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Cleaning system for combines

US4869272A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
3References
5Claims
0Family size

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Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01F12/444
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axial flow combine harvester incorporating a novel air flow system for separating grain from material other than grain. The system includes a cross-flow fan located at the exit end of the threshing cage which acts in conjunction with a cross-flow fan located adjacent the inlet end of the threshing cage to positively direct air past the cage to provide amore efficient separation of the grain from the chaff or straw.

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