Merger and pick-up header for a merger having an adjustable skid shoe
US9693505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D89/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A merger apparatus including a pick-up header; a conveyor with a conveyor belt; a skid shoe disposed below the pick-up header and the conveyor; and an operative connection between the pick-up header and the skid shoe that enables the merger apparatus to articulate independently of an external frame underneath the conveyor, such that loose material transported by the conveyor belt that lags beneath the return side may fall to the ground keeping the return side of the conveyor belt free from obstructions.
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