JP2020178668A - Seedling transplanter - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a seedling transplanter capable of improving operation property.SOLUTION: A seedling transplanter comprises: a machine body comprising travel wheels on left and right sides; a seedling planting unit which is provided on the machine body for planting seedlings to a farm field; a main speed change lever for switching a power transmission state to the travel wheels between an on state and an off state; a sub speed change lever for switching a travel mode of the machine body; a detection part for detecting irregularity of the farm field; and a posture adjusting mechanism having a height adjustment function for adjusting a height of the machine body according to irregularity of the farm field detected by the detection part. The posture adjusting mechanism can change a distance between an axle of the travel wheel and a farm field plane, and when the power transmission state is on state and the travel mode is not a work speed mode, the height adjusting function is turned off.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to a seedling transplanter.

Conventionally, there is known a seedling transplanter that corrects the posture so that the airframe is in the horizontal direction when the unevenness of the field is detected or the airframe is tilted in the left-right direction (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-39350

When the driving force is transmitted to the traveling wheels by the main speed change mechanism, the seedling transplanter has a function of correcting the posture. However, for example, when the function of correcting the posture is activated when the rice transplanter is moved backward, the operator moves backward and the steering handle is raised or lowered, which may reduce the operability.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a seedling transplanter with improved operability.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the seedling transplanting machine according to claim 1 is provided on the machine body (2) having traveling wheels (10) provided on the left and right sides and on the machine body (2). The seedling planting device (4) for planting seedlings in the field, the main speed change lever (20) for switching the power transmission state to the traveling wheel (10) between the on state and the off state, and the machine body (2). The machine body (2) according to the auxiliary shift lever (21) for switching the traveling mode, the detection unit (6) for detecting the unevenness of the field, and the unevenness of the field detected by the detection unit (6). It is provided with an attitude adjusting mechanism (7) having a height adjusting function for adjusting the height of the traveling wheel (7), and the attitude adjusting mechanism (7) can change the distance between the axle (S) of the traveling wheel (10) and the field scene. The height adjustment function is turned off when the power transmission state is the on state and the traveling mode is not the working speed mode.

The seedling transplanting machine according to claim 2 is the seedling transplanting machine according to claim 1, wherein the traveling wheel (10) is a crawler (K), and the area where the crawler (K) is in contact with the field scene is large. The smaller the value, the larger the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene, and the larger the area in contact with the field scene, the smaller the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene.

The seedling transplanting machine according to claim 3 is the seedling transplanting machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the crawler (K) is formed in a polygonal shape, and the side portion (H) of the crawler (K) is formed. When the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene is small when the vehicle is in contact with the field scene, and when the apex (I) of the crawler (K) is in contact with the field scene, the above. The feature is that the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene becomes large.

The seedling transplanter according to claim 4 is the seedling transplanter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which the side portion (H) of the crawler (K) touches the field scene in the lowest position. It is characterized in that a wheel rotating portion (SK) is provided to switch between the (ST) and the raised state (LT) in which the apex portion (I) of the crawler (K) touches the field scene.

The seedling transplanter according to claim 5 is the seedling transplanter according to claim 4, in which the side portion (H) faces the front side of the machine body (2) in the raised state (LT). It is characterized by being in an oblique posture.

The seedling transplanter according to claim 6 is the seedling transplanter according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and has a visor portion that covers above the main shift lever (20) and the auxiliary shift lever (21). (BB) is supported from a spare seedling stand frame (YF) that supports a spare seedling stand (30) for planting seedlings in a field.

According to the seedling transplanter according to claim 1, the operability can be improved.

In addition, it has a height adjustment function that allows the distance between the axle and the field scene to be changed, and turns off the height adjustment function when the power transmission state is on and the driving mode is not the working speed mode. As a result, the height adjustment mechanism does not work carelessly, so for example, when the aircraft goes out of the field to the ridge, the engine speed is lowered and it goes out slowly, but when the height adjustment mechanism works, the engine is disabled and the engine Since there is a risk of stopping, it is possible to prevent a decrease in workability by turning off the height adjustment mechanism.

According to the seedling transplanter according to claim 2, in the seedling transplanter according to claim 1, the vehicle height is basically raised by a height adjusting mechanism to turn. If the ground contact surface of the crawler is large, mud in the field will be dragged during turning and the field scene will be exposed. Therefore, by making the ground contact surface small and turning, workability during turning can be improved.

According to the rice transplanter according to claim 3, in the rice transplanter according to claim 1 or 2, the vehicle height is basically raised by a height adjusting mechanism to turn. If the ground contact surface of the crawler is large, mud in the field will be dragged during turning and the field scene will be exposed. Therefore, by making the ground contact surface small and turning, workability during turning can be improved.

In addition, basically, during normal running, since the car runs on the side of the crawler, the ground contact area is large, so that the running performance is prevented from being lowered.

According to the seedling transplanter according to claim 4, in the seedling transplanter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the side portion of the polygonal crawler is fielded by providing the wheel rotating portion. Since it is possible to switch between running on the ground and running at the apex, the vehicle height can be adjusted.

According to the seedling transplanter according to claim 5, in the seedling transplanter according to claim 4, when the apex is in contact with the field scene, the side portion faces the front side of the machine body and is oblique. In the posture, for example, if the side portion is raised in front of the machine body and is inclined at an angle during forward running, it is possible to prevent the running while diving into the field, so that the operability is good.

According to the seedling transplanter according to claim 6, in the seedling transplanter according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the visor portion is supported from the spare seedling stand frame that supports the spare seedling stand. By covering the upper part around the handle, the operator can be protected from rain, sunlight, etc., and deterioration of operability can be prevented.

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of the rice transplanter according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an outline of the vicinity of the steering wheel as viewed from the rear. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram (No. 1) for explaining the outline of the posture adjusting mechanism. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram (No. 2) for explaining the outline of the posture adjusting mechanism. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an outline of the regulatory mechanism as viewed from the left. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the seedling transplanter according to the modified example. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an outline of a regulation mechanism according to a modified example. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the periphery of the auxiliary transmission lever according to the modified example. FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating a coupling member that holds down the transmission shaft. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing an outline when the pendulum is viewed from above. FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing an outline when the left steering wheel is viewed from above. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing an outline when the vicinity of the center mascot is viewed from the rear. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing an outline when the center mascot is viewed from the left. FIG. 14 is a side view of a rice transplanter in which a crawler is mounted on a wheel of another embodiment.

An embodiment of the seedling transplanter according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Further, the components in the following embodiments include those that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, or those that are substantially the same, so-called equivalent ranges.

In the following, the front-back, up-down, and left-right directions are defined as the front-back direction in which the seedling transplanter 1 advances when planting seedlings in the field, the up-down direction in which the direction in which gravity acts is downward, the front-back direction, and so on. The direction perpendicular to the vertical direction is the horizontal direction. In the left-right direction, the right-hand side of the worker when moving forward is the right direction, and the left-hand side is the left direction.

The rice transplanter 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of the rice transplanter 1 according to the embodiment. The seedling transplanter 1 is a walking type seedling transplanter in which a worker plantes seedlings in a field while operating the control handle 14 of the seedling transplanter 1 from behind the seedling transplanter 1.

The seedling transplanter 1 includes a machine body 2, a seedling placement stand 3, a seedling planting device 4, a driving force transmission mechanism 5, a float 6 (detection unit), a posture adjustment mechanism 7, and a control device (not shown). And.

The machine body 2 includes traveling wheels 10 as a pair of left and right driving wheels traveling in a field. The airframe 2 is attached to the engine 11 provided on the airframe 2, the front frame 12, the rear frame 13 fixed to the rear end of the front frame 12, curved and extending diagonally upward, and the rear end of the rear frame 13. It is provided with a control handle 14 that can be gripped by an operator. In the rice transplanter 1, the driving force of the engine 11 is used not only to rotationally drive the traveling wheel 10 to advance the machine 2 but also to drive the seedling planting device 4 and the like. The driving force of the engine 11 is also used to drive a hydraulic pump that generates hydraulic pressure to operate the posture adjusting mechanism 7.

The traveling wheel 10 is moved up and down with respect to the front frame 12, that is, the machine body 2 by the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 provided on the front frame 12, and the position in the vertical direction with respect to the body 2 is changed. A pair of hydraulic elevating cylinders 70 are provided corresponding to each traveling wheel 10, and these pair of hydraulic elevating cylinders 70 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. By supplying and discharging oil to each of the pair of hydraulic elevating cylinders 70, the height of the machine body 2 can be adjusted, and the inclination of the machine body 2 in the left-right direction can be adjusted.

The engine 11 is a heat engine such as a diesel engine or a gasoline engine, and outputs a driving force from an output shaft. The output shaft projects from the left side of the machine body 2. The engine 11 is arranged substantially at the center of the body 2 in the left-right direction and at the front end of the front frame 12. The engine 11 is a recoil starter type engine.

A bonnet cover 18 is provided above the engine 11. The bonnet cover 18 houses a fuel tank 19 and a control device provided above the engine 11.

The control handle 14 is for changing the traveling direction of the machine body 2, that is, the walking type seedling transplanter 1, and can be grasped and operated by the operator. Further, the steering handle 14 can be rotated with respect to the rear frame 13, and the position of the steering handle 14 with respect to the rear frame 13 can be changed.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main shift lever 20, an auxiliary shift lever 21, an elevating lever 22, and the like are provided between the left and right steering handles 14. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing an outline of the vicinity of the steering wheel 14 as viewed from the rear.

The main shift lever 20, the auxiliary shift lever 21, and the elevating lever 22 are rotatably attached to the lever support portion 23 (see FIG. 1) extending in the left-right direction. The auxiliary shift lever 21 may be arranged below the main shift lever 20 and the elevating lever 22. In this case, the auxiliary shift lever 21 is attached to a lever support portion different from the lever support portion 23 to which the main shift lever 20 and the elevating lever 22 are attached. As a result, it is possible to suppress an error in gripping the auxiliary shift lever 21 and the main shift lever 20.

Further, the lever support portion 23 is attached to a member that rotatably supports the steering handle 14 or to the rear frame 13 via a fixing plate 24 (see FIG. 1). As a result, the rigidity of the lever support portion 23 can be improved.

The main speed change lever 20 is a lever that operates the main clutch that turns on and off the power transmission to the traveling wheel 10 (see FIG. 1). When the main speed change lever 20 is operated to a position where power is transmitted to the traveling wheels 10, the main clutch is "engaged" and power is transmitted from the engine 11 to the traveling wheels 10. That is, the power transmission state from the engine 11 to the traveling wheel 10 is the "entry state".

On the other hand, when the main speed change lever 20 is operated to a position where the power is not transmitted to the traveling wheels 10, the main clutch is in the "disengaged state" and the power is not transmitted from the engine 11 to the traveling wheels 10. That is, the power transmission state from the engine 11 to the traveling wheel 10 becomes the "off state".

The auxiliary shift lever 21 is arranged on the left side of the main shift lever 20. The auxiliary shift lever 21 is a lever that changes the traveling mode of the machine body 2 into a moving speed mode, a working speed mode, a neutral mode, and a reverse mode. The auxiliary shift lever 21 can be operated in the vertical direction. By operating the auxiliary shift lever 21 from the upper end to the lower end, the traveling mode of the machine body 2 is switched in the order of the moving speed mode, the working speed mode, the neutral mode, and the reverse mode.

The work speed mode is a mode used when working in the field, that is, when planting seedlings. The moving speed mode is a mode in which forward movement is possible at a speed faster than the working speed mode when no work is performed in the field.

The elevating lever 22 is a lever that changes the relative position of the traveling wheel 10 and the machine body 2 and adjusts the height of the machine body 2 with respect to the field.

A tilt adjusting lever 25 (see FIG. 3) for adjusting the tilt of the pendulum 77 (see FIG. 3) is arranged in the vicinity of the steering handle 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first rod 201 (second transmission member) is connected to the auxiliary transmission lever 21 via a rod mounting plate 200 or the like. The first rod 201 extends in the vertical direction, and the upper end of the first rod 201 is connected to the rod mounting plate 200. The second rod 203 is connected to the lower end of the first rod 201 via a joint ball 202. The first rod 201 is bent in order to prevent the joint ball 202 from bending. Further, a double nut may be provided at the end of the first rod 201 so that the length of the first rod 201 can be adjusted.

The second rod 203 is formed so as to extend in the front-rear direction. The second rod 203 is fixed to the fixing plate 204 provided on the side of the rear frame 13 with bolts or the like. An elongated hole may be formed in the fixing plate 204 so that the fixing position of the second rod 203 in the vertical direction can be adjusted. The second rod 203 is configured by connecting two rods side by side in the vertical direction in order to avoid interference with another member, for example, a seedling adjusting lever. Of the two rods, the front end of the lower rod may be fixed to the fixing plate 204 by processing the rod.

A groove arm plate 205 is joined to the front end of the second rod 203, a shaft portion 206 is inserted into the groove arm plate 205, and the third rod 207 is connected via the shaft portion 206 and the like.

The third rod 207 is connected to the main transmission case 50, which will be described later, and switches the rotation transmitted to the traveling wheel 10 between the forward high-speed state, the forward low-speed state, the neutral state, and the reverse state. That is, the traveling mode is switched to the moving speed mode, the working speed mode, the neutral mode, and the reverse mode.

The seedling placing table 3 has as many seedling mounting surfaces 3a as the number of planting rows partitioned in the left-right direction of the machine body 2, and it is possible to load mat-shaped seedlings with soil on each seedling mounting surface 3a. It has become. The seedling mounting table 3 is movably supported by the front portion of the rear frame 13 in the left-right direction, and reciprocates left and right by the driving force from the driving force transmission mechanism 5.

Further, the seedling placing table 3 has an extension portion 3b, and by pulling the extension portion 3b diagonally rearward and fixing it to the fixing portion 3c attached to the rear frame 13, a long mat-shaped seedling can be stably placed. Can be placed.

In addition, a spare seedling stand 30 is provided above the machine body 2 on which a spare mat-shaped seedling can be placed. The reserve seedling stand 30 is formed so that the rear end is raised. That is, the reserve seedling stand 30 is arranged so as to be inclined so that the front end is lowered with respect to the horizontal direction. A center mascot 31 is attached to the front end of the reserve seedling stand 30.

The seedling planting device 4 is a so-called rotary type seedling planting mechanism, and seedlings can be planted in a field in a plurality of sections or a plurality of rows in a seedling planting range. The seedling planting device 4 includes a plurality of planting mechanisms 41 for planting seedlings placed on the seedling stand 3 in the field.

The planting mechanism 41 is provided at the rear of the machine body 2 and in front of the seedling stand 3, and the seedlings loaded on the seedling stand 3 are planted in the field.

The driving force transmission mechanism 5 includes a main transmission case 50 provided on the rear side of the engine 11, traveling transmission cases provided on each of the left and right sides of the main transmission case 50, and a planting device for transmitting the driving force to the seedling planting device 4. It is provided with a transmission mechanism 52.

The main transmission case 50 is attached to the front end portion of the front frame 12. In the main transmission case 50, the driving force from the engine 11 is transmitted.

The main transmission case 50 includes a main clutch capable of cutting off the transmission of the driving force from the engine 11 to the traveling wheel 10 and the seedling planting device 4, and a transmission path and seedling planting of the driving force to the traveling wheel 10. A power branching portion that branches to the transmission path to the device 4 or the like is provided. Further, the main transmission case 50 is provided with a planting clutch capable of cutting off the transmission to the seedling planting device 4 on the transmission path to the seedling planting device 4.

Further, the main transmission case 50 includes a transmission unit capable of shifting the rotation transmitted to the traveling wheels 10 between a forward high-speed state, a forward low-speed state for planting work, a neutral state, and a reverse state, and left and right traveling. Left and right side clutches that can switch the transmission to the wheel 10 to the non-transmission state are provided.

The traveling transmission case accommodates the traveling transmission shaft of the main transmission case 50. The traveling transmission shaft transmits the driving force to the axles protruding from the traveling transmission case to the left and right.

The axle protruding from the traveling transmission case is provided so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction around the traveling transmission shaft located at the front end, and is rotated in the vertical direction by the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 to move the traveling wheel 10 up and down. Let me. As a result, the positions relative to the traveling wheel 10 and the machine body 2 change, and the height or inclination of the body 2 is adjusted.

The float 6 is provided at the lower part of the machine body 2, and as the machine body 2 moves, it comes into contact with the surface of the field and slides on the surface of the field to level the ground. The float 6 includes one center float 61 provided at the center of the machine body 2 in the left-right direction, and a pair of side floats 62 provided on both the left and right sides of the center float 61.

The center float 61 and the side float 62 are vertically and vertically rotatably supported around the respective left-right rotation axes 63 arranged at the same positions on the rear frame 13 in the side view of the rice transplanter 1, and are supported in the front. The part moves up and down according to the surface of the field.

Next, the posture adjusting mechanism 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram (No. 1) for explaining the outline of the posture adjusting mechanism 7. FIG. 4 is a schematic view (No. 2) for explaining the outline of the posture adjusting mechanism 7. Although the mechanism of one of the pair of hydraulic elevating cylinders 70 is described in FIGS. 3 and 4, the same applies to the mechanism of the other.

The posture adjusting mechanism 7 is arranged between the engine 11 (see FIG. 1) and the traveling wheel 10 (see FIG. 1). The attitude adjusting mechanism 7 supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 by the first hydraulic valve 71, the second hydraulic valve 72, and the third hydraulic valve 73, and moves the traveling wheel 10 up and down by the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70. As a result, the height and inclination of the machine 2 (see FIG. 1) with respect to the field are adjusted. That is, the posture adjusting mechanism 7 has a height adjusting function for adjusting the height of the machine body 2 and a tilt adjusting function for adjusting the tilt of the machine body 2.

The first hydraulic valve 71 is a valve that supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 according to the angle of the center float 61. That is, the first hydraulic valve 71 is a valve for adjusting the height of the machine body 2 according to the unevenness of the field detected by the center float 61.

The first hydraulic valve 71 is in an "adjusted state" in which oil is supplied to and discharged from the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 when the main clutch that turns on and off the power transmission to the traveling wheel 10 is in the "engaged state". When the main clutch is in the "engaged state", the attitude adjusting mechanism 7 turns on the height adjusting function and adjusts the height of the machine body 2 with respect to the unevenness of the field detected by the center float 61.

Further, when the main clutch is in the "disengaged state", the first hydraulic valve 71 is in the "stop state" in which oil is not supplied to or discharged from the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70. When the main clutch is in the "disengaged state", the attitude adjusting mechanism 7 turns off the height adjusting function and does not adjust the height of the machine body 2 with respect to the unevenness of the field detected by the center float 61. Specifically, in the posture adjusting mechanism 7, when the main clutch is in the "disengaged state", the wire 74 regulates the first hydraulic valve 71 so as not to move.

The wire 74 is connected to a main speed change lever 20 that changes the on / off of the main clutch. That is, the posture adjusting mechanism 7 can turn on / off the height adjusting function according to the operation of the main speed change lever 20. The wire 74 is connected to another member in order to engage and disengage the main clutch.

The attitude adjustment mechanism 7 is in the "adjustment state" before the main shift lever 20 is operated and the main clutch is in the "engaged state". That is, the height adjustment function is turned on before the power transmission state is changed to the "on state". Further, the posture adjusting mechanism 7 is in the "stop state" before the main shift lever 20 is operated and the main clutch is in the "disengaged state". That is, the height adjustment function is turned off before the power transmission state becomes the "cut state".

Further, the first hydraulic valve 71 operates the auxiliary shift lever 21 when the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated and the traveling mode is changed to the reverse mode even when the main clutch is in the "engaged state". It becomes "stopped state" according to. That is, in the attitude adjusting mechanism 7, even when the main clutch is in the "engaged state", when the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated and the traveling mode is changed to the reverse mode, the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated. Correspondingly, the height adjustment function is turned off. A description of this will be described later.

Further, when the main clutch is in the "disengaged state", the change in the angle of the center float 61 is absorbed by the spring 75 provided between the first hydraulic valve 71 and the center float 61.

The second hydraulic valve 72 is a valve that supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic lifting cylinder 70 in response to the operation of the lifting lever 22. The second hydraulic valve 72 is connected to the elevating lever 22 via a wire 76.

The elevating lever 22 can change the vehicle height to, for example, "down", "up", and "fixed". The second hydraulic valve 72 supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic lifting cylinder 70 according to the position of the lifting lever 22.

When the main clutch is in the "engaged state", the supply and discharge of oil to the first hydraulic valve 71 due to the change in the angle of the center float 61 is prioritized. For example, even when the elevating lever 22 is operated so that the vehicle height is "descended", when the convexity of the field is detected by the center float 61, the machine body is adjusted according to the angle of the center float 61. The height of 2 is adjusted.

A spring 76a is provided on the second hydraulic valve 72 side of the wire 76. The spring 76a is attached so that an elastic force that gives priority to the supply and discharge of hydraulic pressure in the first hydraulic valve 71 acts. The priority of height adjustment in the posture adjusting mechanism 7 is lowered in the order of the main speed change lever 20, the center float 61, and the elevating lever 22.

The third hydraulic valve 73 is a valve for adjusting the rolling of the machine body 2, that is, the inclination in the left-right direction. The third hydraulic valve 73 is a valve that supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 according to the angles of the left and right side floats 62. When any of the left and right side floats 62 detects the unevenness of the field, the third hydraulic valve 73 supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic lifting cylinder 70 according to the unevenness of the field.

Further, the third hydraulic valve 73 is provided with a pendulum 77. The third hydraulic valve 73 supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 according to the inclination of the pendulum 77. The third hydraulic valve 73 moves to the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 according to the inclination of the pendulum 77 when the side float 62 cannot detect the unevenness of the field, for example, when the side float 62 is floating or the field is soft. Oil can be supplied and discharged.

The third hydraulic valve 73 supplies and discharges oil to the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70 according to the angle of the side float 62 and the inclination of the pendulum 77, regardless of whether the main clutch is in the “engaged state” or the “disengaged state”. That is, in the posture adjusting mechanism 7, the tilt adjusting function is turned on regardless of whether the main clutch is in the “engaged state” or the “disengaged state”.

The inclination of the pendulum 77 can be fixed via the adjustment cable 78 according to the operation of the inclination adjustment lever 25. That is, in the posture adjusting mechanism 7, the tilt adjusting function can be turned off in response to the operation of the tilt adjusting lever 25.

When the inclination of the pendulum 77 is fixed, the change in the angle of the side float 62 is absorbed by the spring 79 provided between the third hydraulic valve 73 and the side float 62.

In the seedling transplanting machine 1 according to the embodiment, the main shift lever 20 is in a position where power is transmitted to the traveling wheel 10, the main clutch is in the "engaged state", and the traveling mode is set by the auxiliary shifting lever 21. In cases other than the speed mode, specifically, when the reverse mode is set, the height of the aircraft 2 is not adjusted by the first hydraulic valve 71. That is, when the traveling mode is set to the reverse mode, the height adjusting function of the posture adjusting mechanism 7 is turned off.

The rice transplanter 1 may turn off the height adjustment function of the posture adjusting mechanism 7 even when the traveling mode is the neutral mode or the moving speed mode, for example.

Here, the regulation mechanism 100 (transmission mechanism) that turns off the height adjustment function when the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated and the traveling mode is changed to the reverse mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing an outline of the regulatory mechanism 100 as viewed from the left. The regulation mechanism 100 is included in the posture adjusting mechanism 7.

The regulation mechanism 100 includes a tubular support portion 101, a first contact arm 102, and a second contact arm 103. A support pin 104 connected to the rear frame 13 is inserted into the support portion 101. The support portion 101 is rotatably supported by the support pin 104. The support pin 104 may be connected to a plate attached to the rear frame 13. Further, the support pin 104 may be welded along the outer peripheral wall of the circular or tubular rear frame 13. Thereby, the strength of the support pin 104, that is, the strength of the regulation mechanism 100 can be improved.

The first contact arm 102 projects rearward from the left end of the support portion 101, and the first rod 201 is inserted. The first contact arm 102 comes into contact with the contact portion 105 provided on the first rod 201. Specifically, when the auxiliary speed change lever 21 is operated to the lower end and the traveling mode is set to the reverse mode, the first contact arm 102 comes into contact with the contact portion 105 and is pushed downward by the contact portion 105. As a result, the first contact arm 102, the support portion 101, and the second contact arm 103 rotate about the support pin 104.

The contact portion 105 provided on the first rod 201 may be adjustable in the mounting position with respect to the first rod 201. For example, the attachment position with respect to the first rod 201 may be adjustable by providing a screw thread on the first rod 201 and forming the contact portion 105 into a nut shape.

The second contact arm 103 projects forward from the right side of the support portion 101, that is, the end on the center side. The second contact arm 103 includes a pair of wall portions 103a facing each other in the left-right direction and two contact pins 103b connecting the pair of wall portions 103a. The two contact pins 103b are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, and a wire 74 connected to the main speed change lever 20 is provided between the two contact pins 103b. For example, the second contact arm 103 is formed so as to be located on the side opposite to the first contact arm 102 when viewed from the side.

The contact pin 103b does not contact the wire 74 when the traveling mode is the working speed mode, but contacts the wire 74 when the traveling mode is the reverse mode, and pulls the wire 74 diagonally backward.

That is, when the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated so that the traveling mode becomes the reverse mode and the first contact arm 102 moves downward, the second contact arm 103 rotates rearward and the contact pin 103b moves. Contact the wire 74 and pull up the wire 74.

As a result, the first hydraulic valve 71 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is put into the “stop state”, and the height adjustment function of the attitude adjusting mechanism 7 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is turned off.

The regulation mechanism 100 may be urged by a spring. The spring urges the auxiliary shift lever 21 to release the pulling of the wire 74 by the second contact arm 103 when it is at the lower end corresponding to the reverse mode.

The control device controls each of the above-mentioned components constituting the rice transplanter 1. As an example, the control device can be configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory). Switches, sensors, etc. are connected to the control device. The control device executes, for example, engine control for controlling the engine 11.

Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described.

The seedling transplanter 1 adjusts the posture when the power transmission state to the traveling wheel 10 is "on" and the traveling mode is not the working speed mode, specifically, when the traveling mode is the reverse mode. The height adjustment function in the mechanism 7 is turned off.

When moving the rice transplanter 1 backward, the operator must move backward while holding the control handle 14. Therefore, when the height adjustment function is turned on when moving backward and the unevenness of the field is detected by the center float 61, the height of the aircraft 2, that is, the height of the steering handle 14, is changed, and the operator Will move backward while adjusting the posture, and the maneuverability will decrease.

On the other hand, the seedling transplanter 1 according to the embodiment turns off the height adjustment function in the posture adjusting mechanism 7 when the traveling mode is the reverse mode. As a result, the rice transplanter 1 can suppress the height of the steering handle 14 from being changed by the height adjusting function when moving backward, and can improve the maneuverability when moving backward.

The seedling transplanter 1 adjusts the height of the machine body 2 by supplying and discharging oil to the hydraulic lifting cylinder 70 from a hydraulic pump driven by the driving force of the engine 11. When the aircraft 2 is moving backward, the operator moves backward while holding the control handle 14, so that the speed may be slower than when moving forward.

Therefore, when the hydraulic lifting cylinder 70 supplies and discharges oil when moving backward, and the load of the hydraulic pump, that is, the load of the engine 11 becomes large, the engine 11 may stall. When the engine 11 stalls, the operator must activate the recoil starter to manually start the engine 11.

On the other hand, the rice transplanter 1 reduces the load of the hydraulic pump at the time of reverse movement, that is, the load of the engine 11 by turning off the height adjustment mechanism of the posture adjustment mechanism 7 at the time of reverse movement, and the engine 11 stalls. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the rice transplanter 1 can improve workability.

When the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated so that the traveling mode becomes the reverse mode, the seedling transplanter 1 keeps the power transmission state to the traveling wheels 10 in the “on state” by the regulation mechanism 100. The height adjustment function of the posture adjustment mechanism 7 is turned off.

As a result, the rice transplanter 1 can turn off the height adjustment function according to the operation of the auxiliary shift lever 21. That is, the seedling transplanter 1 can turn off the height adjustment function while switching the traveling mode to the reverse mode by operating the auxiliary shifting lever 21 that changes the traveling mode without operating the main shifting lever 20 or the like. it can. Therefore, the operability at the time of reverse movement can be improved.

Next, a modified example of the embodiment will be described.

In the seedling transplanter 1 according to the modified example, as shown in FIG. 6, the first rod 201 is connected to the second rod 211 via the counter arm 210. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the seedling transplanter 1 according to the modified example.

The counter arm 210 rotates about a fulcrum pin 212 attached to the left side surface of the lever guide 214 provided with the seedling picking lever 213 and the like. The first rod 201 is connected to the counter arm 210 on the outside in the left-right direction, specifically, on the left side, and the second rod 211 is connected to the inside of the first rod 201, that is, on the center side. As a result, the first rod 201 can be arranged so that the inclination angle with respect to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction becomes small.

A reinforcing plate may be attached to the lever guide 214, and the fulcrum pin 212 may be connected to the reinforcing plate. Further, the fulcrum pin 212 may be provided below the lever guide 214, and the fulcrum pin 212 may be connected to the rear frame 13. Further, the fulcrum pin 212 may be connected to the lever guide 214 or the rear frame 13, and a reinforcing pin connected to the reinforcing plate may be provided. As a result, the rigidity of the fulcrum pin 212 can be improved.

The fulcrum pin 212 may be arranged above the depth frame pipe 215. As a result, the contact of the fulcrum pin 212 with the upper end of the planted seedling can be suppressed, and the seedling collapse can be suppressed.

Further, an adjusting screw portion for adjusting the height of the first rod 201 may be provided at the lower end of the first rod 201 so that the mounting position (height) of the first rod 201 with respect to the counter arm 210 can be adjusted.

The front end of the second rod 211 is connected to the third rod 216. The second rod 211 is arranged above the planting cover case hub portion 217.

Further, the second rod 211 is arranged on the inner side in the left-right direction, that is, on the center side of the implantable rod arm 218. Further, the second rod 211 is arranged on the left side of the seedling removing lever mounting bolt. Further, the second rod 211 may be configured such that the front side is a circular rod and the rear side is a plate member. Specifically, the second rod 211 may be configured with the side side of the seedling picking lever 213 as a plate member. As a result, it is possible to prevent interference with the mounting bolts, and the second rod 211 can be configured without bending.

The third rod 216 is connected to the main transmission case 50 via a spring pin 220. At the front end of the third rod 216, notches are formed at both ends in the left-right direction so as to receive the spring pin 220, and the third rod 216 is rotated. The third rod 216 can be rotated with a smaller load.

The rear end of the third rod 216 is rotatably supported by the rod holding portion 221. As a result, the rotation backlash of the third rod 216 can be suppressed.

The third rod 216 is rotatably supported by the counter arm 222. The support pin 223 of the counter arm 222 is arranged between the center float 61 and the third rod 216. As a result, it is possible to suppress the adhesion of mud to the support pin 223 and prevent the counter arm 222 from sticking.

The support pin 223 of the counter arm 222 is supported by the main transmission case 50 via the mounting arm 224. The mounting arm 224 is fastened together with bolts 225 that fasten the main transmission cases 50 to each other. The support pin 223 is arranged inside the mounting arm 224 in the left-right direction and is mounted on the mounting arm 224. Further, the mounting arm 224 and the main transmission case 50 are connected by a reinforcing rib 226.

The counter arm 222 has a U shape, and the support pin 223 is inserted into the hole of the plate portion 222a facing each other. As a result, the contact area with the support pin 223 can be reduced, and sticking due to mud and rust can be suppressed. The counter arm 222 is preferably made of a SUS member, which does not require welding and can be easily processed.

The counter arm 222 connects the third rod 216 to the outer plate portion 222a, and connects the second rod 211 to the inner plate portion 222a, that is, the central side plate portion 222a. Further, the counter arm 222 is formed so as to extend in the vertical direction. The counter arm 222 changes the movement of the third rod 216 in the front-rear direction to the movement in the rotation direction.

Further, the side clutch cable 227 is arranged inside the counter arm 222 in the left-right direction. Further, a part of the main clutch cable 228 is arranged above the second rod 211 and the third rod 216.

As shown in FIG. 7, the regulation mechanism 100 attaches a contact portion 106 such as a washer to the wire 74, and when the auxiliary shift lever 21 is operated to change the traveling mode to the reverse mode and the first rod 201 moves downward. The wire 74 may be pulled up by lifting the contact portion 106 upward by the R-shaped corner portion 103c of the second contact arm 103. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an outline of the regulation mechanism 100 according to the modified example.

A stopper may be provided at the upper end of the wire 74, and the contact portion 106 may be provided on the wire 74, for example, slidably.

Thereby, the same effect as that of the embodiment can be obtained. Further, by providing the contact portion 106, when the auxiliary transmission lever 21 is operated and the traveling mode is changed to the reverse mode, the contact area with the second contact arm 103 can be increased, and the posture can be stabilized. The height adjustment function in the adjustment mechanism 7 can be turned off.

The auxiliary shift lever 21 may be formed by bending in the left-right direction so that the rear end gripped by the operator is inclined with respect to the front-rear direction. As a result, it is possible to suppress a mistake in gripping the main shift lever 20.

As shown in FIG. 8, the rod mounting plate 200 to which the upper end of the first rod 201 is connected may be formed so as to abut the reinforcing pin 230 at the upper end position and the lower end position of the auxiliary transmission lever 21. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the periphery of the auxiliary transmission lever 21 according to the modified example. In the figure, the auxiliary transmission lever 21, the first rod 201, and the rod mounting plate 200 at the upper end position are shown by solid lines, and the auxiliary transmission lever 21, the first rod 201, and the rod attachment plate at the lower end position are shown by broken lines.

Further, a plate may be provided below the reinforcing pin 230, and a regulating lever may be provided on the plate. The regulating lever is formed so as to project outward from the plate in the left-right direction, and the rear end is formed so as to face inward in the left-right direction. That is, the regulation lever is formed in a U shape. The regulation lever is connected to the reinforcing pin 230 via a plate to restrict the auxiliary transmission lever 21 from entering the moving speed mode.

The regulating lever is connected to the reinforcing pin 230 via, for example, a hub attached to the reinforcing pin 230. The hub may be repositionable along the circumferential direction of the reinforcing pin 230. Thereby, the position of the regulation lever can be changed by changing the mounting position of the hub with respect to the reinforcing pin 230.

The rice transplanter 1 according to the above embodiment or the modified example may have the following configuration.

The seedling transplanter 1 transmits power from the main transmission case 50 to the planting drive case of the planting transmission mechanism 52 via a transmission shaft. When the seedling transplanter 1 changes between stocks, the inter-stock switching gear housed in the main transmission case 50 must be replaced.

The seedling transplanter 1 uses a brim oil seal as an oil seal at a place where an inter-strain switching gear is housed. This facilitates removal and allows the oil seal to be reused.

The rice transplanter 1 welds a coupling member having a diameter larger than that of the transmission shaft to the front side of the transmission shaft to which the inter-strain switching gear is attached over the entire circumference. Then, an oil seal is arranged on the outer circumference of the coupling member.

As a result, the inner diameter of the oil seal can be increased, and the inter-stock switching gear can be easily removed using a general-purpose tool.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the member that presses the rear transmission shaft is composed of two coupling members 500. As a result, the transmission shaft can be pulled out by removing the holding bolt 501 of at least one coupling member 500. FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating the coupling member 500 that holds down the transmission shaft.

Further, the gaps formed at both ends of the two coupling members 500 in the left-right direction have the same width. That is, the two coupling members 500 are members having the same shape. As a result, the two coupling members 500 can be manufactured by cutting the hexagonal member in the axial direction.

In the rice transplanter 1, safety clutch boots for waterproofing are provided behind the two coupling members 500. That is, the two coupling members 500 are provided outside the safety clutch boots. As a result, the transmission shaft can be easily pulled out and attached. Since a gap is formed between the two coupling members 500, it can be easily removed even if mud or the like adheres to the two coupling members 500.

Further, in the rice transplanter 1, the adjustment cable 78 connecting the pendulum 77 and the tilt adjusting lever 25 (see FIG. 3) is in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the pendulum 77, as shown in FIG. , Specifically, it is arranged toward the rear. The adjustment cable 78 rotates integrally with the pendulum 77. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing an outline when the pendulum 77 is viewed from above.

Further, the hanging portion 701 to which the front end of the spring 700 provided on the pendulum 77 is attached is arranged below the engine carburetor 11a (the hunting region in FIG. 10). As a result, the hanging portion 701 can be arranged in the narrow gap formed below the engine carburetor 11a, and the gap can be effectively utilized.

The fuel filter provided in the fuel supply pipe for supplying fuel from the fuel tank 19 to the engine carburetor 11a is arranged inside the pendulum 77 in the left-right direction. Thereby, the fuel supply pipe and the fuel filter can be arranged while avoiding the interference between the fuel filter and the pendulum 77.

Further, an operation panel 14a is provided below the inclination adjusting lever 25 provided near the steering wheel 14, as shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing an outline when the left steering wheel 14 is viewed from above.

The end of the operation panel 14a, for example, the rear end is bent downward, and even when the operator comes into contact with the end of the operation panel 14a, the operator can be prevented from being injured. Further, the rigidity of the operation panel 14a can be improved.

Further, the operation panel 14a is formed so as to be asymmetrical in the left-right direction and the front-back direction. As a result, the tilt adjusting lever 25 can be displayed in a wide range.

Further, the adjusting cable 78 is rotatably held by the cable holding portion behind the rear end of the hydraulic elevating cylinder 70. The adjusting cable 78 rotates with the bonnet cover 18 provided behind the cable holding portion as a fulcrum.

As shown in FIG. 12, the center mascot 31 has a larger diameter of the mascot support portion 31a than the pipe 30a of the spare seedling stand 30, and the pipe 30a of the spare seedling stand 30 is inserted into the mascot support portion 31a. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing an outline when the vicinity of the center mascot 31 is viewed from the rear. As a result, the spare seedling stand 30 having a small diameter of the pipe 30a can be used, and the cost can be reduced.

Further, the center mascot 31 is rotatably provided with respect to the mascot support portion 31a or the pipe 30a of the spare seedling stand 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the center mascot 31 may have a claw portion 31b attached to the upper front end. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing an outline when the center mascot 31 is viewed from the left. When the bonnet cover 18 is raised with the center mascot 31 rotated forward, the claw portion 31b engages with the bonnet cover 18 and holds the bonnet cover 18 in an open state. The claw portion 31b may be fitted to the center mascot 31 and attached, or may be attached by a screw or the like.

The spare seedling stand 30 is formed so that the height of the rear end pipe 30a is lower than the height of the front end pipe 30a. As a result, the worker can easily take out the spare mat-shaped seedling from the spare seedling stand 30.

Further effects and variations can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. For this reason, the broader aspects of the invention are not limited to the particular details and representative embodiments expressed and described as described above. Therefore, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general concept of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Next, a seedling transplanter in which the crawler K is mounted on the wheel 10 which is another embodiment shown in FIG. 14 will be described.

By changing the distance between the axle S that drives the crawler K and the field scene, the height at which the aircraft travels, that is, the vehicle height can be adjusted. Therefore, an axle rotating portion SK for rotating (rotating) the main body portion that supports the axle S is provided so that the distance between the field scene and the axle can be adjusted.

The crawler K mounted on this seedling transplanter has a triangular shape, and by rotating the triangular crawler K, the portion where the crawler K touches the ground can be changed.

Since it is triangular, there are sides H and apex I of the triangle, but when the side H is in contact with the field scene, the distance between the axle S and the field scene is short according to the three-square theorem. I understand. On the contrary, when the apex I is in contact with the field scene, the distance between the axle S and the field scene is long according to the three-square theorem.

Therefore, the height of the aircraft can be adjusted. When the side portion H of the crawler K is in contact with the field scene, the axle S is closest to the field scene, so the lowered state ST is set. When the apex I of the crawler K is in contact with the field scene, the axle S is in contact with the field scene. Since it is farthest from the field scene, it is in the highest state LT.

As a result, for example, when turning in the raised state LT, the mud in the field is not dragged, so that the field is less likely to become rough. Further, basically, the walking type seedling transplanter usually turns with the vehicle height raised, and since the ground contact area is small, the load applied to the engine 11 at the time of turning can be reduced. That is, since it is possible to prevent the engine from stopping, it is possible to prevent a decrease in workability.

Further, the portion where the crawler K touches the ground can be changed by rotating (rotating) the main body portion supporting the axle S of the crawler K by the axle rotating portion SK, but when the apex portion I is grounded. The side H is inclined diagonally toward the front side of the aircraft. In addition, the ground plane of the side portion H faces the front of the aircraft. Therefore, the aircraft travels upward while advancing. That is, the aircraft in the raised state LT will not sneak into the lower part of the field. In addition, as Fukada becomes, the running posture becomes slightly forward leaning, mud pushing is reduced, and the planting posture becomes stable. In addition, the front-rear balance posture of the machine can be controlled by the operator's will, and the steering handle 14 can be easily operated. Therefore, it is possible to control not only the balance between the left and right sides of the aircraft by adjusting the vehicle height, but also the balance between the front and rear of the aircraft.

In addition, even if it is determined that the vehicle height of the aircraft will rise when moving backward, the crawler 10 will travel in the direction of diving below the field, so that the height of the steering wheel 14 will not be changed, and maneuverability when moving backward will be suppressed. Can be improved.

In addition, a visor portion BB that supports the spare seedling stand frame YF is provided. This visor BB can prevent rain, sunlight, etc. and prevent deterioration of operability. Further, since the operation handle 14 side becomes heavier due to the provision of the visor portion BB, it is possible to suppress the height of the steering handle 14 from being changed when moving backward and improve the maneuverability when moving backward.

The axle rotating portion SK is rotated by hydraulic pressure or a motor.

1 Rice transplanter 2 Airframe 3 Seedling stand 4 Seedling planting device 6 Float (detector)
7 Attitude adjustment mechanism 10 Traveling wheel 11 Engine 20 Main shift lever 21 Sub shift lever 22 Elevating lever H Side I Top K Crawler S Axle ST Lowered state LT Raised state YF Spare seedling stand frame

Claims (6)

An aircraft (2) having traveling wheels (10) provided on the left and right, a seedling planting device (4) provided on the aircraft (2) for planting seedlings in a field, and power to the traveling wheels (10). A main shift lever (20) that switches the transmission state between the on state and the off state, an auxiliary shift lever (21) that switches the traveling mode of the machine body (2), and a detection unit (6) that detects unevenness in the field. And the posture adjustment mechanism (7) having a height adjusting function for adjusting the height of the machine body (2) according to the unevenness of the field detected by the detection unit (6). The mechanism (7) is configured so that the distance between the axle (S) of the traveling wheel (10) and the field scene can be changed, the power transmission state is the on state, and the traveling mode is not the working speed mode. A seedling transplanting machine characterized in that the height adjustment function is turned off in some cases. The traveling wheel (10) is a crawler (K), and the smaller the area where the crawler (K) touches the field scene, the larger the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene, and the field scene and the ground contact. The seedling transplanting machine according to claim 1, wherein the larger the area is, the smaller the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene is. The crawler (K) is formed in a polygonal shape, and when the side portion (H) of the crawler (K) is in contact with the field scene, the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene is large. According to claim 1 or 2, when the crawler (K) is small and the apex portion (I) of the crawler (K) is in contact with the field scene, the distance between the axle (S) and the field scene is large. The listed seedling transplanter. The lowered state (ST) in which the side portion (H) of the crawler (K) touches the field scene and the raised state (LT) in which the apex portion (I) of the crawler (K) touches the field scene. The seedling transplanter according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a wheel rotating portion (SK) for switching to and is provided. The seedling transplanter according to claim 4, wherein in the raised state (LT), the side portion (H) faces the front side of the machine body (2) and is in an oblique posture. The visor portion (BB) covering the upper part of the main speed change lever (20) and the auxiliary speed change lever (21) is supported from the spare seedling stand frame (YF) that supports the spare seedling stand (30) for planting seedlings in the field. The seedling transplanter according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the seedling transplanter is characterized in that.

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