Patent · US Expired

Convertible combine rotor

US5035675A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1990
Grant dateJul 30, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01F12/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor for a rotary threshing combine which is readily adjustable to provide a great variety of threshing patterns to suit the particular crops and conditions of use. The rotor drum has a plurality of mounting lugs affixed thereto in an array that includes longitudinal, circumferential, and helical rows. A variety of differently shaped threshing elements, each designed for efficient operation under particular conditions, is provided and said elements are selectively and interchangeably and releasably connectable to the mounting lugs.

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