Elevator for an agricultural harvesting machine
US7011580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49449
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural harvesting machine comprises a crop processing apparatus and an elevator assembly for conveying harvested crop material to the crop processing apparatus. The elevator assembly comprises an elevator housing and an endless elevator apparatus mounted for rotation in the housing, the elevator apparatus having lower and upper lower runs. A shielding mechanism, such as an intermediate plate, shields the lower elevator run from the upper run. The intermediate plate is provided with at least one aperture enabling passage therethrough of crop material, and at least one removable cover for closing the aperture.
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