Shroud for the infeed impeller of a rotary combine
US6830512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F7/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shroud for the infeed section impeller in a rotary combine. The shroud includes a rear converging wall cone and a front diverging wall cone. A feed plate extends transversely across the front of the shroud and a sump is formed in the shroud behind the feed plate. The front diverging wall cone comprises top and bottom, rearwardly diverging walls. Transitions castings separate the top and bottom walls on left and right sides and have rearwardly converging front faces.
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