公开(公告)号：US07867072B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12381617

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Martin J. Roberge ,  Jason M. Benes

Inventor： Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Martin J. Roberge ,  Jason M. Benes

IPC: A01F12/40

CPC classification number: A01D90/04 ,  A01D41/1243 ,  A01F12/40 ,  A01F2015/107

Abstract: A rotor tine construction for a rotary element of a crop residue treatment system for effecting improved transport of crop residue along a material flow path and, if a counter knife assembly is spaced from the rotary element across the material flow path, for also effecting improved shear cutting of such crop residue by the knife elements of the counter knife assembly and more efficient operation of the crop residue treatment system, which rotor tine construction includes a base portion generally mountable to the rotary member of the rotary element, at least one rotor tine extending outwardly from such base portion and including three distinct blade edges, one of which forms a trailing edge and the other two of which are upper and lower edge portions forming a leading edge, with the lower and upper edge portions configured and intersecting with one another to form a notch-like indentation along the leading edge at an intersection point P defined to be the point of cut contact position, such that, as the rotary member rotates forwardly the rotor tine is rotated through the material flow path to engage and concentrate engaged lengths of crop residue near intersection point P for an improved cut as such material is moved past the knife elements of the counter knife assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于作物残渣处理系统的旋转元件的转子齿构造，用于改善作物残留物沿着材料流动路径的输送，并且如果逆刀组件与旋转元件跨越材料流动路径间隔开，以实现改进的剪切 通过对刀组件的刀元件切割这种作物残留物并且更有效地操作作物残渣处理系统，该转子齿构造包括通常可安装到旋转元件的旋转构件的基部，至少一个转子齿延伸 从该基部向外延伸并且包括三个不同的叶片边缘，其中之一形成后缘，而另外两个是形成前缘的上边缘部分和下边缘部分，其中下边缘部分和上边缘部分彼此相交并相互交叉 在被定义为切割接触位置点的交叉点P处沿着前缘形成凹口形凹陷， 使得当旋转构件向前旋转时，转子齿轮旋转穿过材料流动路径以接合和集中在交叉点P附近的接合长度的作物残留物以获得改进的切口，因为这样的材料移动通过对刀组件的刀元件 。

公开(公告)号：US20080293461A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12154479

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Jason M. Benes ,  Wayne T. Flickinger ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

Inventor： Jason M. Benes ,  Wayne T. Flickinger ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

IPC: A01F29/00

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

Abstract: A rotary chopper element for an integral chopper assembly of a combine harvester, which rotary chopper element includes a cylindrical rotary member having a plurality of ring portions axially aligned in an ordered side-by-side arrangement along the longitudinal axis of the rotary member, with each ring portion having disposed annularly therearound a plurality of mounting lugs, each of which mounting lugs is designed to support or to have affixed thereto at least one knife blade. The mounting lugs on each succeeding ring portion are rotated or offset radially from the lugs of the preceding ring by a predefined amount and the knife blades are attached to the mounting lugs to form mounted assemblies that have beveled leading edges that extend substantially continuously from adjacent to the outer surface of the rotary member to the tips of the knife blades. The knife blades of such mounted assemblies define a plurality of spaced helical arrays that extend along and wrap around the rotary member. The rotary chopper element is configured to be mountable generally parallel to the grate portion of a counter knife assembly of the integral chopper assembly to define a material flow path between the grate portion and the rotary member and to be operable to transport crop residue past the integral chopper assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于联合收割机的整体斩波器组件的旋转斩波器元件，该旋转斩波元件包括圆柱形旋转元件，该圆柱形旋转元件具有沿着旋转元件的纵向轴向排列成并排排列的多个环形部分， 每个环部分环形地设置有多个安装凸耳，每个安装凸耳的每个安装凸耳设计成支撑或固定至少一个刀片。 每个后续环形部分上的安装凸耳从前一个环的凸耳径向旋转或偏移预定量，并且刀片附接到安装凸耳，以形成安装的组件，其具有从相邻的 旋转构件的外表面到刀片的尖端。 这种安装的组件的刀片限定了多个间隔开的螺旋阵列，其沿着旋转构件延伸并包绕在旋转构件周围。 旋转斩波元件被构造成可大致平行于整体斩波器组件的反向刀组件的格栅部分安装，以限定格栅部分和旋转部件之间的材料流动路径，并且可操作以将作物残余物传送通过积分 砍刀装配。

公开(公告)号：US09801339B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US13617264

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Martin J. Roberge ,  Jason M. Benes ,  Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac

Inventor： Martin J. Roberge ,  Jason M. Benes ,  Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac

IPC: A01F12/30 ,  A01D41/12

CPC classification number: A01D41/1243

Abstract: An agricultural combine having an adjustable spreader assembly is provided that includes a spreader, a regulator and a rotary spreader. The spreader is operatively connected to a rear end of the agricultural combine and includes a housing and rotary blades. The housing has an inlet for receiving a flow of residue, and an outlet configured about a lateral side of the housing for discharging the flow of residue. The rotary blades are operatively connected to the housing for rotating therein. The regulator has a proximal end pivotably connected to a lateral side of the spreader about a substantially vertical axis to pivot the regulator in a fore and an aft direction, and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The regulator is in fluid communication with the housing. The rotary spreader is positioned proximate the distal end of the regulator and receives and distributes the flow of residue.

公开(公告)号：US09717181B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US13363557

申请日：2012-02-01

Applicant: R. Stewart Boyd, III ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

Inventor： R. Stewart Boyd, III ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

IPC: A01D75/28 ,  A01D41/16

CPC classification number: A01D41/16 ,  A01D75/28

Abstract: A pivotably adjustable attachment apparatus for an agricultural vehicle includes an attachment connected to a mounting structure. The mounting structure is operatively connected to an adapter assembly in communication with a feed device for moving a crop from the attachment to a feed device for further processing of the crop. A frame supports the feed device over an uneven surface. An apparatus is positioned between the mounting structure and the adapter assembly. The apparatus provides a substantially non-sliding contact between the mounting structure and the adapter assembly in response to the mounting structure being directed to a pivotable movement with respect to the mounting structure, thereby providing a pivotable movement of the attachment in response to encountering the uneven surface.

公开(公告)号：US20130324199A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13617264

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Martin J. ROBERGE ,  Jason M. BENES ,  Andrew V. LAUWERS ,  Nathan E. ISAAC

Inventor： Martin J. ROBERGE ,  Jason M. BENES ,  Andrew V. LAUWERS ,  Nathan E. ISAAC

IPC: A01F12/39

CPC classification number: A01D41/1243

Abstract: An agricultural combine having an adjustable spreader assembly is provided that includes a spreader, a regulator and a rotary spreader. The spreader is operatively connected to a rear end of the agricultural combine and includes a housing and rotary blades. The housing has an inlet for receiving a flow of residue, and an outlet configured about a lateral side of the housing for discharging the flow of residue. The rotary blades are operatively connected to the housing for rotating therein. The regulator has a proximal end pivotably connected to a lateral side of the spreader about a substantially vertical axis to pivot the regulator in a fore and an aft direction, and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The regulator is in fluid communication with the housing. The rotary spreader is positioned proximate the distal end of the regulator and receives and distributes the flow of residue.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有可调式撒布机组件的农业组合件，其包括吊具，调节器和旋转撒布机。 撒布机可操作地连接到农业组合的后端，并且包括壳体和旋转叶片。 壳体具有用于接收残余物流的入口和围绕壳体的侧面构造的出口，用于排出残余物流。 旋转叶片可操作地连接到壳体以在其中旋转。 调节器具有近端，该近端围绕大体上垂直的轴线可枢转地连接到吊具的侧面，以使调节器在前后方向上枢转，以及与近端相对的远端。 调节器与壳体流体连通。 旋转吊具位于调节器的远端附近并接收并分配残留物。

公开(公告)号：US20130313077A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13478735

申请日：2012-05-23

Applicant: Robert Stewart BOYD ,  Andrew V. LAUWERS ,  Herb M. FARLEY

Inventor： Robert Stewart BOYD ,  Andrew V. LAUWERS ,  Herb M. FARLEY

IPC: B65G17/38 ,  B65G23/04

CPC classification number: A01D61/008 ,  B65G19/12 ,  B65G23/44

Abstract: A combine feeding system includes a lower conveyor roller configured to rotate around a lower conveyor roller axis, an upper conveyor roller configured to rotate around an upper conveyor roller axis and a drive shaft configured to rotate around a drive shaft axis. The lower conveyor roller axis, upper conveyor roller axis and drive shaft axis are substantially perpendicular to first and second housing walls. The feeding system also includes at least one chain configured to move over the drive shaft, the lower conveyor roller and the upper conveyor roller. The feeding system further includes at least one lower support arm coupled to the drive shaft and the lower conveyor roller and configured to pivot about the drive shaft axis. At least one force mechanism is configured to apply a force to the at least one chain in at least one of a first direction and a second direction.

Abstract translation: 组合进料系统包括：下输送辊，其构造成围绕下输送辊轴线旋转，上输送辊构造成围绕上输送辊轴线旋转;驱动轴构造成围绕驱动轴轴线旋转。 下输送辊轴线，上输送辊轴线和驱动轴轴线基本垂直于第一和第二壳体壁。 馈送系统还包括至少一个链，其构造成在驱动轴上，下输送辊和上输送辊上移动。 所述进给系统还包括联接到所述驱动轴和所述下输送辊的至少一个下支撑臂，并且构造成围绕所述驱动轴轴线枢转。 至少一个力机构构造成在第一方向和第二方向中的至少一个方向上向至少一个链施加力。

公开(公告)号：US20100229520A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12381617

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Martin J. Roberge ,  Jason M. Benes

Inventor： Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Martin J. Roberge ,  Jason M. Benes

IPC: A01D34/53 ,  A01F12/40 ,  A01D34/42

CPC classification number: A01D90/04 ,  A01D41/1243 ,  A01F12/40 ,  A01F2015/107

Abstract: A rotor tine construction for a rotary element of a crop residue treatment system for effecting improved transport of crop residue along a material flow path and, if a counter knife assembly is spaced from the rotary element across the material flow path, for also effecting improved shear cutting of such crop residue by the knife elements of the counter knife assembly and more efficient operation of the crop residue treatment system, which rotor tine construction includes a base portion generally mountable to the rotary member of the rotary element, at least one rotor tine extending outwardly from such base portion and including three distinct blade edges, one of which forms a trailing edge and the other two of which are upper and lower edge portions forming a leading edge, with the lower and upper edge portions configured and intersecting with one another to form a notch-like indentation along the leading edge at an intersection point P defined to be the point of cut contact position, such that, as the rotary member rotates forwardly the rotor tine is rotated through the material flow path to engage and concentrate engaged lengths of crop residue near intersection point P for an improved cut as such material is moved past the knife elements of the counter knife assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于作物残渣处理系统的旋转元件的转子齿构造，用于改善作物残留物沿着材料流动路径的输送，并且如果逆刀组件与旋转元件跨越材料流动路径间隔开，以实现改进的剪切 通过对刀组件的刀元件切割这种作物残留物并且更有效地操作作物残渣处理系统，该转子齿构造包括通常可安装到旋转元件的旋转构件的基部，至少一个转子齿延伸 从该基部向外延伸并且包括三个不同的叶片边缘，其中之一形成后缘，而另外两个是形成前缘的上边缘部分和下边缘部分，其中下边缘部分和上边缘部分彼此相交并相互交叉 在被定义为切割接触位置点的交叉点P处沿着前缘形成凹口形凹陷， 使得当旋转构件向前旋转时，转子齿轮旋转穿过材料流动路径以接合和集中在交叉点P附近的接合长度的作物残留物以获得改进的切口，因为这样的材料移动通过对刀组件的刀元件 。

公开(公告)号：US07559833B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US11823900

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Nathan E. Isaac ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

Inventor： Nathan E. Isaac ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

IPC: A01F12/30

CPC classification number: A01D41/1243

Abstract: A convergence panel construction for an agricultural combine that permits a user to adjust or controllably vary to some extent, depending upon whether windrowing or swath spreading of crop residue is desired, lateral flow concentration or dispersion of the crop residue flow as the crop residue flow is directed towards the rear of the combine and into a distribution chamber for discharge therefrom either through a rear opening for windrowing or into a chopper/spreader for swath spreading, including adjustable convergence panels hingedly attached to the sides of the distribution chamber for rotation about the hinged attachments and a positioning assembly therefor, which positioning assembly includes an adjustment mechanism, such as a linkage connected to the convergence panels, for adjustably moving such convergence panels about the hinged attachments and a controller mechanism operable by a user to effect the movement of such right and left convergence panels through operation of such adjustment mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种用于农业组合物的汇聚板结构，其允许使用者在一定程度上调节或可控地变化，这取决于是否期望作物残留物的堆料或条状铺展，作物残留物流动时作物残留物流的横向流动浓度或分散 指向组合体的后部并且进入分配室，以通过用于堆放的后开口或用于刈布的斩光器/撒布机将其排出，包括可调节的会聚板，铰链板铰接地附接到分配室的侧部，用于围绕铰链 附件和其定位组件，该定位组件包括诸如连接到会聚面板的连杆的调节机构，用于围绕铰链附件可调节地移动该会聚面板以及可由使用者操作以实现这种权利的移动的控制器机构 并通过这样的操作离开会聚面板 调整机制

公开(公告)号：US20090005137A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11823900

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Nathan E. Isaac ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

Inventor： Nathan E. Isaac ,  Andrew V. Lauwers

IPC: A01F12/40

CPC classification number: A01D41/1243

Abstract: A convergence panel construction for an agricultural combine that permits a user to adjust or controllably vary to some extent, depending upon whether windrowing or swath spreading of crop residue is desired, lateral flow concentration or dispersion of the crop residue flow as the crop residue flow is directed towards the rear of the combine and into a distribution chamber for discharge therefrom either through a rear opening for windrowing or into a chopper/spreader for swath spreading, including adjustable convergence panels hingedly attached to the sides of the distribution chamber for rotation about the hinged attachments and a positioning assembly therefor, which positioning assembly includes an adjustment mechanism, such as a linkage connected to the convergence panels, for adjustably moving such convergence panels about the hinged attachments and a controller mechanism operable by a user to effect the movement of such right and left convergence panels through operation of such adjustment mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US07390253B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11804913

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: Herbert M. Farley ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Jason M. Benes

Inventor： Herbert M. Farley ,  Nathan E. Isaac ,  Andrew V. Lauwers ,  Jason M. Benes

IPC: A01F12/30

CPC classification number: A01D41/1243

Abstract: A flow distributor apparatus for a vertical spreader operable for discharging a flow of straw or other crop residue in a sideward direction over a field, the flow distributor apparatus including a flow guide element, an adjusting mechanism, and a coupling connector connecting the flow guide element to the adjusting mechanism for controllable repositioning of the flow guide element relative to the spreader paddles. The flow guide element is disposed generally adjacent to the back plate of the spreader and intermediate the spreader paddles with an apex portion, laterally extending arm portions, and longitudinally extending crop residue flow surfaces, at least portions of which crop residue flow surfaces extend beneath the spreader paddles. The adjusting mechanism is operable to effect at least either vertical, horizontal, or rotational movement of the flow guide element relative to the spreader paddles to adjustably vary the clearances between the outer swept diameters of the spreader paddles and the crop residue flow surfaces to control the sidewardly outwardly discharge of crop residue from the spreader.

Abstract translation: 一种用于垂直撒布机的流量分配器装置，其可操作用于在场上的侧向排放秸秆或其他作物残渣的流动，所述分配器装置包括流动引导元件，调节机构和连接所述流动引导元件 涉及调节机构，用于可变地重新定位流动引导元件相对于撒播桨。 流动引导元件大体上邻近扩展器的后板设置，并且具有顶部部分，横向延伸的臂部分和纵向延伸的作物残余物流动表面的扩张器桨叶的中间，其中至少部分作物残余物流动表面延伸到 吊具桨 调节机构可操作以实现导流元件相对于撒播桨的垂直，水平或旋转运动，以可调节地改变扩张器桨叶的外扫掠直径与作物残留物流动表面之间的间隙，以控制 从摊铺机侧面向外排放作物残渣。