Patent ID: 7631716
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: A01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A cotton harvester frame structure comprising: a generally planar rectangular frame having fore-and-aft extending sides; a front axle support extending downwardly from a forward end of the rectangular frame; forward drive wheels supported by the front axle support below the sides and having lowermost ground-contacting extremities and uppermost extremities, the uppermost extremities located below the frame; the rectangular frame comprising a forward cab support portion located above the front axle support, a central module support located behind the forward cab support portion, and an aft crop receiver support located behind the central power module support; a rear axle support extending downwardly from the crop receiver support at a central location between the fore-and-aft extending side members; a rear axle connected to the rear axle support and supporting ground-engaging rear wheels offset inwardly from and below the side frame members; and a power module frame depending from the central module support forwardly of the rear wheels to define an upright rear accommodation space for access to a rear portion of the power module frame, the rear accommodation space extending upwardly from the ground to the side members a distance approximately equal to a distance between the uppermost extremities and lowermost ground contacting extremities.