Crop handling apparatus for saving and drying fodder crops
US11172617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D78/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crop handling apparatus comprises a mobile chassis. The chassis is mounted on ground-engaging wheels. A tow-bar is provided at a front of the chassis for releasable attachment to a towing vehicle such as a tractor. A crop conditioning rotor is mounted on the chassis and has a plurality of outwardly projecting radial tines. Drive for the crop conditioning rotor can be by way of a drive transmission on the chassis which connects via a drive input with a PTO shaft on a tractor behind which the crop handling apparatus is drawn in use. A crop gathering conveyor is mounted on the chassis in front of the crop conditioning rotor. The crop gathering conveyor has a discharge end located in front of an inlet of the crop conditioning rotor to feed crop material to the inlet of the crop conditioning rotor in use.
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