公开(公告)号：US5279236A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-18

申请号：US96827

申请日：1993-07-26

Applicant: James R. Truax

Inventor： James R. Truax

IPC: A01B21/08 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B61/04 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C5/00

CPC classification number: A01B21/086 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B61/046 ,  A01C5/064 ,  Y10S111/924

Abstract: A seed drill for planting seed in untilled ground. The drill is pulled by a prime mover and includes an array of double disk furrow opening assemblies in conjunction with a seed dispensing mechanism. The seed drill is equipped with an array of forwardly located trash disks in order to clear trash in the immediate vicinity ahead of each double disk furrow opening assembly. The trash disks clear the ground to facilitate the work of the furrow opening disks. Each trash disk assembly includes a circular trash disk rotatably mounted on a torque arm that is resiliently movable with respect to the frame of the machine. Each trash disk is mounted at an angle canted downward and forward between 15 and 25 degrees. The trash disk has a concave dish shape with a scalloped outer peripheral edge.

Abstract translation: 种子播种，用于在未开垦的地面种植种子。 钻机由原动机拉动，并且包括与种子分配机构结合的双盘沟开口组件阵列。 种子钻具配备有一系列向前定位的垃圾盘，以便清除每个双盘沟开口组件前方紧邻的垃圾。 垃圾盘清理地面，便于开沟盘的工作。 每个垃圾盘组件包括可旋转地安装在扭矩臂上的圆形垃圾盘，其可相对于机器的框架弹性移动。 每个垃圾盘以向下倾斜的角度安装在15和25度之间。 垃圾盘具有扇形外周边缘的凹形盘形状。

公开(公告)号：US07387077B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US11493949

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: James R. Truax ,  James A. Willmore

Inventor： James R. Truax ,  James A. Willmore

IPC: A01C5/00 ,  A01B15/16 ,  A01B23/06

CPC classification number: A01C7/208 ,  A01C7/205

Abstract: A seed planter has at least one rock shaft carrying a rank of planter assemblies. Each planter assembly includes a torsion joint assembly connected to the rock shaft, a planting equipment linkage connected to the torsion joint, a planting equipment yoke connected to the linkage and planting tools or equipment connected to the yoke. The planting equipment linkage is a modified parallelogram linkage that keeps the planting equipment in consistent alignment over the ground even as the seed planter traverses irregular terrain. The seed planter includes a stop mechanism that limits the amount of permissible rotation of the torsion joint on the rock shaft. A stop plate is attached to the torsion joint housing for rotation with it relative to the rock shaft. An edge of the stop plate faces the rock shaft and has a jaw opening defined by upper and lower jaws that at least partially encompasses the rock shaft. Upon rotation beyond limits, the jaws intercept and lock on the rock shaft surfaces to stop further rotation between the torsion joint housing and the rock shaft. The weight of the planter assembly is thereafter carried by the stop plate and the rock shaft and not by torsion spring elements of the torsion joint assembly.

Abstract translation: 种子播种机具有至少一个承载着种植机组件等级的岩石轴。 每个种植器组件包括连接到岩石轴的扭转接头组件，连接到扭转接头的种植设备连杆，连接到连杆的种植设备轭和连接到轭的种植工具或设备。 种植设备联动是一种修改后的平行四边形联动，即使种子播种机横穿不规则的地形，也能使种植设备保持一致的对准。 种子播种机包括限制扭转接头在岩石轴上允许的旋转量的停止机构。 止动板连接到扭转接头壳体上，以使其相对于岩石轴旋转。 止动板的边缘面向岩石轴并且具有由上下爪限定的夹爪开口，其至少部分地包围岩石轴。 当旋转超出极限时，夹爪拦截并锁定在岩石轴表面上，以阻止扭转接头壳体和岩石轴之间的进一步旋转。 然后，该种植体组件的重量由止动板和岩石轴而不是扭转接头组件的扭转弹簧元件承载。

公开(公告)号：US5402741A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-04

申请号：US63874

申请日：1993-05-18

Applicant: James R. Truax ,  Jeffrey A. McClellan ,  Dean E. Ternus ,  Larry D. McClellan ,  Michael J. Kaluza

Inventor： James R. Truax ,  Jeffrey A. McClellan ,  Dean E. Ternus ,  Larry D. McClellan ,  Michael J. Kaluza

IPC: A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/16

Abstract: A seed planter for planting of large or irregular seeds. A housing is mounted on a frame. The frame carries ground working equipment for opening, planting and closing a seed slot. The housing includes interior walls and partitions that divide it into a seed box and a collector. The collector leads to a seed drop opening to deliver seeds for planting in the open seed slot. The seed box has a single seed bin or can be divided into multiple seed bins. A gathering chain is associated with each seed bin. Each gathering chain has one or more seed cups. The gathering chain is positioned to move the seed cups through an inlet opening in each seed bin, up through the seed bin where the seed cup can pick a seed, and out of the seed bin to drop the seed into the collector. The seed cups can be relatively spaced on the gathering chain, and with respect to cup on the other gathering chains, to regulate the spacing between seeds being deposited. Seeds of different species can be located in the various seed bins.

Abstract translation: 用于种植大型或不规则种子的种子播种机。 外壳安装在框架上。 框架承载打开，种植和关闭种子槽的地面工作设备。 外壳包括将其分成种子盒和收集器的内墙和隔板。 收集器导致种子下落开口以输送种子用于在开放的种子槽中种植。 种子盒有一个种子仓，或者可以分为多个种子箱。 聚集链与每个种子仓相关联。 每个聚会链有一个或多个种子杯。 聚集链被定位成将种子杯移动通过每个种子仓中的入口开口，向上通过种子箱，种子杯可以种子种子，并从种子箱中离开种子以将种子放入收集器中。 种子杯可以在聚集链上相对间隔开，并且相对于另一个聚集链上的杯子可以调节沉积种子之间的间距。 不同物种的种子可以位于各种种子箱中。

公开(公告)号：US06752094B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US10359797

申请日：2003-02-07

Applicant: James R. Truax

Inventor： James R. Truax

IPC: A01C500

CPC classification number: A01C7/006 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/163 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C7/201 ,  A01C7/208 ,  Y02A40/236 ,  Y02P60/23

Abstract: A no-till seed planter includes a wheel mounted frame having at least one rock shaft carrying a rank of seed planting assemblies connected to the rock shaft by torque arms. A torsion joint connects each torque arm to the rock shaft and permits resilient rotation of the torque arm on the rock shaft. A stop block assembly on the rock shaft limits the amount of permissible rotation of the torsion joint on the rock shaft in order to avoid damage to the torsion joint and dislocation of the torsion joint. The torque arm is a composite structure of a main member connected to the torsion joint at one end and to a planter assembly at the other. In one embodiment leaf members are connected to the torsion joint and extend alongside the main member to an intermediate location on it. The leaf members buffer side-to-side deflection of the main member. The planter assembly includes a furrowing disk and a depth gauge tire spaced from the disk. A flexible boot extends from the tire toward the disk with an outer edge that can make surface contact with the side surface of the disk in order to prevent a dirt accumulation on it. The outer edge is prone to wear. The tire is mounted on a laterally adjustable axle to permit adjustment of the space between the tire and the side of the disk in order to compensate for wear on the edge of the boot.

Abstract translation: 免耕种子播种机包括具有至少一个岩石轴的车轮安装框架，所述至少一个岩石轴带有通过扭矩臂连接到岩石轴的种子种植组的等级。 扭转接头将每个扭矩臂连接到岩石轴上，并允许扭矩臂在岩石轴上弹性旋转。 岩石轴上的止动块组件限制了扭转接头在岩石轴上的允许旋转量，以避免扭转接头受损和扭转接头脱位。 扭矩臂是在一端连接到扭转接头的主构件和另一端连接到种植机组件的复合结构。 在一个实施例中，叶片构件连接到扭转接头并沿主构件延伸到其上的中间位置。 叶片缓冲器主要部件的侧向偏转。 种植机组件包括一个沟槽盘和一个与盘片间隔开的深度计轮胎。 柔性靴从轮胎向盘延伸，外缘具有与盘的侧表面接触的外边缘，以防止其上的污垢积聚。 外边缘易磨损。 轮胎安装在横向可调整的轴上，以允许调整轮胎和盘的侧面之间的空间，以补偿靴子边缘上的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US5944264A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-31

申请号：US995527

申请日：1997-12-22

Applicant: James R. Truax ,  James A. Willmore ,  Benjamin M. Smegal ,  Michael J. Kaluza

Inventor： James R. Truax ,  James A. Willmore ,  Benjamin M. Smegal ,  Michael J. Kaluza

IPC: A01C7/02 ,  A01C3/06

CPC classification number: A01C7/02

Abstract: A portable seed spreader for distribution of bulky and irregular size seeds over a local area. The spreader includes a U-shaped frame that carries a housing having a first seed bin and a second seed bin. A first transverse shaft is mounted to legs of the frame and extends through the first seed bin. The first shaft carries agitators for mixing and stirring the seeds in the first seed bin. Discharge slots are located in a bottom wall of the first seed bin. A second transverse shaft is mounted on the frame and extends beneath the bottom wall of the first seed bin. The second transverse shaft carries picker wheels that extend through the discharge slots into the first seed bin to pick seeds therefrom and draw them through the discharge slot. The shafts are connected so that rotation of one transverse shaft as by a hand crank, an electric motor or a wheeled mechanism, results in rotation of the other. A spreader plate is located beneath the discharge slots of the first seed bin and the discharge orifice of the second seed bin. The spreader plate is connected to a vertical shaft that is connected through a gearing arrangement to the second transverse shaft so that the spreader plate rotates upon rotation of the second transverse shaft. An adjustable closure mechanism totally or partially closes the discharge orifice to the second seed bin to regulate the discharge of seeds.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在当地区域分配大块和不规则尺寸的种子的便携式撒播机。 吊具包括U形框架，该框架承载具有第一种子仓和第二种子仓的壳体。 第一横轴安装到框架的腿部并延伸穿过第一种子仓。 第一轴承载用于混合和搅拌第一种子仓中的种子的搅拌器。 排放槽位于第一种子仓的底壁。 第二横轴安装在框架上并延伸到第一种子仓的底壁下方。 第二横向轴承载通过排放槽延伸进入第一种子仓的拾取轮，以从其中拾取种子并将其通过排出槽。 轴被连接成使得通过手动曲柄，电动马达或轮式机构的一个横向轴的旋转导致另一个的旋转。 扩张板位于第一种子仓的排出槽和第二种子仓的排放孔的下方。 吊具板连接到垂直轴，该垂直轴通过齿轮装置连接到第二横向轴，使得扩展板在第二横轴的转动时旋转。 可调闭合机构完全或部分地将排放孔关闭到第二种子仓，以调节种子的排放。

公开(公告)号：US4977841A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-18

申请号：US444277

申请日：1989-12-01

Applicant: James R. Truax

Inventor： James R. Truax

IPC: A01B49/06 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01B49/06 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/201 ,  A01C7/205 ,  Y10S111/926

Abstract: A seed drill machine of the type having a plurality of disk assemblies, and a torsion spring joint for connection of the disk assemblies to the frame of the machine. The machine is conventionally mounted on a pair of wheels and the disk assemblies can be raised and lowered relative to the wheels for travel from place to place in the raised position and for ground working in the lowered position. In the lowered position, the torsion spring joint biases the disk blades in penetrating engagement with the soil to form a furrow. The torsion joints include flexible, resilient type spring elements. The disk assembly is carried by an arm connected to the joint. The spring elements are prone to develop a permanent deflection when they are left under load for a period of time. Means are provided for adjusting the angular relationship of the disk assembly arms to the connecting joints to compensate for such deformation.

Abstract translation: 具有多个盘组件的种子钻机，以及用于将盘组件连接到机器框架的扭转弹簧接头。 机器通常安装在一对轮子上，并且盘组件可以相对于轮子升高和降低，以便从一个地方行进到另一个位置，并且在下降位置进行地面作业。 在降低的位置，扭转弹簧接头偏压盘片与土壤的穿透接合以形成沟槽。 扭转接头包括弹性弹性元件。 盘组件由连接到接头的臂承载。 弹簧元件在负载一段时间时容易发生永久性偏转。 提供了用于调节盘组件臂与连接接头的角度关系以补偿这种变形的装置。

公开(公告)号：US4030428A

公开(公告)日：1977-06-21

申请号：US681596

申请日：1976-04-29

Applicant: James R. Truax

Inventor： James R. Truax

IPC: A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C5/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/16 ,  Y10S111/926

Abstract: A grass seed drill particularly adapted for the planting of native grass type seeds which are characterized by a low density, irregular length and shape, and having a propensity to stick together. The drill has a pair of seed boxes, at least one of which is adapted to handle the aforementioned type of seeds. The seed box has a plurality of bins with downwardly converging side walls terminating at a horizontal bottom wall provided with an elongate seed discharge opening. An agitator in each bin has a plurality of rotatable blades shaped and sized to rotate about a path substantially conforming to the shape of the interior of the bin and agitate the seeds located therein. A picker wheel associated with the discharge opening discharges seeds into a transition or seed funnel located substantially directly above a drill shoe which discharges the seed into the soil. A press wheel follows the shoe to compact the soil around the seed.

Abstract translation: 一种特别适用于种植原生草种子的草籽钻，其特征在于密度低，长度不规则和形状不均匀，并且具有粘在一起的倾向。 钻具有一对种子盒，其中至少一个适于处理上述类型的种子。 种子箱具有多个具有向下会聚的侧壁的箱，终止于设置有细长种子排出口的水平底壁。 每个仓中的搅拌器具有多个可旋转的叶片，其形状和尺寸设置成围绕基本上符合料仓内部形状的路径旋转，并搅拌位于其中的种子。 与排放口相关联的拾取轮将种子排放到基本上位于钻台上方的过渡或种子漏斗中，所述过渡或种子漏斗将种子排放到土壤中。 压轮跟随鞋子压实种子周围的土壤。