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Header suspension and stabilization means
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1978-03-31
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Granted: 1979-11-20
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Expires: 1998-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A crop harvesting machine has a crop harvesting header, a mobile frame and improved header stabilizing system. The frame is adapted to move across a field in a forward direction and includes upper frame structure extending transversely to the forward direction and a lower wheel frame assembly. The assembly includes a transverse cylindrical member being rotatably mounted to and supporting the upper frame structure. Lift means is provided, being actuatable for moving the lower assembly, and thereby rotating the cylindrical member thereof, relative to the upper frame structure to effectuate raising of the upper frame structure and the cylindrical member relative to the field. A header suspension and lift means includes upper means pivotally interconnecting an upper portion of the header with the upper frame structure and lower elongated means pivotally interconnecting a lower portion of the header with the cylindrical member of the wheel frame assembly. The lower means has a portion which projects rearwardly of the pivotal connection of the lower means with the cylindrical member and underlies the member so as to be engaged by the latter to effect lifting of the header upwardly by the lower means upon rotation of the cylindrical member when the lift means is actuated so as to effectuate raising of the upper frame structure and the cylindrical member relative to the field. A telescoping link extends between and pivotally interconnects the central portion of the cylindrical member and the lower central portion of the header to stabilize the header against excessive lateral movement. The telescoping link may also limit the upper and lower position of the header.
Inventors
- 👤 Bryant F. Webb
- 👤 Charles A. Parrish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:57
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D43/00; A01D43/10; A01D43/107; A01D41/00; A01D41/12; A01D41/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S56/00; Y10S56/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
309 words
In a crop harvesting machine having a crop harvesting header, a mobile frame adapted to move across a field in a forward direction, said mobile frame including upper frame structure extending transversely to said forward direction and a lower wheel frame assembly, said assembly including a cylindrical member extending transversely to said forward direction and rotatably mounted to and supporting said upper frame structure, and lift means on said frame and being actuatable for moving said lower wheel frame assembly, and thereby rotating said cylindrical member thereof, relative to said upper frame structure to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field between a lower field operating position and an upper transport position, an improved means for suspending said header from said mobile frame so as to dispose said header in a harvesting position adjacent the field when said frame is at its lower field operating position and for lifting said header upwardly relative to the field during effectuation of raising of said frame, comprising: upper means pivotally interconnecting said upper frame structure with an upper portion of said header; lower elongated means pivotally interconnecting said cylindrical member of said wheel frame assembly with a lower portion of said header, said lower means having a portion which projects rearwardly of the pivotal connection of said lower means with said cylindrical member and underlies said member so as to be engaged by the same to effect lifting of said header upwardly by said lower means upon rotation of said cylindrical member when said lift means is actuated so as to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field; and header stabilizing means extending between and pivotally interconnecting a generally central portion of said cylindrical member and a lower generally central portion of said header.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
309 words
In a crop harvesting machine having a crop harvesting header, a mobile frame adapted to move across a field in a forward direction, said mobile frame including upper frame structure extending transversely to said forward direction and a lower wheel frame assembly, said assembly including a cylindrical member extending transversely to said forward direction and rotatably mounted to and supporting said upper frame structure, and lift means on said frame and being actuatable for moving said lower wheel frame assembly, and thereby rotating said cylindrical member thereof, relative to said upper frame structure to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field between a lower field operating position and an upper transport position, an improved means for suspending said header from said mobile frame so as to dispose said header in a harvesting position adjacent the field when said frame is at its lower field operating position and for lifting said header upwardly relative to the field during effectuation of raising of said frame, comprising: upper means pivotally interconnecting said upper frame structure with an upper portion of said header; lower elongated means pivotally interconnecting said cylindrical member of said wheel frame assembly with a lower portion of said header, said lower means having a portion which projects rearwardly of the pivotal connection of said lower means with said cylindrical member and underlies said member so as to be engaged by the same to effect lifting of said header upwardly by said lower means upon rotation of said cylindrical member when said lift means is actuated so as to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field; and header stabilizing means extending between and pivotally interconnecting a generally central portion of said cylindrical member and a lower generally central portion of said header.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The machine as recited in claim 1, wherein said header stabilizing means is comprised by a pair of telescopible members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine as recited in claim 2, wherein said telescopible members further include interacting stop means which limit the maximum and minimum telescoping movement therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The machine as recited in either claims 2 or claim 3, wherein said pair of telescopible members comprise a sleeve member affixed at one end to said cylindrical member and a bar member affixed at one end to said header, said bar member extending at least partially into said sleeve member in a telescoping fashion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The machine as recited in claim 4, wherein said bar member has an elongate slot formed therethrough with an axis substantially parallel to the telescopic movement, and said sleeve member includes a bolt extending therethrough and through said slot to thereby limit the relative telescopic movement between said sleeve member and said bar member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
293 words
In a crop harvesting machine having a crop harvesting header, a mobile frame adapted to move across a field in a forward direction, said mobile frame including upper frame structure extending transversely to said forward direction and a lower wheel frame assembly, said assembly including a cylindrical member extending transversely to said forward direction and rotatably mounted to and supporting said upper frame structure, and lift means on said frame and being actuatable for moving said lower wheel frame assembly, and thereby rotating said cylindrical member thereof, relative to said upper frame structure to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field between a lower field operating position and an upper transport position, an improved means for suspending said header from said mobile frame so as to dispose said header in a harvesting position adjacent the field when said frame is at its lower field operating position and for lifting said header upwardly relative to the field during effectuation of raising of said frame, comprising: upper means pivotally interconnecting said upper frame structure with an upper portion of said header; lower means pivotally interconnecting said cylindrical member of said wheel frame assembly with a lower portion of said header so as to effect upward lifting of said header upon rotation of said cylindrical member when said lift means is actuated to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field; and a pair of telescopible members spaced from said lower means extending between and interconnecting a generally central portion of said cylindrical member with a lower generally central portion of said header for stabilizing said header against the effect of any laterally directed forces which may impinge thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
293 words
In a crop harvesting machine having a crop harvesting header, a mobile frame adapted to move across a field in a forward direction, said mobile frame including upper frame structure extending transversely to said forward direction and a lower wheel frame assembly, said assembly including a cylindrical member extending transversely to said forward direction and rotatably mounted to and supporting said upper frame structure, and lift means on said frame and being actuatable for moving said lower wheel frame assembly, and thereby rotating said cylindrical member thereof, relative to said upper frame structure to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field between a lower field operating position and an upper transport position, an improved means for suspending said header from said mobile frame so as to dispose said header in a harvesting position adjacent the field when said frame is at its lower field operating position and for lifting said header upwardly relative to the field during effectuation of raising of said frame, comprising: upper means pivotally interconnecting said upper frame structure with an upper portion of said header; lower means pivotally interconnecting said cylindrical member of said wheel frame assembly with a lower portion of said header so as to effect upward lifting of said header upon rotation of said cylindrical member when said lift means is actuated to effectuate raising of said upper transverse frame structure and said cylindrical member relative to the field; and a pair of telescopible members spaced from said lower means extending between and interconnecting a generally central portion of said cylindrical member with a lower generally central portion of said header for stabilizing said header against the effect of any laterally directed forces which may impinge thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine as recited in claim 6, wherein said telescopible members further include interacting stop means which limit the maximum and minimum telescoping movement therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The machine as recited in claim 7 wherein said at least one pair of telescopible members comprise a sleeve member affixed at one end to said cylindrical member and a bar member affixed at one end to said header, said bar member extending at least partially into said sleeve member in a telescoping fashion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
The machine as recited in claim 8, wherein said bar member has an elongate slot formed therethrough with an axis substantially parallel to the telescopic movement, and said sleeve member includes a bolt extending therethrough and through said slot to thereby limit the relative telescopic movement between said sleeve member and said bar member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-11-19 | 1983-05-21 | 1983-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-19 | 1987-05-21 | 1987-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-19 | 1991-05-21 | 1991-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |