公开(公告)号：US06349959B2

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09307359

申请日：1999-05-07

Applicant: Daniel K. Schlegel ,  Richard A. Hardesty

Inventor： Daniel K. Schlegel ,  Richard A. Hardesty

IPC: B60D136

CPC classification number: A01B59/006 ,  Y10T70/5867 ,  Y10T70/5982

Abstract: A work vehicle including a hitch assembly having a mechanism mounted thereon, with a warning device connected to the mechanism. The warning device comprises a status indicator operatively associated with the mechanism indicates the status of the mechanism by being displayed when the mechanism is in a first condition and not displayed when the mechanism is in a second condition. The warning device of the present invention displays the status indicator when the mechanism is in the unlocked condition and in an offset position. The status indicator of the present invention is not displayed when the mechanism is in the locked condition. As such, the present invention provides a method to actively warn the operator of the work vehicle of the status of the hitch without the operator having to inspect the hitch or dismounting from the cab of the work vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种工作车辆，包括具有安装在其上的机构的搭接组件，其具有连接到所述机构的警告装置。 警报装置包括与该机构可操作地相关联的状态指示器，通过在机构处于第一状态时显示机构的状态，并且当机构处于第二状态时不显示。 本发明的警告装置在机构处于解锁状态并处于偏移位置时显示状态指示器。 当机构处于锁定状态时，不显示本发明的状态指示符。 因此，本发明提供了一种在操作者不必检查搭接或从工作车辆的驾驶室拆卸的情况下，主动地警告作业车辆的操作者的挂车状态的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5813494A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US389328

申请日：1995-02-16

Applicant: Timothy G. Ulschmid ,  Richard A. Hardesty ,  Herb Max Farley

Inventor： Timothy G. Ulschmid ,  Richard A. Hardesty ,  Herb Max Farley

IPC: E06C5/04

CPC classification number: B60R3/02 ,  A01D41/1261 ,  E02F9/0833 ,  E06C5/04

Abstract: An access ladder assembly for an agricultural machine having a body with an elevated operator's station. The ladder assembly includes a ladder that is mounted to the frame of the machine by a pivot mechanism that allows the ladder to be moved in either rotational direction about both a generally horizontal axis and a generally vertical axis. A locking mechanism releasably holds the ladder in an angularly adjusted position about both of these axes. A release mechanism conveniently located relative to the operator's station controls operation of the locking mechanism. The ladder assembly further includes rail structure carried by the ladder and movable about a generally vertical axis to either of two adjusted positions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于农业机械的进出梯组件，其具有具有升高的操作员站的主体。 梯子组件包括梯子，其通过枢转机构安装到机器的框架上，该枢转机构允许梯子围绕大致水平的轴线和大致垂直的轴线在任一旋转方向上移动。 锁定机构将梯子可释放地保持在围绕这两个轴线的角度调节位置。 相对于操作员站方便定位的释放机构控制锁定机构的操作。 梯子组件还包括由梯子承载的轨道结构，并且可围绕两个调整位置中的任一个大致垂直的轴线移动。

公开(公告)号：US5437145A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-01

申请号：US108917

申请日：1993-08-19

Applicant: Herb M. Farley ,  Richard A. Hardesty

Inventor： Herb M. Farley ,  Richard A. Hardesty

IPC: A01D41/14 ,  F16C11/04 ,  F16C11/06 ,  A01D41/06

CPC classification number: A01D41/14 ,  F16C11/045 ,  F16C11/0614 ,  Y10S56/14 ,  Y10T403/1624

Abstract: The present invention concerns a self-aligning coupling structure for releasably connecting a rear end of a feeder assembly to a frame of an agricultural harvester such as a combine and the like. The self-aligning coupling structure includes a pair of releasable couplings laterally spaced from each other on opposite sides of the feeder assembly and combine frame. Each releasable coupling includes first and second apertured coupling elements. One of the apertured coupling elements is provided on and extends from the combine frame while the other apertured coupling element is provided on and extends from a housing of the feeder assembly. The coupling elements each have complementary guide surfaces provided thereon. When the feeder assembly is to be coupled to the combine frame, the guide surfaces on the respective coupling elements of each releasable coupling cooperate with each other to self-align both horizontally and vertically the apertures in the coupling elements relative to each other thereby facilitating the passage of a pivot pin through the aligned apertures so as to releasably connect the feeder assembly to the combine frame for pivotal movement about the axis of the pivot pins.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将馈送器组件的后端可释放地连接到诸如组合等的农业收割机的框架的自对准联接结构。 自对准联接结构包括一对可释放的联接件，其在进给器组件和组合框架的相对侧上彼此横向间隔开。 每个可释放的联接器包括第一和第二有孔耦合元件。 有孔耦合元件中的一个设置在组合框架上并从组合框架延伸，而另一个有孔耦合元件设置在馈送器组件的壳体上并从馈线组件的壳体延伸。 联接元件各自具有设置在其上的互补引导表面。 当馈送器组件要联接到组合框架时，每个可释放联接件的相应联接元件上的引导表面彼此配合，以使水平和垂直两者相互相对地彼此自对准，从而有助于使联接元件 枢轴销通过对齐的孔，以便将供料器组件可释放地连接到组合框架上，以围绕枢轴销的轴线枢转运动。

公开(公告)号：US4660360A

公开(公告)日：1987-04-28

申请号：US788047

申请日：1985-10-15

Applicant: Richard A. Hardesty ,  Dathan R. Kerber ,  Orlin W. Johnson ,  Richard E. Benson

Inventor： Richard A. Hardesty ,  Dathan R. Kerber ,  Orlin W. Johnson ,  Richard E. Benson

IPC: A01D41/14 ,  A01D67/00

CPC classification number: A01D41/14

Abstract: A cutterbar assembly for the header of an agricultural combine having a skid coextensive with the cutterbar but comprising individual skid segments. The knife guard likewise comprises individual segments positioned in aligned relationship with the skid segments, whereby the flexibility of the cutterbar is enhanced so that it is able to follow the contour of the ground without row sensitivity. The skid segments are corrugated to provide a more efficient strength to weight ratio.

Abstract translation: 一种用于农业组合的集管的切割器组件，其具有与切割器共同延伸的滑动件，但是包括单独的滑动部分。 刀保护罩同样包括以与滑动部分对准的关系定位的各个部分，从而增强了切割器的灵活性，使得它能够跟随地面轮廓而没有行灵敏度。 防滑部分是波纹状的，以提供更有效的强度重量比。