Straw chopper for combine with adjustable stationary knife bank
US7544127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/0675
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A straw chopper for an agricultural harvesting machine includes a housing, a rotor carried by the housing, and a stationary knife bank. The rotor includes a plurality of pendulously mounted knife blades. The stationary knife bank includes a plurality of stationary knife blades adjustably movable toward and away from the rotor. The stationary knife bank includes a tension rod extending longitudinally through the stationary knife bank and having a threaded end, and at least one wing nut threadingly engaged with the threaded end.
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