Remote control system and apparatus for enabling accessing the interior of a chamber of a harvester
US7836672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D75/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote control system and apparatus enabling safely accessing the interior of a cotton compacting chamber and other regions of a cotton harvester, and also operating aspects of the compacting apparatus contained therein and thereabout, and which system is optionally operable for operating other aspects of the harvester, for inspection, maintenance and/or service, as well as other purposes. The system requires initial steps, including to safely neutralize or lock out operating systems of the harvester, then enables accessing designated interior locations of the compactor and the ability to operate systems therein, including aspects of the compacting apparatus.
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