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：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：US08628098B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13226945

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: B60B33/04 ,  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的端部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：US20140030040A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

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: F16B39/02

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：US07195266B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US10882892

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Keith M. Ricke ,  Rex L. Ruppert

Inventor： Keith M. Ricke ,  Rex L. Ruppert

IPC: B62K1/00 ,  B62K17/00 ,  B62K21/00 ,  B62M11/00 ,  B62M13/00

CPC classification number: B60C11/0083 ,  B60C11/00

Abstract: A frame assembly is configured to enhance control and maneuverability of a three-wheeled agricultural applicator. The frame assembly includes a fork assembly mounted on a single front wheel assembly having a single front floatation tire. The front floatation tire generally includes a tread having a central crown, a first tread face extending in one direction from the crown, and a second tread face extending in a second direction from the crown opposite the first tread face. The frame assembly includes a spindle housing having an opening with a central axis aligned at an angle from vertical and configured to receive a kingpin extending upward from the fork assembly. When turning the agricultural applicator at a turn angle from a straight-forward direction of travel, the angle of the kingpin causes the vertical alignment of the crown of the front tire to roll a roll angle from vertical.

Abstract translation: 框架组件被配置为增强三轮农业施肥器的控制和操纵性。 框架组件包括安装在具有单个前浮动轮胎的单个前轮组件上的叉组件。 前浮动轮胎通常包括具有中心冠部的胎面，从冠部沿一个方向延伸的第一胎面表面和从第一胎面相对的冠部沿第二方向延伸的第二胎面。 框架组件包括主轴壳体，该主轴壳体具有中心轴线的开口，中心轴线与垂直方向成一定角度并且构造成接收从叉组件向上延伸的中心销。 当从直线行进方向转动农用施加器时，主销的角度使得前轮胎的冠部的垂直对准从垂直方向滚动。

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。

公开(公告)号：US07021722B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-04

申请号：US10880835

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Rex L. Ruppert ,  Keith M. Ricke

Inventor： Rex L. Ruppert ,  Keith M. Ricke

IPC: B60T13/74

CPC classification number: F16D55/228 ,  B60T8/46 ,  B60T13/581 ,  F16D2121/02

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake system configured to enhance control and maneuverability of a three-wheeled agricultural applicator. The brake system includes a brake pedal in fluid communication with a rear brake system and a front brake system. The front brake system includes a flow limiter in communication with a brake actuator configured to delay application of a second braking force by the front brake system relative to application of a first braking force by the rear brake system. The front brake system includes a front brake mechanism comprising a caliper assembly in combination with a disc brake configured to apply the second braking force to the at least one front wheel assembly. The caliper assembly employs a spacer combined with a series of bushings to float the caliper assembly in general alignment with movement of the disc brake caused by dynamic forces associated with operation of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种构造成增强三轮农业施肥器的控制和机动性的制动系统。 制动系统包括与后制动系统和前制动系统流体连通的制动踏板。 前制动系统包括与制动致动器连通的流量限制器，该制动器致动器构造成相对于后制动系统施加第一制动力而延迟由前制动系统施加第二制动力。 所述前制动系统包括前制动机构，所述前制动机构包括制动钳组件，所述制动器组件与构造成将所述第二制动力施加到所述至少一个前轮组件的盘式制动器组合。 卡钳组件采用与一系列衬套组合的间隔件，以使卡钳组件与由与车辆的操作相关联的动态力引起的盘式制动器的运动大致对准。

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：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。