Twelve bladed stalk roll
US12150410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D47/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stalk roll having twelve flutes extending radially from the main cylinder along the length of the main cylinder. Within the row unit opposing stalk rolls cooperate to engage and capture the corn stalk, thereafter, controlling and processing the corn stalk. The flutes may be configured with differing edges to facilitate control and movement of the stalk to the point of ear separation within the row unit. The flutes may be configured such that opposing compressive forces acting on the exterior of the stalk at approximately 180° of separation operate to implode the stalk while sharp edges on the flutes operate to cut the stalk into small segments which are deposited on the ground for decomposition.
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