Auto-cycling deck plates for an agricultural vehicle
US11051452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D67/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating an agricultural vehicle. The method includes an initial step of providing the agricultural vehicle which includes a feeder housing and a header. The header includes at least one row unit, which has a pair of deck plates, and a deck plate adjustment system. The deck plate adjustment system includes at least one actuator connected to the deck plates, an electronic control unit operably connected to the at least one actuator, and at least one sensor. The method includes the further steps of pivoting the feeder housing to raise the header, sending, by the at least one sensor, a signal to the electronic control unit, and cycling the deck plates, by the electronic control unit actuating the at least one actuator to move the deck plates, for removing a buildup of material on the deck plates.
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