Title: Cotton module builder

Abstract: The cotton module builder comprises a mobile, open-bottomed rectangular frame structure into which field cotton can be deposited. A compacting mechanism is mounted at the open top of the frame structure in order to compress the cotton therein into a compact, self-supporting stack (or module) which can be left in the field when the module builder is moved to a new location. The stack can then be picked up later and transported to a cotton gin. An improved side frame structure for the module builder increases the structural rigidity thereof and includes a continuous side wall beam of triangular cross sectional configuration interconnecting the side wall struts. This beam provides high torsional resistance and minimizes the horizontal deflections at the base of the vehicle, especially when the rear door of the module builder is open as when the stack or module of cotton is being deposited in the field. Each side frame structure also includes a "walking beam suspension" support for the wheels which allows transport of the module builder over rough or hilly terrain.

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Inventors: Orlando, Franklin P. (San Jose, CA, US)
Hendriks, Johan (Saratoga, CA, US)

Application Number: 554885
Filing Date: 1975-03-03
Publication_date: 1976-03-02
Assignee: FMC Corporation (San Jose, CA)
Primary Class(es): 100/100 100/214, 100/218, 100/226, 280/81.1, 414/132
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

1839577	Jan, 1932	Moreland	280/81.
2932299	Apr, 1960	Brandt et al.	130/20.
3057359	Oct, 1962	Schonert	130/20.
3691967	Sep, 1972	Mettetal	100/100.
3703966	Nov, 1972	Jones et al.	100/100.
3749003	Jul, 1973	Wilkes et al.	100/100.
3896720	Jul, 1975	Rhodes	100/226.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Wilhite, Billy J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Kelly; R. S., Schipper; J. F., Tripp; C. E.