公开(公告)号：US4803830A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-14

申请号：US87073

申请日：1987-08-19

Applicant: Steve A. Junge ,  Timothy A. Deutsch

Inventor： Steve A. Junge ,  Timothy A. Deutsch

IPC: A01D46/08

CPC classification number: A01D46/081

Abstract: Row unit support structure for a cotton harvester facilitating easy transverse adjustment of the row units on a support frame for servicing the units and/or changing the location of the units for differing row widths. The support frame includes a horizontal rail supported in generally cantilever fashion from the lift structure on the harvester, and individual row units are suspended for independent transverse adjustment on the rail by a roller assembly connected generally over the center of gravity of each unit. An additional roller attached at the upper rear of the unit runs on a second rail rearwardly and below the first rail to stabilize the unit. Removable pins lock each unit in position along the support frame. To adjust for different row widths or to move the units laterally for inspection or maintenance, the pins are removed and the units are rolled along the frame. The structure accommodates numerous combinations of row widths, including both narrow and more conventional widely spaced rows, and row capacities up to five rows while still providing good accessibility for inspection and servicing.

Abstract translation: 用于棉花收割机的行单元支撑结构，便于在用于维修单元的支撑框架上的行单元的容易横向调整和/或改变用于不同行宽度的单元的位置。 支撑框架包括以垂直方式从收割机上的提升结构支撑的水平轨道，并且通过大体上在每个单元的重心上连接的滚子组件将单独的行单元悬挂在轨道上进行独立的横向调节。 连接在单元的上后部的另外的滚子在第二导轨的后面和第一导轨的下方延伸，以稳定该单元。 可移动的销钉将每个单元沿着支撑框架锁定就位。 为了调整不同的行宽或者横向移动单元进行检查或维护，销被移除，单元沿着框架滚动。 该结构适应行宽的多种组合，包括狭窄和更常规的广泛间隔的行，以及最多五行的行容量，同时仍然提供用于检查和维修的良好可及性。

公开(公告)号：US4344271A

公开(公告)日：1982-08-17

申请号：US266875

申请日：1981-05-26

Applicant: Francis E. Schlueter ,  Brian E. Kent

Inventor： Francis E. Schlueter ,  Brian E. Kent

IPC: A01D46/08 ,  A01D55/26

CPC classification number: A01D46/081 ,  Y10S56/09

Abstract: A head assembly for a cotton harvesting machine which provides many combinations of row widths and various row harvesting capacities. The head assembly includes a main cross auger frame with row unit support structure which slidably receives a plurality of vertically adjustable row units. The support structure permits simultaneous transverse adjustment of each individual row unit and its associated hydraulic lift cylinder. An extension frame is provided for adding extra row units for increased capacity or accommodating widely spaced rows of cotton. Row units and lift cylinders are freely slidable between the main frame and the extension, and the extension is removable to lessen machine width during transport. The main cross auger frame includes a pair of transversely spaced bearings which journal opposite ends of a main cross auger. An auger extension is attached to a shaft which extends through the extension end bearing to eliminate need for relocating the bearing or providing a telescoping auger.

Abstract translation: 一种用于棉花收获机的头部组件，其提供行宽度和各种行收割能力的许多组合。 头组件包括具有行单元支撑结构的主十字螺旋推运器框架，其可滑动地容纳多个可垂直调节的行单元。 支撑结构允许每个单独的行单元及其相关联的液压提升缸同时进行横向调节。 提供了一个扩展框架，用于添加额外的行单元以增加容量或容纳宽间隔排的棉花。 行单元和提升缸可在主框架和延伸部之间自由滑动，并且延伸部可拆卸，以减少运输过程中的机器宽度。 主十字螺旋推运器框架包括一对横向隔开的轴承，该轴承在主交叉螺旋钻的相对端处。 螺旋延伸件附接到延伸穿过延伸端轴承的轴，以消除对轴承重新定位或提供伸缩螺旋钻的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20180084725A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15277035

申请日：2016-09-27

Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY

Inventor： Charles F. Ostermeier ,  Joel M. Schreiner

IPC: A01D69/02 ,  A01D46/18 ,  A01D69/03

CPC classification number: A01D46/085 ,  A01D46/08 ,  A01D46/081 ,  A01D46/14 ,  A01D46/18 ,  A01D69/02 ,  A01D69/025 ,  A01D69/03 ,  A01D2101/00

Abstract: A doffer assembly for a cotton harvester having at least one drum and a spindle. The doffer assembly includes an outer housing and a plurality of doffers adapted to remove cotton from the spindle. The assembly further includes a drive unit coupled to the outer housing for rotatably driving the plurality of doffers independently of at least one drum and spindle. A drive shaft is rotatably driven by the drive unit, and an interface adapter is coupled between the drive shaft and the plurality of doffers. The drive unit may be an electric motor, hydraulic motor, a mechanical drive system, or a combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US07238113B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US11525568

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: J. Bradley Lukac

Inventor： J. Bradley Lukac

IPC: F16C3/03

CPC classification number: A01D69/00 ,  A01D46/081 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16D3/06

Abstract: A tubular telescoping drive shaft for transmitting rotation from a rotating power source to an element to be rotated thereby, including at least one inner member or shaft telescopically receivable in an outer tubular shaft and including a universal joint such as a Hooke's joint having pivotal yokes connected with a cross link, all of which are at least substantially received within the outer tubular shaft in a fully retracted position and are rotatably pivotable therein for accommodating misalignment of the rotating power source and element rotated thereby.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将旋转从旋转动力源传递到要旋转的元件的管状伸缩驱动轴，包括可伸缩地容纳在外管状轴中的至少一个内部构件或轴，并且包括万向接头，例如连接有枢转轭的胡克接头 具有交叉连接件，其全部至少基本上被接收在外管状轴内处于完全缩回位置，并且在其中可旋转地枢转，用于容纳由此旋转的旋转动力源和元件的未对准。

公开(公告)号：US5077960A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-07

申请号：US546423

申请日：1990-06-29

Applicant: Michael J. Covington

Inventor： Michael J. Covington

IPC: A01D46/08

CPC classification number: A01D46/081

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a laterally movable harvesting unit of a cotton harvester. The latching mechanism includes a latching pin which is associated with the harvesting unit for movement therewith and which is resiliently biased in two opposite directions. The latching pin is endwise movable along a generally straight line path between a locked position whereat the pin inhibits lateral movement of the harvesting unit and a released position whereat the pin allows lateral movement of the harvesting unit. A handle, which is selectively movable between locked and released positions, is connected to and moves the latching pin between corresponding positions. The resiliency of the latching pin allows movement of the handle between positions while facilitating consequent movement of the latching pin between corresponding positions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于棉花收割机的横向移动收获单元的锁定机构。 闭锁机构包括与收获单元相关联以与其一起运动并且沿两个相反方向弹性偏置的闩锁销。 锁定销沿着大致直线路径在锁定位置之间可沿端部方向移动，在该位置处，销抑制收获单元的横向移动和释放位置，在该位置，销允许收获单元横向运动。 可在锁定位置和释放位置之间选择性地移动的手柄连接到相应位置并将闩锁销移动到相应的位置之间。 锁定销的弹性允许手柄在位置之间移动，同时便于闩锁销在相应位置之间的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20180023672A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15214347

申请日：2016-07-19

Applicant: Deere & Company

Inventor： Dwayne B. Watt ,  Cecil H. Wise, JR. ,  George W. Detrick

IPC: F16H3/72 ,  A01D69/06 ,  A01D69/00 ,  B60K17/28 ,  B60K6/00

CPC classification number: F16H3/725 ,  A01D46/081 ,  A01D46/085 ,  A01D69/002 ,  A01D69/005 ,  A01D69/06 ,  B60K6/00 ,  B60K17/28 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  F16H3/724

Abstract: High efficiency work vehicle drivetrains containing variator assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, the work vehicle drivetrain includes an engine, a variator assembly, and an auxiliary power takeoff (PTO) shaft, which is coupled to the engine and rotatable about a primary power path axis when driven by the engine. The variator assembly includes, in turn, a variator motor and a variator gearbox. The variator gearbox contains a planetary gear system, which is coupled to the variator motor and to the auxiliary PTO shaft. The planetary gear system is rotatable about a planetary axis substantially parallel and offset from the primary power path axis.

公开(公告)号：US5105609A

公开(公告)日：1992-04-21

申请号：US627644

申请日：1990-12-14

Applicant: Michael J. Covington ,  Jesse H. Orsborn ,  George M. Butkovich

Inventor： Michael J. Covington ,  Jesse H. Orsborn ,  George M. Butkovich

IPC: A01D46/08

CPC classification number: A01D46/081 ,  Y10S56/07

Abstract: A system for mounting and supporting harvesting units on a forward end of a cotton harvester frame to allow them to be slidably moved relative to each other and laterally along an elongated tool bar structure. The tool bar structure is pivotally connected to the cotton harvester frame by a lift assembly. The harvesting units hang in a cantilevered fashion from and are independently connected at their rearward edges to the tool bar structure by a slide support structure which facilitates visibility of the harvesting units from a cab region of the harvester. The slide support structure maintains a non-rotatable and non-point contact relationship with laterally elongated generally flat support surfaces defined between opposite ends of the tool bar structure whereby substantial surface area contact is provided between each side support structure and the support surfaces on the tool bar structure. To facilitate numerous combinations of row spacings and harvesting capacities, the tool bar structure is preferably comprised of modular units which are connected together in axially aligned relation and includes a pivotal extension provided at each or both ends of the tool bar structure. When axially aligned with the tool bar structure, the pivotal extension provides coextensive elongation of the support surfaces on the tool bar structure. An operator-controlled driver mechanism is preferably provided to facilitate precise positioning of the harvesting units relative to each other and along the support surfaces of the tool bar structure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在棉花收割机框架的前端上安装和支撑收割单元以允许它们相对于彼此可滑动地移动并且沿着细长的工具栏结构横向延伸的系统。 工具杆结构通过电梯组件枢转地连接到棉花收割机框架。 收割单元以悬臂方式悬挂，并且通过滑动支撑结构在其后边缘处独立地连接到工具栏结构，该滑动支撑结构有利于收割机从收割机的驾驶室区域的可视性。 滑动支撑结构保持与工具栏结构的相对端之间限定的横向细长的大致平坦的支撑表面的不可旋转和非点接触关系，从而在每个侧支撑结构和工具上的支撑表面之间提供实质上的表面区域接触 酒吧结构。 为了促进行间距和收获能力的多种组合，工具栏结构优选地包括以轴向对齐关系连接在一起的模块化单元，并且包括设置在工具栏结构的每一端或两端的枢转延伸部。 当与工具杆结构轴向对准时，枢转延伸部提供工具栏结构上的支撑表面的共同延伸。 优选地提供操作者控制的驱动器机构，以便于收集单元相对于彼此和沿着工具栏结构的支撑表面的精确定位。

公开(公告)号：US5010718A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-30

申请号：US436304

申请日：1989-11-13

Applicant: Michael J. Covington ,  Jesse H. Orsborn

Inventor： Michael J. Covington ,  Jesse H. Orsborn

IPC: A01D46/08

CPC classification number: A01D46/081

Abstract: A system for mounting and supporting harvesting units on a forward end of a cotton harvester frame to allow them to be slidably moved relative to each other and laterally along an elongated tool bar structure. The tool bar structure is pivotally connected to the cotton harvester frame by a lift assembly. The harvesting units hang in a cantilevered fashion from and are independently connected at their rearward edges to the tool bar structure by a slide support structure which facilitates visibility of the harvesting units from a cab region of the harvester. The slide support structure maintains a non-rotatable and non-point contact relationship with laterally elongated generally flat support surfaces defined between opposite ends of the tool bar structure whereby substantial surface area contact is provided between each side support structure and the support surfaces on the tool bar structure. To facilitate numerous combinations of row spacings and harvesting capacities, the tool bar structure is preferably comprised of modular units which are connected together in axially aligned relation and includes a pivotal extension provided at either or both ends of the tool bar structure. When axially aligned with the tool bar structure, the pivotal extension provides coextensive elongation of the support surfaces on the tool bar structure. An operator-controlled driver mechanism is preferably provided to facilitate precise positioning of the harvesting units relative to each other and along the support surfaces of the tool bar structure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在棉花收割机框架的前端上安装和支撑收割单元以允许它们相对于彼此可滑动地移动并且沿着细长的工具栏结构横向延伸的系统。 工具杆结构通过电梯组件枢转地连接到棉花收割机框架。 收割单元以悬臂方式悬挂，并且通过滑动支撑结构在其后边缘处独立地连接到工具栏结构，该滑动支撑结构有利于收割机从收割机的驾驶室区域的可视性。 滑动支撑结构保持与工具栏结构的相对端之间限定的横向细长的大致平坦的支撑表面的不可旋转和非点接触关系，从而在每个侧支撑结构和工具上的支撑表面之间提供实质上的表面区域接触 酒吧结构。 为了促进行间距和收获能力的多种组合，工具杆结构优选地包括以轴向对齐的关系连接在一起的模块化单元，并且包括设置在工具栏结构的两端或两端的枢转延伸部。 当与工具杆结构轴向对准时，枢转延伸部提供工具栏结构上的支撑表面的共同延伸。 优选地提供操作者控制的驱动器机构，以便于收集单元相对于彼此和沿着工具栏结构的支撑表面的精确定位。

公开(公告)号：US4896492A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-30

申请号：US248505

申请日：1988-09-23

Applicant: Steven A. Junge ,  Timothy A. Deutsch

Inventor： Steven A. Junge ,  Timothy A. Deutsch

IPC: A01D46/08

CPC classification number: A01D46/081

Abstract: Improved support structure for suspending transversely adjustable row units of a cotton harvester or other implement from a unit support frame. A pair of V-shaped rollers, carried by a track on opposite transverse sides of the center of gravity of the row unit, prevent fore-and-aft movement of the unit with respect to the support frame and prevent contact between the unit and the track to reduce the effort required to laterally move the units. The shaft supporting one of the rollers includes wrench flats for receiving a wrench to provide mechanical advantage for easy rolling of the units, even in the uphill direction if the machine is parked on an unlevel area. The track support includes an apertured portion which receives a tapered, spring-biased pin which automatically aligns with the holes to firmly lock the row unit in position and to prevent the unit from accidentally rolling too far if the track happens to be inclined downwardly in the direction of desired movement.

Abstract translation: 改进的支撑结构，用于从单元支撑框架悬挂棉花收割机或其他工具的横向可调排列单元。 由行单元的重心的相对横向侧的轨道承载的一对V形辊防止单元相对于支撑框架的前后移动，并且防止单元与第二单元之间的接触 以减少横向移动单位所需的努力。 支撑其中一个辊的轴包括用于接收扳手的扳手平板，以提供机械优点，即使在机器停放在不平坦的区域上时，即使在上坡方向也能容易地滚动单元。 轨道支撑件包括有孔部分，其接收锥形的弹簧偏置销，该销自动地与孔对准，以将行单元牢固地锁定在适当位置，并且如果轨道恰好向下倾斜则防止单元意外滚动太远 所需运动方向。

公开(公告)号：US20180092303A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15281153

申请日：2016-09-30

Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY

Inventor： Kevin J. Goering ,  Joel M. Schreiner ,  John N. Oenick

IPC: A01D46/08 ,  A01D46/18 ,  A01D69/02

CPC classification number: A01D46/085 ,  A01D46/081 ,  A01D69/025

Abstract: A picking unit of a cotton harvester row unit includes a drum rotatable about an axis and a plurality of spindles for harvesting cotton. The plurality of spindles is coupled to the drum. A first drive unit rotatably drives the plurality of spindles. A second drive unit produces electrical power to drive a drive shaft. An output gear is coupled to the drive shaft, and a drum drive gear is coupled to the output gear. The drum drive gear rotatably drives the drum such that the output gear operably transfers power from the drive shaft to the drum drive gear. The drum is operably controlled independently of the plurality of spindles.