Patent classifications
A01D78/14
Harvester With Feedback Assembly And Methods Of Using The Same
The disclosure relates to a feedback assembly for a harvester useful for providing feedback regarding operation of one or more blade assemblies of the harvester. The feedback assembly comprises a chassis, one or more rods coupled to the chassis, and one or more tines rotatably coupled to the one or more rods. Each of the one or more tines defines an elongated body including a linear section extending from the one or more rods, and an angled section extending at an angle from the linear section. Each of the one or more tines is configured to hang substantially perpendicularly relative to a direction of travel of the harvester when in a non-actuated position. The one or more tines are configured to rotate away from the direction of travel of the harvester when in an actuated position.
Harvester With Feedback Assembly And Methods Of Using The Same
The disclosure relates to a feedback assembly for a harvester useful for providing feedback regarding operation of one or more blade assemblies of the harvester. The feedback assembly comprises a chassis, one or more rods coupled to the chassis, and one or more tines rotatably coupled to the one or more rods. Each of the one or more tines defines an elongated body including a linear section extending from the one or more rods, and an angled section extending at an angle from the linear section. Each of the one or more tines is configured to hang substantially perpendicularly relative to a direction of travel of the harvester when in a non-actuated position. The one or more tines are configured to rotate away from the direction of travel of the harvester when in an actuated position.
METHOD FOR ADJUSTING HAYMAKING MACHINE INTO TRANSPORT POSITION
The invention relates to a method for adjusting a haymaking machine (1) into a transport position, which haymaking machine (1) has a main frame (2) and two side units (6) arranged to both sides on the main frame (2), each side unit having a boom (7), which in a side position extends sidewards along a transverse axis (Y) from an attachment region (3) of the main frame (2), and a cultivating unit (20), arranged on the boom (7), for field cultivation, said cultivating unit (20) being adjustable on the boom (7) between an inner position arranged relatively close to the attachment region (3) and an outer position that is further remote from the attachment region (3). According to the invention, in order to propose improved adjustability for transport in the case of a haymaking machine having booms, provision is made whereby, proceeding from a working position in which the booms (7) are in the side position, the following steps are performed: adjustment of each cultivating unit (20) relative to the main frame (2) into an upright position, at least in part by pivoting about in each case one unit pivot axis (A) which, when the booms (7) are in the side position, extends at least predominantly along the transverse axis (Y), adjustment of the booms (7) relative to the main frame (2), at least in part by pivoting about in each case one boom pivot axis (B), which extends at least predominantly along a vertical axis (Z) and is arranged in the attachment region (3), towards the longitudinal axis (X) into a longitudinal position, wherein the adjustment of the booms (7) is performed while the cultivating units (20) are at least temporarily in the outer position, and adjustment of the cultivating units (20) into the inner position after the adjustment of the booms (7) has been at least performed at least partially.
SELF-PROPELLED WHEEL RAKE
A self-propelled wheel rake may include a cab that may be mounted to or otherwise secured to a main body. The cab or the main body may include a powerhouse for propelling the wheel rake along the ground. The cab and main body can be positioned between or behind opposing rake arm assemblies of the wheel rake. The cab can be configured to allow an operator to sit or stand while operating the wheel rake.
Work vehicle with wheel/track crop swath avoidance
A work vehicle for working a swath of crop has at least one ground-engaging wheel or track mounted to the work vehicle and movable in a travel direction along a tread path. A first redistribution device is mounted to the work vehicle to move crop that is ahead of the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction. A second redistribution device is mounted to the work vehicle to move crop that is behind the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction. The first redistribution device is configured to open the swath of crop along substantially only the tread path ahead of the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction, and the second redistribution device is configured to close the swath of crop along the tread path behind the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction.
Work vehicle with wheel/track crop swath avoidance
A work vehicle for working a swath of crop has at least one ground-engaging wheel or track mounted to the work vehicle and movable in a travel direction along a tread path. A first redistribution device is mounted to the work vehicle to move crop that is ahead of the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction. A second redistribution device is mounted to the work vehicle to move crop that is behind the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction. The first redistribution device is configured to open the swath of crop along substantially only the tread path ahead of the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction, and the second redistribution device is configured to close the swath of crop along the tread path behind the at least one ground-engaging wheel or track relative to the travel direction.
Harvesting device for an agricultural product with sorting members comprising a rotatable portion
A harvesting device for agricultural products having an elongated shape, includes a frame having a main extension direction, a plurality of harvesting elements for agricultural products, each including an elongated harvesting prong, a plurality of bands attached to the frame, arranged along the main extension direction and spaced apart so that each harvesting element is at least partially interposed between two successive bands. A transport path includes a first section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a constant or increasing size, and a second section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a decreasing size to a disengagement point. A plurality of sorting members is each associated to a band and positioned below the band, along the second section of the transport path, in which each sorting member is rotatable about its central axis.
Harvesting device for an agricultural product with sorting members comprising a rotatable portion
A harvesting device for agricultural products having an elongated shape, includes a frame having a main extension direction, a plurality of harvesting elements for agricultural products, each including an elongated harvesting prong, a plurality of bands attached to the frame, arranged along the main extension direction and spaced apart so that each harvesting element is at least partially interposed between two successive bands. A transport path includes a first section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a constant or increasing size, and a second section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a decreasing size to a disengagement point. A plurality of sorting members is each associated to a band and positioned below the band, along the second section of the transport path, in which each sorting member is rotatable about its central axis.
SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLES WITH PITCH CONTROL
Self-propelled vehicles that adjust the pitch of the vehicle during use are disclosed. The vehicle may include a suspension system position sensor and a control unit that adjusts a suspension element based at least in part on a signal from the suspension system position sensor. In some embodiments, the self-propelled vehicle may include an inclinometer for measuring the pitch of the terrain.
Hay rake wheel anti-clogging system
A hay rake wheel anti-clogging system for preventing clogging of the tines of a hay rake wheel during use includes a hay rake wheel coupled to a vehicle. The hay rake wheel has a plurality of tines extending from a hub. The tines are rotated for raking. A mount is coupled to the vehicle proximate to the hay rake wheel. An elongated rod is coupled to and extends from the mount adjacent to the hay rake wheel such that the rod contacts the tines as the tines are urged towards the rod by movement of the vehicle in a manner rotating the hay rake wheel.