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Latch mechanism for a grate in an agricultural combine

US7001268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 2003
Grant dateFeb 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01F12/185
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an agricultural combine, a latch mechanism for attaching a grate to the crop processing unit. The latch mechanism comprises a support bar on the crop processing unit, a support receptacle on the grate, a latch handle, and a latch retainer. The support receptacle envelopes the support bar the when the grate is attached to the crop processing unit, with the latch handle and latch retainer cooperating to hold the support receptacle against the support bar.

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