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Module wrap feed arrangement

US10279940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2015
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01F15/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wrap feed arrangement is disclosed for an agricultural harvester having a module-forming chamber. The arrangement includes a conveyor arrangement, which delivers crop to the module-forming chamber, and a module-forming arrangement which, at least in part, builds the module. The conveyor arrangement has a first roll and a first endless member disposed about the first roll for rotation. The module-forming arrangement has a second roll and a second endless member disposed about the second roll for rotation. At least one of the first and second rolls is movable from a first position in which the first and second endless members are disengaged to a second position in which the first and second endless members are engaged.

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