Structural set for header assembly and harvesting machine

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10905049-B2
Application number	US-201815988424-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	May 24, 2018
Priority date	May 24, 2017
Publication date	Feb 2, 2021
Grant date	Feb 2, 2021

Abstract

A structural set for assembling a header intended for harvesters is capable of compensation of the lateral movement of the header according to the ground conditions of the planting rows being harvested. More particularly, a structural set for assembling a header in an agricultural machine comprising a girder with a central beam interconnected to at least two structural columns, the central beam being provided with a pivoting point for engaging and fastening a bracket, and at least one return element of the bracket for returning the bracket in a substantially horizontal position when at rest.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A structural set for a header assembly, comprising:
at least two structural columns;
a bracket comprising at least one return element for returning the bracket to a substantially horizontal position when at rest; and
a girder comprising a central beam interconnected to the at least two structural columns, the central beam having a pivoting point for engaging and fastening to the bracket,
wherein the at least one return element forms a bearing or wedge to assist mounting of the bracket at the pivoting point.

2. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one return element comprises two return elements.

3. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one return element is, on one side, fastened to the bracket and, on another side, fastened to the central beam.

4. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one return element is, on one side, fastened to the bracket and, on another side, fastened to at least one of at the least two structural columns.

5. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one return element is a spring, a shock absorber, a hydraulic mechanism, or an electrical mechanism.

6. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one return element is at least one helical spring fastened to the bracket and anchored on the central beam of the girder.

7. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one return element is at least one helical spring fastened to an outer surface of the bracket and anchored to one of the at least two structural columns.

8. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the bracket provides lateral compensation which comprises a partial rotation of the bracket about the pivoting point at an angle (α) of up to 15°.

9. The structural set according to claim 8 , wherein the angle (α) is up to 5°.

10. The structural set according to claim 1 , wherein the bracket further comprises a rail for engaging an upper portion of a structure of a header.

11. The structural set according to claim 10 , wherein the structure of the header is locked in the rail using fastening pins or screws.

12. The structural set according to claim 10 , wherein the structure is locked through a configuration comprising at least one guide pin disposed on at least one of the structural columns, which passes through a guide groove provided in a back plate of the structure of the header.

13. The structural set according to claim 12 , wherein the at least two structural columns comprise guide pins, which pass through guide grooves arranged on a back plate of the structure of the header.

14. The structural set according to claim 10 , wherein the structure of the header includes structure capable of mapping terrain unevenness between planting rows.

15. The structural set according to claim 14 , wherein the structure capable of mapping the terrain is arranged on skids of row dividers mounted on the header.

16. A harvesting machine for tall stem plant harvesting, the harvesting machine comprising:
a chassis assembled on tracks or wheels;
a drive motor;
a cabin for operation and control;
primary and secondary cleaning extractor systems;
a billet elevator;
a header; and
a structural set for the header, the structural set including:
at least two structural columns;
a bracket comprising at least one return element for returning the bracket to a substantially horizontal position when at rest; and
a girder comprising a central beam interconnected to the at least two structural columns, the central beam having a pivoting point for engaging and fastening to the bracket,
wherein the at least one return element forms a bearing or wedge to assist mounting of the bracket at the pivoting point.

17. The harvesting machine according to claim 16 , wherein the machine is adapted for sugarcane or sweet sorghum harvesting.

Assignees

• Cnh Ind America Llc

Inventors

• Lucca João Augusto Marcolin
• Seki Andre

Classifications

• A01D45/10 Primary

  of sugar cane {(for digging sugar cane A01D31/00)} · CPC title

• A01D75/287

  acting on the mowing table (A01D75/285 takes precedence) · CPC title

• A01D67/00 Primary

  Undercarriages or frames specially adapted for harvesters or mowers (coupling arrangements between animal or tractor and harvester or mower A01B59/00); Mechanisms for adjusting the frame (adjusting devices for the cutter-bar A01D34/28); Platforms · CPC title

• A01D47/00

  Headers {for topping of plants, e.g. stalks with ears} · CPC title

• A01D45/003

  of millet, sorghum · CPC title