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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2006
Jeffrey Robert Fox, Minburn, IA (US);
Michael Lee Pearson, Ankeny, IA (US);
Robert Matthew Bares, Johnston, IA (US);
Jeffrey Robert Fox, Minburn, IA (US);
Michael Lee Pearson, Ankeny, IA (US);
Robert Matthew Bares, Johnston, IA (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
Cotton harvester frame structure includes main structural members elevated to approximately cab floor level and extending horizontally rearwardly in a planar fashion over the engine compartment and the rear axle. The structural members attach to the central portion of the rear axle to provide added clearance for larger wheels and tires. The single elevated plane of the main frame structure provides simplified attachment of a power module including a transversely mounted engine. Access areas under the main structural members are of sufficient minimum width and height to allow an operator or an assembler to stand fairly erect while accessing most areas of the power module and a harvester fan.