Cotton conditioner for a cotton harvester
US7360280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D46/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conditioning mechanism is placed forwardly of the cotton harvesting mechanism on a cotton harvester. Opposing elements compress portions of the cotton plant to compress the cotton bolls and deform the cotton boll hulls. The deformation loosens the cotton fiber relative to the hulls to improve the ability of the harvesting mechanism to harvest the seed and fiber. In one embodiment, differential surface velocity of the opposing elements improves boll opening and fiber orientation for more effective spindle contact.
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