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：US08092286B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US12154604

申请日：2008-05-23

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

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

IPC: A01F12/40

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

Abstract: A concave pan portion of an integral chopper assembly that includes a concave pan shell portion with a separate grate portion that may be easily installed into and removed from an intermediate opening in such concave pan portion for replacement in the event of undesirable wear thereto, and a separate interruption plate installable downstream from the slots in the grate portion for the purpose of effecting a lower mean length of chop (LOC) as the integral chopper assembly operates. The separate grate portion is configured to be installable to fill the intermediate opening in the concave pan shell portion, with a plurality of slots therethrough positioned side by side in the crossways direction to accommodate knife elements that are part of the counter knife assembly.

Abstract translation: 整体式斩波器组件的凹盘部分包括具有单独的格栅部分的凹盘壳部分，其可以容易地安装在这种凹盘部分中的中间开口中并从其中移除以在其不期望的磨损的情况下更换，以及 分离的中断板可安装在炉排部分中的槽的下游，以实现整体式斩波器组件操作时较低的平均斩波长度（LOC）。 单独的格栅部分被构造成可安装以填充凹盘壳部分中的中间开口，其中多个狭槽在横向方向上并排布置，以容纳作为对刀组件的一部分的刀元件。

公开(公告)号：US20090197656A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12384383

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Nathan E. Isaac ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Nathan E. Isaac ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: A01F12/44

CPC classification number: A01F7/067

Abstract: A rigid rotor discharge deflector apparatus for a combine has a body member that is attachable to the side wall of a discharge passage at the downstream end of the rotor. The body has a face portion with at least one ridge portion thereon extending generally laterally across at least a portion of the face portion. The body also has an upper body portion above the level of the ridge portion, an upper ramp portion sloped and extending outwardly from the upper body portion to the ridge portion, and a bracing associated with the upper ramp portion maintaining the ridge portion essentially fixed relative to the side wall. The body member may also include a lower body portion below the level of the ridge portion, and the upper and lower body portions may both be attachable to the side wall.

公开(公告)号：US20080293462A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12154604

申请日：2008-05-23

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

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

IPC: A01F12/40

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

Abstract: A concave pan portion of an integral chopper assembly that includes a concave pan shell portion with a separate grate portion that may be easily installed into and removed from an intermediate opening in such concave pan portion for replacement in the event of undesirable wear thereto, and a separate interruption plate installable downstream from the slots in the grate portion for the purpose of effecting a lower mean length of chop (LOC) as the integral chopper assembly operates. The separate grate portion is configured to be installable to fill the intermediate opening in the concave pan shell portion, with a plurality of slots therethrough positioned side-by-side in the crossways direction to accommodate knife elements that are part of the counter knife assembly. Preferably, such separate grate portion may be crossways adjustable to some degree within the intermediate opening. The interruption plate is configured to extend generally crossways across the concave pan portion, downstream from the slots of the grate portion to project upwardly into and across the passageway between the rotary chopper element and the concave pan portion so as to interrupt the flow of residue past the integral chopper assembly to permit the residue to be chopped into shorter pieces, resulting in a lower mean length of chop (LOC) as the integral chopper assembly operates.

Abstract translation: 整体式斩波器组件的凹盘部分包括具有单独的格栅部分的凹盘壳部分，其可以容易地安装在这种凹盘部分中的中间开口中并从其中移除以在其不期望的磨损的情况下更换，以及 分离的中断板可安装在炉排部分中的槽的下游，以实现整体式斩波器组件操作时较低的平均斩波长度（LOC）。 单独的格栅部分被构造成可安装以填充凹盘壳部分中的中间开口，多个狭槽在横向方向上并排布置，以容纳作为对刀组件的一部分的刀元件。 优选地，这种分离的格栅部分可以在中间开口内在一定程度上可调节。 中断板被构造成跨越凹盘部分大致横穿，从格栅部分的槽的下游向上突出并且跨越旋转斩波元件和凹盘部分之间的通道，以便中断残留物流过 整体式斩波器组件允许残渣被切成较短的块，导致整体式斩波器组件工作时的平均切割长度（LOC）较小。

公开(公告)号：US20080290198A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

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 ,  B02C13/00

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

Abstract: An improved 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 bracket member is preferably mounted to a shaft member that extends between concave pan side plates to be slidable along such shaft member to permit adjustable positioning of the knife bank assembly and the knife elements thereof relative to the slots of the grate portion, and the retainment mounts are preferably removably securable to the bracket member. 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斩波器组件的反铲组件的改进的刀库组件，其包括细长的支架构件，该细长支架构件在相对的刀库端板之间延伸并且具有多个间隔开的保持支架，其具有至少一个和 优选地，两个刀片可并排地可拆卸地连接到每个保持架上。 托架构件优选地安装在轴构件上，所述轴构件在凹盘侧板之间延伸以能够沿着该轴构件滑动，以允许刀库组件及其刀元件相对于格栅部分的槽的可调定位，并且保持件 安装件优选地可拆卸地固定到支架构件上。 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：US07731576B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US12384383

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Nathan E. Isaac ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Nathan E. Isaac ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: A01F12/44

CPC classification number: A01F7/067

Abstract: A rigid rotor discharge deflector apparatus for a combine has a body member that is attachable to the side wall of a discharge passage at the downstream end of the rotor. The body has a face portion with at least one ridge portion thereon extending generally laterally across at least a portion of the face portion. The body also has an upper body portion above the level of the ridge portion, an upper ramp portion sloped and extending outwardly from the upper body portion to the ridge portion, and a bracing associated with the upper ramp portion maintaining the ridge portion essentially fixed relative to the side wall. The body member may also include a lower body portion below the level of the ridge portion, and the upper and lower body portions may both be attachable to the side wall.

Abstract translation: 用于组合体的刚性转子排出偏转器装置具有主体部件，该主体部件可附接到转子下游端的排出通道的侧壁。 主体具有面部分，其上至少有一个脊部分大致横向延伸穿过面部部分的至少一部分。 所述主体还具有在所述脊部的所述高度上方的上主体部分，从所述上部主体部分向所述脊部向外倾斜并向外延伸的上倾斜部分，以及与所述上坡道部分相关联的支撑部， 到侧墙。 主体构件还可以包括在脊部的水平面下方的下主体部分，并且上主体部分和下主体部分都可以附接到侧壁。

公开(公告)号：US20090197657A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12384385

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Nathan E. Isaac ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

Inventor： Nathan E. Isaac ,  Jonathan E. Ricketts ,  Bradley J. Wagner

IPC: A01F12/44

CPC classification number: A01F7/067

Abstract: A rigid rotor discharge deflector apparatus for a combine has a body member that is attachable to the side wall of a discharge passage at the downstream end of the rotor. The body has a face portion with at least one ridge portion thereon extending generally laterally across at least a portion of the face portion. The body also has an upper body portion above the level of the ridge portion, an upper ramp portion sloped and extending outwardly from the upper body portion to the ridge portion, and a bracing associated with the upper ramp portion maintaining the ridge portion essentially fixed relative to the side wall. The body member may also include a lower body portion below the level of the ridge portion, and the upper and lower body portions may both be attachable to the side wall.

Abstract translation: 用于组合体的刚性转子排出偏转器装置具有主体部件，该主体部件可附接到转子下游端的排出通道的侧壁。 主体具有面部分，其上至少有一个脊部分大致横向延伸穿过面部部分的至少一部分。 所述主体还具有在所述脊部的所述高度上方的上主体部分，从所述上部主体部分向所述脊部向外倾斜并向外延伸的上倾斜部分，以及与所述上坡道部分相关联的支撑部， 到侧墙。 主体构件还可以包括在脊部的水平面下方的下主体部分，并且上主体部分和下主体部分都可以附接到侧壁。

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：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：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。