Harvesting apparatus utilizing pressurized fluid
US9462750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D61/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A harvesting apparatus having a frame and a harvesting assembly on the frame configured to accommodate severed crop as the frame is advanced. A fluid delivery system causes pressurized fluid to be discharged in discrete streams each with a component that is directed to at least one of: a) facilitate severance of crop; and b) cause severed crop to be advanced rearwardly in relationship to the frame to a location for further processing. The fluid delivery system has: i) a primary conduit length extending laterally between the sides of the frame; ii) a plurality of laterally spaced outlets from which fluid from the primary conduit length is discharged; iii) a pressurized fluid source; and iv) a distributing conduit assembly that directs pressurized fluid from the pressurized fluid source to first and second locations from where pressurized fluid is directed in laterally opposite directions into the primary conduit length.
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