公开(公告)号：US07409814B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US10935547

申请日：2004-09-07

Applicant: William A. Hood ,  Thomas R. Walmsley ,  Calvin D. Meinders ,  Jerry E. Bandstra ,  Thomas M. Duenwald ,  Shane A. Bollinger

Inventor： William A. Hood ,  Thomas R. Walmsley ,  Calvin D. Meinders ,  Jerry E. Bandstra ,  Thomas M. Duenwald ,  Shane A. Bollinger

IPC: B65B11/04 ,  B65B57/04

CPC classification number: A01F15/0715 ,  A01F2015/076

Abstract: Large cylindrical bales of hay, straw, or other forage or fodder are usually wrapped with a filament-type product, typically twine, or a sheet-type product, typically netwrap material, after a bale has reached a predetermined size. A method and apparatus are disclosed that permits the bale to continue to form during part of the wrapping process. A delay occurs between the initiation of the wrapping step and the alarm for the operator to stop the forward movement of the baler. By inserting the wrap material to an entry throat of the baler, new crop material may be added to the bale while the leading edge of the wrap material travels around the bale. The operator is notified only when the feed of additional crop material needs to be stopped for the wrapping operation to conclude. The present invention is applicable to the use of sheet or filament wrapping materials for binding round bales.

Abstract translation: 大包装的干草，秸秆或其他牧草或饲料通常在捆包达到预定尺寸后用丝状产品（通常是麻绳）或片状产品（通常是网状材料）包裹。 公开了一种方法和装置，其允许捆包在包裹过程的一部分期间继续形成。 在包装步骤的启动和操作者停止打包机的向前运动的报警之间发生延迟。 通过将包装材料插入到打捆机的入口喉部，可以将新的作物材料添加到捆包中，同时包裹材料的前缘绕包裹传播。 只有当需要停止补充作物材料的饲料以使包装操作结束时才会通知操作者。 本发明可应用于用于捆扎圆捆的片材或细丝包装材料。

公开(公告)号：US20090107100A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11928224

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Shane A. Bollinger ,  Calvin D. Meinders

Inventor： Shane A. Bollinger ,  Calvin D. Meinders

IPC: A01D67/00

CPC classification number: A01D34/64 ,  A01D67/00

Abstract: A swing cylinder such as those used to offset an agricultural implement may experience larges forces as it reaches the ends of its travel. A cushioning system to mitigate these forces comprises a piston with wear rings engaged thereto. The wear rings block off a usual passageway for the hydraulic fluid to flow, and provide their own, much smaller passageway. The flow of hydraulic fluid is thereby restricted in the neighborhood of the extremes of piston travel. An additional aspect of the invention is that the wear rings are pushed out of their position blocking the passageway when hydraulic fluid pressure is applied to move the piston away from the extreme position, thereby completely removing the restriction to flow in that direction.

Abstract translation: 诸如那些用于抵消农具的摆动缸可能会在其到达其行程末端时经受较大的力。 减轻这些力的缓冲系统包括具有与其啮合的磨损环的活塞。 磨损环挡住通常的通道，使液压油流动，并提供自己的更小的通道。 因此，液压流体的流动在活塞行程的极限附近被限制。 本发明的另一方面是，当施加液压流体压力以使活塞远离极限位置移动时，磨损环被推出阻止通道的位置，从而完全去除在该方向上流动的限制。

公开(公告)号：US07444747B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US10965552

申请日：2004-10-14

Applicant: William A. Hood ,  Calvin D. Meinders ,  Scott A. Rempe

Inventor： William A. Hood ,  Calvin D. Meinders ,  Scott A. Rempe

IPC: B21D53/60 ,  B21D53/10 ,  B21D53/00 ,  B61F15/00 ,  F16C33/66 ,  F16C27/00

CPC classification number: A01F15/18 ,  A01F2015/186 ,  F16C13/02 ,  Y10T29/49448 ,  Y10T29/49544 ,  Y10T29/49556 ,  Y10T29/49679 ,  Y10T29/49696 ,  Y10T29/497

Abstract: An improved roller assembly for use in machinery such as round balers is disclosed. The roller assembly of the present invention reduces sensitivity to varying dimensional tolerances on the roller assembly and the structure to which the roller assembly is mounted. At least one elastic member is used to permit the axial position of at least one of the bearings on the roller assembly shaft to vary. Spring washers provide a predetermined, axial force to at least one of the bearings.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如圆打包机的机械的改进的辊组件。 本发明的辊组件降低了对辊组件和安装辊组件的结构的变化的尺寸公差的灵敏度。 使用至少一个弹性构件来允许辊组件轴上的至少一个轴承的轴向位置变化。 弹簧垫圈向至少一个轴承提供预定的轴向力。

公开(公告)号：US20100037577A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12193447

申请日：2008-08-18

Applicant: Philip J. Egging ,  Eric T. Woodford ,  Thomas M. Duenwald ,  Lisle J. Dunham ,  Calvin D. Meinders

Inventor： Philip J. Egging ,  Eric T. Woodford ,  Thomas M. Duenwald ,  Lisle J. Dunham ,  Calvin D. Meinders

IPC: A01D82/00 ,  H01L21/677 ,  B23P13/04

CPC classification number: A01D89/008 ,  A01F15/106 ,  Y10T29/49996

Abstract: An oversleeve for preventing crop material from wrapping around an agricultural implement shaft. The oversleeve is disposed over the implement shaft and affixed to a stripper pan so it does not rotate with the shaft. The oversleeve is preferably made of a polymer composite material. Removal of dirt between the shaft and oversleeve is effected by a helical groove arranged so the dirt is driven to the ends of the oversleeve.

Abstract translation: 用于防止作物材料围绕农用工具轴缠绕的过滤器。 套筒设置在工具轴上方并固定到剥离盘上，使其不随轴旋转。 过滤器优选由聚合物复合材料制成。 通过布置成使得污物被驱动到套筒的端部的螺旋槽来实现轴和套筒之间的污物的去除。

公开(公告)号：US20080282647A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US12171466

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: William A. Hood ,  Thomas R. Walmsley ,  Calvin D. Meinders ,  Jerry E. Bandstra ,  Thomas M. Duenwald ,  Shane A. Bollinger

Inventor： William A. Hood ,  Thomas R. Walmsley ,  Calvin D. Meinders ,  Jerry E. Bandstra ,  Thomas M. Duenwald ,  Shane A. Bollinger

IPC: B65B11/04 ,  B65B57/04

CPC classification number: A01F15/0715 ,  A01F2015/076

Abstract: Large cylindrical bales of hay, straw, or other forage or fodder are usually wrapped with a filament-type product, typically twine, or a sheet-type product, typically netwrap material, after a bale has reached a predetermined size. A method and apparatus are disclosed that permits the bale to continue to form during part of the wrapping process. A delay occurs between the initiation of the wrapping step and the alarm for the operator to stop the forward movement of the baler. By inserting the wrap material to an entry throat of the baler, new crop material may be added to the bale while the leading edge of the wrap material travels around the bale. The operator is notified only when the feed of additional crop material needs to be stopped for the wrapping operation to conclude. The present invention is applicable to the use of sheet or filament wrapping materials for binding round bales.

Abstract translation: 大包装的干草，秸秆或其他牧草或饲料通常在捆包达到预定尺寸之后用长丝型产品（通常是麻绳）或片状产品（通常是网状材料）包裹。 公开了一种方法和装置，其允许捆包在包裹过程的一部分期间继续形成。 在包装步骤的启动和操作者停止打包机的向前运动的报警之间发生延迟。 通过将包装材料插入到打捆机的入口喉部，可以将新的作物材料添加到捆包中，同时包裹材料的前缘绕包裹传播。 只有当需要停止补充作物材料的饲料以使包装操作结束时才会通知操作者。 本发明可应用于用于捆扎圆捆的片材或细丝包装材料。

公开(公告)号：US20070289454A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11424453

申请日：2006-06-15

Applicant: Calvin D. Meinders

Inventor： Calvin D. Meinders

IPC: B30B5/06

CPC classification number: A01F15/0833 ,  A01F2015/077 ,  A01F2015/0795

Abstract: A belt tensioning system provides an improved starting principle in a large, round baler for agricultural crops. The tensioner comprises two arms, pivotally attached to one another. The front arm is pivotally attached to the baler. The rear arm is pivotally attached to the front arm, and may pivot downward under gravity when the bale chamber is empty of crop material. When pivoted down, the rear arm lowers the top of the bale forming region in the chamber, as defined by the belts. Additionally, the portion of each of the belts making up the rear of the bale forming region are reoriented in a more horizontal orientation, thus providing a forward force to aid in breaking the crop material and urging it forward to start the rolling of the bale.

Abstract translation: 皮带张紧系统为农作物的大型圆形打包机提供了改进的起始原理。 张紧器包括相互枢转地连接的两个臂。 前臂可枢转地连接到打包机。 后臂可枢转地附接到前臂，并且当捆包室没有作物材料时，可以在重力下向下枢转。 当枢转下来时，后臂降低了腔室中捆扎形成区域的顶部，如皮带所定义。 此外，构成捆包形成区域的后部的每个带的部分被重新定向在更加水平的方向上，从而提供向前的力以帮助破坏作物材料并向前推动以开始捆扎的滚动。