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Reducing build up of crop residue on shanks

US8408324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2010
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P60/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A residue clearing apparatus for a shank of an agricultural implement includes a spoked wheel adapted for attachment to the implement such that the spoked wheel rotates about a wheel axis oriented substantially horizontal and perpendicular to an operating travel direction of the implement and forward of the shank. A drive is operative to rotate the spoked wheel. The spoked wheel is oriented such that ends of spokes of the spoked wheel pass above the ground forward of the shank, and such that the ends of the spokes of the spoked wheel pass adjacent to a front face of the shank. The spokes may be resiliently or pivotally mounted to the wheel.

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