chis update icchp 2007

Feb 12, 2007 ASABE ICCHP FarmBuddy Co.

CHIS = Combine Header Interface Standardization 2007

Alan VanNahmen

PO Box 647

Columbus, IN 47202-0647

812-343-2370 mobile

Feb 12, 2007 ASABE ICCHP FarmBuddy Co.

Update to Combine to Header Interface Standardization This is a Feb 2007 update to ASAE Paper 055008 originally presented at ASAE Annual meeting 19 July 2005

ASABE ICCHP FarmBuddy Co.Feb 12, 2007

Ag Industry Impact of CHIS

Disclaimer: Alan VanNahmen / Farm Buddy Co is an independent individual and sole proprietorship with intentions of helping these ag industry stake holders improve crop harvesting and processing operations.

Manufacturers – Including majors and shortline who conduct business around the world

Dealers – who buy, sell or trade various brands of headers Farmers – who need various makes and types of headers to harvest a

diversified variety of crops and future bio-mass material Custom Harvesters and Contractors – who encounter many customers

and a variety of crops Lease companies – who have a variety of customers University Research personnel – who are creating renewable energy

sources and bio-mass collection research


CHIS Combine Header Interface Standardization topics ASABE PM53 committee members in ‘04 Objectives of CHIS proposal Basic proposal for CHIS standardization Changes from 1950’s through 2005 Current combine to header configurations Future combine and header expectations CHIS Events since July 2005 New / Next steps forward


Purposed to members of PM 53 (PM 23/7/1) at ATEC January ‘04 Steve Borgelt – U of Missouri Michael Buresh – Case CNH Mark Dilts – Iowa State (new) Kevin Ehrecke – JD Harvester Herb Farley – CNH Dan Frohberg – ISU now AGCO Tom Haar – JD Harvester Chris Halfman – AGCO Mark Hanna – Iowa State Alan Hansen – U of Illinois Less Hill – PAMI Brian Hollatz – AGCO - KS Dave Govert – Guest

Bold names were present at AETC meeting 9 Feb 2004

Orlin Johnson – CNH Karl Klotzbach – Canada Dave Kmoch – John Deere Radley Kushwaha – U of Saskw Lanny Lepo – Drives Inc Chris MacDonald – MacDon Ryan Mackin – JD Harvester Paul Mosher – CNH Graeme Quick – Iowa State Mark Shrock – Kansas State Alan VanNahmen – FarmBuddy Co. Kevin Wilkening – Claas Omaha Travis Tsunemori – ASAE Standards


Objectives of CHIS - Combine Header Interface Standardization1. Safer loading and attachment of headers2. Safer transportation of headers3. Greater flexibility to use various headers4. More opportunity to utilize new technology5. More opportunity use shortline headers6. Less frustration for farmers and harvesters7. Introduce future CLAD header drive proposal8. Avoid patent issues and standards battles


Some Ag trends since 1940s

1940s – Change from pulley drives to std. PTO drives 1950s – Advance from drawbars to std. 3 point hitch 1960s – Hydraulic connectors added to tractors 1960s – Quick-attach headers mated to feederhouses 1970s – Hydraulic reel drives added to headers 1980s – Electric header height controls added 1990s – More shortline headers, more electrical

requirements, more hydraulic requirements 2000s – It’s time for some commonality and standardization

for header attachment to combines


Related events since 1997

1997- Cat / Claas introduces Lexion combines 1999- JD introduces 50 series STS rotary combines 2001- CNH introduces CX and CR combines 2002- CNH introduces AFX8010 rotor technology 2003- JD introduces 60 Series STS combines 2004- Proposal for new header interface standard 2005- Header Interface Standardization Proposal

presented at ASAE International meeting July 2005 2006- AGCO updates Challenger, MF and Gleaner models 2007- Routine combine upgrades will continue to occur….


CHIS events since July 2005

CHIS Acronym (Combine Header Interface Std) Marketing appeal – CHIS is good for agriculture!

Petitions signed by 150 + ag businessmen IN Modern Farmers combine factory tour ‘06 US Custom Harvesters presentation Topeka, KS Research at 3I Show in Great Bend, KS ‘06 Contact with Farm Bureau, NCGA, ASA, NAWG Purdue - Top Farm Crop Workshop July 2006 25 x ’25 newsletter highlights benefits of CHIS


Feedback received after presenting 055008 ASAE paper in 2005

Manufacturer and ag industry comments: AGCO – “We just went through worldwide compatibility

changes for MF, Gleaner and Challenger feederhouses and headers”

Cat / Claas Lexion – “It will be tough getting worldwide standardization adopted”

CNH – “Our CaseIH and NH headers are now compatible and interchangeable” It can be done.

John Deere – “This is not a common customer request” Farmers – “That would be great!” “Good luck getting this

done.”


Typical CHIS Petition sheet

5 pages x 30 Signatures But, just a drop in the bucket

Sources / Events NFMS - Louisville USCHI - Topeka, KS 3I show – Great Bend TFCW – W Lafayette IN Ag Leadership Conf. IN Farm Bureau convention

Significant support does exist among farmers and agri-business.


Challenger, Gleaner and MF

Common components for Massey, Gleaner and Challenger line

Headers interchange within AGCO line

69” wide feederhouse frame is now 72” wide for 2007 models


New Holland CR combines

New Holland CR 970 with a 8 row 30” cornhead

Note: Center divider to aid crop flow

74” wide feederhouse frame


Case IH AFX8010

Shown with MacDon Flex draper

Many common components with NH CR and CX combines

CaseIH headers interchange with NH heads

74” wide feederhouse frame


Lexion G540 and F540 heads

540 Max Flex head now has split auger, split reel and dual knife drive

Center supported, full finger auger and reel

Dual knife drives at the ends


Debris bib tested, Fall 2006

Eliminated “beaver hut” on top of the feederhouse

Inverted /\ cover for CLAD - Center Line Auger Drive provides similar benefit

Sourced from WA Johnson company


Current trends in Commercial Agriculture operations Fewer Farmers but Larger Farm operations More custom harvest opportunities and services More large combines in class 6, 7, 8 & 9 sizes More GPS mapping and auto-guidance Fewer field passes when possible Road transport becomes a greater concern More controlled traffic and tram lines


Combine changes expected

Larger headers and more folding headers Longer and wider feederhouse frames More road transport restrictions &safety concerns More Bio-Mass collection systems More auto guidance systems More yield monitoring and data acquisition More header height controls and sensors More front attachments, planters and sprayers


Feederhouse changes expected

1. Stronger feederhouse structural frames2. Standard “fore – aft” and optional “lateral” tilt

adjustment 3. Greater lift capacities for larger heads4. Better suspension during transport5. CHIS Combine Header Interface

Standardization 6. CLAD Center Line Auger Drives


Proposed CHIS standardization Seven functional aspects / areas:

1. Transport pads /Jack stand positions

2. Common tie down such as T-hook slots

3. Feederhouse outer frame perimeter size

4. Driveshaft configuration and speed

5. Hydraulic connector configurations

6. Electrical connector configurations

7. ISO standards for future drives including CLAD Center Line Auger Drive systems


Transport pad / jack stand positions

Current headers have inconsistent frames Standardization would improve safety Securely set headers on header trailers Provide common pad positions Provide consistent T-slot tie down points Prevent headers from sliding off trailers Prevent headers from tipping off of trailers Recommend 4” x 10” pads on 120” spacing

Approximately 100 mm x 2500 mm pads on 3.0 meter


Transport pad / jack stand positions


Feederhouse outer frame opening

1. Current openings are 69” to 74” wide

2. Vertical heights are 32” to 36”

3. Top beams are generally 5” wide

4. Recommend 74” x 34” x 5” (or 2 meter)

5. Standardize retaining pin system

6. CHIS >Any header could be moved by any other combine!


Feederhouse outer frame size

Currently: 7% width difference among majors

Width is 69 to 74 inches < --- >

Height is 28 to 34 inches


Driveshaft configuration

1. Position of driveshaft is less critical now with use of universal joint type drive shafts on lateral tilt feederhouses.

2. CNH uses 6 spline (540 rpm style)3. JD, Cat, AGCO use 21 spline (1000 rpm)

4. Future CLAD Centerline drive recommendations1. Apply clockwise rotation2. Follow Tractor PTO’s ISO 730 or 8759-13. Use 21 tooth spline drive shafts


Typical current driveshaft configuration


Hydraulic connectors

Tractor connectors were standardized in 1980s

“Single point connectors” are now used between combines and headers…

but these are not a common design!


Variety of Hydraulic connectors


Electrical connectors

1. Tractors now use ISO (11783 / J1393) for CANbus communication with implement controllers.

2. Tractors also have the 7 pin warning light connectors.

3. Integrating 7 pin trailer connector into headers would make road transport on trailers safer by lighting extremity lights


Center Line Drive Proposal

1. Center line driveshaft from feederhouse

2. Provide centerline auger and knife drive

3. Eliminate back shafts on header

4. Eliminates chains and belts on end of headers

5. Provides power and support in center

6. Reduces header sag and auger rubbing

7. Reduces header weight and cost


Typical feed pattern and wear on a new header


Centerline auger and reel support on a Crary head - 2005


Centerline header drive

Concepts were included in the 1994 Bi-Rotor combine development program

US patent 5,497,605 used undershot drive


Center Line Knife Drive

Many dual knife drive configurations available Y Double Yoke Drive - /\ Dual Cam Drive o\o Dual Schumacher Drive OO Hydraulic Drive ~/~ “Scissor” Drive X Other being developed


CLAD - Center Line Divider

Used 22” corn head divider sourced from GVL

Provides center crop divider for centerline knife drives

Tested on JD 635 Hydraflex header


Centerline Divider Trials 2006

Shown on JD 630 Hydraflex header

..\CL Prototype Photos\CL video wheat 2006.AVI


CLAD – Center Line Auger DriveBenefits: Reduce weight of drives at the ends of the header Reduce cost by eliminating long driveshafts Reduce safety hazards – no backshafts or end drives Provide more reliable, opposed dual sickle drive Reduce auger failures via dual slip clutches located on

both sides of CLAD – Each carries 50% of torque load Control and improve auger to stripper clearance Reduce material build up on top of the feederhouse with

inverted /\ v-shield over the single driveshaft.


Additional header manufacturers

MacDon, HoneyBee, Mid-West (AU) drapers Shelbourne Reynolds and AGCO stripper heads Rake-up and other Belt Pick-up headers Clarke, Geringhoff and Drago cornheads Crary Heads, Young Equip grain headers Others: Bish, Sweco, Hillco, Phillips, Calmer,

Westward, Python and new Bio-mass units Header Trailer Transport Manufacturers


Mimic similar standards ….

Semi Tractor to Trailer (SAE)5th wheel interface, air lines and electrical

Tractor to Implements (ASAE)3 Point hitch configurations and PTO Hydraulics and electrical

Trailers to Pick-ups (SAE) 4 pin, six pin and seven pin connectors


Next $teps forward….

Continue to build awareness and coalition of supporters Farmers, producers, harvesters, dealers Shortline manufacturers and Major manufacturers Farm Organizations and Insurance companies

Secure funding for CHIS research and standardization

Prototype headers and feederhouses Seek farmer or manufacturing partners to fund development


More steps forward….

Initiate / Write ISO / ASABE standard proposal via ASABE PM-23/7/1

Integrate with ISO 4254 Safety Standards Coordinate CHIS standard through

independent engineering firm Identify contacts for all stakeholders


Forward your comments to: Your Major and Shortline Manufacturers

Internet sites: www.asabe.orgwww.productiveresources.comwww.harvesting.comwww.uschi.com

Alan VanNahmen, Pres.Farm Buddy Co.

PO Box 647Columbus, IN [email protected] Ext 10 at PRI812-343-2370 mobile


Possible Engineering Services

Productive Resources Columbus, IN 47201 812-372-2551 Ext 10 www.ProductiveResources.com

PECO – Columbus, IN

Packer Engineering – Chicago www.packereng.com


Future combine trailers

Able to haul two IQS combines at one time.


CHIS – is a big challenge!


Author’s applicable background Alan VanNahmen – Founder and President Farm Buddy Co (1992) Small grain, sorghum, wheat and livestock farm – Spearville, KS Kansas State University – Mechanical Engineering Tech John Deere Harvester Works – East Moline, IL JD Kansas City Branch – Wichita, KS & Lincoln, NE Claas of America – 228 Cylinder System with MTS - Columbus, IN Farm Buddy Co. – Pres. Product Development - Columbus, IN Agri-Technology – Bi-Rotor Combine development – Winfield, KS Caterpillar Ag Products – Lexion launch - DeKalb, IL Caterpillar Claas Omaha – Lexion factory start-up - Omaha, NE MachineryLink – Operations Mgr. Kansas City, MO and Kingman, KS Productive Resources – Product Development – Columbus, IN Memberships in ASABE and U S Custom Harvesters Association

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