公开(公告)号：US07360280B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11214253

申请日：2005-08-29

Applicant: Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Mark Samuel Philips

Inventor： Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Mark Samuel Philips

IPC: D01B9/00

CPC classification number: A01D46/08

Abstract: A conditioning mechanism is placed forwardly of the cotton harvesting mechanism on a cotton harvester. Opposing elements compress portions of the cotton plant to compress the cotton bolls and deform the cotton boll hulls. The deformation loosens the cotton fiber relative to the hulls to improve the ability of the harvesting mechanism to harvest the seed and fiber. In one embodiment, differential surface velocity of the opposing elements improves boll opening and fiber orientation for more effective spindle contact.

Abstract translation: 棉花收获机构的前期调理机制是棉花收获机。 相反的元素压缩棉花植物的部分以压缩棉铃并使棉铃体变形。 变形使棉纤维相对于船体松动，提高收获机制收获种子和纤维的能力。 在一个实施例中，相对的元件的差分表面速度改善了棉铃开口和纤维取向以便更有效的主轴接触。

公开(公告)号：US06901732B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10695096

申请日：2003-10-28

Applicant: Robert Matthew Bares ,  Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Michael Lee Pearson

Inventor： Robert Matthew Bares ,  Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Michael Lee Pearson

IPC: A01D46/08 ,  A01D39/00

CPC classification number: A01D46/08

Abstract: Lower spiked rollers in the bottom of a cotton accumulator are inclined in the downstream direction towards an opening and rotate in the same direction to pull cotton down to the opening. An upper spiked roller located above the opening and above the last of the lower spiked rollers is only partially exposed to the cotton in the accumulator. The upper roller meters the cotton and tears apart clumps. An opening above the upper roller defines an upper discharge opening over the main discharge opening. When in a non-rotating condition, the spiked rollers act as a floor for the accumulator and prevent egress of the cotton through the openings.

Abstract translation: 在棉花收集器底部的下部加标辊在向下游方向朝向开口倾斜，并沿相同方向旋转以将棉花向下拉到开口。 位于开口上方和最后一个下加标辊上方的上加料辊仅部分暴露于蓄液器中的棉花。 上面的辊子测量了棉花，并分开了团块。 上辊上方的开口限定了主排出口上方的上排气口。 当处于非旋转状态时，加标辊作为蓄能器的底板，并防止棉花通过开口排出。

公开(公告)号：US06938401B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10695095

申请日：2003-10-28

Applicant: Robert Matthew Bares ,  Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Michael Lee Pearson

Inventor： Robert Matthew Bares ,  Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Michael Lee Pearson

IPC: A01D46/08 ,  A01D46/10

CPC classification number: A01D46/08

Abstract: A hood receives a stream of material including a mix of cotton, air and debris from an air delivery system on a cotton harvester. A forward deflector directs the mixture towards the rear of an accumulator. The deflected mixture passes under finger grates which retains cotton but allows some of the air and light trash to pass through out of the stream. A curved rear deflector forces the remaining mix downwardly towards the accumulator and prevents build-up on receptacle walls. Air and light debris change direction abruptly at the bottom of the rear deflector and exit through an inlet area and upwardly directed path at the back of the deflector. The momentum of the heavier cotton prevents cotton from making the tight turn around the bottom of the deflector and directs the cotton towards the receptacle or accumulator. The inlet area can be adjusted or closed completely to prevent cotton loss in certain conditions.

Abstract translation: 烟罩从棉花收割机上收到包括棉花，空气和碎屑混合在一起的空气输送系统的物料流。 前向偏转器将混合物引导到蓄能器的后部。 偏转的混合物通过保留棉花的手指格栅，但允许一些空气和轻质垃圾通过流出。 弯曲的后导向器将剩余的混合物向下推向蓄能器并防止在容器壁上积聚。 空气和轻质碎屑在后导流板的底部突然改变方向，并通过导流器的后部的入口区域和向上的路径排出。 较重的棉花的动量防止棉花围绕导流板的底部发生紧密转动，并将棉花导向插座或蓄电池。 入口面积可以完全调整或关闭，以防止某些条件下的棉花丢失。

公开(公告)号：US20090313963A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12548910

申请日：2009-08-27

Applicant: Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Mark S. Philips

Inventor： Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Mark S. Philips

IPC: A01D46/16

CPC classification number: A01D46/16

Abstract: A picker bar includes spindles which are nonaligned in the vertical direction to define two or more offset sets of spindles on the bar and increase the number of spindles per unit length of the spindle bar. A spindle assembly includes support carrying two spindles driven from a picker bar drive shaft by single drive gear. Driven spindle gears are spaced on opposite sides of the shaft axis to facilitate close spacing of the spindles.

Abstract translation: 拾取杆包括在垂直方向上不对齐的主轴，以在杆上限定两个或更多个偏移组的主轴，并增加主轴杆每单位长度的主轴数量。 主轴组件包括承载由单驱动齿轮从拾取杆驱动轴驱动的两个主轴的支撑件。 驱动的主轴齿轮在轴线的相对侧上间隔开，以便于心轴的紧密间隔。

公开(公告)号：US06941740B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10687256

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Michael Lee Pearson ,  Robert Matthew Bares

Inventor： Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Michael Lee Pearson ,  Robert Matthew Bares

IPC: A01D46/08 ,  A01F15/07 ,  A01F39/00

CPC classification number: A01D46/084 ,  A01F15/07

Abstract: A chassis-mounted round baler particularly useful with an on-board cotton module building system includes a bale release gate frame section connected to a forward frame section by a four bar linkage to define a gate path that allows the folding of the baler into both field transport and shipping configurations while maintaining desirable operating, transport and shipping heights. The gate linkage incorporates a self latching feature wherein a small vertical movement of the gate as the gate cylinders are operated releases a gate latch member from a forward frame member during gate opening and reengages the gate latch with the forward frame member during closing. The gate interacts with the bale handler to provide a stop for the baler gate when the baler gate is placed into a cradle on the handler.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于车载棉花模块构建系统的底盘式圆形打捆机包括通过四杆连杆连接到前框架部分的捆包释放门框架部分，以限定允许将打包机折叠成两个场的门路径 运输和运输配置，同时保持理想的运行，运输和运输高度。 门连杆结合了自闩锁特征，其中当闸门开启时闸门的小垂直运动在门打开期间从前框架构件释放闸门构件，并且在关闭期间使门闩与前框架构件重新接合。 当打包机门被放置在处理器的托架中时，门与捆包处理器相互作用，为打捆机门提供停止。

公开(公告)号：US5878558A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-09

申请号：US815765

申请日：1997-03-12

Applicant: Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Timothy Arthur Deutsch

Inventor： Jeffrey Robert Fox ,  Timothy Arthur Deutsch

IPC: A01D46/08

CPC classification number: A01D46/08

Abstract: Mounting structure attaching a cotton harvester to a tractor includes a pair of rear subframe support members that attach one to a side directly to the tractor and are designed for the specific tractor to which the harvester will be mounted. A second group of parts of standard design includes frame members with two rear support posts that align with the rear frame support members. A self-aligning pocket on the lower end of each of the posts and a pair of tapered bushings rigidly fixed to each post above the pocket releasibly secure the rear support posts to the rear frame support members. The rear support posts carry rear mounted harvesting units. Another group of parts provides front harvester support with a post design which is easily and quickly attachable to and removable from the tractor frame. Screw-type jack stands lift the harvester from attaching points on the tractor and allow the tractor to be driven out from under the harvester basket.

Abstract translation: 将棉花收割机连接到拖拉机的安装结构包括一对后副车架支撑构件，其将一个直接连接到拖拉机，并且被设计用于收割机将被安装到的特定拖拉机。 标准设计的第二组零件包括框架构件，其具有与后框架支撑构件对准的两个后支撑柱。 每个柱的下端上的自对准袋和刚性地固定到口袋上方的每个柱的一对锥形衬套将后支撑柱可释放地固定到后框架支撑构件。 后支撑柱带有后装式收割机。 另一组零件提供具有立柱设计的前收割机支架，其易于且快速地附接到拖拉机框架上并从其中移除。 螺旋式千斤顶支架将收割机从拖拉机上的连接点上提起，并将拖拉机从收割机篮下方驱出。

公开(公告)号：US5850727A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US808146

申请日：1997-02-28

Applicant: Jeffrey Robert Fox

Inventor： Jeffrey Robert Fox

IPC: A01D46/08 ,  A01D65/08 ,  A01D75/18

CPC classification number: A01D65/08 ,  A01D46/08 ,  Y10S56/20 ,  Y10S56/24

Abstract: Shielding for a tractor having rear mounted harvesting units such as cotton picker row units includes assemblies mounted on the tractor to allow full axle oscillation and full range of tractor steering while providing crop protection. A first assembly is connected to steering components on the front of the tractor and provides protection of the crop against damage by the front tires. A shield which turns with the steering components is cut to a profile that allows full range of steering as it interacts with a second assembly. The second assembly includes parts rigidly connected directly to the front axle casting of the tractor to define the leading edge of the shielding at the front axle casting. A bevelled front edge and layered construction prevent relatively sharp edges from contacting and damaging the crop. The parts profile assures a full range of steering where the parts interact with the front tire shield. A third assembly, a simple tunnel shield suspended from the rear edge of the second assembly, extends rearwardly under the tractor undercarriage past the rear axle to define the aft end of shielding extending substantially the length of the tractor frame. The third assembly is mounted to both the second assembly and the tractor in such a manner as to allow the front axle to oscillate freely.

Abstract translation: 具有后置收集单元（如棉花拾取器排列）的拖拉机的屏蔽包括安装在拖拉机上的组件，以允许全轴振动和全范围的拖拉机转向，同时提供作物保护。 第一组件连接到拖拉机前部的转向部件，并且保护作物免受前轮胎的损坏。 与转向部件一起转动的护罩被切割成允许在与第二组件相互作用时的全范围转向的轮廓。 第二组件包括刚性地直接连接到拖拉机的前轴铸件的部件，以限定前轴铸造时的屏蔽的前缘。 倾斜的前缘和分层结构防止相对尖锐的边缘接触和损坏作物。 零件轮廓确保了全部范围的转向，其中零件与前轮胎护罩相互作用。 第三组件，从第二组件的后边缘悬挂的简单的隧道屏蔽件在拖拉机底盘下方向后延伸经过后桥，以限定基本上延伸到拖拉机框架的长度的屏蔽的后端。 第三组件以允许前轴自由摆动的方式安装到第二组件和拖拉机两者上。