公开(公告)号：US08888427B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13559205

申请日：2012-07-26

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert ,  John Paul Honermann ,  Charles D. O'Connell

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert ,  John Paul Honermann ,  Charles D. O'Connell

IPC: F16B39/10

CPC classification number: F16B39/101

Abstract: A system for preventing rotation of fasteners is provided that includes secondary locking devices. The system may include multiple fasteners that extend parallel to each other and may be arranged in a generally circular pattern. Multiple secondary locks may be arranged concentrically outside of the fasteners and have radially extending teeth so that teeth of adjacent secondary locks engage each other for preventing rotation of the fasteners. The secondary fasteners may have central openings that are larger than the fasteners to allow for substantial back-and-forth rotational movement, which may be between about 5 to 20 degrees of travel, of the secondary locks upon the fasteners before being stopped by the engagements of the secondary locks and fasteners. Inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the secondary locks may have different axes of symmetry which may allow the secondary lock teeth to be arranged asymmetrically relative to the fasteners.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于防止紧固件旋转的系统，其包括第二锁定装置。 该系统可以包括彼此平行延伸并且可以以大致圆形图案布置的多个紧固件。 多个次级锁可以同心地布置在紧固件外部并且具有径向延伸的齿，使得相邻次级锁的齿彼此接合以防止紧固件的旋转。 次级紧固件可以具有大于紧固件的中心开口，以允许在被紧固件停止之前的紧固件之间的大致的前后旋转运动（其可以在大约5-20度行程之间） 的二级锁和紧固件。 辅助锁的内周和外周表面可以具有不同的对称轴线，这可以允许辅助锁定齿相对于紧固件非对称地布置。

公开(公告)号：US07237636B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10882903

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert ,  Stephen H. Stuhr

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert ,  Stephen H. Stuhr

IPC: B62D25/24 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B60R11/06

CPC classification number: B60R3/00

Abstract: A side mounted storage device is provided for an agricultural applicator having a frame assembly in support of a drive unit or engine configured to drive the agricultural applicator on a plurality of wheel assemblies in a forward direction of travel. The storage device includes a fixed storage compartment and a pivotal storage compartment. The pivotal storage compartment is pivotally attached at the forward end of the fixed storage compartment with respect to the forward direction of travel of the agricultural applicator. From a closed position, the pivotal storage compartment is coupled to swing in a radially outward direction with respect to the frame assembly of the agricultural applicator. In a preferred embodiment, the pivotal storage compartment in the open position provides an operator on the ground with ready access to the engine.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种侧面安装的存储装置，用于农业施加器，其具有支撑驱动单元或发动机的框架组件，所述驱动单元或发动机被配置成沿着行进方向向多个车轮组件驱动农业施加器。 存储装置包括固定储存室和枢转储存室。 枢转储存室相对于农用施加器的前进方向枢转地附接在固定储藏室的前端。 从关闭位置，枢转储存室被联接成相对于农业施加器的框架组件在径向向外的方向上摆动。 在优选实施例中，枢转储存室处于打开位置，为地面上的操作者提供了对发动机的准备进入。

公开(公告)号：US07228931B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10883329

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Keith M. Ricke ,  Rex L. Ruppert

Inventor： Keith M. Ricke ,  Rex L. Ruppert

IPC: B62D61/05 ,  B62D33/06

CPC classification number: B62D33/0617

Abstract: A configuration of a three-wheeled agricultural applicator is provided that enhances visibility or the field of view of an operator. The three-wheeled agricultural applicator includes a frame assembly having a fork assembly and a kingpin extending generally upward therefrom. The three-wheeled agricultural applicator further includes a steering assembly that includes a steering wheel interlinked by a left steering actuator and a right steering actuator with a steering plate attached at the top of the kingpin. This configuration allows a hood associated with a drive unit of the three-wheeled agricultural applicator to be angled in a downward direction towards the forward direction of travel, thus enhancing the operator's field of view.

Abstract translation: 提供了三轮农业施肥器的构造，其增强了操作者的视野或视野。 三轮农业施肥器包括框架组件，该框架组件具有叉组件和从其向上大致向上延伸的中心销。 三轮农用施肥器还包括转向组件，该转向组件包括由左转向致动器和右转向致动器连接的方向盘，转向盘附接在主销的顶部。 这种构造允许与三轮农用施加器的驱动单元相关联的罩朝着向前行进方向向下的方向成角度，从而增强操作者的视野。

公开(公告)号：US07226387B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US11149888

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Warren L. Thompson ,  Rex L. Ruppert

Inventor： Warren L. Thompson ,  Rex L. Ruppert

IPC: B60W10/04

CPC classification number: B60W10/11 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W30/18072 ,  B60W2540/04 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  B60W2710/0661 ,  B60W2710/1005 ,  Y10T477/675

Abstract: A system is provided for regulating a ground speed of a vehicle having an engine and a variable transmission that is driven by the engine. The system includes a mode selector that is movable for selection between a high speed mode of operation and a deceleration mode of operation. The system also includes a controller connected in communication with the mode selector and a manual input. The controller is configured to receive and store a deceleration gear value via the manual input for operation of the system. When the mode selector is selectively positioned for the deceleration mode of operation, the controller is operatively connected to cause the engine to operate at a deceleration engine speed value, and to cause the transmission to automatically shift to the deceleration gear value.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于调节具有发动机和由发动机驱动的可变变速器的车辆的地面速度的系统。 该系统包括可在高速运行模式和减速运行模式之间选择的模式选择器。 该系统还包括与模式选择器连接的控制器和手动输入。 控制器配置为通过手动输入接收和存储减速齿轮值，用于操作系统。 当模式选择器被选择性地定位用于减速操作模式时，控制器可操作地连接以使发动机以减速发动机转速值运行，并使变速器自动转换到减速齿轮值。

公开(公告)号：US07036618B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10882896

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: David C. Telford ,  Keith M. Ricke ,  Rex L. Ruppert

Inventor： David C. Telford ,  Keith M. Ricke ,  Rex L. Ruppert

IPC: B62D25/10

CPC classification number: B62D25/10

Abstract: A three-wheeled agricultural applicator includes a hood assembly with enhanced maneuverability between an open and a closed position. The hood assembly includes a hood and a linkage assembly coupling the hood to a frame assembly of the agricultural applicator. The linkage assembly includes a first pivotal hood coupling assembly, a second pivotal hood coupling assembly, and a third pivotal hood coupling assembly located therebetween, attached to the hood. The linkage assembly further includes a first assist device and a second assist device each attached between the hood and frame assembly. The first and second assist devices are each configured to exert a force to assist the operator in moving the hood from the closed position toward an open position.

公开(公告)号：US08807580B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13226993

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert ,  Greg Fischer

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert ,  Greg Fischer

IPC: B60B33/00 ,  B62D33/06

CPC classification number: B60B33/0049 ,  B60B33/04 ,  B60B35/04 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60B2900/111 ,  B60B2900/311 ,  B60B2900/711 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  B60Y2200/40 ,  Y02T10/86

Abstract: A front axle assembly for a floater or other agricultural implement has a hollow shaft with pressed-in axle stubs for mounting the shaft to a pair of bearing assemblies. A pair of discs are mounted or otherwise secured to ends of the hollow shaft. The discs are angled inwardly from a position generally adjacent an inner end of the pressed-in axle stubs. The placement of the discs reduces stress applied to the hollow shaft during use.

Abstract translation: 用于浮子或其他农具的前桥组件具有带有压入轴柱的空心轴，用于将轴安装到一对轴承组件。 一对盘被安装或以其它方式固定到中空轴的端部。 盘从大致相邻于压入轴桩的内端的位置向内成角度。 盘的放置减少了在使用过程中施加到中空轴的应力。

公开(公告)号：US20130056969A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13226945

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert ,  Greg Fischer

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert ,  Greg Fischer

IPC: B62D7/06 ,  B05B13/00 ,  B60P3/22 ,  A01M7/00 ,  B62D49/00 ,  B62D61/08

CPC classification number: B60B33/04 ,  B60B2900/351 ,  B60Y2200/22

Abstract: A front fork assembly for use with a three-wheel agricultural floater has a yoke having a first yoke portion and a second yoke portion extending downwardly from generally opposite ends of an upper yoke portion. A first plurality of wheel mounting points is formed on the first yoke portion and a second plurality of wheel mounting points is formed on the second yoke portion. The front fork assembly further includes a first wheel mounting arrangement formed from selected mounting points of the first plurality and the second plurality of mounting points. A second wheel mounting arrangement, different from the first wheel mounting arrangement, is formed from selected mounting points of the first plurality and the second plurality of mounting points. In this regard, the front fork assembly provides more than one mounting position for a front floatation tire.

Abstract translation: 用于三轮农用浮子的前叉组件具有轭，其具有第一轭部和从上轭部的大致相对端向下延伸的第二轭部。 第一多个轮安装点形成在第一轭部上，第二多个轮安装点形成在第二轭部上。 前叉组件还包括由第一多个安装点和第二多个安装点的选定安装点形成的第一轮安装装置。 与第一轮安装装置不同的第二轮安装装置由第一多个安装点和第二多个安装点的选定的安装点形成。 在这方面，前叉组件为前浮动轮胎提供多于一个的安装位置。

公开(公告)号：USD511532S1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US29209206

申请日：2004-07-12

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert

Designer： Rex L. Ruppert

公开(公告)号：US20130056970A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13226993

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert ,  Greg Fischer

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert ,  Greg Fischer

IPC: B62D7/06 ,  B62D49/00 ,  B05B13/00 ,  B60P3/22 ,  A01M7/00 ,  B62D7/18 ,  B62D61/08

CPC classification number: B60B33/0049 ,  B60B33/04 ,  B60B35/04 ,  B60B35/08 ,  B60B2900/111 ,  B60B2900/311 ,  B60B2900/711 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  B60Y2200/40 ,  Y02T10/86

Abstract: A front axle assembly for a floater or other agricultural implement has a hollow shaft with pressed-in axle stubs for mounting the shaft to a pair of bearing assemblies. A pair of discs are mounted or otherwise secured to ends of the hollow shaft. The discs are angled inwardly from a position generally adjacent an inner end of the pressed-in axle stubs. The placement of the discs reduces stress applied to the hollow shaft during use.

Abstract translation: 用于浮子或其他农具的前桥组件具有带有压入轴柱的空心轴，用于将轴安装到一对轴承组件。 一对盘被安装或以其它方式固定到中空轴的端部。 盘从大致相邻于压入轴桩的内端的位置向内成角度。 盘的放置减少了在使用过程中施加到中空轴的应力。

公开(公告)号：US07389641B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11404696

申请日：2006-04-14

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert

IPC: F04B49/00 ,  A01C15/04

CPC classification number: B60K25/06

Abstract: A system configured to drive a fan of an agricultural applicator is provided. The fan is mounted on a wheeled chassis assembly propelled via a drive train by an engine in a forward direction of travel. The system includes a hydraulic pump mechanically driven by the engine. The hydraulic pump is connected to drive the fan in creating a pressurized air stream to distribute product from the applicator across a field. The system further includes a stroke limiter mechanically connected to the hydraulic pump. When the engine slows below a threshold speed, the stroke limiter automatically diverts a portion of a power demand by the hydraulic pump via the drive train to drive movement of the wheeled chassis assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种构造成驱动农用施用器的风扇的系统。 风扇安装在通过发动机沿传动方向通过传动系驱动的轮式底盘组件上。 该系统包括由发动机机械驱动的液压泵。 液压泵被连接以驱动风扇以产生加压空气流，以将来自施加器的产品分布在场上。 该系统还包括机械连接到液压泵的行程限制器。 当发动机减速到低于阈值速度时，行程限制器通过传动系统自动转移液压泵的一部分功率需求以驱动轮式底盘组件的运动。