Crop harvesting machine with improved pickup reel assembly
US4038810A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1976 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D75/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Herein disclosed is a crop harvesting machine for collecting stalk crops having seed pods near ground level. The harvester includes a relatively large horizontally disposed reel structure. As the reel rotates, bat-assemblies thereon successively sweep downward into the crop and urge the stalks against a cutter bar. These assemblies feature a combination of flexible flaps and pickup reel tines which conserve and prevent loss of crops.
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