Apparatus and method for adjusting faceplate of feeder for agricultural vehicle
US12102038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D61/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feeder for an agricultural vehicle includes a feeder body defining a hollow interior space for receiving crop material from a header of the agricultural vehicle, a faceplate that is movably mounted to the feeder body, and a scissor jack assembly that is configured for rotating the faceplate with respect to the feeder body to adjust a fore-aft angle of the faceplate relative to the feeder body. The faceplate is configured to be removably coupled to the header of the agricultural vehicle.
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