枢转地连接到打包机的侧壁上，邻近打包机的前端和麻线分配机构。 具有足够大小以容纳多条麻绳的麻线箱在枢轴转动或不工作位置之间向前枢转，并且处于闭合或操作位置。 在枢转位置，打捆机的各种功能部件可以进行维护，调整或修理。 缠绕盒可锁定在关闭位置。 打包机上的侧面板可移动以覆盖或揭开侧壁和缠绕箱的外侧。

公开(公告)号：US5450787A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-19

申请号：US372522

申请日：1995-01-12

Applicant: Fred M. Horchler

Inventor： Fred M. Horchler

IPC: A01F15/14 ,  B65B13/18

CPC classification number: A01F15/141 ,  A01F2015/143

Abstract: Twine wrapping apparatus for a round baler having a bale forming chamber with a generally transverse crop infeed opening. The apparatus is mounted forward of the opening and includes a twine arm for dispensing twine into the chamber to wrap cylindrical packages of crop material formed therein. Coupling means provide for swinging movement of the arm through a predetermined path during at least a portion of which the arm dispenses twine in the vicinity of the opening. The twine arm includes a clamp having one member affixed to the outer end of the twine arm and a second member that is moveable relative to the first member and is urged thereagainst by a spring assembly to provide a clamping force for holding the twine. The spring assembly includes a spring maintained in compression.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有带有大致横向的料斗进料开口的捆包形成室的圆形打捆机的缠绕包装装置。 该装置安装在开口的前面，并且包括一个用于将线分配到腔室中以缠绕形成在其中的作物材料的圆柱形包装的麻将臂。 耦合装置提供臂在其至少一部分部分在开口附近分配麻线时通过预定路径的摆动运动。 该缠绕臂包括夹具，该夹具具有固定在该缠绕臂的外端上的一个构件，以及可相对于该第一构件移动的第二构件，并通过弹簧组件向其推动，以提供用于夹持该麻绳的夹紧力。 弹簧组件包括保持压缩的弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US07047876B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10789677

申请日：2004-02-28

Applicant: Larry L. Hoover ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr.

Inventor： Larry L. Hoover ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr.

IPC: B30B5/04

CPC classification number: A01F15/0883

Abstract: A bale kicker for a round baler that employs an adjustable torsion bar, or bars, to impart a rearward force to an exiting bale to ensure that the completed bale is clear of the baler.

Abstract translation: 用于圆形打捆机的包装机，其使用可调节的扭力杆（或杆）向出口的捆包施加向后的力，以确保完成的捆包不受打捆机的影响。

公开(公告)号：US5603206A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-18

申请号：US489667

申请日：1995-06-12

Applicant: Fred M. Horchler, Jr.

Inventor： Fred M. Horchler, Jr.

IPC: A01F15/07

CPC classification number: A01F15/07 ,  A01F2015/186

Abstract: A round baler having a frame, a baling chamber for forming cylindrical packages of crop material mounted on the frame, a pickup for feeding crop material into the chamber including a tubular rotatable shaft extending transverse of the frame and concentric with a stationary shaft also extending transverse of the frame. The tubular shaft is journalled via a bearing assembly including a generally cylindrical stationary first race and a concentrically disposed generally cylindrical rotatable second race between which races a bearing cavity is formed for seating a series of bearings housed between the first and second races. The first race is affixed to the stationary shaft and the second race is rotatable relative to the first race and affixed to the tubular shaft for rotating in concert therewith relative to the first race. An annular shaped cover encloses the cavity and has a first edge adjacent the stationary shaft. A holding collar is fixedly disposed between the inner race and the annular cover, which annular cover has an integral cylindrical portion contiguous with the rotatable tubular shaft. A generally ring shaped sleeve extends adjacent to the outer surface of the integral cylindrical portion to maintain integrity of the bearing cavity against unwanted debris.

Abstract translation: 具有框架的圆形打捆机，用于形成安装在框架上的作物材料的圆柱形包装的打包室，用于将作物材料送入室中的拾取器，其包括横向于框架并与固定轴同心的管状可旋转轴，该固定轴也横向延伸 的框架。 管状轴通过轴承组件支承，该轴承组件包括大致圆柱形的固定的第一座圈和同心布置的大致圆柱形的可旋转的第二座圈，在座圈之间形成有轴承空腔，用于安置容纳在第一和第二座圈之间的一系列轴承。 第一座圈固定在固定轴上，第二座圈可相对于第一座圈旋转并固定到管状轴上，以相对于第一座圈一起旋转。 环形盖封闭空腔，并具有与固定轴相邻的第一边缘。 保持套环固定地设置在内圈和环形盖之间，该环形盖具有与可旋转的管状轴相邻的一体的圆柱形部分。 一般环形套筒邻近整体圆柱形部分的外表面延伸，以保持轴承空腔的完整性，防止不想要的碎屑。

公开(公告)号：US5215006A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-01

申请号：US848486

申请日：1992-03-09

Applicant: Richard E. Jennings ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr.

Inventor： Richard E. Jennings ,  Fred M. Horchler, Jr.

IPC: A01F15/14

CPC classification number: A01F15/141 ,  A01F2015/143

Abstract: Twine wrapping apparatus for a round baler having a bale forming chamber with a generally transverse crop infeed opening. The apparatus is mounted forward of the opening and includes a twine arm for dispensing twine into the chamber to wrap bales formed therein. Coupling means provide for swinging movement of the arm through a predetermined path during at least a portion of which the arm dispenses twine in the vicinity of the opening. The twine arm includes a clamp having one member affixed to the outer end of the twine arm and a second member that is moveable relative to the first member and is urged thereagainst to provide a clamping force for holding the twine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有带有大致横向的料斗进料开口的捆包形成室的圆形打捆机的缠绕包装装置。 该装置安装在开口的前方，并且包括一个用于将线分配到腔室中以缠绕形成在其中的捆的麻线臂。 耦合装置提供臂在其至少一部分部分在开口附近分配麻线时通过预定路径的摆动运动。 该缠绕臂包括一夹具，该夹具具有固定在该缠绕臂的外端上的一个构件，以及一第二构件，该第二构件可相对于该第一构件移动，并被推动以提供用于夹持该麻绳的夹紧力。