Adjustable stalk stomper/chopper curtain assembly
US10945371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F12/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable stalk stomper and/or chopper curtain assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester. The adjustable assembly comprises a control arm, at least one member connected to the control arm, wherein the at least one member is configured to knock down plant stalks and/or to shield the agricultural harvester from flying debris, and wherein the control arm is configured to provide for adjustment of the orientation of the at least one member relative to the ground and the header. An agricultural harvester header may include the above adjustable assembly and a frame having a toolbar. An agricultural harvester may include such header.
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