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A remotely controlled motorized assembly for adjusting the vertical position of the doffer support shaft in the harvesting units a cotton harvesting machine. The assembly is retrofittable for use on existing harvesting units of cotton harvesting machines the doffers of which are designed to be adjus

A remotely controlled motorized assembly for adjusting the vertical position of the doffer support shaft in the harvesting units a cotton harvesting machine. The assembly is retrofittable for use on existing harvesting units of cotton harvesting machines the doffers of which are designed to be adjusted using a manual adjustment screw. The invention includes a motor which is attached to the harvesting unit, intermediate gears, and a special opening or collar which fits onto the head of the manual adjustment screw of the doffer support shaft. The motorized assembly allows automatic or semi-automatic adjustment of the doffer support shaft without opening the harvesting units or shutting down the harvesting machine, saving considerable time and energy and promoting safety. Bipolar motors may be employed to allow for adjustment in either direction. A microprocessor and sensors may also be employed for automatic monitoring and adjustment of the doffer support shafts.

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1. A remotely controlled motorized apparatus for adjusting the vertical position of a doffer support shaft of a cotton harvesting machine comprising:a an electric motor; b. a power source for said motor; c. a switch for controlling when power is delivered to said motor; d. a gear box operably associ

1. A remotely controlled motorized apparatus for adjusting the vertical position of a doffer support shaft of a cotton harvesting machine comprising:a an electric motor; b. a power source for said motor; c. a switch for controlling when power is delivered to said motor; d. a gear box operably associated with said motor; e. an operable opening in said gearbox which corresponds with a manual adjustment screw associated with said doffer support shaft for snug fitment over said screw, wherein a collar is provided with said operable opening and a set screw is provided with said collar for securing said collar to said adjustment screw; and f. a mount for attaching said gear box over said adjustment screw.