Tractor mounted cotton harvester
US9491908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D46/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tractor mounted cotton harvester carries at least one mechanized cotton picking unit removably supported beside at least one side of the tractor in a forward facing orientation, outwardly of the tractor wheels. A cotton receptacle is removably mounted to a hitch of the tractor and is lowerable for unloading. The cotton receptacle can include cotton compacting apparatus. At least one duct connects the at least one picking unit with the cotton receptacle, and a fan provides an air flow through the duct or ducts. The fan can be hydraulic, electric or mechanical powered.
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