Flexible combine harvester draper header having draper belt with internal guide rib
US8272199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D57/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a flexiable cutterbar assembly and a draper assembly that flexes with the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes a side draper belt configured to receive severed crop materials from the cutterbar assembly. The draper belt includes an internal guide rib. Pivoting structure is positioned within the interior of the draper belt. The pivoting structure presents a groove that receives the guide rib therein.
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