Abstract: A torque limiting coupling rotatably arranged around a longitudinal axis A has a coupling hub (2, 102, 202), drivers (6, 106), a coupling sleeve (3, 103, 203) and a switching disk (4, 104, 204). The switching disk (4, 104, 204) is rotatably arranged between a switched-on position and an idling position relative to the coupling hub (2, 102, 202). The drivers (6, 106) engage the coupling sleeve first recesses (7, 107,207) in the switched-on position. The drivers (6, 106) engage the switching disk second recesses (8, 108, 208) in the idling position. A first spring mechanism (25, 125, 225) urges the switching disk (4, 104, 204) in the direction towards the switched-on position. A second spring mechanism (12, 112, 212) acts axially on the switching disk (4, 104, 204) and urges the drivers (6, 106) against the coupling sleeve (3, 103, 203).

Abstract: A safety guard for a double universal joint (1) rotatingly arranged around an axis of rotation has a tubular protective cone (15). The cone (15) has a connection mechanism to non-rotationally connect the protective cone (15) to a drive shaft guard of a shaft connected to the double universal joint (1). A sliding ring (16) rotatingly supports the safety guard on the double universal joint (1). It is non-rotationally connected to the protective cone (15). An adaptor ring (22) is non-rotationally connected to the protective cone (15). A boot (23) is non-rotationally connected to the adaptor ring (22). The boot (32) has a connection mechanism to non-rotationally connect the boot (23) to a stationary component.

Abstract: An agricultural machine, especially a field chopper, has a carrier vehicle (28) with an intake unit (18) mounted on and arranged to the carrier vehicle (28). The intake unit has an intake gearbox (19) and at least one feed roller (21, 21?; 24, 24?) to guide the harvested goods to a chopper drum (10). The intake gearbox (19) is drivingly connected to that at least one feed roller (21, 21?; 24, 24?). The intake unit (18) is at least partially detachably attached to the carrier vehicle (28). A hydraulic motor (17) is mounted on and arranged to the carrier vehicle (28). The hydraulic motor (17) drives the intake gearbox (19). The hydraulic motor (17) has a drive shaft (40) that is detachably and drivingly connected to an input shaft of the intake gearbox (19).

Abstract: A connection arrangement between a feed roller and a gearbox of a field chopper has a first shaft (25) with a central bore (26) that is rotatingly supported around an axis of rotation D, in a gearbox housing (30). A second shaft (32) is connected to a feed roller. The second shaft (32) is rotatingly supported around the axis of rotation D. The second shaft (32) has a central bore (33) that is aligned with the central bore (26) of the first shaft (25). A connecting journal (37) rests in the central bore (26) of one of the two shafts (25). The connecting journal (37) is form-fittingly connected to the central bore for torque transmission. It is axially displaceable along the axis of rotation D between a connected position where it is inserted into the central bore (33) of the other of the two shafts (32), and a released position, where it is pulled out of the central bore (33) of the other of the two shafts (32).

Abstract: A drive arrangement for an agricultural machine, especially a field chopper, has a motor driven gearbox (3) that is connectable at a drive-end to at least one drive motor (1). At least one first hydraulic pump (8, 8?) is provided to feed at least one hydraulic motor (14), (17) to drive a working mechanism of a machine. A belt pulley (4) of a belt drive (5), especially for driving a chopper drum (10), is coupled with the gearbox (3). A release clutch (7), with an input-side first clutch element (36) and an output-side second clutch element (37), is also coupled with the gearbox (3). The first clutch element (36) is drivingly connected to the motor driven gearbox (3). The second clutch element (37) is drivingly connected to the belt pulley (4). The second clutch element (37) is non-rotationally connected to a drive shaft (38) to drive the at least one first hydraulic pump (8, 8?).

Abstract: A torque limiting coupling (5) in a drive line for driving agricultural implements has a coupling hub (7) and a coupling sleeve (8) that rotatably arranged around the coupling hub (7). The coupling hub (7) and the coupling sleeve (8) are rotatable around a rotational axis D. Drivers (12) are displaceable in the coupling hub (7), respectively, along a driver axis M that is transverse to the rotational axis D. The drivers 12 move between a torque transmitting position and a switched-off position. Recesses (14) are formed in an inner circumferential face (9) of the coupling sleeve (8). The drivers (12) engage the recesses 14 in their torque transmitting position. A setting mechanism (23) acts upon the drivers (12) with a force to urge the drivers 12 to take up their torque transmitting position. The drivers (12) have, respectively, two ratchet faces (19, 21). The recesses (14) have, respectively, two counter ratchet faces (20, 22).

Abstract: A device for coupling a universal joint shaft to a power take-off shaft (1) of a tractor has a first coupling mechanism (48) that is non-rotatably arranged on the universal joint shaft. A second coupling mechanism (17) is non-rotatably arranged on the power take-off shaft (1) of the tractor. The first and second coupling mechanisms can be non-rotatably coupled to transmit torque. A coupling shield (7) is provided to couple the coupling mechanism (17, 48). The first coupling mechanism (48) is at least indirectly rotationally supported on the coupling shield (7). A locking mechanism (58, 58?) projects from the coupling shield (7). A bracket (2) is attachable on the rear of the tractor. The bracket (2) has at least one locking device (5, 5?) that is displaceable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The locking device (5, 5?) is displaced from the unlocked position into the locked position.

Abstract: In order to increase an automatic connecting speed at a torque limiting coupling, a torque limiting coupling (1) with a longitudinal axis has a coupling hub (5) with circumferentially distributed apertures. Driving elements (8) are adjustably held in the apertures and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. A coupling sleeve has first recesses (23) corresponding to the apertures. A switching disc (14) is rotatably arranged between a connected position, where the driving elements (8) engage the first recesses (23) for torque transmitting purposes, and a freewheeling position, relative to the coupling hub. The switching disc (14), if a predetermined nominal torque is exceeded, can be transferred by a rolling movement of the driving elements (8) from the connected position into the freewheeling position. The switching disc (14) has second recesses (34) that correspond to the apertures and engage the driving elements (8) in the freewheeling position.

Abstract: A drive assembly driven by a drive unit locks one or several operating units (6) of an agricultural implement (1) or of a self-propelled implement. The operating unit (6) can be locked when switching off the drive unit or upon reaction of an overload coupling (4). The drive assembly (3) has an overload coupling (4) connected to the drive unit and driven by the drive unit in one driving direction of rotation. The overload coupling (4) is also connected to the operating unit (6). The drive assembly (3) further has a brake unit (5) connected to the overload coupling (4). The brake unit (5) is intended to be arranged in the driveline between the overload coupling (4) and the operating unit (6). Actuating mechanism (10) actuates the brake unit (5) when the operating unit is running so that the operating unit is braked and locked. Thereafter, the overload coupling is disconnected.

Abstract: A drive shaft assembly to interconnect a driving component and a driven component has a first shaft and a second shaft operably engaged with the first shaft to enable torque transmission and relative axial sliding motion. A joint component operably interconnects one of the first and second shafts to one of the driving and/or driven components. The joint component is rotatable through a specified range of rotation, or “free-motion”. The joint component is axially fixed relative to one of the second shaft, driving component and/or the driven component.

Abstract: A drive in an agricultural machinery driveline has a drive housing (1), which forms an interior (18), and is at least partially filled with lubricant. A first shaft (4) is rotatably supported in the drive housing (1) around a longitudinal axis (13) and is guided out of the interior (18). First longitudinal teeth (8) connect, in a rotationally fast way, to a second shaft (9) via a second longitudinal teeth (10) formed to complement the first longitudinal teeth (8). One of the two shafts (4) has a receiving bore (5) arranged coaxially relative to the longitudinal axis (13). The bore (5) has longitudinal teeth (8) which enable insertion of the other shaft (9) by its longitudinal teeth (10). A lubricant guiding mechanism (19, 22, 29) is in the first shaft (4) or in the drive housing (1). In the connected condition of the two shafts (4, 9), the guiding mechanism connects the interior (18) to the receiving bore (5), as well as a valve (25).

Abstract: A coupling device used for driving or in the drives of, agricultural implements or machinery, has a first universal joint (2) with a first outer yoke (3) a first inner yoke (4), a second universal joint (5) with a second outer yoke (6) and a second inner yoke (7). A connecting member (8) connects the first inner yoke (4) and the second inner yoke (7) to one another in a rotationally fast way. A first coupling element (12) is connected to the first outer yoke (3) in a rotationally fast way. A pressure spring (16) is axially supported against and pretensioned between a supporting element (15), which forms part of the connecting member (8), and the first coupling element (12). A longitudinal adjusting member enables an axial displacement of the first coupling element (12) relative to the supporting element (15).

Abstract: A process of setting the length of an upper steering arm of an attaching device of a tractor. The attaching device includes the upper steering arm with a power drive provided for length setting purposes; a length sensor to determine the actual length of the upper steering arm; two lower steering arms with a lifting mechanism to lift and lower the lower steering arm; a lift sensor to determine the actual position of lift of the steering unit; as well as a control unit. The nominal lengths of the upper steering arm (7), to be determined as a function of the directions of movement of the lifting mechanism, are stored in the control unit. Determining the actual length of the upper steering arm (7), the actual position of lift of the lifting mechanism and the direction of movement of the lifting mechanism.

Abstract: A coupling, used in drivelines or for driving agricultural implements, has a first coupling element (1) and a second coupling element (2). An actuating element (4) is axially displaceable relative to the first coupling element (1) between a switched-on position and a switched-off position. A power drive (5) actively displaces the actuating element (4). The power drive (5) loads the actuating element (4) in the switched-on position against an abutment mechanism (31, 36). A first spring (6), in the switched-on position of the actuating element (4), loads the friction assembly (3). This enables the friction assembly (3) to assume the torque transmitting position.

Abstract: A torque transmission device, for driving or in drives of agricultural implements or self-propelled working machines, has a coupling (6) with a coupling housing (7) including a connection plate (10) and a coupling hub (8). Torque transmission elements (9) are positioned between the two in at least one rotational direction for transmitting a torque between the two. A driving member (20) defines a longitudinal axis (14). The driving member (20) is provided with distributedly arranged second driving elements (22) around the circumference of and radially projecting from a driving member portion (21). Gaps (23) are formed in a circumferential direction between the second driving elements (22). A support plate (12) is present on which the driving member (20) is rotationally supported around the longitudinal axis (14). First driving elements (15), as distance holders, retain the support plate (12) at an axial distance to the connection plate (10) on the coupling housing (7).

Abstract: A protection arrangement for a double universal joint (1) for drives of agricultural implements has a first protection element (11), an annular second protection element (15) and a third protection element (18). The first protection element (11) has first holding projections (14) circumferentially distributed on its outer circumference (13) close to the first front edge. The first holding projections (14) project beyond the outer circumference (13) and form at least over a circumferential edge portion, distanced to the first front edge, a groove. A support tab projects beyond the first front edge. The second protection element (15) has second holding projections (17) circumferentially distributed on its outer circumference close to the second front edge. The second holding projections (17) project beyond the outer circumference and form, at least over a first circumferential edge area close to the second front edge, a second groove.

Abstract: A generator unit for tractors (1) has a housing (4), which can be non-rotationally mounted on a component of the tractor (1). An input shaft is rotationally supported in the housing (4) and connectable to a power take-off shaft (2) of the tractor (1). An electrical generator (6) is coupled with the housing. The electrical generator (6) has a stator and a rotor, which is drive-wise connected to the input shaft and is driven by the same. The electrical generator (6) serves to driver electrical loads of the tractor 1 or of an agricultural device.

Abstract: A gearing arrangement for driving at least one working unit, especially a cutter arrangement, has a support unit (6) with a connection mechanism (45) coupling to a tractor (1). A gearbox housing (7) is pivotably supported around a pivoting axis (11) in the support unit (6). The gearbox housing (7) can be directly or indirectly connected to the working unit (38, 41). An input shaft (28) is pivotably supported within the gearbox housing (7) around a rotational axis (27). A connection mechanism (33) on the input shaft connects with a drive shaft (10). The input shaft (28) drives at least one output shaft (31), which is rotationally supported in the gearbox housing (7). The output shaft (31) may be connected to intermediate shaft (34, 39) to drive at least one working tool of the working unit.

Abstract: A drive assembly for vehicles with front wheels and rear wheels, especially for tractors, agricultural machinery, construction machinery or for self-driving machines, has an engine (1), a first drive (15) to drive the rear wheels, a second drive (27) to drive the front wheels, an adjustable hydraulic pump (5) driven by the engine (1), and an adjustable first hydraulic motor (9). The first hydraulic motor (9), with respect to drive, is connected to the first drive (15) to drive the rear wheels. Also, the first hydraulic motor, with respect to drive, may be connected to the second drive (27), to drive the front wheels. A second hydraulic motor (10), with respect to drive, can be connected to the second drive (27) to drive the front wheels. The first hydraulic motor (9) has a high coefficient of efficiency within a first driving speed range of the vehicle. The second hydraulic motor (10) has a high coefficient of efficiency within a second driving speed range of the vehicle.

Abstract: A protection arrangement for a joint (1), especially a double universal joint driving or in drives of agricultural devices and self-propelled implements, has a tube-like first protection element (12) with a first axial end (13) and a second axial end. At least the first axial end (13) is open. An attachment portion (16) is on the first axial end (13). The first protection element (12) is supported on a first component (4) of the joint (1). A second plastic protection element (17) is formed as a hollow body. The second protection element is open at both ends with an axially open first end portion (18) and an axially open second end portion (19). An envelope portion (20, 120, 220) is formed between the first and second open end portions (18,19). The envelope portion (20, 120, 220) has a lattice structure. The first end portion (18) is connectable to the attachment portion (16) of the first protection element (12).