Patent · US Expired

Harvester header with a main frame of modular subframes

US4269017A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 1979
Grant dateMay 26, 1981
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Expiry dateSep 11, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D45/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multirow header for cutting and conveying standing row crops from a standing position in the field into the crop receiving throat of the attached harvester for crop processing. The header comprises a main frame comprised of mechanically attached, modular-type subframes. Included among the mechanically attached subframes are a rear attachment frame, a pair of sealed gear cases which form the basic central subframe of the header, and a plurality of row unit frames.

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