Apparatus for converting a wheeled vehicle to a tracked vehicle
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for converting a wheeled vehicle to a tracked vehicle 有权
    用于将轮式车辆转换成履带车辆的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08672064B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US12676981

    申请日:2008-09-05

    IPC分类号: B62D55/04

    摘要: The invention relates to a self-propelled, wheeled irrigation vehicles (10) that may be converted into a multi-track self-propelled irrigation vehicle (60) using one or more track assemblies (62). Each track assembly (62) includes a carriage (70) with frames (92, 94) that support a plurality of pairs of idler wheels (74, 76), and pairs of bogey wheels (80, 82, 84). A portion of one of the frames (94) is telescopically received within a portion of the other frame (92), so that the frames (92, 94) may move relative to each other in a linear fashion. A tensioning apparatus (212) is connected to the frames (92, 94) so that the frames are adjustable relative to each other. Each carriage (70) also includes a hub support frame (90) that is connected to one of the frames (92) in an offset manner. The hub support frame (90) includes an aperture (132) that rotatably receives a spindle (262) of an adaptor (258). The adaptor (258) includes a peripheral flange (264) to which a segmented sprocket (86) may be connected, and a ring extension (268) that is able to be connected to an existing wheel hub of an irrigation vehicle whose drive wheel has been removed. A flexible endless track (88) is entrained about the wheels (74, 76, 80, 82, 84) and the sprocket (86). The track assembly (62) may be provided with one or more cleats (278) that are removably connected to the flexible, endless track (88), and which include a ground engaging member (281) that serves to increase the traction of the endless track (88).

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种可以使用一个或多个轨道组件(62)转换成多轨道自行式冲洗车辆(60)的自行式轮式灌溉车辆(10)。 每个轨道组件(62)包括具有支撑多个惰轮(74,76)和成对的滚轮(80,82,84)的框架(92,94)的托架(70)。 框架(94)中的一个的一部分可伸缩地容纳在另一框架(92)的一部分内,使得框架(92,94)可以以线性方式相对于彼此移动。 张紧装置(212)连接到框架(92,94),使得框架可相对于彼此调节。 每个托架(70)还包括轮毂支撑框架(90),其以偏移的方式连接到框架(92)中的一个。 轮毂支撑框架(90)包括可旋转地接收适配器(258)的心轴(262)的孔(132)。 适配器(258)包括可以连接有分段链轮(86)的周边凸缘(264)和能够连接到驱动轮具有的灌溉车辆的现有轮毂的环延伸部(268) 已被删除 围绕车轮(74,76,80,82,84)和链轮(86)夹带柔性环形履带(88)。 轨道组件(62)可以设置有一个或多个防滑板(278),其可移除地连接到柔性环形轨道(88),并且包括地面接合构件(281),其用于增加环形的牵引力 轨道(88)。

    Apparatus for Converting a Wheeled Vehicle to a Tracked Vehicle
    2.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for Converting a Wheeled Vehicle to a Tracked Vehicle 有权
    用于将轮式车辆转换成跟踪车辆的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110101135A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-05

    申请号:US12676981

    申请日:2008-09-05

    摘要: The invention relates to a self-propelled, wheeled irrigation vehicles (10) that may be converted into a multi-track self-propelled irrigation vehicle (60) using one or more track assemblies (62). Each track assembly (62) includes a carriage (70) with frames (92, 94) that support a plurality of pairs of idler wheels (74, 76), and pairs of bogey wheels (80, 82, 84). A portion of one of the frames (94) is telescopically received within a portion of the other frame (92), so that the frames (92, 94) may move relative to each other in a linear fashion. A tensioning apparatus (212) is connected to the frames (92, 94) so that the frames are adjustable relative to each other. Each carriage (70) also includes a hub support frame (90) that is connected to one of the frames (92) in an offset manner. The hub support frame (90) includes an aperture (132) that rotatably receives a spindle (262) of an adaptor (258). The adaptor (258) includes a peripheral flange (264) to which a segmented sprocket (86) may be connected, and a ring extension (268) that is able to be connected to an existing wheel hub of an irrigation vehicle whose drive wheel has been removed. A flexible endless track (88) is entrained about the wheels (74, 76, 80, 82, 84) and the sprocket (86). The track assembly (62) may be provided with one or more cleats (278) that are removably connected to the flexible, endless track (88), and which include a ground engaging member (281) that serves to increase the traction of the endless track (88).

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种可以使用一个或多个轨道组件(62)转换成多轨道自行式冲洗车辆(60)的自行式轮式灌溉车辆(10)。 每个轨道组件(62)包括具有支撑多个惰轮(74,76)和成对的滚轮(80,82,84)的框架(92,94)的托架(70)。 框架(94)中的一个的一部分可伸缩地容纳在另一框架(92)的一部分内,使得框架(92,94)可以以线性方式相对于彼此移动。 张紧装置(212)连接到框架(92,94),使得框架可相对于彼此调节。 每个托架(70)还包括轮毂支撑框架(90),其以偏移的方式连接到框架(92)中的一个。 轮毂支撑框架(90)包括可旋转地接收适配器(258)的心轴(262)的孔(132)。 适配器(258)包括可以连接有分段链轮(86)的周边凸缘(264)和能够连接到驱动轮具有的灌溉车辆的现有轮毂的环延伸部(268) 已被删除 围绕车轮(74,76,80,82,84)和链轮(86)夹带柔性环形履带(88)。 轨道组件(62)可以设置有一个或多个防滑板(278),其可移除地连接到柔性环形轨道(88),并且包括地面接合构件(281),其用于增加环形的牵引力 轨道(88)。

    Flexible hose assembly apparatus and method
    3.
    发明授权
    Flexible hose assembly apparatus and method 有权
    柔性软管总成装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08882006B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-11

    申请号:US13042192

    申请日:2011-05-09

    IPC分类号: B05B3/18 F16L35/00 A01G25/09

    CPC分类号: F16L35/00 A01G25/09

    摘要: A hose-fed lateral move irrigation system and method that utilizes a pipe with a plurality of sprinklers attached to a wheeled cart that drags a flexible hose assembly therebehind while traveling laterally with the pipe and sprinklers relative to a field so that alternating the flexible hose assembly from one side of the cart to another as the cart traverses back and forth along a cart path is facilitated while kinking in the flexible hose assembly is avoided.

    摘要翻译: 一种软管供给侧向移动灌溉系统和方法,其利用连接到轮式推车上的多个喷洒器的管道,该管道与管道和喷头相对于田地横向移动,从而在柔性软管组件的同时拖动柔性软管组件,使得柔性软管组件 当手推车沿着推车路径来回滚动时,便于从推车的一侧到另一侧,同时避免在柔性软管组件中扭结。

    Control system for stopping or reversing movement of an irrigation system
    4.
    发明授权
    Control system for stopping or reversing movement of an irrigation system 有权
    用于停止或反转灌溉系统运动的控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US08849467B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-30

    申请号:US13182302

    申请日:2011-07-13

    申请人: Thomas J. Korus

    发明人: Thomas J. Korus

    摘要: A control system for stopping or reversing movement of an irrigation system comprises an electronic proximity sensor and a control device. The electronic proximity sensor is configured for mounting to the irrigation system and operable to detect a target. The control device is responsive to the electronic proximity sensor for stopping or reversing movement of the irrigation system when the electronic proximity sensor detects the target.

    摘要翻译: 用于停止或反转冲洗系统运动的控制系统包括电子接近传感器和控制装置。 电子接近传感器被配置为安装到灌溉系统并且可操作以检测目标。 当电子接近传感器检测到目标时,控制装置响应于电子接近传感器用于停止或反转冲洗系统的运动。

    LATERAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH PIVOTING AND Z-FOLD SPANS
    6.
    发明申请
    LATERAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH PIVOTING AND Z-FOLD SPANS 审中-公开
    带有折叠和Z形折叠的横向灌溉系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130026261A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-31

    申请号:US13194487

    申请日:2011-07-29

    IPC分类号: B05B3/00

    CPC分类号: A01G25/097

    摘要: A lateral move irrigation system comprising a main section having a first end and a second end, a first end section pivotally joined at the first end of the main section, a second end section pivotally joined at the second end of the main section, and a fluid delivery system. The main section may comprise a plurality of main towers configured to travel across a field in a lateral direction and a plurality of main support structures fixedly connected to and extending between adjacent ones of the main towers. The main support structures may be laterally aligned from the first end to the second end of the main section. The fluid delivery system may extend through the main section, first section, and second section. The first section may be pivoted into a Z-shaped configuration and the second section may be pivoted about a single joint.

    摘要翻译: 一种横向移动灌溉系统,包括具有第一端和第二端的主要部分,在所述主体部分的第一端处枢转地连接的第一端部部分,在所述主体部分的第二端枢转地连接的第二端部部分, 流体输送系统。 主要部分可以包括多个主塔,其构造成横向横过一个场,并且多个主支撑结构固定地连接到相邻主塔之间并在相邻主塔之间延伸。 主支撑结构可以从主要部分的第一端到第二端横向对准。 流体输送系统可以延伸穿过主要部分,第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分可以枢转成Z形构造,并且第二部分可围绕单个关节枢转。

    Corrosion resistant irrigation machine
    7.
    发明授权
    Corrosion resistant irrigation machine 有权
    耐腐蚀灌溉机

    公开(公告)号:US6109535A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-29

    申请号:US404253

    申请日:1999-09-22

    申请人: Thomas J. Korus

    发明人: Thomas J. Korus

    摘要: An irrigation machine distribution pipeline is protected against corrosion by a plastic liner within a steel pipeline. Access openings are spaced along the pipeline and aligned with apertures in the plastic liner. The liner extends the full length of the pipeline. The outside diameter of the liner is sufficiently less than the inside diameter of the pipeline to allow the liner to slide into the pipeline during installation of the liner. A plurality of plastic outlet fittings extend through each access opening and aperture. Each outlet fitting is in sealing engagement with the plastic liner and provides fluid communication from the interior of the plastic liner through the aperture to the exterior of the pipeline. With this construction none of the steel components of the pipeline comes in direct contact with the water.

    摘要翻译: 灌溉机配送管道由钢管道内的塑料衬套防止腐蚀。 进出口沿着管道间隔开并与塑料衬里中的孔对齐。 衬管延伸管道的全长。 衬套的外径足够小于管道的内径,以允许衬套在安装衬套期间滑入管道中。 多个塑料出口配件延伸穿过每个进入开口和孔。 每个出口配件与塑料衬套密封接合,并提供从塑料衬套的内部通过孔到流体外部的流体连通。 通过这种结构,管道的钢构件没有与水直接接触。

    Tower alignment system and mechanism that allows programmed changes to the alignment automatically
    8.
    发明授权
    Tower alignment system and mechanism that allows programmed changes to the alignment automatically 有权
    塔对准系统和机构,允许自动编程改变对准

    公开(公告)号:US09538712B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-10

    申请号:US13431137

    申请日:2012-03-27

    申请人: Thomas J. Korus

    发明人: Thomas J. Korus

    IPC分类号: B05B3/18 A01G25/09

    摘要: An alignment unit for use with an irrigation system comprises a housing, an alignment sensor, an alignment controller, and an actuator. The irrigation system may include a plurality of spans, each including a drive tower and a drive unit. The housing may house at least a portion of the alignment unit. The alignment sensor may measure a real-time alignment of the drive tower. The alignment controller may be in communication with the alignment sensor and may be operable to receive the real-time alignment of the drive tower and energize the drive unit based on a first range of real-time alignment values. The actuator may couple with the alignment controller and may reorient at least a portion of the alignment controller in relation to the alignment sensor.

    摘要翻译: 用于灌溉系统的对准单元包括壳体,对准传感器,对准控制器和致动器。 灌溉系统可以包括多个跨度,每个跨度包括驱动塔和驱动单元。 壳体可以容纳对准单元的至少一部分。 对准传感器可以测量驱动塔的实时对准。 对准控制器可以与对准传感器通信,并且可以用于接收驱动塔的实时对准并基于第一范围的实时对准值来激励驱动单元。 致动器可以与对准控制器耦合,并且可以相对于对准传感器重新定向对准控制器的至少一部分。