Garrett L Goins

US Patent:

6382326, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/812649

Inventors:

Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA
Richard Wayne Hook - West Des Moines IA

Assignee:

Deere Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01B 63114

US Classification:

172239

Abstract:

An implement frame supported by hydraulically controlled lift wheels includes accumulator structure which is selectively connectable by valve structure to the lift cylinder circuit to control flow between the cylinder and accumulator according to implement status. For transport, the valve structure is opened for absorption of shock loads as the lift wheels move over obstructions and surface irregularities. For working in the field, the valve structure is closed to provide stable lift and precise depth control functions. The valve structure can be operated manually or automatically in response to vertical frame movement. In one embodiment, proportional valves are connected to an implement control unit for active suspension control which varies with changing transport conditions. A similar accumulator structure is provided for the hitch weight transfer system.

US Patent:

6666281, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Mar 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/100773

Inventors:

Aron Wesley Fleischmann - Ankeny IA
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA

Assignee:

Deere Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01B 1700

US Classification:

172508, 384624

Abstract:

A bearing wear guard includes a slotted body portion cast from a wear-resistant metal. The slots receive two bearing mounting bolts which secure the guard in a protecting position in the path of rocks and abrasive debris traveling towards the bearing and bearing support. An upper edge portion conforms generally to the shape of the lower portion of the bearing. The casting includes a grease zerk-protecting area extending upwardly and outwardly from the upper edge portion to protect the zerk from rocks and abrasive material. Leading and trailing trash shedding surfaces on the body portion prevent trash from catching and building up on the guard. The body portion has an L-shaped cross section also providing protection for the bearing mounting bracket.

US Patent:

6679339, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/326672

Inventors:

David Lee Steinlage - Dallas Center IA
Brian Thomas Mosdal - Ankeny IA
James Thomas Noonan - Bondurant IA
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA
Anthony Scott Royer - Adel IA
David Alan Payne - Urbandale IA

Assignee:

Deere Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01B 6316

US Classification:

172395, 172776, 172669, 172417, 172452, 172679

Abstract:

A rockshaft is mounted over the front rank of the implement frame and is operated by cylinders located at opposite ends of the rockshaft connected to lift arms extending radially adjacent bearing mounts. Fore-and-aft extending links aligned with the lift arms and mounts operate lift wheel assemblies. A hitch arm connected near the center of the rockshaft is directly connected to a hitch turnbuckle for level lift operation. An aligned arrangement of cylinders, cylinder brackets, links and arms provides minimal torsional loading, particularly when the rockshaft is rotated to fully raise the implement frame for transport and is in the most susceptible shock loading condition. Moment arms are controlled to minimize rockshaft torsional loading during highest stress conditions. The front-mounted rockshaft provides simplicity and advantageous weight distribution.

US Patent:

6684961, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

May 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/137544

Inventors:

Jarrod Ray Ruckle - Bondurant IA
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA

Assignee:

Deere Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01B 6104

US Classification:

172265, 172705

Abstract:

A spring trip shank assembly with a fixed downstop includes a pivot area with an eccentric mechanism for varying the location of the shank pivot relative to the downstop so that shank position and tool pitch can be adjusted without need to change downstop location. A bushing with an eccentric bore and a keyway receives a threaded bolt with a mating key. A captive nut fastens the assembly in position for the desired shank pitch. Marks located on the mounting bracket and on the bolt head provide an easily readable indication of the selected pivot location so a plurality of the assemblies can be adjusted to the same pitch quickly and easily.

US Patent:

6745848, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Feb 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/361723

Inventors:

Brian Thomas Mosdal - Ankeny IA
James Thomas Noonan - Bondurant IA
David Lee Steinlage - Dallas Center IA
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA
Anthony Scott Royer - Adel IA
David Alan Payne - Urbandale IA

Assignee:

Deere Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01B 6300

US Classification:

172452, 172776

Abstract:

A tower and wheel arm assembly for an implement frame includes a pair of identical single piece pivot castings which are selectively connectible at different locations along the frame and provide both wheel arm pivoting and a cylinder anchor tower pivoting. The wheel arm axle extends between the castings pivots within cylindrical cavities located in the castings. External cylindrical surfaces concentric with the cavities rotatably support a pair of tower plates which include circular openings received over the external cylindrical surfaces. Casting symmetry allows the same part to be used interchangeably for either the right-hand or left-hand support.

US Patent:

6786130, Sep 7, 2004

Filed:

Oct 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/281443

Inventors:

David Lee Steinlage - Dallas Center IA
Brian Thomas Mosdal - Ankeny IA
James Thomas Noonan - Bondurant IA
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA
Anthony Scott Royer - Adel IA
David Alan Payne - Urbandale IA

Assignee:

Deere Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

F15B 910

US Classification:

91390, 172318

Abstract:

A depth control system particularly useful for single point depth control on an agricultural implement includes a valve and actuator mounted directly to the pivotal connection areas of a hydraulic cylinder that controls height. Cylinder motion directly controls valve actuation independently of complicated linkages to reduce the size and cost of the system and substantially overcome hysteresis problems.

US Patent:

7465099, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Feb 24, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/361376

Inventors:

Richard Joseph Connell - Slater IA, US
Shawn Jeremy Becker - Ankeny IA, US
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA, US

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

F16C 17/00

US Classification:

384275, 384296, 384428

Abstract:

A bearing block assembly includes a liner having a two piece ring of low friction material extending around the rockshaft and held in place by a bearing block. The rockshaft includes a radially projecting member interacting with the bearing block assembly to maintain the axial position of the rockshaft. The bearing liner includes a flange extending beyond the bearing block to contact the projecting member. The flange is seated in a groove at the side of the bearing block and lowers the coefficient of friction at the rockshaft/thrust surface interface.

US Patent:

7766576, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Apr 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/409295

Inventors:

Richard Joseph Connell - Slater IA, US
Shawn Jeremy Becker - Ankeny IA, US
Garrett Lee Goins - Ankeny IA, US
Jarrod Ray Ruckle - Bondurant IA, US
Mark Eugene Barker - Ankeny IA, US

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

F16B 7/04

US Classification:

403400, 403399

Abstract:

A tube over tube joint for an implement frame includes a self-fixturing weldable connector positioned between upper and lower tubes. Standard fillet welds connect the tubes to the connector. A unitary casting can be used made from material selected to optimize load transfer between the top and bottom tubes to improve the fatigue life of the joint. The casting is self-fixturing so the top tubes can be located by simply placing in the casting on the lower tubes. A tube end connector provides fixturing and weld surfaces for butt joints in planar frames. Outwardly extended weld edges on the connector increase resistance to parallelogramming.