Agricultural Implements.
Year: 1886

page_text: [A Communication from James Noxon and Thomas Henry Noxon, both of the
Town of Ingersoll, in the County of Oxford, in the Province of Ontario,
Canada, Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements.]
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication from
James Noxon and Thomas Henry Noxon both of the Town of Ingersoll, in the
County of Oxford, in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Manufacturers of Agri-
cultural implements) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The invention relates more particularly to that class of harvester-binders in
which the grain is carried on the grain-table by travelling carriers or conveyors
towards the main driving-wheel and is elevated towards the binding mechanism by
an inclined table; and it consists, first, of a series of circular conveyors carried on
a revolving shaft journalled above the grain-table between the inner end of the
travelling carriers and the binding needle each circular conveyor being provided
with hinged teeth so arranged that when revolving they come in contact with the
grain at the point where the conveyors on the grain table cease to act upon it
the said revolving conveyors elevating the grain on the inclined table towards
the binding mechanism; secondly in providing a guard for stripping the grain
off the teeth of the circular conveyors at the point where they commence to recede
from the inclined table; thirdly, in providing a cam on each circular conveyor
arranged to act upon the teeth so as to hold the said teeth extended while acting
on the grain, but at the same time permit them to fold at the point where they
pass the guard in receding from the inclined table; fourthly, in providing a
vibrating conveyor beneath and at the rear end of the inclined table, the said
conveyor being operated by a crank on the packer-shaft so as to work in con-
junction with the packers and carrying the head end of the grain clear of the
revolving circular conveyors; fifthly, in providing a yielding retaining bar or
spring located above the inclined table and arranged to hold the head end of the
grain while being acted upon by the vibrating conveyor and during the time of
the binding of the sheaf; sixthly, in connecting the binding mechanism to a frame
attached to one or more horizonal bars extending from the front of the machine to
Price 1 271

page_text: its rear and adjustably carried by brackets fixed to the frame of the machine
independent of the frame of the binding mechanism; seventhly, in providing a
peculiarly formed inclined tooth-cleaner located at the point where the tooth-
carriers descend below the table for the purpose of stripping the grain off the tooth-
carriers as they leave the plain of the table; eighthly in providing adjustable
clutch mechanism arranged to disconnect the gear driving the platform conveyors
from the needle-driving mechanism; ninethly, in providing adjustable clutch
mechanism for disconnecting the gear driving the revolving circular conveyors;
tenthly, in providing mechanism by which the revolving reel is operated through
the same chain used to drive the revolving conveyors, the latter being provided
with adjusting mechanism so that the motion of the revolving conveyors may be
stopped without affecting the motion of the reel; eleventhly, in forming a needle
with an extensible back or guard so that it will extend above the table when the
needle is carried forward to bind but when the needle is carried below the table
the guard folds past it, thereby requiring less room to be provided for the passage
of the needle than would be necessary were the guard solid; twelfthly, in
providing a device to prevent the accidental movement of the needle and knotting
mechanisin; and thirteenthly, in providing a cutter hinged to the finger-beam
and operated by the motion of the binding mechanism, the connection between the
cutter and its driving mechanism being such that the frame of the binding
mechanism can be adjusted without affecting the cutter. The invention also
relates to a simple and affective contrivance by which the grain-wheel shall be
adjusted vertically simultaneously with the vertical adjustment of the driving-
wheel side of the machine; and it consists, essentially in connecting to the
driving-wheel axle a pulley having a chain attached to it, which chain is carried
around suitable sheaf pulleys to the grain-wheel side of the machine where it
passes over a chain-sheaf secured to the bracket upon which the grain-wheel is
journalled, the end of the chain being secured to the grain-wheel side of the
machine. The invention further relates to a simple grain-stop for a grain-binding
harvester in which revolving packers are located below a table rising from the
inner end of the travelling platform table to the grain receptacle where the grain
is bound; the points of the said revolving packers extending through the table for
the purpose of carrying the grain from the inner end of the travelling platform
apron carriers to the grain receptacle; and it consists in locating a cut-off at the
inner end of the platform apron or carriers, the said cut-off being automatically
operated and arranged to cut off the supply of grain from the grain receptacle
during the period in which the sheaf is being bound, and lastly the invention still
further relates to that class of grain-binding harvesters in which the driver's seat
is located on the outside of the drive-wheel, while the binding mechanism and
cutting apparatus are located on the inside of the said wheel; and the still further
object of the invention is to devise a bundle-carrier located on the inside of the
drive-wheel and pivotted in the rear of the seat; the said bundle-carrier being
provided with tilting mechanism arranged in proximity to the driver's seat so that
the carrier may be readily dumped by the driver.
Figure 1, is a perspective rear view of the machine.
Figure 2, is an enlarged detail of the revolving circular conveyor.
Figure 3, is an enlarged detail of the guard of the revolving conveyors.
Figure 4, is a perspective detail, showing the packer-shaft extended and
provided with a crank for carrying and operating the conveyor for the head end of
the grain.
Figure 5, is a detail, showing the frame to which the binding mechanism and
inclined table are attached with the horizontal bars adjustably supported by
brackets on the main frame of the machine.
Figure 6, is an enlarged perspective detail, showing the inclined tooth-cleaner.
Figure 7, is a detail showing the gear for the grain table conveyors.
Figure 8, is an enlarged perspective detail of the adjustable clutch mechanism
between the grain-table conveyor-shaft and its driving mechanism.

page_text: Figure 9, is a view, showing the connection between the packer-shaft, the
revolving circular conveyors, and the reel-driving mechanism.
Figure 10, is a detail of the cutter and its driving mechanisın.
Figures 11, and 12, are details of the needle.
Figure 13 is a perspective back view showing an outline of the frame of the
machine with the adjusting chain and its sheaf-pulleys shown in position.
Figure 14, is an enlarged detail showing the outside of the toothed-bracket on
the frame, the outer end of the drive-wheel axle and the drive-wheel-frame.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of the ratchet-wheel secured to the drive-wheel
axle, the pawl for holding the ratchet wheel in its adjustable position, and the
lever for operating the ratchet wheel.
Figure 16 is a detail of the pawl, showing its pivotted bearing plate.
Figure 17, is a detail, showing the form of the crooked ratchet-wheel lever with
its spur to engage with the teeth of the ratchet.
Figure 18, is an enlarged detail of the grain-wheel bracket showing it pivotted
in position.
Figure 19, is a side skeleton view showing only the elements in the machine
involved in this part of the invention.
Figure 20, is a perspective view of a portion of the side of a harvester, showing
the bundle-carrier, and its attachments in position.
As the invention relates more particularly to the special construction and
arrangement of specific parts in the machine, the major portion of the drawings
exhibit in detail parts affected, Figure 1, being the only general view of this
improved machine. In this Figure, A, is the grain-table provided with ordinary
travelling conveyors, a, which are attached to endless chains carried in suitable
sprocket-wheels below the level of the grain-table and caused to travel so that the
carrier-teeth, a, shall travel towards the main driving wheel, B.
An inclined table, C, extends from the inner end of the grain-table, A, to a point
above the driving-wheel, B, all the binding mechanism being located between these
two points.
D, are a series of circular conveyors carried on a revolving shaft, b, suitably
journalled in the brackets E, which are suspended from a frame connected to the
frame which supports the inclined table, C, and binding mechanism and are located
immediately above the grain-table at the point where the inclined table, C, joins
with the inner end of the grain-table, A, at which point the travelling-carriers, a,
descend below the table, A, thereby ceasing to act upon the grain, the hinge ! teeth, c,
of the revolving conveyors, D, being designed and located as describel to act upon
the grain at the point where the travelling-carriers, a, leave it. The revolving
conveyors from this point elevate the grain up the inclined table towards the
binding mechanism where it is tied into bundles and discharged from the machine
in the ordinary way.
On reference to Figure 2, the special construction of the conveyors, D, will be under-
stood. These conveyors it will be noticed are composed of two discs which are
marked, D, D. The disc, D, being keyed or otherwise fastened to the shaft, b, while
the disc, D', is held stationary by being connected to the bracket, E. The teeth, c, are
located between the discs, D, D', and are pivotted on the disc D, the disc, D2, acting
merely as a guard to hold the teeth, c, in their pivots. On the inside of this disc D¹, is
formed a cam, d, the tail of each of the teeth, c, being designed to come in contact
with the cam, d, which is so located that when the tails of the hinged teeth, c, come
in contact with it they are held rigidly to the conveyors, D, during the period that
they should act on the grain to elevate it up the inclined table.
On reference to Figure 3, the form of the bracket, E, will be understood; from
this figure it will be seen as is also noticeable in Figure 1, that the said bracket is
bifurcated the conveyor being located between the arms or fingers. The cam, d,
extends only sufficiently far to hold the fingers during the period that they should
act on the grain. By the time that each tooth, c, reaches the bracket, E, its tail
has passed beyond the cam, d, consequently the tooth swings freely on its pivot so

page_text: that it will pass through the bifurcated bracket, E, the said bracket acting as a
stripper to clear each tooth of any grain which might be hanging to it. A small
shoulder on the disc, D, extends inwardly and is intended to prevent the teeth, c,
from swinging in farther than is required, to permit them to pass through the
bifurcated bracket, E.
In order to carry the head end of the grain clear of the revolving conveyors, D,
a vibrating conveyor, F, is placed on the end of the packer-shaft which conveyor
may be termed a supplementary end packer. This vibrating conveyor may be
seen in Figure 1, but is shown in enlarged detail in Figure 4. In this latter
Figure it will be noticed that it is pivotted on a crank, e, formed on the end of the
packer-shaft, f. Its back end is connected by a link, g, to the inclined frame, C¹¹,
of the table, C, consequently as the packer shaft revolves a vibrating motion is
imparted to the conveyor, F, causing its front end to project above the table and
act on the grain at the time that it is required to act on the head end of the grain
and carry it up the inclined table, C, clear of the revolving circular conveyors, D.
In order to hold the head end of the grain while being acted upon by the
vibrating conveyor, F, and during the time of the binding of the sheaf a yielding
retaining bar, h, is provided which is shown only in Figure 1.
This bar springs
sufficiently to allow the grain to pass between it and the table, C, but has sufficient
strength to hold the head end of the grain for the purpose required.
In order to provide for the adjustment of the binding mechanism to accomodate
the various lengths of grain being cut, and in order to enable the driver to readily
adjust the whole binding mechanism with the view of bringing the binding cord as
near to the centre of the sheaf as possible the whole binding mechanism and table, C,
are connected to a frame adjustably connected to the main frame of the machine.
In Figure 5 a skeleton detail is exhibited, showing the manner of connecting the
fraine, C, which supports the binding mechanism and table, C.
As there is nothing peculiar in the binding mechanisin itself or the manner in
which it is connected to the table it is not necessary for the purpose of this specifi-
cation to exhibit in detail the way in which it is fastened. Figure 1 will be
sufficient for any mechanic skilled in the construction of this class of binding
machine to understand the mechanical detail involved in connecting the binding
mechanism to the frame, C¹, but as a novel feature is claimed in adjustably
connecting the frame, C¹, to the main frame of the machine, it is exhibited as
before stated in Figure 5. On reference to this figure it will be noticed that the
frame, A', of the grain-table, A, is rigidly fastened to the rectangular frame, G,
within which the driving-wheel, B, revolves.
H, are brackets rigidly fastened to the frame A¹, and located substantially as
shown in Figure 5. Through these brackets pass as indicated in this figure the
horizontal bars or pipes, I, which bars are rigidly fastened to the frame, C¹, but
slide freely through the bearings formed in the bracket, H. It will be seen that
the frame, C, can be readily adjusted nearer to or farther from the cutter-bar of
the machine, and in this way the binding mechanism which is connected to the
frame, C³, can be adjusted to suit different lengths of grain being at time cut.
In order to enable the driver to effect this adjustment without descending from
his seat a hand-lever, J, is pivotted on the frame, G. This hand-lever extends up
to a point convenient to the driver's seat, and is connected to the frame, C¹, by the
bar or rod K. A suitable notched quadrant is provided, as shown in Figure 5 for
the hand-lever, J, which by being moved on its pivot adjusts the frame, C', with the
table, C, and all the binding mechanism connected to it, the notched quadrant being
employed in the usual way to hold in any desired position the hand-lever, J, and
through it the frame, C, connected to it as described.
With the view of cleaning or stripping the travelling carriers, a, at the point
where they descend below the table, a peculiarly formed tooth-cleaner is provided
which may be seen in Figure 1, and is shown in detail in Figure 6. On reference
to this figure, it will be noticed that the tooth-cleaner consists of a plate marked, L,
which is shaped substantially as shown in the drawing to conform to the angle
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page_text: between the grain-table, A, and inclined table, C.
The tail, i, of the tooth-cleaner
is provided with screw-holes to permit the cleaner to be screwed to the table, A.
Lugs, j, are formed on each side of the cleaner L, and are designed to support
the sheet-iron skirting which is screwed to the table, A, and extends upwardly on
the table, C, forming a skirting to close the joint between the two tables. A slot, k,
is cut into the plate, L, of a width sufficient to permit the teeth, a, to pass into it.
On the side of the slot, k, is formed a sort of bridge, I, extending across from the
end of the tail, i, to a point near the opposite end of the plate, L, the said bridge
filling up the angle of the plate extending on the said plate to a point near its end
beyond the end of the slot, k. The plate, L, on the side of the slot, k, opposite to
that upon which the bridge, I, is located is curved and bent gradually up from its
end to the end of that side of the slot, kc, where a curved recess, m, is formed, this
end of the plate, as may be mentioned, about even with edge of the bridge I. This
enlargement of the slot or recess, m, as it is called, permits the grain to spring over
the teeth, a, at the point where they descend through the table and thereby.
prevents the grain clogging the slot, which would otherwise occur were it not for
this enlargement or recess, m, specified.
As it is not desired that the grain falling onto the table, A, should be fed
towards the binding mechanism during the period that the binding is actually
affected, a suitable mechanism is provided for arresting the motion of the conveyors
at that period.
As there is nothing peculiar in the driving mechanism of the-machine other than
in the points specified, the drawing does not show, nor is it necessary to show, the
entire driving mechanism of the machine.
It will be sufficient to say that the sprocket-wheel, N, is. attached to the shaft
from which all the moving mechanism derives its motion through the revolving of
the main driving wheel, B.
In Figure 7 mechanism for connecting the travelling carriers, a, to the driving-
gear of the machine is shown. From this view it will be seen that the sprocket-
wheel, N, is connected by the chains O to the sprocket wheel P which is fastened
to the shaft carrying and driving the carriers, a. It will also be noticed that this
chain, O, passes over the sprocket-wheel, O', which is fastened to the packer-
shaft, f.
In order to arrest the motion of the carriers, a, during the period that the
binding is being effected the sprocket-wheel, P, is journalled on its shaft so that it
will revolve freely thereon except when connected to it by the clutch, n, which is
attached to the travelling carrier shaft, o, by a feather-key which permits the
clutch to move longitudinally on the shaft, but will prevent from revolving.
The spring, p, holds the clutch, n, in contact with a corresponding clutch formed
on the sprocket, P, consequently so long as the clutch, n, is permitted to remain in
its normal position the sprocket-wheel, P, will be connected to the shaft, o, of the
travelling conveyors, a. In order to throw them out of gear with each other
during the period mentioned it is desirable that the travelling conveyors, a, should
remain stationary, a wedge-shaped arm, R, is pivotted more clearly shown in
Figure 8 so that when swung forward it will fit between the clutch, n, and
sprocket, P, forcing the clutch-teeth out of gear with the said sprocket which then
revolves freely on the shaft, o, without moving the conveyors. In order to move
this arm, R, at the desired period, it is connected to the crank, q, as indicated.
This crank is attached to the rod, r, which is journalled in the frame of the
machine and extends across the front of the machine where it may be seen on
reference to Figure 9, the finger, 8, seen in this figure being attached to it. This
finger it will be noticed extends up behind a bar, t, which is connected to an arm, u,
on the end of the needle-shaft. On this bar is fixed a small adjustable bracket, v,
which extends behind the fingers, s, when it is intended to come in contact with it
and push it back so as to hold the arm, R, clear of the clutch during the time that
the grain is being fed into the binding mechanism, but when the needle comes up
the arm, u, being attached to its shaft moves so as to carry the bracket, v, clear

page_text: of the finger, 8, when by the action of the spring, w, seen in Figure 8, the arm, R
is forced forward so as to push the clutch, n, out of gear with the sprocket, P
holding it there until the bracket, v, once more comes in contact with the finger, s
when the arm, R, is carried clear of the clutch which by the action of the spring, P
is once more thrown into gear with the sprocket-wheel, P.
On reference to Figure 9 the mechanism by which the revolving conveyors, D
and reel, S, are driven will be understood.
T, is an endless chain which passes around a sprocket-wheel, U, keyed to the
front end of the packer-shaft, f, thence around the sprocket-wheel, V, which is
keyed to the shaft of the conveyors, D, and thence upwardly around a sprocket-
wheel, W, on the inner face of which is formed a bevel-pinion arranged to mesh
with the bevel-wheel, X, which forms part of it or is keyed to the sprocket-
wheel Y.
This sprocket-wheel is connected as shown by the chains marked, Z, to the
reel, S, consequently, so long as the machine is moving and the packer-shaft is
operating the reel will revolve together with all the sprocket-wheels around which
the chains pass.
As it is necessary that the conveyors, D should remain stationary during the
period that the binding is being effected the sprocket-wheel, V, is journalled so as
to revolve freely on the shaft of the conveyors, D, being connected thereto by a
clutch, z, arranged to connect with it in the same manner as the clutch mechanism
connecting the shaft to the travelling conveyors, a, to the main driving mechanism
of the machine.
In Fig. 9 y is a bifurcated arm arranged to fit behind the clutch, x. Behind
this arm the bar, t, fits.
The end of this bar is wedge-shaped and is designed that when its thick part
comes between the bracket carrying the front end of the shaft b of the conveyors, D,
and the arm, y, the clutch & thrown out of gear, and as this bar is operated as
before described, the motion of the conveyor shaft is arrested at the desired period.
As the space below the table, A, is limited the needle is divided into two parts
as shown in Figures 11 and 12. In this figure, 2, is the needle proper, which is
attached to its shaft in the ordinary way.
The back of this needle is curved in the ordinary manner, but instead of
extending the full distance necessary to form the required guard during the period
of the binding it is made about one-half the ordinary length and an arm, 3, is
journalled on the needle shaft baving a curved guard attached to its end and
corresponding in shape to the back of the needle proper.
When
This auxiliary guard is provided with a clip, 4, on its end with which the lug 5,
of the needle-back comes in contact when the needle is thrown upward, which
action causes the pivotted arm to follow upwardly with the needle, the curved
guards attached to it forming a continuation of the back of the needle.
the needle descends, the curved guard folds past the needle, consequently the
needle requires much less space to fold down below the table than it would were
its back a solid piece.
In order to prevent the accidental second movement of the binding mechanism
an arm or hammer 6, is attached on the end of the trip-lever shaft and on the
gear-wheel opposite to this hammer or arm an angle-plate 7, is formed, the said
angle plate being placed in such a position on the gear that it will be brought
opposite to the haminer, 6, at the time when through the motion of the trip-lever
shaft the arm or hammer springs forward when coming in contact with the angle-
plate, 7, the movement of the trip-lever shaft is checked, and, thereby, the
accidental second movement of the binding mechanism prevented.
On reference to Figure 10, the construction of the improved cutter and its
operation will be understood.
8, is the cutter-bar its lower end being connected to the crank, 9, which as
indicated is journalled in the bracket 10, and is caused to revolve by the motion
of the conveyor-shaft, b, to which it is connected by gearing as represented.

page_text: This bracket 10 is fixed to the frame of the grain-table, A, the shaft, b, which
is as before described, attached to the frame of the inclined table, C, moves freely
longitudinally through the gearing and bracket, being connected to the gearing so
as to impart only a rotary movement to it. The upper end of the cutter-bar, S,
passes through a hole in the bracket, 11, which is fixed to the inclined table as
indicated.
When the crank 9, revolves, an oscillating movement will be imparted to
the lower end of the cutter. Its upper end owing to its connection with the
bracket, 11, moves only longitudinally.
The wing 12 is fixed at its lower end to the cutter-bar, 8, its upper being con-
nected by a link, 13, to the bar, 14, from which the conveyor-shaft, b, is suspende l.
From this description it will be seen that the lower end of the cutter will
always be held in the same position, that is at the end of the finger-beam, and
although its upper end is attached to the adjustable inclined table, Č, and derives
motion from nechanism connected to the said adjustable table, the motion of the
cutter is not effected by the adjustment of said table.
The following is a description of that part of the invention relating to vertical
adjustment of the grain-wheel simultaneously with the driving-wheel side of the
machine.
The drive-wheel, B, is journalled in the usual manner on its axle, 15, which axle
is provided with gear-wheels, C, fixed to the said axle and arranged to nesh with
the teeth formed on one side of the bracket, 17, which brackets are attached to, or
form part of the frame, 18. On the outside of the drive-wheel axle, 15, is attached
a chain-pulley or drum, 19, to which the end of the adjusting chain, 20, is attached.
This chain extends from the pulley, 19, round the sheaf-pulley, 21, which is
journalled on the frame, 18, as indicated; thence it passes to the grain-wheel side
of the machine; a rod, g, being interposed between the two ends of the chain, as
indicated. The grain-wheel end of the chain, 20, is carried around the sheaf
pulley, 22, which is journalled on the grain-wheel side of the frame of the machine,
as indicated.
After passing around this pulley the chain, 20, passes over the top of the sheaf-
pulley, 23, which is journalled on the grain-wheel bracket, as indicated; the ond
of the chain being finally fastened to the grain-wheel side of the frame as shown.
The grain-wheel bracket, K, is hinged or pivotted to the frame of the machine, as
shown, and is pivotted with a stub or axle, 47, upon which the grain wheel, 2+,
is journalled. This stub or axle, 47, is secured to the bracket in rear of its hinge
or pivot, and the stub which carries the sheaf-pulley, 23, is secured to an ar., I,
extending above the axle, K', as indicated. It follows from this connection
between the grain-wheel, 24, and the axle of the drive-wheel that the revolving of
the axle by actuating the chain adjusts the grain-wheel bracket, K, on its hinge,
thereby imparting the desired adjustment to the grain-wheel side of the machine,
and as the pulley, 19, is the same diameter as the gear-wheels, 16, the revolving
of the axle imparts an equal adjustment to both sides of the machine. M is a
hand-lever having a crooked end, m, arranged to embrace the shaft or hub of the
ratchet-wheel, 25, which ratchet-wheel is keyed or otherwise fastened to the drive
wheel axle, 15.
26, is a spur fixed to the lever, M, and arranged to engage with the teeth of
the ratchet-wheel, 25, the crooked end of the lever being formed so that while
retaining the lever in position, sufficient play is allowed to adjust the lever so that
the driver can throw the spur, 26, in and out of gear as required.
In order to hold the ratchet-wheel from revolving while it is carrying the
weight of the machine a retaining pawl, 27, is pivotted on the frame behind the
ratchet-wheel having a crooked end to engage with the teeth of the ratchet-wheel.
29, is a bearing pivotted to the pawl and provided with an arm, 30, to which
the rod, 31, is attached.
The bearing plate, 29, extends between the retaining pawl 27, and the spur of
the ratchet-wheel, 25, and it is so pivotted on the pawl that when the rod, 31, is

page_text: drawn upon the said bearing plate lifts the crooked end, 28, clear of the ratchet-
hyphen teeth, and thus permits the teeth to pass by it.
32, is the travelling platform apron or carriers which extend across the grain-
table and are caused to travel in the ordinary way.
33, is the revolving packer located below the table, C, which extends upwardly
from the inner end of the travelling platform apron or carriers, 32, to the grain
receptacle where the sheaf is bound.
As the drawing merely represents a side skeleton view, only one revolving
packer is visible, but it will of course be understood that a number of them are
carried on the same shaft extending across the platform of the machine.
Each of the packers, 33 is provided with folding fingers, 34, which extend
through the table, C, and are intended when revolving to carry the grain from the
inner end of the carriers, 32, to the top of the table, C, where the sheaf is bound.
In order to stop the supply of grain and prevent it accumulating in the grain
receptacle during the period that the sheaf is being bound, a cut-off is provided
consisting of a series of fingers, 35, extending across the table of the machine and
attached to the cut-off shaft, 36, which is carried in suitable bearings and located
at the inner end of the apron or carriers, 32.
The cut-off shaft, 36, is provided with a crank 47, connected by means of the
pitman, 37, to the bottom end of the pivotted lever, 38, which lever is pivotted at
any suitable point of the frame, its upper end being provided with a wrist-pin
which fits into the cam-slot, 39, cut in the disc, 40, as indicated. This disc, 40, is
secured to the needle-shaft, 41, and the cam slot 39, is so shaped that when the
needle, 2, is down in position to bind the sheaf the lever, 48, is tilted on its pivot
so as to throw the fingers, 35, forward in position indicated in dotted lines, which
position causes them to hold the grain clear of the fingers, 34, consequently the
grain being carried towards the binding mechanism by the travelling apron or
carriers, 32, is arrested at the bottom of the table, C, where it may accumulate
without interfering with the binding operation,
So soon as the sheaf is bound the needle in rising again carries the disc, 40, with
it, the cam-slot, 39, causing the lever, 38, to tilt in the opposite direction so as to
bring the fingers, 35, back into the position they are indicated in the drawing.
As the general construction of an ordinary harvester binder is well understood,
and as this part of the invention relates to the bundle-carrier only it is not
necessary to show in this figure any more of the machine than is absolutely
necessary to show the connection and operation of the bundle-carrier with it.
It may however be repeated as before said, that the binding mechanism and
cutting apparatus are located on the inside of the drive-wheel, the axle, 15, of the
drive-wheel being provided with two bearings, one located on the inner side of
the frame, and the other on the outer side of the frame.
The driver's seat, 42, is attached to the frame substantially as shown in the
drawing, and extends over the drive-wheel axle, B.
43, is the bundle-carrier composed of a series of slats extending at right angles
to the axis of the drive-wheel axle and pivotted on the lug, 44, located as indicated
at the rear of the frame, 45, of the machine.
The slats forming the bundle-carrier, it will be noticed, extend behind its pivot
point, the front of the carrier being connected to the pivotted lever, 46, which is
located in a position convenient to the driver so that he can operate it either by
hand or by foot, tilting it at such points as he desires to dump the bundle off the
bundle-carrier.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is.
1. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is carried on the grain table
by travelling carriers towards the main drive wheel, the combination of a series of
circular conveyors carried on a revolving shaft suitably journalled above the grain

page_text: table between the inner end of the travelling carriers and the binding needle, the
said conveyors being provided with hinged teeth operating substantially as and for
the purpose specified.
2. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is carried on the grain table by
travelling carriers towards the main drive wheel, and is elevated towards the
binding mechanism by an inclined table, a series of circular conveyors carried on
a revolving shaft suitably journalled above the grain table between the inner end
of the travelling conveyors and binding needle, each conveyor being provided with
hinged teeth arranged to carry the grain up the inclined table, in combination with
a bifurcated bracket for stripping the grain off the teeth and a cam arranged to
fold the teeth as they pass the bracket and to hold them extended while acting on
the grain substantially as and for the purpose specified.
3. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is carried on the grain table by
travelling conveyors towards the main drive wheel and is elevated by revolving
conveyors a vibrating conveyor arranged beneath and at the rear end of the
inclined table the said conveyor being operated by a crank on the packer shaft so
as to work in conjunction with the packers and carry the head end of the grain
clear of the revolving conveyors, in combination with a yielding retaining bar or
spring located above the inclined table and arranged to hold the head end of the
grain during the binding of the sheaf substantially as and for the purpose
specified.
4. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is elevated towards the bin ling
mechanism by an inclined table beneath which is located the needle and packer
shafts, and above which is located an overhung knotter shaft one or more
horizontal bars extending from the front of the machine to its rear, and connected
to the frame supporting the binding mechanism, in combination with brackets fixed
to the frame of the machine independent of the frame of the binding mechanism
and arranged to support the horizontal bar or bars so that the binding mechanis:n
may be adjusted longitudinally to accomodate the length of the grain being
bound.
5. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is elevated towards the binding
mechanism by an inclined table beneath which is located, the needle and packer
shafts, and above which is located an overhung knotter shaft one or more horizontal
bars extending from the front of the machine to its rear and connected to the frame
supporting the binding mechanism and adjustably carried by brackets fixed to the
frame of the machine independent of the frame of the binding mechanism, the
combination with a lever pivoted on the frame of the machine and connected to
the frame of the binding mechanism, for the purpose of longitudinally adjusting
the said binding mechanism as and for the purpose specified.
6. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is carried on a grain table
towards the binding mechanism by travelling toothed carriers, the combination
tooth cleaner located at the point where the toothed carriers descend below the
table substantially as and for the purpose specified.
7. In a self binding harvester in which an adjustable inclined binder table is
arranged between the grain table and top of the driving wheel and in which the
grain is carried to the foot of the inclined table by travelling toothed carriers, an
inclined tooth-cleaner located at the angle formed between the grain and binder
tables, in combination with revolving toothed conveyors located above the toothed
cleaners and arranged to act on the grain at the point where the travelling toothed
carriers leave it substantially as and for the purpose specified.
8. The plate L shaped as above and having a slot k cut in it as specified,
in combination with the bridge I extending across the angle of the plate L
substantially as specified.
9. The plate L shaped as shown and having a slot k cut in it with a curved
recess m formed in the plate on one side of the slot, in combination with the
bridge I located on the opposite side of the slot substantially as and for the
purpose specified,

page_text: 10. In a self binding harvester in which the grain is carried towards the binding
mechanism by travelling carriers, an adjustable clutch located on the shaft sup-
porting the carriers and arranged to form a clutch connected between the main
driving mechanism and carriers, in combination with an arm actuated by the
needle inechanism substantially as and for the purpose specified.
11. In a grain binding harvester in which the grain is elevated from the grain
table towards the binding mechanism by revolving conveyors an adjustable clutch
located on the shaft carrying the conveyors and arranged to form a clutch con-
nection between the main driving mechanisin and conveyor shaft, in combination
with a rod actuated by the needle mechanism and arranged to throw the clutch
out of gear during the period that the binding is being effected substantially as
and for the purpose specified.
12. In a self binding harvester provided with revolving conveyors and reel, an
endless chain arranged to convey the motion of the main driving mechanism to
the conveyors and reel, a clutch connection being formed, between the conveyor
shaft and its sprocket wheel actuated by the endless chain, in combination with the
bart connected to the needle-shaft and arranged to break the clutch connection
substantially as and for the purpose specified.
13. In a self binding harvester a needle 2 having a curved back about one half
the ordinary length in combination with an arm 3 journalled on the needle shaft
and having a curved guard attached to its end fitting against and corresponding in
shape to the curved back of the needle.
14. In a self binding harvester a needle 2 fixed to its shaft and having a clip
end formed on the end of its curved back, in combination with an arm 3
journalled on the needle shaft and shaped as specified with a clip 4 on its end, so
that on the upward movement of the needle the end » comes in contact with the
clip 4 so that the curved guard forms a continuation of the needle back.
15. In a self binding harvester in which the binding mechanism is put into
operation by the pressure of the grain on the trip lever, an arm or hammer 6 fixed
to the trip lever shaft and arranged to come in contact with an angle plate 7 to
prevent the second moving of the binding mechanism.
16. In a self binding harvester a grain table provided with travelling carriers
for conveying the grain to the foot of the binder table revolving conveyors located
above the grain table between it and the needle in combination with adjustable
clutch mechanism arranged to connect the revolving conveyors and travelling
carriers to the main driving mechanism so that the motion of the conveyors and
carriers shall be simultaneously stopped during the period that the binding is being
effected substantially as and for the purpose specified.
17. In a self binding harvester in which the binding mechanism is attached to
and moves with a frame adjustably connected to the frame carrying the grain table,
a cutter pivoted at its lower end to a bracket fixed to the frame of the grain table
and connected at its upper end to the adjustable frame in combination with
mechanism for imparting an oscillating movement to the cutter substantially as
and for the purpose specified.
18. In a self binding harvester provided with rotary conveyors attached to and
moving with a frame adjustably connected to the frame carrying the grain table,
a cutter bar journalled to its lower end on a crank deriving motion from the shaft
of the rotary conveyors, which crank is held in a bracket attached to the grain
tablo frame, and its upper end adjustably held in a bracket attached to the
adjustable frame, in combination with a wing board connected to the cutter bar at
its lower end, its upper end being connected by a link to the bar from which the
conveyor shaft is suspended.
19. The combination of the frame provided with toothed brackets, the drive
wheel axle provided with gear wheels and a chain pulley the chain connecting the
said pulley with the grain end of the frame and the grain wheel secured to a
bracket hinged to the frame over which said chain passes substantially as and for
the purpose described,

page_text: 20. The combination of the frame of the machine the grain wheel bracket
pivoted thereto, a stud axle secured to the bracket in rear of its pivot, a chain
sheaf secured to the bracket above the axle and a chain secured to the grain end
of the frame that passes over the sheaf of the bracket to a driving or adjusting
mechanism upon the stubble side of the machine substantially as described.
21. The combination of the frame, the grain wheel the stud axle bracket the
sheaf on the bracket, the sheaf upon both the grain and stubble sides of the rear
end of the platform and rear of the wheels, and the drive wheel axle adjustable
upon the frame and provided with a pulley upon the end of the axle and the chain
passing over said sheaf and connecting the pulley of the drive wheel axle with the
grain side of the frame substantially as described.
22. The combination of the frame, the bracket secured thereto and formed with
toothed segment racks, the drive wheel axle and gear pinions supported and
adjusted upon said brackets, the ratchet wheel secured to the axle, the pawl for
holding the ratchet wheel in its adjusted position, and means for revolving the
axle to adjust it substantially as described.
23. The combination of the frame, the adjustable drive wheel axle, the ratchet
wheel secured thereto, the retaining pawl the bearing plate pivoted to the pawl
and provided with an arm for operating the same, and the lever for operating the
ratchet wheel, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
24. The lifting or ratchet wheel lever crooked at its end to embrace the shaft or
hub of the ratchet wheel provided with a spur upon said lever to engage with the
teeth of the ratchet substantially as and for the purpose described.
25. The combination of the frame of the drive wheel the axle upon which the
drive wheel revolves the cogged gears secured to the axle, the toothed segment
brackets secured to the frame upon which the axle and its gears are adjusted, the
ratchet wheel pawl and hand lever for adjusting said axle, and a pulley on the axle
connected by a chain with the grain wheel and grain end of the frame substantially
as and for the purpose described.
26. In a grain binding harvester in which revolving packers are located below
a table rising from the inner end of the travelling platform, apron or carriers to
the grain receptacle where the sheaf is bound the points of the said packers
extending through the table for the purpose of carrying the grain from the inner
end of the travelling platform apron to the grain receptacle, the combination of
a cut off located at the inner end of the travelling platform apron or carriers and
operated by mechanism timed to move simultaneously with a binding mechanism
so that the supply of grain shall be cut off from the grain receptacle during the
period in which the sheaf is being bound.
27. In a grain binding harvester in which revolving packers are located at the
inner end of the travelling platform apron and below the grain receptacle when
the sheaf is bound, the combination of a cut-off located at the inner end of the
travelling platform apron, and provided with mechanism by which it is caused at
certain periods to hold the grain clear of the revolving packers.
28. The cut off shaft 36 located at the inner end of the apron A and provided
with fingers 35, and crank 47, in combination with a pivoted lever 38, one end of
which is connected to the crank 47 and its other end to the cam slot K made in
the disc 40 which is fastened to and works with the needle shaft 2.
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