Abstract:
A merger apparatus including a pick-up header; a conveyor with a conveyor belt; a skid shoe disposed below the pick-up header and the conveyor; and an operative connection between the pick-up header and the skid shoe that enables the merger apparatus to articulate independently of an external frame underneath the conveyor, such that loose material transported by the conveyor belt that lags beneath the return side may fall to the ground keeping the return side of the conveyor belt free from obstructions.
Abstract:
A merger apparatus including a pick-up header; a conveyor with a conveyor belt; a skid shoe disposed below the pick-up header and the conveyor; and an operative connection between the pick-up header and the skid shoe that enables the merger apparatus to articulate independently of an external frame underneath the conveyor, such that loose material transported by the conveyor belt that lags beneath the return side may fall to the ground keeping the return side of the conveyor belt free from obstructions.
Abstract:
A crop pick-up frame has mountings for attachment to the feeder house of a combine harvester with a pick up assembly having transverse tine bars parallel to a transverse axis which move in a composite movement both around the transverse axis and parallel to the transverse axis such that each tine describes a closed path around the transverse axis and inclined to a radial plane of the transverse axis. Behind the bars is a belt conveyor followed by a converging auger where the belt conveyor is offset to one side relative to the bars so that the ends of the bars define a first path of travel at a first end of the bars and a second path of travel at a second end of the bars and the belt conveyor is offset such that one side edge extends beyond an outermost part of the second path of travel.
Abstract:
A merger apparatus including a pick-up header; a conveyor with a conveyor belt; a skid shoe disposed below the pick-up header and the conveyor; and an operative connection between the pick-up header and the skid shoe that enables the merger apparatus to articulate independently of an external frame underneath the conveyor, such that loose material transported by the conveyor belt that lags beneath the return side may fall to the ground keeping the return side of the conveyor belt free from obstructions.
Abstract:
A material aerating and mixing machine having a material elevator which elevates, mixes and aerates the material to be processed. The material from the elevator is discharged onto a pair of conveyors, a cross conveyor that can be side shifted for windrow turning, and a discharge conveyor that is pivotally mounted for swingable movement in a horizontal plane into a different positions, one position being in line with the cross conveyor for truck loading, another at an angle for stack turning, and a third position where the conveyor is folded for windrow turning or transport. Each of the conveyors is independently powered depending upon the mode in which the machine is operated.
Abstract:
AN APPARATUS FOR PICKING EARS OF CORN FROM THE GROUND INCLUDING A WHEELED FRAME MEANS ADAPTED TO BE PULLED BY A PRIME MOVER SUCH AS A TRACTOR OR THE LIKE. A PICKUP MEANS IS MOUNTED ON THE FORWARD END OF THE FRAME MEANS AND IS ADAPTED TO PICK THE EARS OF CORN FROM THE GROUND AND DEPOSIT THE SAME ON A REARWARDLY EXTENDING CONVEYOR. THE CONVEYOR IS ADAPTED TO CONVEY THE EARS TO A HOPPER OR OTHER SUITABLE RECEPTACLE AT THE REARWARD END OF THE FRAME MEANS. A BLOWER MEANS IS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME MEANS BELOW THE CONVEYOR AND IS ADAPTED TO FORCE AIR UPWARDLY THROUGH THE EARS OF CORN ON THE CONVEYOR TO BLOW ANY DEBRIS, SUCH AS CORNSTALKS, TRASH, ETC., THEREFROM. A DEFLECTING SHIELD IS MOUNTED OVER THE CONVEYOR AND IS ADAPTED TO DEFLECT THE DEBRIS BEING BLOWN FROM THE CONVEYOR REARWARDLY FROM THE APPARATUS.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a collector (10) for harvested material having at least three movement devices (12) and at least one yoke (16) interconnecting the movement devices (12). Supporting elements (18) are additionally provided which are connected to the yoke (16) and/or the movement devices (12) and which have a shaft bushing (20) within which a shaft (22) is guided on which pick-up tools (24) for picking up harvested material are mounted. At least one additional movement device (12) is provided between two outer movement devices (12), the yoke (16) being elastically deformed so as to allow a vertical movement—with respect to the yolk axis—of the additional movement device (12) relative to said outer movement devices (12).
Abstract:
An improved tine and tine connection device for removably connecting a tine to a pick-up reel tine bar in an agricultural harvesting machine. The improved tine incorporates an elastomeric portion interconnecting the tine fingers and the tine bar which enables limited tines movement relative to the tine bar. The elastomeric portion may also be shaped to fit around the tine bar enabling the elastomeric portion to also function as the tine mount. The tine mount is configured to enable installation by hand or using only simple tools and, once installed, provide sufficient connection strength to retain the tine in position during reel operation.
Abstract:
The present invention provides techniques for accumulation of bales of hay. The disclosed accumulation system allows for the accumulation of at least eight or ten bales of hay into stabled compacted bale pads. The accumulation system employs at least one diverted to direct a bale of hay into at least one shoot. The bale of hay then is pivoted into a biased positioned relative to any additional accumulated bales of hay. The biased position creates a secure abutment for the additional accumulated bales of hay and allows for stabled compacted bale pads. Upon entry into the accumulator of a final hay bale, a release mechanism is triggered thereby opening a rear release gate and depositing a compacted bale bad onto a field ready for moving and pick up by a grapple system.