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User interface for a harvesting machine

US6568161B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 2001
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D41/141
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A user interface for a harvesting machine, such as a combine harvester, having a position adjustable header implement. Specifically, the user interface is operationally connected to a microcomputer that controls a position adjusting apparatus for positioning the position adjustable header implement. The user interface includes two rocker key switches for selecting between, and subsequently adjusting, two operational modes for the position adjusting apparatus, being a stubble height mode and a pressure compensation mode of operation.

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