Airflow for an agricultural harvesting combine
US11058055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M31/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A harvesting combine has a forward power processing unit (PPU) powered by an internal combustion engine, a rear grain cart for storage of harvested grain, a forward operator cab, a cleaning fan assembly located about the forward bottom of the PPU, and rotor and concaves assembly for threshing grain. The harvesting combine is improved by locating a charge fan assembly behind the forward operator cab and drawing air from about the top of the PPU and directing a portion of an air flow from the charge fan assembly downwardly into the cleaning fan assembly.
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