公开(公告)号：US09814184B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US13292591

申请日：2011-11-09

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Curtis F. Hillen ,  Herbert M. Farley

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Curtis F. Hillen ,  Herbert M. Farley

IPC: A01D75/28 ,  A01F12/44

CPC classification number: A01D75/282 ,  A01F12/446 ,  A01F12/448

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing crop material onto a cleaning sieve of an agricultural combine. The method includes providing at least one sensor configured and operable for sensing information representative of at least one of a quantity of grain associated with the crop material distributor and an inclination angle associated with the crop material distributor, and outputting signals representative thereof. The method includes providing a crop material distributor disposed between a threshing system of the combine and the sieve, for distributing crop material from the threshing system generally evenly onto the sieve. The method includes providing an apparatus operably associated with the distributor for controllably distributing crop material onto the sieve. The method includes controlling a position of the apparatus as a function of signals from the at least one sensor.

公开(公告)号：US08313361B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12635949

申请日：2009-12-11

Applicant: Wayne T. Flickinger ,  Herbert M. Farley ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Joshua D. Werning

Inventor： Wayne T. Flickinger ,  Herbert M. Farley ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Joshua D. Werning

IPC: A01F12/24

CPC classification number: A01F12/24 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A helical bar concave including a grate having helical mounting framework and helical cutouts to form a percent open area having a helical geometry. Configurable and segmented rub bars are mounted in a helical fashion to a cylindrical helical surface of the grate. The helical geometry in combination with configurable rub bars mounted in a helical fashion results in a configurable helical bar concave in which the number or aggressiveness of the threshing surface on the inside radius of the grate may be changed and/or the rub bars may be moved to the outside of the grate to change the percent open area and hence the separation characteristics of the concave.

Abstract translation: 螺旋杆凹部，包括具有螺旋形安装框架和螺旋切口的格栅，以形成具有螺旋形几何形状的百分比开口面积。 可配置和分段的摩擦条以螺旋的方式安装在格栅的圆柱形螺旋表面上。 螺旋形几何形状与以螺旋方式安装的可配置摩擦条组合形成可配置螺旋杆凹，其中脱粒表面在炉膛内半径上的数量或侵略性可能被改变和/或摩擦棒可能被移动 到炉排外部改变开口面积百分比，从而改变凹面的分离特性。

公开(公告)号：US20120208607A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13498353

申请日：2010-09-27

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  John J. Borsdorf ,  James Minnihan

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  John J. Borsdorf ,  James Minnihan

IPC: A01F11/06 ,  A01F12/46

CPC classification number: A01D90/02 ,  A01D45/02 ,  A01F11/06

Abstract: A biomass conveying and distributing system for separating and distributing lighter biomass residue from heavier or denser biomass, utilizing available air flow from the cleaning system of the harvester. The harvester will discharge a flow of heavier or denser biomass with an airborne flow of lighter biomass residue. The system includes a conveyor for receiving and conveying the heavier or denser biomass, and residue distributing apparatus disposed above the conveyor in a path of at least a portion of the airborne flow of lighter residue, including at least one deflector configured and operable for redirecting the airborne flow sidewardly away from the conveyor, above a passage through which the conveyor passes carrying the heavier biomass away from the harvester.

Abstract translation: 一种生物质输送和分配系统，利用来自收割机清洁系统的可用空气流分离和分配较重或更密集的生物质的较轻的生物质残渣。 收割机将排放更重或更密集的生物质流，具有较轻的生物质残渣的空气传播。 该系统包括用于接收和输送较重或更致密的生物质的输送机，以及设置在输送机上方的至少一部分更轻的残余物的空气流的路径中的残余物分配装置，包括至少一个偏转器，其构造并可操作以重定向 在输送机上方的空气流中，输送带通过的通道将较重的生物质远离收割机。

公开(公告)号：US20120202568A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

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：US07988403B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12557072

申请日：2009-09-10

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts

IPC: B60P1/38

CPC classification number: A01D90/105 ,  B60P1/36

Abstract: The bulk materials cart has a dual unload system including at least two inclined belt conveyors bounding an enclosed cavity. A first belt conveyor is operable for conveying bulk materials from the cavity to an unloading conveyor extendable from that side of the cart. A second belt conveyor is operable for conveying bulk materials upwardly and over another side of the cart. The dual unload system is automatically operable in a first mode operating the first belt conveyor and the unloading conveyor for conveying the bulk materials away from the cart, and in a second mode operating the second belt conveyor for conveying the bulk materials over the side of the cart.

Abstract translation: 散装物料车具有双重卸载系统，包括至少两个包围封闭空腔的倾斜带式输送机。 第一带式输送机可操作用于将散装物料从空腔输送到可从推车的该侧面延伸的卸料输送机。 第二带式输送机可操作用于向上且超过推车的另一侧输送大量材料。 双卸载系统可以在第一模式下自动操作，操作第一带式输送机和卸载输送机，用于将散装材料输送离开手推车，并且在第二模式中操作第二带式输送机，用于在主体 大车。

公开(公告)号：US20110136556A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12631393

申请日：2009-12-04

Applicant: Jonathan E. RICKETTS

Inventor： Jonathan E. RICKETTS

IPC: A01F12/46

CPC classification number: A01F12/46 ,  A01D41/1217

Abstract: An agricultural combine unloader extension is provided that can be used to extend the reach of conventional unloader tubes and for preventing the loss of crop material residing within the unloader tube from falling out and becoming waste. The unloader extension is hingedly connected to the unloader tube and configured to be moved from a discharging position to a closed or storage position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种农业联合卸货机延伸件，其可用于延长常规卸载管的覆盖范围，并防止卸载管中存在的作物材料的损失掉落并变成浪费。 卸载器延伸部铰接地连接到卸载器管并且构造成从卸载位置移动到关闭或存放位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110034222A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12850744

申请日：2010-08-05

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  John J. Borsdorf ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Joshua D. Werning ,  Tyler Nelson

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  John J. Borsdorf ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Joshua D. Werning ,  Tyler Nelson

IPC: A01F12/44

CPC classification number: A01D45/028

Abstract: The cob cleaning conveyor system provides a capability for positively removing or cleaning lighter crop residue from a flow of cobs. The system can be incorporated with a cob collection device, such as on a trailer, and can be adjustable in several ways for accommodating varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The system includes a first conveyor which propels the flow into a gap or passage toward a second conveyor, while a flow of air is directed downwardly through the passage to remove or clean the lighter residue material from the cobs. The angle of attack of the air flow can be selectable, and optionally be directed downwardly along the second conveyor to the passage, and upwardly along the second conveyor to travel with or follow the residue flow, to suit present conditions.

Abstract translation: 芯棒清洁输送系统提供了一种从碳氢化合物流中积极去除或清除更轻的作物残留物的能力。 该系统可以与诸如拖车之类的cob收集装置结合，并且可以以多种方式调节以适应不同的玉米品种，条件等。 该系统包括第一输送机，该第一输送机将流动推入到第二输送机的间隙或通道中，同时空气流向下引导通过该通道，以将更轻的残留物质从该齿轮上移除或清洁。 可以选择气流的迎角，并且可任选地沿着第二输送机向下指向通道，并且沿着第二输送机向上指引以与残留物流一起行进或跟随残留物流，以适合现有条件。

公开(公告)号：US20110029205A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12533387

申请日：2009-07-31

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Jason L. Shonk ,  Kevin F Knapp

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Jason L. Shonk ,  Kevin F Knapp

IPC: B60P1/40 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B65G33/22 ,  A01D41/1217

Abstract: An unloading system for an agricultural harvesting machine for reducing grain loss by detaining a grain saver door after movement to a fully open position during the unloading process, and by rapidly returning the door to a closed position with sufficient force for urging grain in the door area back into an unloading tube a predetermined time after the unloading process pauses or ceases. The system can advantageously detain the door in the open position in the presence of varying or reduced amounts of grain for increasing consistency and cohesiveness in the flow discharging grain and reduce the amount of grain remaining near a discharge end of the unloading tube when the door is in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于农业收割机的卸载系统，用于通过在卸载过程中移动到完全打开位置之后扣留谷物保护门来减少粮食损失，并且通过以足够的力迅速地将门返回到关闭位置以迫使门区域中的谷物 在卸载过程暂停或停止之后的预定时间内返回卸载管。 该系统有利地在存在变化或减少量的颗粒的情况下将门保持在打开位置，以增加流动排放颗粒中的稠度和粘结性，并且当门是门排出时减少在卸载管的排放端附近剩余的颗粒量 处于关闭状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100291981A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12617141

申请日：2009-11-12

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  John J. Borsdorf

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  John J. Borsdorf

IPC: A01F12/32

CPC classification number: A01D45/02 ,  A01D43/07

Abstract: A cleaning system for corn cobs incorporating a conveyor system providing a capability for positively removing or cleaning other crop residue from the cobs, which is adapted to be towed by a harvester; to be incorporated with a cob collecting device; and which can be adjustable for varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The conveyor system includes at least one enclosed inclined conveyor for carrying a flow of the crop residue upwardly and propelling the flow into a space, while a flow of air is directed downwardly along the conveyor to remove other residue material from the cobs. Another flow of air is optionally directed downwardly through the space for removing additional material other than cobs, and at least one aspect of the system can be adjusted for relatively varying the air flows to adapt the system for a variety of conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于玉米棒的清洁系统，其包括输送系统，其提供用于从梳齿机中积极地去除或清除其它作物残余物的能力，其适于由收割机拖曳; 与芯棒收集装置结合; 并且可以针对不同的玉米品种，条件等进行调整。 输送机系统包括至少一个封闭的倾斜输送机，用于向上运送作物残余物的流动并将流体推进空间，同时空气流沿输送机向下引导以从碳氢化合物除去其它残余物质。 空气的另一个流动可选择地向下通过该空间，用于去除除了气泡之外的附加材料，并且可以调整系统的至少一个方面以相对变化空气流以使系统适应各种条件。

公开(公告)号：US20100291980A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12550224

申请日：2009-08-28

Applicant: Jonathan E. Ricketts

Inventor： Jonathan E. Ricketts

IPC: B02B3/00 ,  B08B5/00

CPC classification number: A01D45/02 ,  B07B1/14 ,  B07B1/15 ,  B07B4/02 ,  B07B4/08

Abstract: A conveyor system for receiving corn cobs with husks still attached thereto after harvesting of the corn from the cobs, and detaching the husks from the cobs, including a conveyor inclined at an angle of at least about 30 degrees and bounding a passage for receiving a flow of the cobs including the husks attached thereto, the conveyor including apparatus configured and operable for mechanically grasping and detaching the husks from the cobs and pulling the detached husks through the conveyor, and at least one blower configured and operable for urging the husks within the passage toward the apparatus. The conveyor system can be provided in connection with a cob collection device, such as on a trailer to be towed by a harvester. The conveyor system can also include an additional conveyor or conveyors, optionally including apparatus for removing or cleaning crop residue from the cobs.

Abstract translation: 一种输送机系统，用于在从所述谷物收获玉米之后接收玉米芯，所述玉米芯仍然附着于其上，并且将所述谷壳从所述木杆上分离出来，包括以至少约30度的角度倾斜的输送机，并且限定用于接收流动的通道 所述输送机包括装置，所述装置构造和操作用于机械地抓取和脱离所述壳体，并且将所述壳体从所述输送机中拉出;以及至少一个鼓风机，其被构造和操作以用于在所述通道内推挤所述壳体 朝向设备。 输送机系统可以与诸如拖车之间的收集装置一起提供以由收割机牵引。 输送系统还可以包括附加的输送机或输送机，可选地包括用于从碳化物中去除或清除作物残余物的装置。