System for coupling, uncoupling and controlling the header assembly in an agricultural combine
US6519923B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/3604
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for coupling, uncoupling and controlling the operating parameters of the header assembly on an agricultural combine. A fixed coupler block on the feeder assembly of the combine is coupled with a movable coupler block on the header assembly to join hydraulic and electrical conduits by rotating a coupler handle to lock the blocks together. As the handle rotates, it also causes push-pull cables to actuate latch pins which mechanically couple the header assembly to the feeder assembly. The system senses whether a header assembly is present or not and, if present, what type of header assembly is present. In the latter case, the system then controls the operating parameters of the header assembly.
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