Abrégé

A grapple apparatus for handling cotton modules includes a frame comprising first and second portions. The second portion is selectively movable relative to the first portion between an opened position and a closed position. The frame defines a module-holding space when the second portion of the frame is in its closed position. At least one powered roller device is connected to the frame and is selectively active to rotate an associated cotton module located in the module-holding space relative to said frame about a module axis of rotation. A method for handling cotton modules includes positioning a frame adjacent a cotton module and moving a second portion of the frame relative to a first portion of the frame from an opened position to a closed position to define a module-holding space in which the cotton module is received and retained. The method further includes activating at least one powered roller device that is connected to the frame to rotate the cotton module in the module-holding space relative to the frame about an axis of rotation.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01F 29/00 - Appareils de coupe spécialement adaptés à la paille, au foin ou aux produits similaires

Abrégé

A fork apparatus includes a body adapted to be operatively connected to an associated loader machine. First and second forks include respective first and second fork mounting portions connected to the body and respective first and second fork working portions that project outwardly away from the body. A first powered roller device is connected to the first fork and includes a first roller that rotates about a first working portion axis. A first roller actuator selectively rotates the first roller about the first working portion axis. A second powered roller device is connected to the second fork and includes a second roller that rotates about the second working portion axis that is parallel to the first working portion axis. A second roller actuator selectively rotates the second roller about the second working portion axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• B66F 9/06 - Dispositifs pour lever ou descendre des marchandises volumineuses ou lourdes aux fins de chargement ou de déchargement se déplaçant, avec leurs charges, sur des roues ou sur un dispositif analogue, p. ex. chariots élévateurs à fourche

Abrégé

A loader coupling system includes an arm coupler and a link coupler each adapted to mate with an associated attachment The arm coupler includes a body adapted to be connected to and extend between first and second spaced-apart arms of an associated loader machine First and second plunger pins are located respectfully at opposite first and second ends of the body At least one plunger actuator is operatively connected to the first and second plunger pins, and the at least one plunger actuator is selectively operative to move the first and second plunger pins between a retracted position and an extended position The first and second plunger pins project outward from the respective first and second opposite ends of the body a greater distance in the extended position as compared to the retracted position

Classes IPC  ?

• A01B 51/00 - Châssis spécialement adaptés au montage de différentes sortes d'outils ou machines agricoles

Abrégé

A mulcher apparatus includes a tractor and a mulcher unit provided to the tractor. The mulcher unit includes a tooth assembly with a holder and a cutter element with a cooperating notch portion and cross bar arrangement. The notch portion can be retrofit to existing holder arrangements. The cutter element may include various features, to enhance cutting efficiency. For example, the cutter elements may include a double-ended structure, a relatively wide serrated cutting edge at one or both ends, carbide coatings, layers or inserts, etc.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01B 33/04 - Instruments d'ameublissement à outils rotatifs entraînés dont les outils sont montés sur un arbre horizontal parallèle au sens de la marche
• A01B 33/16 - Instruments d'ameublissement à outils rotatifs entraînés avec des dispositifs particuliers supplémentaires