Stripper plate
US8171708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D45/025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stripper plate for use with a corn head row unit includes a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion is substantially flat such that the lateral surface of the front portion is parallel to the ground surface. The rear portion is integrally formed with the first portion and is beveled downward toward the ground surface. The interface between the front portion and the rear portion may be a gradually beveled area wherein the downward slope of the stripper plate increases along its length from the front thereof to the rear thereof.
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