Multi-row cotton picker

By designing a double-layer structure of upper and lower boxes and a cotton feeding mechanism, the problems of incomplete cotton unloading and insufficient cotton storage in existing cotton harvesters have been solved, achieving efficient cotton unloading and large-capacity cotton storage, thus improving harvesting efficiency and transportation convenience.

CN223912979UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17XINGGUANG ZHENGGONG (JIANGSU) COTTON PICKER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520584000.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing cotton harvesters do not unload cotton completely, resulting in small cotton storage capacity in cotton bins. They require frequent unloading, which is cumbersome, and the connection of cotton conveying pipes is inconvenient.

Method used

Design a multi-row cotton harvester with a double-layer structure of upper and lower boxes, combined with a cotton feeding mechanism and lifting device to achieve complete cotton unloading and large-capacity cotton storage. The lifting of the boxes and cotton conveying pipes is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder-driven strut to ensure accurate cotton unloading.

Benefits of technology

This allows for more thorough cotton unloading, larger cotton storage space, reduced transportation volume, simplified unloading process, and improved harvesting efficiency and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a multi-row cotton picker which is characterized in that a picking head group is arranged at the front end of a frame, a cotton box is arranged on the frame, the picking head group is connected with the cotton box through a cotton conveying pipe, the cotton box is provided with an upper box body, a lower box body and a fixed seat, the lower box body is arranged on the frame through the fixed seat, a first cotton feeding mechanism is arranged on a bottom plate of the lower box body, and a box door is arranged on one side of the lower box body; a second cotton feeding mechanism is arranged on the box door, a box body lifting device is arranged between the upper box body and the lower box body, the upper box body can stretch out of and retract into the lower box body through the box body lifting device, the cotton conveying pipe is installed on a cotton conveying pipe frame, a pipe frame lifting device is installed on the cotton conveying pipe frame, and the pipe frame lifting device can push the cotton conveying pipe frame and drive the cotton conveying pipe to ascend and descend. According to the cotton box, cotton unloading is more thorough, the cotton storage space is larger, when the cotton box does not work, the upper box body can retract into the lower box body, transportation is convenient, the cotton unloading position can be accurately controlled, and when the cotton box is reset, the pipe frame lifting device can push the cotton conveying pipe frame to be accurately in butt joint with a cotton inlet.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cotton harvester technology, and in particular to a multi-row cotton harvester. Background Technology

[0002] Cotton cultivation is widespread in my country. Previously, cotton harvesting relied primarily on manual labor, which was labor-intensive and inefficient. With the continuous improvement of agricultural mechanization in my country, large-scale mechanized cotton harvesting has become an inevitable trend in the cotton industry, leading to the emergence of cotton harvesters on the market. Using cotton harvesters can effectively increase harvesting speed and generate higher incomes for cotton harvesters. The main structure of a cotton harvester includes a frame, a harvesting head, a cotton collection bin, and a baling bin. During operation, the harvesting head collects cotton, which is then transported to the cotton bin. Once harvesting is complete or the bin is full, the cotton is unloaded.

[0003] Existing cotton harvesters typically unload cotton by tilting the cotton bins and pouring the cotton directly out. This method relies solely on gravity to remove the cotton from the bins, but it often results in incomplete unloading, leaving a significant amount of cotton residue in the cotton bins. Furthermore, existing cotton bins have limited storage capacity. As harvesting efficiency increases, the cotton bin storage capacity remains constant, necessitating frequent unloading, which is extremely inconvenient. Moreover, the connection between the cotton bins and the cotton conveying pipes after each unloading process is also quite troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-row cotton harvester that allows for more thorough unloading of cotton from cotton boxes and provides a larger cotton storage space.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A multi-row cotton harvester has a frame, a harvesting head assembly at the front end of the frame, a cotton box on the frame, the harvesting head assembly connected to the cotton box via a cotton conveying pipe, the cotton box having an upper box body, a lower box body, and a fixed seat, the lower box body mounted on the frame via the fixed seat, a tilting support rod on the fixed seat, the other end of the tilting support rod mounted in the middle of the lower box body, a first cotton feeding mechanism on the bottom plate of the lower box body, a box door on one side of the lower box body, a second cotton feeding mechanism on the box door, a box body lifting device between the upper and lower box bodies, the upper box body extending and retracting into the lower box body via the box body lifting device, the cotton conveying pipe mounted on a cotton conveying pipe frame, a pipe frame lifting device mounted on the cotton conveying pipe frame, the pipe frame lifting device pushing the cotton conveying pipe frame and driving the cotton conveying pipe to rise and fall.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the upper box is provided with a cotton inlet, and two cotton feeding augers are installed below the cotton inlet. The cotton feeding augers are horizontally arranged and parallel to each other.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the box door is hinged to the lower box body, and a door opening support rod is provided at the connection point.

[0008] In the above technical solution, both the first cotton feeding mechanism and the second cotton feeding mechanism are chain rake type conveyor belts.

[0009] In the above technical solution, guide grooves and guide protrusions are respectively provided on the outer surfaces of the upper box and the lower box.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the fixed seat is L-shaped, the tilting support rod is mounted on the bottom rod of the fixed seat, and the lower box can tilt towards the fixed seat side when the tilting support rod is pushed out, and the tilting angle is 0 to 20°.

[0011] In the above technical solution, a wheel-side motor is provided on the inner side of the wheel on the frame, and is driven by the wheel-side motor.

[0012] In the above technical solution, an engine is horizontally mounted on the lower part of the frame, and the engine's air outlet faces both sides of the frame.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the front end of the vehicle frame is provided with a cotton harvesting head frame, the cotton harvesting head frame is provided with multiple adjusting screw holes, the cotton harvesting head is bolted to the adjusting screw holes on the cotton harvesting head frame, and the cotton harvesting head frame is equipped with four cotton harvesting heads.

[0014] In the above technical solution, both the pipe rack lifting device and the box lifting device are hydraulically driven struts.

[0015] In summary, the advantages of this utility model over traditional methods are as follows: This utility model unloads cotton more thoroughly. The first and second cotton feeding mechanisms deliver the cotton from the cotton box to the outside of the box, resulting in more complete unloading. The double-layer structure of the upper and lower boxes allows the upper box to rise under the drive of the lifting mechanism when the cotton harvester is working, providing a larger cotton storage space. When not in operation, the upper box can retract into the lower box, reducing the overall height and volume of the cotton box for easier transportation. The unloading position can be accurately controlled. Upon completion of unloading and resetting the cotton box, the pipe rack lifting device can push the cotton conveying pipe rack to accurately connect with the cotton inlet. After connection, the cotton is normally transported into the cotton box under the action of wind, restoring normal operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a cotton harvester;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main view of a cotton harvester;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cotton harvester from another direction.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cotton conveying tube portion of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cotton box;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cotton box from another direction;

[0023] Figure 7 A structural diagram showing the cotton box with part of the upper box removed;

[0024] The following are the labels: 100, frame; 110, wheels; 120, engine; 200, head harvesting assembly; 210, head harvesting frame; 300, cotton box; 310, upper box body; 311, cotton inlet; 312, cotton conveying auger; 320, lower box body; 321, first cotton conveying mechanism; 322, box door; 323, second cotton conveying mechanism; 324, door opening support rod; 330, fixed seat; 331, tilting support rod; 332, bottom rod; 340, box body lifting device; 400, cotton conveying pipe; 410, cotton conveying pipe frame; 420, pipe frame lifting device. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Based on the preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the following description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

[0026] The present invention will be further described with reference to the following figures:

[0027] like Figures 1-7As shown, a multi-row cotton harvester includes a frame 100, with a harvesting head assembly 200 at the front end of the frame 100. A cotton box 300 is mounted on the frame 100, and the harvesting head assembly 200 is connected to the cotton box 300 via a cotton conveying pipe 400. The cotton box 300 has an upper box body 310, a lower box body 320, and a fixed seat 330. The lower box body 320 is mounted on the frame 100 via the fixed seat 330. A tilting support rod 331 is provided on the fixed seat 330, and the other end of the tilting support rod 331 is mounted in the middle of the lower box body 320. The bottom of the lower box body 320... The plate is provided with a first cotton feeding mechanism 321. A box door 322 is provided on one side of the lower box 320. A second cotton feeding mechanism 323 is provided on the box door 322. A box lifting device 340 is provided between the upper box 310 and the lower box 320. The upper box 310 can extend and retract into the lower box 320 through the box lifting device 340. The cotton conveying pipe 400 is mounted on the cotton conveying pipe frame 410. The cotton conveying pipe frame 410 is equipped with a pipe frame lifting device 420. The pipe frame lifting device 420 can push the cotton conveying pipe frame 410 and drive the cotton conveying pipe 400 to rise and fall.

[0028] The upper housing 310 is provided with a cotton inlet 311, and two cotton feeding augers 312 are installed below the cotton inlet 311. The cotton feeding augers 312 are horizontally arranged and parallel to each other.

[0029] The door is hinged to the lower box body 320, and a door opening support rod 324 is provided at the connection.

[0030] Both the first cotton feeding mechanism 321 and the second cotton feeding mechanism 323 are chain rake type conveyor belts.

[0031] The outer surfaces of the upper housing 310 and the lower housing 320 are respectively provided with guide grooves and guide protrusions.

[0032] like Figure 5 , 6 As shown in Figure 7, the fixed seat 330 is L-shaped, the tilting support rod 331 is mounted on the bottom rod 332 of the fixed seat 330, and the bottom rod 322 is fixedly connected to the frame 100. The lower box 320 can tilt towards the fixed seat 330 when the tilting support rod 331 is pushed out, and the tilt angle formed with the frame 100 is 0 to 20°. When unloading cotton, the cotton box tilts in the opposite direction, and the unloading of cotton is entirely dependent on the first cotton feeding mechanism 321 and the second cotton feeding mechanism 323. The cotton outlet position is fixed, and the unloading of cotton is more accurate, rather than falling randomly under the action of gravity.

[0033] The wheel 110 on the frame 100 is equipped with a wheel-side motor on its inner side, and is driven by the wheel-side motor, which saves the limited installation space at the bottom of the frame 100.

[0034] An engine 120 is horizontally mounted on the lower part of the frame 100. The air outlet of the engine 120 faces the two sides of the frame 100. Compared with the vertically placed engine in the prior art, the horizontally mounted engine saves the limited space at the lower part of the frame 100, and the air outlet can be opened for cleaning, making it convenient to clean up debris and avoiding the risk of debris catching fire when the engine temperature is too high.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the front end of the frame 100 is provided with a picking head frame 210. The picking head frame 210 is provided with multiple adjusting screw holes. The picking head group 200 is bolted to the adjusting screw holes on the picking head frame 210. The picking head frame 210 is equipped with four cotton picking heads. The spacing between the picking heads is adjustable. The picking head group can be adjusted according to the actual situation of the cotton field to adapt to cotton fields with different cotton row spacing.

[0036] Both the pipe rack lifting device 420 and the box lifting device 340 are hydraulically driven struts.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-row cotton harvester, comprising a frame, a harvesting head assembly at the front end of the frame, a cotton box on the frame, and the harvesting head assembly connected to the cotton box via a cotton conveying pipe, characterized in that: The cotton box has an upper box body, a lower box body, and a fixed base. The lower box body is mounted on the frame via the fixed base. The fixed base is equipped with a tilting support rod, the other end of which is mounted in the middle of the lower box body. A first cotton feeding mechanism is provided on the bottom plate of the lower box body. A box door is provided on one side of the lower box body, and a second cotton feeding mechanism is provided on the box door. A box body lifting device is provided between the upper box body and the lower box body. The upper box body can extend and retract into the lower box body through the box body lifting device. The cotton conveying pipe is mounted on a cotton conveying pipe frame. A pipe frame lifting device is mounted on the cotton conveying pipe frame. The pipe frame lifting device can push the cotton conveying pipe frame and drive the cotton conveying pipe to rise and fall.

2. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper housing is provided with a cotton inlet, and two cotton feeding augers are installed below the cotton inlet. The cotton feeding augers are horizontally arranged and parallel to each other.

3. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door is hinged to the lower box body, and a door opening support rod is provided at the connection point.

4. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first cotton feeding mechanism and the second cotton feeding mechanism are chain rake type conveyor belts.

5. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the upper and lower housings are respectively provided with guide grooves and guide protrusions.

6. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed seat is L-shaped, the tilting support rod is mounted on the bottom rod of the fixed seat, the bottom rod is fixedly connected to the frame, and the lower box can tilt towards the fixed seat side when the tilting support rod is pushed out, and the tilt angle with the frame is 0 to 20°.

7. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is equipped with a wheel-side motor on the inner side of the wheel, and is driven by the wheel-side motor.

8. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engine is mounted laterally on the lower part of the frame, with the engine's air outlet facing both sides of the frame.

9. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the vehicle frame is equipped with a cotton harvesting head frame, which has multiple adjusting screw holes. The cotton harvesting head is bolted to the adjusting screw holes on the cotton harvesting head frame, and the cotton harvesting head frame is equipped with four cotton harvesting heads.

10. The multi-row cotton harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the pipe rack lifting device and the box body lifting device are hydraulically driven struts.