JP5437019B2 - Direction indicator mounting structure in a combine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a structure for attaching a direction indicator in a combine.

Combined vehicles are also equipped with headlamps and direction indicators as with ordinary vehicles.For example, when driving on the road, the direction indicators blink when changing the course of the aircraft or turning. In this way, other vehicles are informed of the direction of travel so that driving safety can be achieved.
Conventionally, a total of four such direction indicators are attached to the front, rear, left and right of the aircraft so that blinking can be confirmed from the front and rear of the aircraft. There is a problem that the cost increases when the individual is provided.
Thus, it has been proposed to reduce the number of direction indicators to two by making the left and right direction indicators visible from the front and rear of the aircraft (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2007-28945 A JP-A-9-56244

By the way, when attaching the direction indicator so that it can be seen from the front and rear of the aircraft, for the left direction indicator provided on the left side of the aircraft, the upper left end of the pretreatment unit, the top plate of the threshing unit, etc. Although it is relatively easy to secure the mounting position, it is not easy to secure an appropriate mounting position for the right turn indicator provided on the right side of the fuselage.
For example, in the combine of Patent Document 1, a right direction indicator is attached to the right end of the front panel that is erected at the front end of the control unit. There is a problem of getting in the way when getting on and off.
Moreover, in the combine of patent document 2, although the direction indicator for right is attached to the outer surface of a grain tank, in order to avoid that a direction indicator protrudes largely outward, it is formed in a grain tank. Not only does the concave portion increase the cost, but also there is a problem that the harness of the direction indicator is exposed to the outer surface of the grain tank and the appearance is deteriorated.

The present invention was created with the object of solving these problems in view of the above circumstances, and the invention of claim 1 is a pre-processing unit that cuts off the stems and a grain from the cut stems. A combine comprising a threshing unit for threshing and selecting grains, a grain tank for storing the selected grains, and a cutter disposed behind the grain tank in a side view and cutting the threshed waste. In order to provide the combiner with a direction indicator that is visible from the front and rear of the fuselage, the direction indicator is positioned between the grain tank and the cutter in a side view and in a rear view. while Ru attached to the rear surface portion of the grains tank positioned above the outer side than the cutter top plate, the grain tank, a fixing tank is fixed to the machine body, removable from the upper portion of the fixing tank With resin detachable tank attached to Together is done, the rear part of the detachable tank, provided with a handle to be used when detached, a mounting structure of a direction indicator of combine, wherein said that the direction indicator is mounted to the hand該把.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the detachable tank includes a lock lever that can be engaged with and detached from the machine body and that is operated when the detachable tank is attached and detached, and a harness that is connected to the direction indicator. A tank-side harness provided on the tank side, an aircraft-side harness provided on the aircraft side, and a coupler that can connect / separate both harnesses, and the coupler is disposed in the vicinity of the lock lever. The direction indicator mounting structure in the combine according to claim 1 .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the grain tank is provided with the direction indicator visible from the front and rear of the machine body, the direction indicator is provided on the rear surface portion of the grain tank. Even if the concave portion is not formed on the outer side surface of the tank, not only can the direction indicator be largely protruded outward, but also the harness of the direction indicator can be prevented from being exposed on the outer side surface of the grain tank. In addition, since the direction indicator is located between the grain tank and the cutter in a side view and is located on the outer side of the cutter top plate in a rear view, the influence of the cutter (for example, the cutter top plate) It is possible to ensure good visibility without receiving (open). In addition, since the direction indicator is attached using the handle used when attaching / detaching the attachment / detachment tank, the number of parts and the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a separate attachment member for the direction indicator is provided.
According to the invention of claim 2 , since the coupler of the direction indicator that requires connection / separation operation when the detachable tank is attached / detached is disposed in the vicinity of the lock lever of the detachable tank, both are disposed at a remote location. Compared with the case, the workability at the time of tank attachment / detachment can be improved.

It is a top view of a combine. It is a right view of a combine. It is a left view of a combine. It is a front view of a combine. It is a rear view of a combine. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the grain tank from the upper right front. It is the perspective view which looked at the detachable tank from the upper left front. It is a rear view of a detachable tank.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5, 1 is a combine, and the combine 1 includes a pre-processing unit 2 that cuts the stems, a threshing unit 3 that threshs and selects the grains from the cut stems, and the selected cereals. A grain tank 4 for storing grains, a discharge auger 5 for discharging the grains in the grain tank 4 to the outside of the machine, and a threshing waste which is disposed behind the threshing unit 3 and the grain tank 4 in a side view. The cutter 6 is configured to include a cutter 6 for cutting the kite, a control unit 7 on which an operator gets on, and a crawler type traveling unit 8.

  The grain tank 4 is arranged on the right rear part of the combine 1, that is, on the right side of the threshing part 3 and behind the control part 7. Between the threshing unit 3 and the grain tank 4, a whipping cylinder 9 for lifting and conveying the grain selected by the threshing unit 3 is erected and discharged from the upper end of the threshing cylinder 9. The grain flows into the grain tank 4 through the straw receiving port 4a.

  A horizontal spiral (not shown) is arranged at the bottom of the grain tank 4 along the front-rear direction, and the grain in the grain tank 4 is transferred backward in accordance with the rotational drive. A vertical pipe 5a of the discharge auger 5 communicates with the rear end of the grain tank 4, and a discharge pipe 5b that can be swung and raised / lowered communicates with the upper end of the vertical pipe 5a. The vertical helix (not shown) installed in the vertical pipe 5a and the discharge helix (not shown) installed in the discharge pipe 5b are rotationally driven in conjunction with the horizontal helix so that the inside of the grain tank 4 Are discharged to the outside through the vertical pipe 5a and the discharge pipe 5b.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the grain tank 4 includes a fixed tank 11 that is fixed to the machine body side, and a detachable tank 12 that is detachably attached to the upper portion of the fixed tank 11. In the combine 1 provided with such a grain tank 4, since the inside of the fixed tank 11 is open | released by removing the detachable tank 12, there exists an advantage that the cleaning and inspection in the fixed tank 11 become easy. Conventionally, there is also known a combine in which the grain tank is rotatable about the vertical pipe 5a of the discharge auger 5, but the removable grain tank is a rotary grain tank. In comparison, there is an advantage that the support structure is simplified. In FIG. 1, C is a detachable cover that covers the outer side of the fixed tank 11.

  In the combine 1 including the detachable grain tank 4, it is preferable to provide the detachable tank 12 with the handles 13 and 14 in consideration of the detachability workability of the detachable tank 12. The number of the handles 13 and 14 is arbitrary, but it is preferable that the number of the handles 13 and 14 is two or more if it is assumed that the operator lifts and removes the detachable tank 12 with both hands. Hereinafter, the detachable tank 12 of the present embodiment including the two handles 13 and 14 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The first handle 13 is provided on the rear surface portion of the detachable tank 12. The grip portion 13 a of the first handle 13 protrudes outward from the rear end portion of the detachable tank 12. In this way, since the protrusion dimension of the handle 13 to the outside can be reduced compared to the case where a handle is provided on the outer surface of the detachable tank 12, the possibility of obstructing the traveling can be reduced. Since the attaching part 13b of the handle 13 can be hidden on the rear surface side of the grain tank 4, it is possible to avoid a decrease in appearance due to the handle 13.

  Although the overall shape of the first handle 13 is arbitrary, it is preferable that the first handle 13 has a U-shape when viewed from the rear, and the upper and lower ends thereof are the attachment portions 13b. In this way, the upper and lower portions separated from each other at a predetermined interval can be connected by the handle 13 on the rear surface portion of the detachable tank 12, so that when the detachable tank 12 is made of resin, the handle 13 is By using this, the strength of the detachable tank 12 can be increased.

  Further, the grip portion 13a of the first handle 13 can be arbitrarily set in shape and length, but is preferably formed long in the vertical direction as in this embodiment. In this way, the first handle 13 can be easily grasped regardless of the height of the worker.

  The second handle 14 is provided on the front surface of the detachable tank 12. In the present embodiment, when the second handle 14 is provided on the front surface portion of the detachable tank 12, the second handle 14 is disposed at the machine body inner side position (left end portion) of the front surface portion of the detachable tank 12. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the first handle 13 and the second handle 14 are positioned diagonally to the detachable tank 12 in a plan view, so that the two handles 13 and 14 are gripped. The detachable tank 12 can be lifted so as to be held, and as a result, the detachable tank 12 can be stably lifted as compared with the case where the outer surface portion of the detachable tank 12 has a pair of upper and lower grips.

  Moreover, the convex part 12a along the left-right direction is formed in the front upper part of the detachable tank 12, and the 2nd handle 14 is arrange | positioned in the lower side vicinity of this convex part 12a. For example, the lower part of the convex part 12a is made into an inclined surface having a front and rear low shape, and the second handle 14 is attached to the inclined surface. In this way, when the detachable tank 12 is lifted, the convex portion 12a of the detachable tank 12 gets on the arm on the side holding the second handle 14, so that the load of the detachable tank 12 causes the handles 13, 14 to move. As a result, the removable tank 12 can be more easily held.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the detachable tank 12 of the present embodiment is not only detachably connected to the fixed tank 11 in the vertical direction, but also detachable from the cereal cylinder 9 via a lock device 15. It has become. That is, when the detachable tank 12 is not attached / detached, the detachable tank 12 is kept in a fixed state by connecting the detachable tank 12 to the milling cylinder 9 through the lock device 15 in an engaging manner, while the detachable tank 12 is attached / detached. When doing so, the engagement by the locking device 15 is released.

  The lock device 15 of the present embodiment is configured to include an engaging member 16 provided on the side of the whipping cylinder 9 and a lock lever 17 provided on the detachable tank 12 side. The engagement member 16 has a plurality of engagement pieces 16a that can be engaged with the lock lever 17, and regulates the horizontal movement (left-right direction) of the lock lever 17 engaged from above. . Further, the lock lever 17 is attached to the upper end portion of the left side surface of the detachable tank 12 so as to be rotatable up and down via a rotation support shaft 17a, and the engagement piece 16a is engaged and disengaged by this up and down rotation operation. It has become.

  Next, the attachment structure of the direction indicators 18 and 19 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the combine 1 is provided with a pair of left and right direction indicators 18 and 19. Each of the left and right direction indicators 18 and 19 has a light emitting surface on the front surface and the rear surface, and is attached at a position where it can be seen from the front and rear of the aircraft. For example, by attaching the left direction indicator 18 to the left end portion of the top plate portion 3a in the threshing portion 3, the left direction indicator 18 can be viewed from the front and rear of the machine body.

  On the other hand, the right direction indicator 19 is located between the grain tank 4 and the cutter 6 in a side view, and is located on the outer side above the cutter top plate 6a in a rear view. 4 is attached to the rear surface. In this way, the grain tank 4 is provided with the direction indicator 19 that is visible from the front and the rear of the machine body. Even if the concave portion is not formed on the outer surface of the tank 4, it is possible not only to prevent the direction indicator 19 from protruding greatly outward, but also the harness 21 of the direction indicator 19 is exposed to the outer surface of the grain tank 4. This can also be avoided. Moreover, since the direction indicator 19 is located between the grain tank 4 and the cutter 6 in a side view and is located on the outer side above the cutter top plate 6a in a rear view, the influence of the cutter 6 (for example, Good visibility can be secured without receiving the cutter top plate 6a.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when providing the direction indicator 19 in the rear surface part of the grain tank 4, the direction indicator 19 is attached using the 1st handle 13 provided in the rear surface part of the detachable tank 12. FIG. For example, the bracket 20 extending upward is integrally welded to the upper end portion of the first handle 13, and the direction indicator 19 is attached to the upper end portion of the bracket 20 so as to protrude outward. In this case, since the direction indicator 19 is attached using the handle 13 used when attaching / detaching the detachable tank 12, the number of parts and the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where an attachment member for the direction indicator 19 is separately provided. Reduction can be achieved.

  By the way, when providing the direction indicator 19 in the detachable tank 12, the harness 21 connected to the direction indicator 19 is connected to the tank side harness 21a provided on the detachable tank 12 side (along the rear surface and the inner surface of the detachable tank 12). Wiring), a fuselage side harness 21b provided on the fuselage side, and a coupler 21c capable of connecting / separating both harnesses 21a, 21b, and connecting / separating both harnesses 21a, 21b when attaching / detaching the detachable tank 12 There is a need. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the coupler 21c is disposed in the vicinity of the lock lever 17 described above. In this way, when the detachable tank 12 is attached / detached, the lock lever 17 can be engaged / disengaged and the coupler 21c can be connected / separated close to each other. The workability at the time of attaching / detaching the tank can be improved. In addition, 22 in a figure is a clamp which latches harness 21a, 21b.

  According to the present embodiment configured as described, the pre-processing unit 2 that cuts the stems, the threshing unit 3 that threshs and sorts the grains from the cut stems and the grains that store the selected grains A combine 1 that includes a grain tank 4 and a cutter 6 that is disposed behind the grain tank 4 in a side view and that cuts the threshed waste. The combine 1 is visually recognized from the front and rear of the fuselage. In providing the possible direction indicator 19, the direction indicator 19 is positioned between the grain tank 4 and the cutter 6 in a side view, and is positioned outward and above the cutter top plate 6a in a rear view. Thus, since it attached to the rear surface part of the grain tank 4, the direction indicator 19 is provided in the grain tank 4 while providing the direction indicator 19 visible from the front and back of the fuselage. By providing it on the rear surface of the grain tank 4 Even if the concave portion is not formed on the outer side surface, not only can the direction indicator 19 be largely protruded outward, but also the harness 21 of the direction indicator 19 can be prevented from being exposed to the outer side surface of the grain tank 4. it can. Moreover, since the direction indicator 19 is located between the grain tank 4 and the cutter 6 in a side view and is located on the outer side above the cutter top plate 6a in a rear view, the influence of the cutter 6 (for example, Good visibility can be secured without receiving the cutter top plate 6a.

  The grain tank 4 is composed of a fixed tank 11 fixed to the machine body and a resin detachable tank 12 which is detachably attached to the upper portion of the fixed tank 11. 12 is provided with a handle 13 used for attachment and detachment, and a direction indicator 19 is attached to the handle 13, so that the number of parts and cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a mounting member for the direction indicator 19 is separately provided. I can plan.

  Further, the detachable tank 12 can be engaged with and detached from the machine body, and includes a lock lever 17 that is operated when the detachable tank 12 is attached and detached, and a harness 21 that is connected to the direction indicator 19, and the harness 21 is attached to the detachable tank 12. A tank-side harness 21a provided on the side, a machine-side harness 21b provided on the machine-side, and a coupler 21c capable of connecting / separating both harnesses 21a and 21b, and the coupler 21c in the vicinity of the lock lever 17 When the detachable tank 12 is attached / detached, the lock lever 17 can be engaged / disengaged and the coupler 21c can be connected / disconnected in the vicinity. In comparison, the workability when attaching and detaching the tank can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Combine 2 Preprocessing part 3 Threshing part 4 Grain tank 6 Cutter 6a Cutter top plate 11 Fixed tank 12 Detachable tank 13 First handle 17 Lock lever 18 Direction indicator 19 Direction indicator 20 Bracket 21 Harness 21a Tank side harness 21b Airframe side harness 21c coupler

Claims (2)

A pre-processing section for cutting stem pods,
A threshing section for threshing and selecting the grains from the harvested stalks,
A grain tank for storing the selected grains;
A combine that is disposed behind the grain tank in a side view and includes a cutter for cutting the threshed waste;
In providing a turn indicator that can be seen from the front and rear of the fuselage in the combine,
While the turn indicator, located between the grain tank and the cutter as viewed from the side, and Ru attached to the rear surface portion of the grains tank positioned above the outer side than the cutter top plate in rear view,
The grain tank is composed of a fixed tank that is fixed to the machine body and a resin detachable tank that is detachably attached to an upper portion of the fixed tank, and a rear surface portion of the detachable tank, A structure for attaching a direction indicator in a combine , comprising a handle used at the time of attachment and detachment, wherein the direction indicator is attached to the handle . A lock lever that can be engaged and disengaged from the detachable tank to the fuselage, and is operated when the detachable tank is attached and detached;
A harness connected to the direction indicator,
The harness,
A tank-side harness provided on the detachable tank side;
A fuselage-side harness provided on the fuselage side;
Together constituting between both harness connection / separable coupler mounting structure for the direction indicators in the combine according to claim 1, characterized in that a said coupler in the vicinity of the lock lever.

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