Chopper assembly for a harvester with an automatic blade reset mechanism
US10010028B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F7/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chopper assembly for a harvester may include a blade reset assembly having an automatic blade reset mechanism configured to apply a force that urges the assembly to pivot about a pivot axis such a blade element supported by the blade reset assembly is biased towards an extended position. In addition, blade reset assembly may be configured to pivot against the force applied by the blade reset mechanism when the blade element is subjected to a sufficient counterfbrce force such that the blade element is moved towards a retracted position.
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