Patent · US Expired

Safety arrangement of a harvesting machine

US6941737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D75/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A forage harvester is equipped with a safety device which incorporates controls that monitor various operating conditions including an operator's presence and apply a brake for stopping any possible rotation of the cutting drum whenever an unsafe condition for the operator exists.

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