Combine with straw chopper
US7044853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F12/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combine comprising a separating assembly providing a first crop residue stream, the first crop residue stream is directed to a straw guide element having a chopping mode position for directing the first crop residue stream to a straw chopper for chopping the first crop residue stream and a swath forming mode position for conveying the first crop residue stream around the straw chopper laying the first crop residue stream in a swath. The combine also comprises a cleaning assembly providing a second crop residue stream that engages a conveying assembly which mechanically conveys the second crop residue stream from the cleaning assembly to the straw chopper.
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