Kent Thompson
11 Papers
48 Citations
Kent Thompson is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Frame (networking) & Health care. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 10 publications.
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Papers
Patent
Folding frame for an agricultural implement
Kent Thompson,Michael R. Vaske,Rustin V. Bentzinger,Michael Kindley +3 more
- 03 Jun 2010
TL;DR: A folding frame for an agricultural implement such as a wheel rake is described in this paper, which includes ground engaging wheels and two toolbars foldable for operation and for transport, providing flexibility to conform to uneven surfaces, yet stability against the torques and forces of operation.
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Baler attachment for optionally changing the orientation of bales being released from a baler
Kent Thompson,Darin Dux,Justin D. Olmstead +2 more
- 27 Sep 2012
TL;DR: In this article, the cylindrical axis of each bale in each row is aligned by turning 90 degrees from the orientation of bales from the position that they are typically released from a round baler.
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Self-aligning apparatus and methods for gathering bales
Rustin V. Bentzinger,Kent Thompson,Darin Dux +2 more
- 27 Jun 2013
TL;DR: In this paper, an approach for gathering bales that aligns itself during bale pick-up is presented. Methods for transferring bales using such an apparatus are also provided.
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Hydraulic control systems for regulating transfer of bales
Darin Dux,Kent Thompson +1 more
- 27 Jun 2013
TL;DR: In this article, hydraulic control systems for regulating the transfer of bales in an apparatus for gathering bales and methods for transferring bales that use such control systems are disclosed, as well as methods for storing and transporting bales.
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Control of conveyor speed in a bale gathering apparatus
Darin Dux,Curt T. Graham,Kent Thompson +2 more
- 27 Jun 2013
TL;DR: In this paper, an approach for gathering bales that substantially match conveyor speed to ground speed is presented. Methods for gathering the bales using such apparatus are also provided. But they do not consider the ground speed of bales.
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