101 |
Docking Station |
US13632341 |
2012-10-01 |
US20130082153A1 |
2013-04-04 |
Nelson J. Palen; Roger L. Meek; Bradley A. Stewart |
A hydraulically-operated implement has a hydraulic system with a hose and a coupler connecting the hose to a mating port on a tractor. A docking station is mounted on the implement receives the coupler on the free end of the hose when disconnected from the tractor. The docking station includes a station body having a coupler receiving portion and a leakage collection portion. The coupler receiving portion has a primary side with at least one circular bore and the leakage collection portion contains a drain opening. A retention device positioned on the inner periphery of each of the circular bores receives the coupler. The drain opening is sealed with a drain plug and the docking station has an inside bulkhead parallel with the primary side of the station body. The bulkhead has a circular hole formed therein aligned with the at least one cylindrical bore in the primary side. |
102 |
Frame for attaching an implement to the wheels of a vehicle |
US12796029 |
2010-06-08 |
US08381421B2 |
2013-02-26 |
Thomas E. Lhota; Danny T. Miller |
A frame for mounting an implement to a vehicle having wheels includes elongated frame members for supporting the implement and drive members that are mounted on the elongated frame members. The drive members contact the wheels of the vehicle and receive a driving force from the wheels. The frame is mounted to the vehicle only on the vehicle wheels, and is able to pivot to follow the steering motion of the vehicle wheels. |
103 |
FRAME FOR ATTACHING AN IMPLEMENT TO THE WHEELS OF A VEHICLE |
US12796029 |
2010-06-08 |
US20110297406A1 |
2011-12-08 |
Thomas E. Lhota; Danny T. Miller |
A frame for mounting an implement to a vehicle having wheels includes elongated frame members for supporting the implement and drive members that are mounted on the elongated frame members. The drive members contact the wheels of the vehicle and receive a driving force from the wheels. The frame is mounted to the vehicle only on the vehicle wheels, and is able to pivot to follow the steering motion of the vehicle wheels. |
104 |
Apparatus and method for automatically setting operating parameters for a remotely adjustable spreader of an agricultural harvesting machine |
US11796055 |
2007-04-26 |
US07487024B2 |
2009-02-03 |
Herbert M. Farley; Nathan E. Isaac; Andrew V. Lauwers; Jason M. Benes |
Apparatus and a method for automatically recognizing a header connected to a harvesting machine and setting operating and/or adjustment parameters of a spreader of the machine for use with the header. The apparatus includes a memory containing information representative of predetermined spreader settings for at least one header connectable to the harvesting machine, such as a grain header and a corn or maize header. A detector element is operable for automatically identifying a header connected to the machine and outputting a signal or information representative thereof, to a controller automatically operable for using that information for retrieving the stored information representative of the predetermined spreader settings for that header. Input commands and/or information, for instance, relating to crop type, and/or crop and environmental conditions, can also be inputted using either an onboard or remote input device. The controller then responsively controls a crop residue spreader connected to the machine as a function of the retrieved information and any inputted commands or information, if within predetermined permissible ranges. |
105 |
Apparatus and method for automatically setting operating parameters for a remotely adjustable spreader of an agricultural harvesting machine |
US11796055 |
2007-04-26 |
US20080268927A1 |
2008-10-30 |
Herbert M. Farley; Nathan E. Isaac; Andrew V. Lauwers; Jason M. Benes |
Apparatus and a method for automatically recognizing a header connected to a harvesting machine and setting operating and/or adjustment parameters of a spreader of the machine for use with the header. The apparatus includes a memory containing information representative of predetermined spreader settings for at least one header connectable to the harvesting machine, such as a grain header and a corn or maize header. A detector element is operable for automatically identifying a header connected to the machine and outputting a signal or information representative thereof, to a controller automatically operable for using that information for retrieving the stored information representative of the predetermined spreader settings for that header. Input commands and/or information, for instance, relating to crop type, and/or crop and environmental conditions, can also be inputted using either an onboard or remote input device. The controller then responsively controls a crop residue spreader connected to the machine as a function of the retrieved information and any inputted commands or information, if within predetermined permissible ranges. |
106 |
System and method for providing data to a machine control system |
US10210821 |
2002-08-01 |
US06928353B2 |
2005-08-09 |
Jeffrey L. Finley; Michael C. Gatz; John T. Grober; David R. Kweram; Robert J. Price |
A system and method for updating parameter data available to a machine control system. A work machine having an implement attached thereto includes a machine control system for controlling the machine and the implement and for providing additional functionality, such as mapping and payload systems, to the machine. The machine control system is configurable for operation of a variety of work implements. Data associated with the attached work implement is retrieved from a remote system and utilized to adjust the machine control system to accommodate the attached implement. |
107 |
Multi-function implement for attachment to a tractor and the like |
US10159869 |
2002-05-31 |
US06840333B2 |
2005-01-11 |
Todd Rieke |
A multi-function implement for attachment to a tractor or the like for trenching, cutting, burying cable, and similar functions. The implement has a universal frame with a tractor attachment portion and a tool attachment portion. A series of tools are individually connectable to the universal frame, with each tool having a frame attachment portion which is complementary to the tool attachment portion of the universal frame. The tools are selectively connectable to the universal frame with the frame attachment portion of the tool joining the tool attachment portion of the universal frame. Each of the tools is individually formed to perform a particular function, such as cutting a trench, burying a cable, or removing a swath of sod. |
108 |
Side-by-side three-point hitch |
US09465874 |
1999-12-16 |
US06352125B1 |
2002-03-05 |
Kenneth E. Shoup |
Apparatus for maintaining a tool bar in a controlled position behind a tractor having a conventional three-point hitch arrangement including an upper arm and a pair of lower lift arms. The apparatus has a tool bar positioned near the tractor extending in a direction generally perpendicular to a line of travel of the tractor and at least two upper mounts laterally spaced apart and fixedly connected to the tool bar for pivotal connection to the upper arm of the conventional three-point hitch. Each of the upper mounts has at least one apertured plate, and multiple spaced apart lower mounts laterally spaced apart and fixedly connected to the tool bar are associated with each upper mount for pivotal connection to the lower lift arms of the conventional three-point hitch. Connection of the tractor to one of the upper mounts and the multiple lower mounts associated therewith provide the tool bar with a first centerline and connection of the tractor to another of the upper mounts and the multiple lower mounts associated therewith provide the tool bar with a second centerline spaced from the first centerline one-half the lateral distance between crop rows. |
109 |
High mobility agricultural implement |
US09468961 |
1999-12-22 |
US06293353B1 |
2001-09-25 |
Gerald W. Poole |
An implement supports several ground cultivating tools on a main toolbar and at least one wing toolbar. The two are coupled together by two pivot brackets attached to the outer end of the main toolbar and the inner end of the wing toolbar. The pivot brackets are coupled to the main toolbar and the wing toolbar to permit the wing toolbar to pivot upwardly and downwardly with respect to the main toolbar. When the wing toolbar pivots upwards with respect to the main toolbar, it pivots about an upper point or axis and when it pivots downwards with respect to the main toolbar it pivots about a lower point or axis below the upper point or axis. |
110 |
Multi-purpose retractable tractor toolbar device |
US734750 |
1996-10-21 |
US5931234A |
1999-08-03 |
Larry Gene Trowbridge |
The present invention is a multi-purpose tractor toolbar device which is designed to be attached to a conventional tractor. The toolbar includes a first frame section and a second frame section. The first frame section is slideably mounted to the second frame section via a sliding mechanism. The second frame section is removably secured to the conventional tractor. The sliding mechanism enables the first frame section to travel transversely along the tractor and optionally can be retracted so as to enable the first frame section to be situated rearwardly and centrally behind the tractor. The first frame section is designed to accept and maintain a plurality of conventional farming implements, such as toppers, sprayers or the like. The multi-purpose tractor toolbar device is also equipped with a hydraulic cylinder for enabling angular movement of the first frame section. The attachment of the toolbar device of the present invention to the conventional tractor occurs via a conventional three point hitch. The use of such an attachment provides for a lifting mechanism for enabling raising and lowering of the device. |
111 |
Mounting bracket for multiple frame sizes |
US775390 |
1996-12-31 |
US5762436A |
1998-06-09 |
Brian Thomas Mosdal |
A toolbar bracket assembly for mounting an agricultural rig or row unit on different toolbars includes a bracket having a pair of upright fore-and-aft extending plates with stepped cutouts or notches defining at least two toolbar-receiving areas of different sizes. The plates are supported in parallel relationship by a transversely extending upright connecting plate which is apertured to receive U-bolts or the bolts of a strap assembly which conform to the dimensions of the toolbar. A larger notched area is defined for embracing a portion of a toolbar of first cross section. A second smaller notched area is defined at a location centered with respect to the larger area for embracing a portion of a toolbar with a smaller cross section. The bracket can be attached to either toolbar by simply using a correctly sized U-bolt or a bolt and strap assembly. |
112 |
Connector for agricultural tubes and toolbars |
US705102 |
1996-08-28 |
US5707170A |
1998-01-13 |
Jason Daniel Wattonville |
Tube bracket structure for a toolbar includes a pair of identical bracket halves connected by bolts to positively grip first and second fore-and-aft spaced tubes. The bracket halves include angles with horizontal flanges which embrace the top and bottom of the tubes and project forwardly of the front tube and rearwardly of the aft tube. Upright flanges project vertically above and below the tubes and mount tube gripping portions having short projections which engage the tubes near the tube corners to positively hold the tubes in fixed offset and parallel relationship relative to each other. The projections are shaped for positive gripping despite variations in tube sizes. The bracket structure is repositionable along the tubes to avoid interference with tool mounts and accommodate virtually any desired tool spacing. |
113 |
Boom, particularly a spreading boom for suspension on an outer frame of
an agricultural tool, such as an agricultural vehicle |
US242289 |
1994-05-13 |
USRE35690E |
1997-12-16 |
Knud Rasmussen, deceased; Steen T.o slashed.lb.o slashed.ll |
A boom, particularly a spreading boom for suspension on an outer frame (1) of an agricultural tool and of the type in which the suspension device comprises spring suspension and shock absorbing devices in the form of a trapezoidal suspension with two substantially parallel beams of which one is connected to the outer frame (1). According to the invention the upper beam of the trapezoidal suspension is linked, each of the links (6, 7) being pivotally connected to the outer frame (1) and springs (12) being arranged on both sides of the linkage (20, 21), but on the other side of the center of suspension (8, 9). The individual spring (12) is arranged between one of said links (6, 7) and a separate beam fastened to the outer frame (1). |
114 |
Tractor-implement control system |
US565867 |
1975-04-07 |
US3985394A |
1976-10-12 |
Marlan John Rolfes |
An agricultural tractor has a cab enclosed operator station and a pair of rearward hydraulic coupling elements, one of which is selectively connected to the tractor fluid pressure supply and the other of which is connected to the tractor reservoir by means of a control within the cab. The tractor tows and powers a pull-type forage harvester having three hydraulic cylinders that respectively control the deflection of the discharge spout cap, the rotation of the discharge spout, and the transmission control lever that controls the rotational direction of the feed roll drive. A valve package is removably mounted on the exterior of the cab rear wall and has a pair of inlet lines respectively connected to the tractor hydraulic coupling elements, three sets of hydraulic lines to the respective hydraulic cylinders on the forage harvester, and three control valves for controlling the flow of fluid between the inlet lines and the three sets of outlet lines. The control valves are controlled from within the tractor by three control levers pivotally mounted on the rear wall of the tractor and having rearward ends on the exterior of the tractor removably connected to the three control valves, the control valve package being mounted on the rearward wall of the tractor by means of a latching device that permits rearward separation of the control valve housing from the cab upon the application of a rearward force on the housing in excess of a predetermined amount, the control valves being freely separated from the control levers upon separation of the control valve housing from the cab. |
115 |
Variable length upper guide rod for a three-point loading rack |
US3736845D |
1971-05-18 |
US3736845A |
1973-06-05 |
WEISTE H; SCHUMACHER F |
A hydraulic three-point loading rack, for agricultural prime movers, has a variable length upper guide rod in the form of a cylinder, a piston guided in the cylinder, a piston rod connected to the piston and hydraulic supply-return lines connected to the cylinder chambers on opposite sides of the piston. Respective normally closed, pressure-holding valves are connected in each of the two supply-return lines and opened only by a predetermined supply pressure in the associated line, these valves being interposed between a hydraulic pump, with associated return reservoir, and the cylinder chambers. A distributing valve is connected between the pump and the shut-off valves and has a neutral position shutting off both cylinder chambers from the pump, and a pair of operating positions, in each of which one line is supplied with hydraulic fluid and the other line returns hydraulic fluid to the reservoir. A nominal-actual value setter is associated with an actual value selsyn connected to the piston rod, and may be selectably bypassed. A three-way cock is connected to the two supply-return lines and communicates with the reservoir.
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116 |
Agricultural implement tool bar |
US33916764 |
1964-01-21 |
US3275341A |
1966-09-27 |
RALSTON HAROLD A |
|
117 |
Tool bar |
US26909063 |
1963-03-29 |
US3194586A |
1965-07-13 |
NOBLE JOHN M |
|
118 |
Frame and mounting means for an agricultural implement |
US14811361 |
1961-10-27 |
US3091299A |
1963-05-28 |
TRUELOVE JAMES E |
|
119 |
Unit carriers |
US70844458 |
1958-01-13 |
US3001590A |
1961-09-26 |
TSUCHIYA WILLIAM S |
|
120 |
Support mechanism for tractor tool bars |
US73255358 |
1958-05-02 |
US2997117A |
1961-08-22 |
PAIGE HOWARD A |
|