A belt drive system (10) is described for commonly supported first and second machines (12, 14) where the first and second machine are capable of being moved relative to each other. The belt drive system (10) has a plurality of pulleys and a drive belt (24). The plurality of pulleys includes a first pulley (18) on the first machine (12), a second pulley (20) on the second machine (14), and a tensioner pulley (22) commonly supported with the first and second machines. The drive belt (24) engages each of the pulleys (18, 20, 22). The tensioner pulley (22) operates to maintain a degree of tension in the drive belt (24) sufficient to hold the drive belt (24) in engagement with each of the plurality of pulleys (18, 20, 22) when the first machine (12) is moved relative to the second machine (14).
F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functions; Driving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members
A01D 41/08 - Combines which thresh before the stalk is cut
A01D 41/10 - Field threshers with windrow pick-up apparatus
A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
F16H 9/04 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members without members having orbital motion using belts, V-belts, or ropes
A tangential feed material processing chamber for a material processing system has an axis, an axially extending inlet opening, and an axially extending outlet opening which is circumferentially spaced from the inlet opening. An inner surface of the chamber has a first portion extending circumferentially from a first side of the inlet opening to a first side of the outlet opening, and a second portion extending from a second side of inlet opening to a second side of the outlet opening. The first and second surface portions are formed with different surface finishes. A rotor is mounted along the axis to impact and direct material entering the inlet to flow tangentially about the axis to the outlet. A material processing system is also provided.
A material processing system having a barrel also referred to hereinafter having a milling or impact surface and a central axis. The impact surface is impervious, in that material cannot pass through the surface, but rather is contained by the surface. An impact mechanism is located within barrel and is rotates about the central axis. The system has inlet openings and formed in the barrel at axially spaced locations along the axis. At least one outlet opening is formed in the barrel at a location intermediate of the inlets. The impact mechanism includes a plurality of hammers mounted on shaft which rotates about the axis.
An impact rotor (10a) for a material processing system (40) and capable of rotating about a rotation axis (12). The impact rotor (10a) has a base plate (14) and a first circular array (16a) of hollow impact bars (18) disposed about the rotation axis (12). The impact bars (18) have an outer surface being coated with hard facing. One end of each impact bar (18) is coupled to the base plate (14) with an opposite end coupled to an associated support ring (24). The plate (14) has radially outwardly projecting lugs (15) on top of which are mounted respective scraper (39). The impact rotor (10a) can be operatively associated with one of several stator arrangements S1-S4 to form the material processing system (40) dependent on the type of material to be processed by the system (40). One form of stator arrangement is made as a one-piece item from a metal plate with holes (45) being cut or stamped through the plate which is then rolled into a ring like configuration.
A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
H02P 1/28 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual polyphase induction motor by progressive increase of voltage applied to primary circuit of motor
H02P 1/52 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual synchronous motor by progressive increase of frequency of supply to motor
5.
AN IMPACT ROTOR AND ASSOCIATED MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM
An impact rotor (10a) for a material processing system (40) and capable of rotating about a rotation axis (12). The impact rotor (10a) has a base plate (14) and a first circular array (16a) of hollow impact bars (18) disposed about the rotation axis (12). The impact bars (18) have an outer surface being coated with hard facing. One end of each impact bar (18) is coupled to the base plate (14) with an opposite end coupled to an associated support ring (24). The plate (14) has radially outwardly projecting lugs (15) on top of which are mounted respective scraper (39). The impact rotor (10a) can be operatively associated with one of several stator arrangements S1-S4 to form the material processing system (40) dependent on the type of material to be processed by the system (40). One form of stator arrangement is made as a one-piece item from a metal plate with holes (45) being cut or stamped through the plate which is then rolled into a ring like configuration.
A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
H02P 1/28 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual polyphase induction motor by progressive increase of voltage applied to primary circuit of motor
H02P 1/52 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual synchronous motor by progressive increase of frequency of supply to motor
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TANGENTIAL FLOW MATERIAL PROCESSING CHAMBER AND ASSOCIATED MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM
A tangential feed material processing chamber (10) for a material processing system (14) has an axis (18), an axially extending inlet opening (20), and an axially extending outlet opening (22) which is circumferentially spaced from the inlet opening. An inner surface (24) of the chamber (10) has a first portion (26) extending circumferentially from a first side (30) of the inlet opening (22) to a first side (32) of the outlet opening (22), and a second portion (28) extending from a second side (34) of inlet opening (20) to a second side (36) of the outlet opening (22). The first and second surface portions (26, 28) are formed with different surface finishes. A rotor (40) is mounted along the axis (18) to impact and direct material entering the inlet (20) to flow tangentially about the axis (18) to the outlet (22). A material processing system (14) has two chambers (10) coupled together and arranged parallel to each other with an outlet opening (22) of one chamber coincident with an inlet opening (22) of a second chamber forming a common opening (42) through which material from the one chamber (10) can pass to the other chamber.
A tangential feed material processing chamber (10) for a material processing system (14) has an axis (18), an axially extending inlet opening (20), and an axially extending outlet opening (22) which is circumferentially spaced from the inlet opening. An inner surface (24) of the chamber (10) has a first portion (26) extending circumferentially from a first side (30) of the inlet opening (22) to a first side (32) of the outlet opening (22), and a second portion (28) extending from a second side (34) of inlet opening (20) to a second side (36) of the outlet opening (22). The first and second surface portions (26, 28) are formed with different surface finishes. A rotor (40) is mounted along the axis (18) to impact and direct material entering the inlet (20) to flow tangentially about the axis (18) to the outlet (22). A material processing system (14) has two chambers (10) coupled together and arranged parallel to each other with an outlet opening (22) of one chamber coincident with an inlet opening (22) of a second chamber forming a common opening (42) through which material from the one chamber (10) can pass to the other chamber.
An impact processing device has a central impact mechanism arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and a first processing stage that includes the impact mechanism and a first structure extending circumferentially about the impact mechanism. The first structure has a first processing sector, and a first screening sector, where the processing sector extends for a first circumferential portion of the first structure and has an impervious textured surface and the first screening sector has a plurality of holes and extends for a second circumferential portion of the first structure. The impact mechanism is operable to impact material against the first processing sector and generate a flow of the impacted material to first screening sector through which at least a portion of the impacted material can pass.
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
A chaff feed stream conditioning system (40) for installation in a combine having a crop residue handling system (10) that operates to separate crop residue into a straw feed stream (20) and a chaff feed stream (20) which may include weed seeds. The straw feed stream (20) is directed to flow towards a straw spreader or chopper (22) or is windrowed. The chaff feed stream (28) is directed to flow toward a mechanical devitalisation system (30) or other processor. The chaff feed stream conditioning system (40) comprises one or more components or devices such as a separator mechanism (42) and/or magnets M1-M3, distributed from a downstream of the crop residue handling system through to an upstream end of the chaff feed stream (28) and configured to impede straw or other foreign matter from getting into the flow of chaff feed stream or otherwise reaching a downstream end of the chaff feed stream.
An impact processing system (10) having a central opening (12) enabling material flow into a primary impact zone (14) in which is located an impact mechanism (16) rotatable about a rotation axis (18). An impact structure (20) provided with a plurality of holes (22) surrounds the impact mechanism (16). The rotatable impact mechanism (16) impacts material entering the primary impact zone (14) from the central opening (12) and accelerate the impacted material in a radial outward direction toward the impact structure (20) to effect fragmentation of the impacted material so that when sufficiently fragmented the material is able to pass through the holes (22). An optional outer structure (30) is radially spaced from the impact structure (20) and may comprise one or more segments that cumulatively extend about the axis of rotation (18) for an angle from 30° and 270° inclusive. A rotatable set of impact members (50) may be located between the impact structure and the outer structure. One or more gaps (28) may be provided in the impact structure (20) to allow the passage of large and/or hard objects that cannot otherwise be fragmented. The outer structure (30) is positioned to span across the gaps (28) so that material passing there thought is directed onto the outer structure (30).
A multistage hammer mill 10 has a plurality of milling stages arranged concentrically so that substantially all material in a first innermost of the milling stages passes through all subsequent adjacent milling stages. A central feed opening 12 enables material flow into a primary impact zone 14 of a first milling stage, which has an impact mechanism 16 and a first screen arrangement 20a. The impact mechanism 16 rotates about a rotation axis 18. The first screen arrangement 20a is disposed circumferentially about and radially spaced from the impact mechanism 16 and has a plurality of apertures 22 through which impacted material of a first size range can pass. A second milling stage has a second arrangement 20b disposed circumferentially about and radially spaced from the first screen arrangement 20a and a circular array of impact elements 50a between the first and second screen arrangements.
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
B02C 13/00 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements
A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
An impact processing device comprises a central impact mechanism arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and a first processing stage that includes the impact mechanism and a first structure extending circumferentially about the impact mechanism. The first structure has a first processing sector, and a first screening sector, where the processing sector extends for a first circumferential portion of the first structure and comprises an impervious textured surface and the first screening sector comprise a plurality of holes and extends for a second circumferential portion of the first structure. The impact mechanism is operable to impact material against the first processing sector and generate a flow of the impacted material to first screening sector through which at least a portion of the impacted material can pass.
An impact processing device comprises a central impact mechanism arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and a first processing stage that includes the impact mechanism and a first structure extending circumferentially about the impact mechanism. The first structure has a first processing sector, and a first screening sector, where the processing sector extends for a first circumferential portion of the first structure and comprises an impervious textured surface and the first screening sector comprise a plurality of holes and extends for a second circumferential portion of the first structure. The impact mechanism is operable to impact material against the first processing sector and generate a flow of the impacted material to first screening sector through which at least a portion of the impacted material can pass.
A material processing system (10) comprises barrel (12) also referred to hereinafter having a milling or impact surface (14) and a central axis (16). The impact surface (14) is impervious, in that material cannot pass through the surface (14), but rather is contained by the surface. An impact mechanism (18) is located within barrel and is rotates about the central axis (16). The system (10) has inlet openings (20a) and (20b) formed in the barrel (12) at axially spaced locations along the axis (16). At least one outlet opening (22) is formed in the barrel (12) at a location intermediate of the inlets (20). The impact mechanism (18) includes a plurality of hammers (52) mounted on shaft (52) which rotates about the axis (16).
A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
B02C 13/16 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters hinged to the rotor
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
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A MATERIAL PROCESSING BARREL AND ASSOCIATED MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM
A material processing system (10) comprises barrel (12) also referred to hereinafter having a milling or impact surface (14) and a central axis (16). The impact surface (14) is impervious, in that material cannot pass through the surface (14), but rather is contained by the surface. An impact mechanism (18) is located within barrel and is rotates about the central axis (16). The system (10) has inlet openings (20a) and (20b) formed in the barrel (12) at axially spaced locations along the axis (16). At least one outlet opening (22) is formed in the barrel (12) at a location intermediate of the inlets (20). The impact mechanism (18) includes a plurality of hammers (52) mounted on shaft (52) which rotates about the axis (16).
A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
B02C 13/16 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters hinged to the rotor
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
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AN IMPACT MILL AND A RESIDUE PROCESSING SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME
An impact mill (10) has an inlet (12) for material to enter the mill, an impact mechanism (16, 50) arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and being operable to pulverise the material after entering through the inlet, and an outlet (154) for discharge of pulverised material. Blockage sensors (Bj), vibration sensors V, torque sensors Tn, temperature sensors and proximity sensors may be selectively incorporated into the mill.
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
A chaff feed stream conditioning system (40) for installation in a combine having a crop residue handling system (10) that operates to separate crop residue into a straw feed stream (20) and a chaff feed stream (20) which may include weed seeds. The straw feed stream (20) is directed to flow towards a straw spreader or chopper (22) or is windrowed. The chaff feed stream (28) is directed to flow toward a mechanical devitalisation system (30) or other processor. The chaff feed stream conditioning system (40) comprises one or more components or devices such as a separator mechanism (42) and /or magnets M1-M3, distributed from a downstream of the crop residue handling system through to an upstream end of the chaff feed stream (28) and configured to impede straw or other foreign matter from getting into the flow of chaff feed stream or otherwise reaching a downstream end of the chaff feed stream.
A chaff feed stream conditioning system (40) for installation in a combine having a crop residue handling system (10) that operates to separate crop residue into a straw feed stream (20) and a chaff feed stream (20) which may include weed seeds. The straw feed stream (20) is directed to flow towards a straw spreader or chopper (22) or is windrowed. The chaff feed stream (28) is directed to flow toward a mechanical devitalisation system (30) or other processor. The chaff feed stream conditioning system (40) comprises one or more components or devices such as a separator mechanism (42) and /or magnets M1-M3, distributed from a downstream of the crop residue handling system through to an upstream end of the chaff feed stream (28) and configured to impede straw or other foreign matter from getting into the flow of chaff feed stream or otherwise reaching a downstream end of the chaff feed stream.
An impact processing system (10) having a central opening (12) enabling material flow into a primary impact zone (14) in which is located an impact mechanism (16) rotatable about a rotation axis (18). An impact structure (20) provided with a plurality of holes (22) surrounds the impact mechanism (16). The rotatable impact mechanism (16) impacts material entering the primary impact zone (14) from the central opening (12) and accelerate the impacted material in a radial outward direction toward the impact structure (20) to effect fragmentation of the impacted material so that when sufficiently fragmented the material is able to pass through the holes (22). An optional outer structure (30) is radially spaced from the impact structure (20) and may comprise one or more segments that cumulatively extend about the axis of rotation (18) for an angle from 30° and 270° inclusive. A rotatable set of impact members (50) may be located between the impact structure and the outer structure. One or more gaps (28) may be provided in the impact structure (20) to allow the passage of large and/or hard objects that cannot otherwise be fragmented. The outer structure (30) is positioned to span across the gaps (28) so that material passing there thought is directed onto the outer structure (30).
An impact mill (10) has an inlet (12) for material to enter the mill, an impact mechanism (16, 50) arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and being operable to pulverise the material after entering through the inlet, and an outlet (154) for discharge of pulverised material. Blockage sensors (Bj), vibration sensors V, torque sensors Tn, temperature sensors and proximity sensors may be selectively incorporated into the mill.
An impact mill (10) has an inlet (12) for material to enter the mill, an impact mechanism (16, 50) arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and being operable to pulverise the material after entering through the inlet, and an outlet (154) for discharge of pulverised material. Blockage sensors (Bj), vibration sensors V, torque sensors Tn, temperature sensors and proximity sensors may be selectively incorporated into the mill.
B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor
B02C 13/00 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements
A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
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A MULTISTAGE HAMMER MILL AND A RESIDUE PROCESSING SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME
A multistage hammer mill (10) has a plurality of milling stages arranged concentrically about each other. The plurality of milling stages arranged so that substantially all material in a first inner most of the milling stages passes through all subsequent adjacent milling stages. The milling stages include a first milling stage and a second milling stage. A central feed opening (12) enables material flow into a primary impact zone (14) of the first milling stage. The first milling stage has an impact mechanism (16) and a first screen arrangement (20a). The impact mechanism (16) rotates about a rotation axis (18). The first screen arrangement (20a) is disposed circumferentially about and radially spaced from the impact mechanism (16) and is provided with a plurality of apertures (22) through which impacted material of a first size range can pass. The second milling stage has a second arrangement (20b) disposed circumferentially about and radially spaced from the first screen arrangement (20a) and a circular array of impact elements (50a) disposed between the first screen arrangement (20a) and the second screen arrangement (20b).
A multistage hammer mill (10) has a plurality of milling stages arranged concentrically about each other. The plurality of milling stages arranged so that substantially all material in a first inner most of the milling stages passes through all subsequent adjacent milling stages. The milling stages include a first milling stage and a second milling stage. A central feed opening (12) enables material flow into a primary impact zone (14) of the first milling stage. The first milling stage has an impact mechanism (16) and a first screen arrangement (20a). The impact mechanism (16) rotates about a rotation axis (18). The first screen arrangement (20a) is disposed circumferentially about and radially spaced from the impact mechanism (16) and is provided with a plurality of apertures (22) through which impacted material of a first size range can pass. The second milling stage has a second arrangement (20b) disposed circumferentially about and radially spaced from the first screen arrangement (20a) and a circular array of impact elements (50a) disposed between the first screen arrangement (20a) and the second screen arrangement (20b).
Agricultural machines and machine tools; machine coupling
and transmission components (except for land vehicles);
apparatus for agricultural use (machines); agricultural
implements other than hand-operated.
Agricultural machines and machine tools; machine coupling
and transmission components (except for land vehicles);
apparatus for agricultural use (machines); agricultural
implements other than hand-operated.
Agricultural machines and machine tools, namely, machines for weed control; machine coupling and transmission components except for land vehicles; apparatus for agricultural use, namely, machines for weed control; agricultural implements other than hand-operated, namely, machines for weed control
(1) Agricultural machines and machine tools, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely, machines for weed control; machine coupling and transmission components except for land vehicles; apparatus for agricultural use, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely machines for weed control; agricultural implements other than hand-operated, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely machines for weed control.
(1) Agricultural machines and machine tools, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely, machines for weed control; machine coupling and transmission components except for land vehicles; apparatus for agricultural use, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely machines for weed control; agricultural implements other than hand-operated, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely machines for weed control.
(1) Agricultural machines and machine tools, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely, machines for weed control; machine coupling and transmission components except for land vehicles; apparatus for agricultural use, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely machines for weed control; agricultural implements other than hand-operated, namely, weed seed controllers and destroyers namely machines for weed control.
