Corn unit for combine
US4548213A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P60/14
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for converting a conventional combine into a unit which will crush and recover corn cobs as well as recover shelled corn comprising a flat perforated metal element which will replace the conventional chaffer and sieve in the final cleaning mechanism of the combine, the element having a plurality of fins protruding above the upper surface thereof adapted to channel and direct the flow of corn stocks and chaff thereover, the holes being of a size sufficient to allow the passage of corn cob particles therethrough.
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