公开(公告)号：US20080271425A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11799123

申请日：2007-05-01

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: A01D34/40 ,  A01D34/00

CPC classification number: A01D41/16

Abstract: Apparatus and method for automatically coupling fluid systems and electrical systems, respectively, of a header and a feeder of an agricultural combine as the header is lifted by the feeder. The feeder and header include lifting elements pivotably engageable with lower portions of the feeder and header spaced apart, such that when the feeder is raised, the header will be lifted by the feeder and pivoted so as to bring the lower portions together. A first coupler block is supported on the feeder and includes at least one fluid coupler and at least one electrical contact, and a second coupler block is supported on the header and also includes at least one fluid coupler and at least one electrical contact. The fluid couplers and the electrical contacts are configured and positioned so as to couple and be brought into contact, respectively, as the lower portions of the feeder and the header are brought together. They can also automatically uncouple when the header is removed from the feeder.

Abstract translation: 分别将农用联合机的集管和进料器的流体系统和电气系统自动耦合作为集管的装置和方法由进料器提升。 进料器和集管包括提升元件，其可旋转地与进料器的下部和头部间隔开地接合，使得当进料器升高时，集管将被进料器提升并枢转，以使下部部分在一起。 第一耦合器块被支撑在馈送器上并且包括至少一个流体耦合器和至少一个电触点，并且第二耦合器块被支撑在集管上，并且还包括至少一个流体耦合器和至少一个电触点。 流体耦合器和电触点被构造和定位成分别联接并且随着馈线和插头的下部被接合在一起而被接触。 它们也可以自动地将接头从送料器中取出。

公开(公告)号：US20140080555A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13618745

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Bradley J. Wagner ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts

Inventor： Bradley J. Wagner ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts

IPC: A01F12/39 ,  A01F12/58

CPC classification number: A01D41/1243

Abstract: A system and method for controlling spreader output from a harvester includes a distribution chamber for receiving an agricultural material removed from a field. The harvester includes a spreader system configured to distribute the agricultural material onto the field, and an opening configured to receive the agricultural material from the distribution chamber. Moreover, the distribution chamber includes a first panel rotatably coupled to a first side of the distribution chamber, and a second panel rotatably coupled to a second side of the distribution chamber. The first and second panels are configured to direct the agricultural material toward the opening of the spreader system. An angle of the first panel is independently adjustable to control a first amount of agricultural material directed toward a first inlet portion. An angle of the second panel is independently adjustable to control a second amount of agricultural material directed toward a second inlet portion.

Abstract translation: 用于控制收割机的撒布机输出的系统和方法包括：分配室，用于接收从田间除去的农用材料。 收割机包括构造成将农业材料分配到田地上的撒布机系统，以及构造成从分配室接纳农用材料的开口。 此外，分配室包括可旋转地联接到分配室的第一侧的第一面板和可旋转地联接到分配室的第二侧的第二面板。 第一和第二面板构造成将农用材料引向扩展器系统的开口。 第一面板的角度可独立调节，以控制朝向第一入口部分的第一数量的农用材料。 第二面板的角度可独立调节，以控制朝向第二入口部分的第二数量的农用材料。

公开(公告)号：US08146231B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12154609

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Herbert M. Farley ,  Jason M. Benes ,  Daniel J. Klein ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Herbert M. Farley ,  Jason M. Benes ,  Daniel J. Klein ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: B23Q3/00 ,  B25B27/14

CPC classification number: A01F12/40 ,  Y10T29/49233 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49902 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53974

Abstract: An insertion tool for installing rotary chopper elements in integral chopper assemblies in combine harvesters, which insertion tool includes an elongated open-ended trough-like bed portion of a length, breadth, and depth to sufficiently accommodate the rotary chopper element therewithin, with lift brackets along the sides thereof configured to accommodate the prongs of lifting forks of a forklift. The rotary chopper element may be positioned to rest within the bed portion of the insertion tool for transport to adjacent to the access and installation window of a harvester and for slidable insertion by the insertion tool through such window for installation within the harvester.

Abstract translation: 用于在联合收割机中的整体切碎机组件中安装旋转斩波器元件的插入工具，该插入工具包括具有长度，宽度和深度的细长开口的槽形床部分，以充分地容纳旋转斩波器元件，其中提升支架 沿着其侧面配置成容纳叉车的提升叉的叉。 旋转斩波器元件可以定位成搁置在插入工具的床部分内，用于运输到靠近收割机的进入和安装窗口，并且通过插入工具可滑动地插入通过这种窗口以安装在收割机内。

公开(公告)号：US07572180B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US12069871

申请日：2008-02-12

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Todd Cannegieter

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Todd Cannegieter

IPC: A01F12/32 ,  B07B1/00

CPC classification number: A01D75/282

Abstract: A method and system for controlling distribution of crop material to a cleaning sieve of an agricultural combine, for reducing grain loss, including while the combine is tilted sidewardly relative to horizontal, involving controlling the angular orientation of a distributor disposed between a threshing system of the combine and the sieve, for distributing a mat of the crop material onto the sieve evenly across an extent thereof. The angular orientation of the distributor can be set in advance of tilting of the combine, to adjust for a variety of conditions, including uneven outputting of the crop material from the threshing system, and the set orientation can be automatically maintained or actively adjusted to control a desired operating parameter such as grain loss, even as the combine is variously tilted and the angular orientation of the sieve relative to the combine is independently adjusted to maintain the sieve horizontal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制作物材料分配到农业组合物的清洁筛的方法和系统，用于减少粮食损失，包括当组合体相对于水平面向侧倾时，涉及控制设置在脱粒系统的脱粒系统之间的分配器的角度定向 组合和筛子，用于将作物材料的垫在其一定程度上均匀分布在筛上。 分配器的角度方向可以在组合体的倾斜之前设定，以适应各种条件，包括来自脱粒系统的作物材料的不均匀输出，并且可以自动地保持或主动地调节设定方向以控制 期望的操作参数，例如谷物损失，即使组合物被不同地倾斜，并且相对于组合物的筛子的角度取向被独立地调节以保持筛子水平。

公开(公告)号：US20090048744A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12287320

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Todd Cannegieter

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Todd Cannegieter

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A01D75/282

Abstract: A method and system for controlling distribution of crop material to a cleaning sieve of an agricultural combine, for reducing grain loss, including while the combine is tilted sidewardly relative to horizontal, involving controlling the angular orientation of a distributor disposed between a threshing system of the combine and the sieve, for distributing a mat of the crop material onto the sieve evenly across an extent thereof. The angular orientation of the distributor can be set in advance of tilting of the combine, to adjust for a variety of conditions, including uneven outputting of the crop material from the threshing system, and the set orientation can be automatically maintained or actively adjusted to control a desired operating parameter such as grain loss, even as the combine is variously tilted and the angular orientation of the sieve relative to the combine is independently adjusted to maintain the sieve horizontal.

公开(公告)号：US20080256914A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11788954

申请日：2007-04-23

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: A01D69/00

CPC classification number: A01D41/16 ,  A01B71/063

Abstract: An automatic coupling and latching assembly, for coupling a combine feeder and a combine header from the cab of a combine harvester, said assembly comprising a stationary gearbox with a telescopic jackshaft assembly extending therefrom, a shift fork activation unit, and comprising spring loaded retainers, is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种自动联接和闭锁组件，用于将组合式进料器和组合式集管从联合收割机的驾驶室联接，所述组件包括固定式变速箱，其具有从其延伸的可伸缩的千斤顶轴组件，换档拨叉活动单元，并且包括弹簧加载的保持器， 被披露。

公开(公告)号：US08221203B1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US13020841

申请日：2011-02-04

Applicant: Wayne T. Flickinger ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts

Inventor： Wayne T. Flickinger ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts

IPC: A01F12/40

CPC classification number: A01F12/40 ,  A01F29/095

Abstract: A rotor chopper assembly including a chopper rotor having a mounting lug. A knife blade includes a body having an opening arrangement configured to receive a retention device securing the body to a member that is rotatably connected to the mounting lug of the chopper rotor. During unobstructed operation of the rotor chopper assembly, the body is centrifugally urged radially outward from the mounting lug. In response to the body striking an obstruction during operation of the rotor chopper assembly, the body is urged into rotational movement until the retention device abuts a stop formed in the mounting lug. An angle subtended between axes defining unobstructed operation and stop abutment is different for at least two openings of the arrangement of openings formed in the body.

Abstract translation: 一种转子斩波器组件，包括具有安装凸耳的斩波转子。 刀片包括具有开口装置的主体，该开口装置构造成容纳将主体固定到可旋转地连接到斩波器转子的安装凸耳的构件的保持装置。 在转子斩波器组件的无阻碍操作期间，主体被离心地从安装凸耳径向向外推动。 响应于身体在转子斩波器组件的操作期间撞击障碍物，被推动进入旋转运动，直到保持装置抵接形成在安装凸耳中的止动件。 限定无障碍操作和停止邻接的轴线之间的角度对于在主体中形成的开口的布置的至少两个开口是不同的。

公开(公告)号：US08006926B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12154587

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Jason M. Benes ,  Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Herbert M. Farley ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Kevin W. Ward

Inventor： Jason M. Benes ,  Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Herbert M. Farley ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Kevin W. Ward

IPC: B02C18/14

CPC classification number: A01F12/40 ,  Y10T29/49233 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49902 ,  Y10T29/53961 ,  Y10T29/53974

Abstract: A knife bank assembly of a counter knife assembly of an integral chopper assembly of a combine harvester that includes an elongated bracket member that extends between opposed knife bank end plates and has a plurality of spaced retainment mounts securable therealong, with at least one, and preferably two, knife blades being removably connectable to each retainment mount in a side by side arrangement. The knife elements are removably connectable to the retainment mounts at first and second space mounting points, preferably in such a way that the knife elements are maintained in an extended position by application of a biasing force at the second mounting point but are rotatable about the first mounting point to a displaced or relaxed position if a sufficient force is applied to the leading edge of the knife element to overcome the biasing force.

Abstract translation: 一种联合收割机的整体式斩波器组件的反铲组件的刀库组件，其包括在相对的刀库端板之间延伸的细长支架构件，并且具有多个间隔开的保持安装件，其具有至少一个，优选地 两个刀片可并排地可拆卸地连接到每个保持架上。 刀元件可拆卸地连接到第一和第二空间安装点处的保持架，优选地以这样的方式，即刀元件通过在第二安装点处施加偏压力而保持在延伸位置，但是可以围绕第一 如果足够的力施加到刀元件的前缘以克服偏压力，则安装点到位移或松弛位置。

公开(公告)号：US07993187B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12611527

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Herb M. Farley ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Herb M. Farley ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: A01D75/18

CPC classification number: A01F12/40 ,  A01F29/16

Abstract: A foreign object detection and removal system for an agricultural combine is provided. The system includes a controller operatively connected to a feederhouse and a chopper assembly. The feederhouse includes an acoustic element for detecting foreign objects and an actuator for opening and closing a door of the feederhouse to remove foreign objection. The chopper assembly includes an actuator to retract a knife bank to allow for the passage of foreign objects through the chopper assembly without causing damage to the chopper assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种农业联合体的异物检测和清除系统。 该系统包括可操作地连接到饲养室和斩波器组件的控制器。 饲养室包括用于检测异物的声学元件和用于打开和关闭饲养室的门的致动器，以去除异物。 斩波器组件包括致动器，用于缩回刀库以允许异物通过斩波器组件而不会损坏斩波器组件。

公开(公告)号：US07771260B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US12287320

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Todd Cannegieter

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner ,  Todd Cannegieter

IPC: A01F19/00

CPC classification number: A01D75/282

Abstract: A method for controlling distribution of crop material to a cleaning sieve of an agricultural combine, for reducing grain loss, including while the combine is tilted sidewardly relative to horizontal, involving controlling the angular orientation of a distributor disposed between a threshing system of the combine and the sieve, for distributing a mat of the crop material onto the sieve evenly across an extent thereof. The angular orientation of the distributor can be set in advance of tilting of the combine, to adjust for a variety of conditions, including uneven outputting of the crop material from the threshing system, and the set orientation can be automatically maintained or actively adjusted to control a desired operating parameter such as grain loss, even as the combine is variously tilted and the angular orientation of the sieve relative to the combine is independently adjusted to maintain the sieve horizontal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制作物材料分配到农业组合物的清洁筛的方法，用于减少粮食损失，包括当组合体相对于水平面向侧倾时，涉及控制设置在组合式打谷系统之间的分配器的角度定向 筛子，用于将作物材料的垫在其一定程度上均匀地分布在筛上。 分配器的角度方向可以在组合体的倾斜之前设定，以适应各种条件，包括来自脱粒系统的作物材料的不均匀输出，并且可以自动地保持或主动地调节设定方向以控制 期望的操作参数，例如谷物损失，即使组合物被不同地倾斜，并且相对于组合物的筛子的角度取向被独立地调节以保持筛子水平。