Abstract

A harvesting machine is disclosed along with a method of operation. The harvesting machine includes a frame having a flail cutter mounted on a first end of the frame. The flail cutter can cut the stems of growing plants. A housing surrounding a portion of the flail cutter for directing the cut plants rearward. An idler roller is positioned rearward of the flail cutter. First and second moisture removal mechanisms are positioned downstream of the cutting mechanism, and each includes a suction roll and a press roll. A moving belt forms a closed loop around the idler roller and the pair of suction and press rolls, and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The moving belt forms first and second nips between each pair of suction and press rolls for squeezing moisture out of the cut stems as the stems are routed therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 34/03 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
• A01D 34/04 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with cutters at the front
• A01D 34/14 - Knife-bars
• A01D 41/133 - Drying devices
• A01D 43/00 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing
• A01D 43/073 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a trailer with controllable discharge spout
• A01D 43/077 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material with auxiliary means, e.g. fans, for transporting the mown crop
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
• A01D 82/02 - Rollers for crop conditioners
• A01D 91/04 - Products growing above the soil

Abstract

A harvesting machine is disclosed along with a method of operating. The harvesting machine includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A rotatable pick–up head is pivotally mounted on the first end and urges a crop into the machine. A cutting mechanism is mounted on a bottom plate of the frame for cutting the stems of the plants and forming a movable web. First and second moisture removal mechanisms are positioned downstream of the cutting mechanism, and each includes a suction roll and a press roll. A moving belt forms a closed loop around the pair of suction and press rolls, and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The moving belt forms first and second nips between each pair of suction and press rolls for squeezing moisture out of said stems as the movable web is routed through the first and second nips.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/133 - Drying devices
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 43/00 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 34/03 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

A harvesting machine along with a method of operating the harvesting machine. The harvesting machine includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A rotatable pick-up head is pivotally mounted on the first end and is capable of urging a crop into the machine. A cutting mechanism is mounted on a bottom plate for cutting the stems of the plants. A crimper mechanism is positioned downstream of the bottom plate and is capable of compacting the cut stems into a moving web. A moisture removal mechanism is positioned after the crimper mechanism to lower the moisture in the cut stems. A crop converging mechanism is located downstream of the moisture removal mechanism and reduces the width of the moving web into a ribbon. A chopper then chops the ribbon into small pieces so that they can be blown into a storage wagon for transport.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/00 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 43/073 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a trailer with controllable discharge spout
• A01D 43/077 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material with auxiliary means, e.g. fans, for transporting the mown crop
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
• A01D 91/04 - Products growing above the soil
• A01D 34/03 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
• A01D 34/04 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with cutters at the front
• A01D 34/14 - Knife-bars

Abstract

A harvesting machine is disclosed along with a method of operating the harvesting machine. The harvesting machine includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A rotatable pick-up head is pivotally mounted on the first end and is capable of urging a crop into the machine. A cutting mechanism is mounted on a bottom plate for cutting the stems of the plants. A crimper mechanism is positioned downstream of the bottom plate and is capable of compacting the cut stems into a moving web. A moisture removal mechanism is positioned after the crimper mechanism to lower the moisture in the cut stems. A crop converging mechanism is located downstream of the moisture removal mechanism and reduces the width of the moving web into a ribbon. A chopper then chops the ribbon into small pieces so that they can be blown into a storage wagon for transport.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 43/00 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing
• A01D 43/077 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material with auxiliary means, e.g. fans, for transporting the mown crop
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels
• A01D 82/00 - Crop conditioners, i.e. machines for crushing or bruising stalks