Corn harvester with tall corn attachment and auger and associated methods
US10159186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D63/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A corn harvester that includes a corn head including a plurality of dividers is provided. Each divider includes a hood with a top surface, and first and second side surfaces, one of the first or second side surfaces including a recessed area formed therein. The corn harvester includes an auger mounted to the hood. The auger is configured to be powered to rotate about an auger central axis. The corn harvester includes a tall corn attachment mounted to the hood and configured to be positioned in a stored position or a working position. In the stored position, the tall corn attachment is received within the recessed area of the hood. In the working position, the tall corn attachment extends from the top surface of the hood and at least partially covers a radial section of the auger.
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