公开(公告)号：US08567311B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12913968

申请日：2010-10-28

Applicant: Timothy J. Kraus

Inventor： Timothy J. Kraus

IPC: A01F15/07 ,  A01F15/08 ,  B30B15/26

CPC classification number: A01F15/0816

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for applying preservative to agricultural crops during baling. More particularly, a baler has a preservative application system and a crop moisture sensor array. The crop moisture sensor array is in communication with the preservative application system so that the application of preservative to the crop can be controlled in response to a moisture content sensed by the crop moisture sensor array that exceeds both a moisture content threshold value and a threshold value relating to the percentage of crop material having a moisture content above the moisture content threshold value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在打捆期间将防腐剂施用于农作物的方法和装置。 更具体地，打捆机具有防腐应用系统和作物水分传感器阵列。 作物水分传感器阵列与防腐剂施用系统连通，使得可以响应于作物水分传感器阵列感测到的水分含量超过水分含量阈值和阈值而控制对作物的防腐剂的应用 涉及水分含量高于水分含量阈值的作物材料的百分比。

公开(公告)号：US20110099966A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12608273

申请日：2009-10-29

Applicant: Timothy J. Kraus

Inventor： Timothy J. Kraus

IPC: A01D43/06

CPC classification number: A01F15/0816

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for applying preservative to agricultural crops during baling. More particularly, a baler has a preservative application system and a bale size sensor. The preservative application system has a preservative storage container, a preservative transfer device and an applicator device. The preservative transfer device is in communication with both the storage container and the applicator device to transfer a preservative stored in the storage container to the applicator device. The bale size sensor is in communication with the transfer device so that the transfer device and therefore the application of preservative to the crop can be controlled in response to a bale size sensed by the bale size sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在打捆期间将防腐剂施用于农作物的方法和装置。 更具体地，打捆机具有防腐应用系统和捆包尺寸传感器。 防腐剂施用系统具有防腐剂储存容器，防腐剂转移装置和施用装置。 防腐剂转移装置与存储容器和施用装置两者连通，以将存储在储存容器中的防腐剂转移到施加器装置。 捆包尺寸传感器与转印装置连通，因此可以响应于由捆包尺寸传感器感测到的捆包尺寸来控制转印装置和因此对作物施用防腐剂。

公开(公告)号：US07743699B1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US12421392

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Steve Freeman ,  Wes Byers ,  Michael Van Lith ,  Dean Nordhues ,  Chad Greiman

Inventor： Steve Freeman ,  Wes Byers ,  Michael Van Lith ,  Dean Nordhues ,  Chad Greiman

IPC: B30B15/30

CPC classification number: A01F15/0816

Abstract: An automated system and method are provided for application of inoculant products onto forage material. Real time data measurements are taken for relative humidity and moisture content of the forage material in order to timely adjust the dispense rate of the inoculant applied to the forage material. Data gathering capabilities are provided with this system controller to enable an operator to view, adjust, and record various production records, as well as detailed information as to the amounts of inoculant applied. The components associated with the system of the present invention includes an inoculant bin or container including a dispense auger which dispenses a controlled amount of inoculant which is then conveyed to the intake opening of the baling machine the forage material enters the machine. The control system includes various sensors positioned at the intake opening of the baling machine which measures moisture content, and optionally the mass or volume of the incoming forage material. The control system provides a number of user interface options for controlling the dispensing of the inoculant product, as well as capturing data relating to the operation of the baling machine and the application of the inoculant product.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种自动化系统和方法，用于将孕育剂产品应用于饲料上。 为了及时调整施用于饲料材料的孕育剂的分配率，对饲料材料的相对湿度和含水量进行实时数据测量。 该系统控制器提供了数据收集功能，使操作员能够查看，调整和记录各种生产记录，以及应用孕育剂量的详细信息。 与本发明的系统相关的组分包括一个接种容器或容器，该容器包括一个分配一个控制量的孕育剂的分配螺旋推运器，然后将其输送到饲料进入机器的打包机的进气口。 控制系统包括定位在打包机的进气口处的各种传感器，其测量水分含量，以及可选地测量进入的饲草材料的质量或体积。 控制系统提供了许多用于控制孕育剂产品分配的用户界面选项，以及捕获与打包机的操作有关的数据和孕育剂产品的应用。

公开(公告)号：US07370575B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11152908

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Timothy James Kraus ,  Walter Mark Schlesser

Inventor： Timothy James Kraus ,  Walter Mark Schlesser

IPC: B30B15/30

CPC classification number: A01D89/006 ,  A01F15/0816

Abstract: Components of a crop re-hydration system are advantageously carried on free space of a large square baler. Specifically, a direct-fired steam generator is mounted at a rear location on the baler so as not to transfer heat to a hydraulic fluid supply tank located at a forward location on the baler. Further, the combustion chamber of the steam generator is coupled to a forwardly extending main steam conduit having a length sufficient for ensuring that the water injected into the combustion chamber is thoroughly mixed with hot combustion gases and changed to steam prior to reaching a steam distribution manifold located at a forward end of the baler. A combustion air intake filter is positioned in a relatively clean zone at an elevated location at the rear of the baler. Water tanks are mounted closely adjacent ground wheel axles of the baler so that the weight of the water does not unduly load the baler frame.

Abstract translation: 作物再水化系统的组分有利地承载在大型方形打捆机的自由空间上。 具体来说，直接燃烧蒸汽发生器安装在打包机的后部位置，以便不将热量转移到位于打包机前方位置的液压流体供应罐。 此外，蒸汽发生器的燃烧室联接到前向延伸的主蒸汽导管，其长度足以确保注入到燃烧室中的水与热燃烧气体充分混合并在到达蒸汽分配歧管之前变成蒸汽 位于打包机的前端。 燃烧进气过滤器位于打包机后部的高处位置的较干净的区域。 水箱靠近打包机的砂轮轴，使得水的重量不会过度地装入打包机。

公开(公告)号：US20060283167A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11152908

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Timothy Kraus ,  Walter Schlesser

Inventor： Timothy Kraus ,  Walter Schlesser

IPC: A01D43/02

CPC classification number: A01D89/006 ,  A01F15/0816

Abstract: Components of a crop re-hydration system are advantageously carried on free space of a large square baler. Specifically, a direct-fired steam generator is mounted at a rear location on the baler so as not to transfer heat to a hydraulic fluid supply tank located at a forward location on the baler. Further, the combustion chamber of the steam generator is coupled to a forwardly extending main steam conduit having a length sufficient for ensuring that the water injected into the combustion chamber is thoroughly mixed with hot combustion gases and changed to steam prior to reaching a steam distribution manifold located at a forward end of the baler. A combustion air intake filter is positioned in a relatively clean zone at an elevated location at the rear of the baler. Water tanks are mounted closely adjacent ground wheel axles of the baler so that the weight of the water does not unduly load the baler frame.

Abstract translation: 作物再水化系统的组分有利地承载在大型方形打捆机的自由空间上。 具体来说，直接燃烧蒸汽发生器安装在打包机的后部位置，以便不将热量转移到位于打包机前方位置的液压流体供应罐。 此外，蒸汽发生器的燃烧室联接到前向延伸的主蒸汽导管，其长度足以确保注入到燃烧室中的水与热燃烧气体充分混合并在到达蒸汽分配歧管之前变成蒸汽 位于打包机的前端。 燃烧进气过滤器位于打包机后部的高处位置的较干净的区域。 水箱靠近打包机的砂轮轴，使得水的重量不会过度地装入打包机。

公开(公告)号：US5758479A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-02

申请号：US551892

申请日：1995-10-23

Applicant: David H. Staheli

Inventor： David H. Staheli

IPC: A01F15/08 ,  A01D14/02

CPC classification number: A01F15/0816 ,  Y10S56/02

Abstract: A method and device for harvesting hay are disclosed. The method includes injecting steam into hay as it is being processed by a baler. Typically, the hay will be subjected to steam as it is lifted into the baler, and then subjected to steam as it passes through a feed chamber of the baler. Preferentially, the hay will be saturated with steam less than two seconds before it is formed into a bale of hay. The device includes a conventional baler having one or more steam manifolds disposed so as to emit steam into the hay between the point it is picked up by a pick-up mechanism, and the point at which it is ultimately formed into a bale of hay. By saturating the hay with steam, dew moisturization is simulated and less loss occurs. However, the moisture content reading in the resulting bale of hay decreases much more rapidly than dew moistened hay, thus decreasing spoilage and increasing the amount which may be sold to the most lucrative markets. The invention also includes a method for improving the absorption of moisture from the steam which includes cooling the hay prior to application of the steam.

Abstract translation: 公开了收获干草的方法和装置。 该方法包括将蒸汽注入干草中，因为它被打包机处理。 通常，当干草被提升到打包机中时，干草将经受蒸汽，然后在干燥机通过打包机的进料室时经受蒸汽。 优选地，在形成一捆干草之前，干草将在不到两秒钟的蒸汽中饱和。 该装置包括具有一个或多个蒸汽歧管的常规打捆机，该蒸汽歧管被设置成在被拾取机构拾取的点与其最终形成为干草捆的点之间将蒸汽排放到干草中。 通过蒸汽饱和干草，模拟露水保湿，减少损失。 然而，所产生的干草捆中的水分含量读数比露水干草减少得更快，从而减少腐败，并增加可能销往最有利可图的市场的量。 本发明还包括一种用于改善来自蒸汽的水分吸收的方法，包括在施加蒸汽之前冷却干草。

公开(公告)号：US4662163A

公开(公告)日：1987-05-05

申请号：US702760

申请日：1985-02-19

Applicant: Danny R. Adams

Inventor： Danny R. Adams

IPC: A01D43/00 ,  A01F15/08 ,  A01D39/00

CPC classification number: A01D43/14 ,  A01F15/0816

Abstract: A mobile spray applicator for treating forage with a liquid chemical spray after it first picks up the windrow, and separates and spreads out the windrow material across the width of a moving conveyor belt while holding a portion of the material spaced from the surface of the conveyor belt. The spread out material forms a plurality of openings and interstices therethrough so that as it exits from the end of the conveyor, the upper surface of the forage is flood or mist sprayed with the liquid chemical. The chemical enters the openings and interstices and coats the upper surfaces of the forage disposed therebelow. As the sprayed forage falls away from the conveyor exit, its undersurface is also flood or mist sprayed so that a substantial portion of the forage is coated or wetted with the chemical. Liquid chemical agents which can be so applied include drying agents, nutrients, feed supplements, feed flavorings and the like. The surface of the conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of sinuous bars spaced from each other, the crests of which each have a pair of fingers in V-formation, which fingers assist in the separating and spreading out of the forage across the width of the conveyor surface. The crests in each bar are about 90.degree. out of phase with the crests in adjacent bars on the conveyor belt surface.

Abstract translation: 一种移动喷雾器，用于在液体化学喷雾首先拾取后将其用于处理饲料，并且在保持一部分材料与输送机的表面间隔开的情况下，将移动的输送带的宽度上分开并铺展起来， 带。 展开的材料形成多个开口和间隙，从而当输送机的端部离开时，饲料的上表面被液体化学品喷洒或喷雾。 化学品进入开口和间隙并涂覆放置在其下方的饲料的上表面。 当喷洒的饲料从输送机出口落下时，其下表面也被喷洒或喷雾，使得大部分饲料被化学品涂覆或润湿。 可以如此应用的液体化学试剂包括干燥剂，营养物质，饲料添加剂，饲料调味剂等。 传送带的表面设置有彼此间隔开的多个弯曲的条，其顶端各自具有V形中的一对指状物，该手指有助于将草料分离和展开穿过宽度 输送机表面。 每个条中的波峰与传送带表面上的相邻条中的波峰相差大约90°。

公开(公告)号：US4550556A

公开(公告)日：1985-11-05

申请号：US617251

申请日：1984-06-04

Applicant: Elmo R. Meiners

Inventor： Elmo R. Meiners

IPC: A01F15/08 ,  A01D39/00 ,  A01D75/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/0816 ,  Y10S56/05

Abstract: A round hay baler includes a forward pick-up assembly and hold down tines for gathering and introducing a layer of material into the baler. The hold down assembly includes fluid discharge tines extending from a hollow manifold connected to a reservoir that contains preservatives, nutrients or biological inhibitors, for example, which are added to the inside of the layer forming the round hay bale.

Abstract translation: 一个圆形干草打包机包括一个正向拾取组件和压紧齿，用于收集和将一层材料引入打包机。 按压组件包括从连接到储存器的中空歧管延伸的流体排出齿，所述中空歧管包含防腐剂，营养物或生物抑制剂，例如，其被添加到形成圆形干草捆的层的内部。

公开(公告)号：US4335855A

公开(公告)日：1982-06-22

申请号：US163720

申请日：1980-06-27

Applicant: Maynard L. Staskal ,  Alvin J. Eissens

Inventor： Maynard L. Staskal ,  Alvin J. Eissens

IPC: A01F15/08 ,  A01C15/04

CPC classification number: A01F15/0816

Abstract: A distributor (10) of dry, particulate material released in metered amounts by a hopper (22), for the treatment of forage in a mechanical baler (12). A manifold (30) has an air inlet (34) and at least one air outlet (32). An air blower (38) is adapted to discharge into the air inlet (34) at a selected flow rate. A bender (40) has an air tube (48) communicating with the air outlet (32) and a particulate material discharge tube (50) adapted to receive particulate material from the hopper (22). The particulate material discharge tube (50) discharges within the air tube (48), suspending the particulate material in the air. A distributor nozzle (52) communicates with the blender (40) and has a focusing vent (54) and an impact plate (56) facing the focusing vent (54) to receive and deflect particulate material exhausted therethrough.

Abstract translation: 干燥颗粒材料的分配器（10），其通过料斗（22）以计量量释放，用于在机械打包机（12）中处理饲料。 歧管（30）具有空气入口（34）和至少一个空气出口（32）。 鼓风机（38）适于以选定的流量排入空气入口（34）。 弯曲器（40）具有与空气出口（32）连通的空气管（48）和适于从料斗（22）接收颗粒材料的颗粒材料排出管（50）。 颗粒物质排出管50在空气管48内排出，将颗粒物质悬浮在空气中。 分配器喷嘴（52）与搅拌器（40）连通并且具有面向聚焦通气孔（54）的聚焦通气孔（54）和冲击板（56），以容纳和偏转通过其排出的颗粒材料。

公开(公告)号：US4228637A

公开(公告)日：1980-10-21

申请号：US905862

申请日：1978-05-15

Applicant: Clarence B. Richey ,  Samuel D. Parsons ,  Victor L. Lechtenberg ,  Donald A. Holt

Inventor： Clarence B. Richey ,  Samuel D. Parsons ,  Victor L. Lechtenberg ,  Donald A. Holt

IPC: A01F15/07 ,  A01F15/08 ,  A23K10/32 ,  A23N17/00 ,  A01D39/00 ,  A23K1/00

CPC classification number: A23N17/001 ,  A01F15/07 ,  A01F15/0816 ,  A23K10/32 ,  A01F2015/078 ,  A01F2015/0795

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for treating compressible materials, such as hay or other fibrous materials, with a treating substance, preferably anhydrous ammonia, as a preservative for the treated compressible material. The treating substance is preferably introduced into a treating area as a gas, but may be introduced in aqueous or liquid form to establish a fog of treating substance in the treating area.The compressible material to be treated is introduced into the treating area which preferably has air locks, established by a pair of pressure rollers, at both the compressible material inlet and outlet to maintain the treating substance within the treating area.Within the treating area, a path is established for continuous movement of the compressible materials from the inlet to the outlet rollers. This path is shown to be established by a pair of endless conveyor belts forming an arcuate path through which the compressible material is conveyed by the belts, by spaced arcuate guides having spikes extending therethrough to cause movement of the compressible material along the path established by the guides, and by spaced straight bars extending downwardly at an angle from inlet to outlet so that compressible material moves under the force of gravity from the inlet to the outlet.The treating substance introduced into the treating area is maintained under constant circulation by a fan so that the compressible material is entirely and uniformly contacted while in the treating area.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理可压缩材料（例如干草或其它纤维材料）的装置和方法，其中处理物质，优选无水氨作为经处理的可压缩材料的防腐剂。 处理物质优选作为气体引入处理区域，但可以以水或液体形式引入，以在处理区域中形成处理物质的雾。 待处理的可压缩材料被引入处理区域，该处理区域优选地具有通过一对加压辊在可压缩材料入口和出口处建立的气锁，以将处理物质保持在处理区域内。 在处理区域内，建立了用于将可压缩材料从入口到出口辊的连续移动的路径。 该路径被示出为通过一对环形传送带来形成，该传送带形成弓形路径，可压缩材料通过该路径被传送带通过间隔的弓形引导件，该引导件具有穿过其中的尖峰，以引起可压缩材料沿着由 引导件以及从入口到出口以一定角度向下延伸的间隔开的直杆，使得可压缩材料在重力作用下从入口到出口移动。 引入处理区域的处理物质通过风扇保持恒定循环，使得可压缩材料在处理区域内完全均匀地接触。