公开(公告)号：US4896442A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-30

申请号：US29745

申请日：1987-03-24

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff ,  James R. Warren

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff ,  James R. Warren

IPC: E02F3/10 ,  E02F5/02 ,  E02F5/06 ,  E02F9/22

CPC classification number: E02F9/2239 ,  E02F3/10 ,  E02F9/225 ,  E02F9/2292

Abstract: A trencher comprising a digger located adjacent the rearward wheels, which pair of wheels are driven hydraulically and which have an open area between them into which the digger may be partially positioned. The forward wheels of the trencher are steerable by use of a self-locking angular adjustment mechanism. A hydraulic circuit which includes a pressure relief valve provides substantially constant pressure on the chain of the digger. A locking mechanism is provided for the forward wheels when initiating the cutting action of the digger.

Abstract translation: 挖沟机包括邻近后轮的挖掘机，所述一对轮子被液压地驱动，并且在它们之间具有开挖区域，挖掘机可以部分地定位在挖掘机中。 挖槽机的前轮可以通过使用自锁角度调节机构来操纵。 包括泄压阀的液压回路在挖掘机的链上提供基本恒定的压力。 当启动挖掘机的切割动作时，向前轮提供锁定机构。

公开(公告)号：US4530293A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-23

申请号：US387466

申请日：1982-06-11

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker

IPC: A01C9/00 ,  A01C11/00 ,  A01C11/02

CPC classification number: A01C11/00 ,  Y10S111/907 ,  Y10S111/925

Abstract: A sugar cane billet planter has a main bin and a sorter bin adjacent the main bin. Billets are moved by a main bin elevator from the main bin to the sorter bin and, thence, by a sorter bin elevator from the sorter bin to a billet chute. The elevator used to convey billets from the sorter bin to the billet chute uses a chain with conveyor fingers, each finger carrying an individual billet in an end-to-end relationship with adjacent billets. Sorter fingers project perpendicularly from the chain, align the billets within the sorter bin and allow them to be carried by the conveyor fingers. The chains and conveyor fingers are operable within a recess of a width slightly greater than the width of the chain and conveyor fingers.

Abstract translation: 甘蔗坯料播种机有一个主仓和一个分拣机箱，靠近主仓。 坯料由主仓电梯从主仓移动到分拣机箱，然后由分拣机箱电梯从分拣机箱移动到坯料槽。 用于将坯料从分拣机箱输送到坯料槽的电梯使用具有输送机手指的链条，每个手指携带与相邻坯料端对端关系的单个坯料。 分拣机手指从链条垂直伸出，将分拣机箱内的坯料对准，并使其由输送机手指携带。 链条和输送机指状件可在宽度略大于链条和输送机指状物的宽度的凹槽中操作。

公开(公告)号：US4555896A

公开(公告)日：1985-12-03

申请号：US423262

申请日：1982-09-24

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker ,  Leslie J. Lester

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker ,  Leslie J. Lester

IPC: A01D45/10

CPC classification number: A01D45/10

Abstract: A sugar cane harvester is disclosed in which chopped crop is conveyed from a chopping mechanism to a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism includes an extractor fan positioned in an upper portion of a cleaning cylinder and a substantially unobstructed air intake surrounding the periphery of the cleaning cylinder. The air intake draws air in a generally downwardly direction through the air intake and into the cleaning cylinder, and upwardly through a substantial portion of the crop after the crop exits from the chopping mechanism. Debris is expelled upwardly through the extractor fan, while cleaned crop drops into an elevator for transportation away from the cleaning mechanism.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种甘蔗收割机，其中将切碎的作物从切碎机构输送到清洁机构。 清洁机构包括位于清洁缸的上部的抽出风扇和围绕清洁缸的周边的大致无阻碍的进气口。 在作物从斩波机构出来之后，进气口通过空气入口抽吸空气进入清洁缸，并且向上通过大部分作物。 碎片通过抽风机向上排出，而清洁的作业则落入电梯中以便从清洁机构运输。

公开(公告)号：US4890399A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-02

申请号：US68566

申请日：1987-06-30

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker ,  Graham G. Yates

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker ,  Graham G. Yates

IPC: E02F3/08 ,  E02F3/10 ,  E02F5/02 ,  E02F5/06

CPC classification number: E02F3/10 ,  E02F3/083 ,  Y10T403/32565

Abstract: A trencher comprising a main frame. The main frame includes a pair of longitudinal, relatively narrow frame members spaced a distance apart and have a forward and rearward end. A first liquid carrying tank is mounted adjacent the rearward end of the trencher and extends between the frame members. The tank is operable to bear a significant structural load and to act as a cross member for the frame.

Abstract translation: 一种包括主框架的挖沟机。 主框架包括一对间隔开距离并且具有前后端的纵向相对较窄的框架构件。 第一个液体运输罐安装在靠近挖沟器的后端并在框架构件之间延伸。 该罐可操作以承受显着的结构载荷并用作框架的横梁。

公开(公告)号：US4677813A

公开(公告)日：1987-07-07

申请号：US756277

申请日：1985-07-18

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker ,  Leslie J. Lester

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff ,  Malcolm J. Baker ,  Leslie J. Lester

IPC: A01D45/10 ,  A01D34/03

CPC classification number: A01D45/10

Abstract: A sugar cane harvester is disclosed in which chopped crop is conveyed from a chopping mechanism to a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism includes an extractor fan positioned in an upper portion of a cleaning cylinder and a substantially unobstructed air intake surrounding the periphery of the cleaning cylinder. The air intake draws air in a generally downward direction through the air intake and into the cleaning cylinder, and upwardly through a substantial portion of the crop after the crop exits from the chopping mechanism. Debris is expelled upwardly through the extractor fan, while cleaned crop drops into an elevator for transportation away from the cleaning mechanism. A energy absorbing plate is mounted in the cleaning area to contact crop billets as the billets leave the chopping mechanism. The plate is adjustably mounted to contact greater or lesser amounts of the crop after the crop passes through the chopping means.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种甘蔗收割机，其中将切碎的作物从切碎机构输送到清洁机构。 清洁机构包括位于清洁缸的上部的抽出风扇和围绕清洁缸的周边的大致无阻碍的进气口。 空气进口通过空气入口抽出空气，并且在作物从斩波机构出来之后向上穿过大部分的作物。 碎片通过抽风机向上排出，而清洁的作业则落入电梯中以便从清洁机构运输。 能量吸收板安装在清洁区域中，以在坯料离开斩波机构时接触作物坯料。 板可调节地安装以在作物通过斩波装置之后接触更多或更少量的作物。

公开(公告)号：US3958397A

公开(公告)日：1976-05-25

申请号：US448590

申请日：1974-03-06

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff

IPC: A01D45/10 ,  A01D69/08 ,  F16D13/10 ,  F16D43/21 ,  F16H7/02 ,  F16H35/10 ,  A01D75/18 ,  F16D7/02

CPC classification number: A01D45/10 ,  A01D69/08 ,  F16D13/10 ,  F16D43/21

Abstract: Torque limiting device especially applicable to the drive train to cane chopping apparatus in a sugar cane harvester. Abutments associated with the friction members of a band type clutch abut when slip occurs and trip an over-centre device to release the drive. About 360.degree. of slip can occur before the device trips. The drive is re-engaged by reversing the drive thereto.

Abstract translation: 扭矩限制装置特别适用于甘蔗收割机的甘蔗切碎装置的传动系。 与带式离合器的摩擦构件相关联的基台在发生滑移时抵靠，并且跳过过中心的装置以释放驱动。 在设备跳闸前可能会发生大约360°的滑差。 驱动器通过将驱动器反转而重新接合。

公开(公告)号：US4550552A

公开(公告)日：1985-11-05

申请号：US280544

申请日：1981-07-06

Applicant: Rodney A. Stiff

Inventor： Rodney A. Stiff

IPC: A01D45/10

CPC classification number: A01D45/10

Abstract: A cane harvester for harvesting sugar cane. A cutter severs the cane and feed means feeds the cane along a longitudinal feed path to a chopping means which cuts the cane into billets. A discharge discharges the billets from the harvester. The chopping means comprises longitudinal, movable blades which rotate about an axis perpendicular to the feed path and which sweep out a cylindrical or frusto-conical path. A fixed blade cooperates with the movable blades which move upwardly past the fixed blade. A billet engaging means located between the axis and the movable blade engages and pretensions the cane prior to cutting. After cutting, the cane billets are thrown upwardly and away from the chopping means into the discharge chute.

Abstract translation: 用于收获甘蔗的甘蔗收割机。 切割器切割手杖并且进给装置沿着纵向进给路径将拐杖馈送到切割装置，该切割装置将甘蔗切割成坯料。 放电从收割机排出钢坯。 斩波装置包括纵向可动叶片，其围绕垂直于进给路径的轴线旋转，并且扫出圆柱形或截头圆锥形路径。 固定刀片与可移动刀片协同工作，刀片向上移动通过固定刀片。 位于轴线和可动刀片之间的坯料接合装置在切割之前接合和预压缩手杖。 切割后，将甘蔗坯料向上方抛出，并将其从切碎装置中放入排料槽。