Self-adjusting reel arms for a reel assembly of a header of an agricultural harvester
US10980178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D57/03
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A harvesting reel assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed. The harvesting reel assembly includes a central rotatable shaft, a plurality of support members, a cam assembly and an extendable reel arm. The plurality of support members extend widthwise across the reel assembly and connect to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. The cam assembly guides rotation of the plurality of support members. The extendable reel arm includes a first end engaged with the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. The extendable reel arm also includes a distal end opposite the first end connected to one of the plurality of support members.
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