US3690359A
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Apparatus for mounting an accessory on a combine
Assignee: MASSEY COMBINES Corp A CORP OF ONTARIO
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Filing: 1971-03-11
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1991-03-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for mounting an accessory, for example a straw chopper, on a combine harvester so that the accessory can be moved manually by a single operator from an ''''in-use'''' position to an unobtrusive ''''out-of-use'''' position. The accessory is carried on rails mounted on opposite sides of the combine and having upturned ends. A pair of aligned support members are provided on opposite sides of the accessory and adjacent its center of gravity for engagement with the rails. The accessory is moved from its in-use position to its out-of-use position by sliding or rolling it along the rails and then pivoting it about the support members.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Johannes Wenzel
- 👤 Alwin Hantel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01F; A01F12/00; A01F12/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S56/00; Y10S56/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for mounting an accessory on a combine so that said accessory may be moved from an ''''in-use'''' position to an ''''outof-use'''' position remote from and inclined to said ''''in-use'''' position, comprising releasable fastening means on the combine and on the accessory, at least one guide member provided on said accessory adjacent the center of gravity thereof, a guide rail on the combine, said guide member being co-operable with the guide rail, said rail including a portion extending substantially horizontally, and first and second stops co-operable with said guide member and located respectively adjacent said ''''in-use'''' position and said ''''out-of-use'''' position so that, in use, an accessory is moved from its ''''in-use'''' position to its ''''out-ofuse'''' position by releasing said fastening means, allowing said guide member to pass along the substantially horizontal portion of said rail to said second stop, pivoting the accessory about said guide member into the ''''out-of-use'''' position and securing the fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for mounting an accessory on a combine so that said accessory may be moved from an ''''in-use'''' position to an ''''outof-use'''' position remote from and inclined to said ''''in-use'''' position, comprising releasable fastening means on the combine and on the accessory, at least one guide member provided on said accessory adjacent the center of gravity thereof, a guide rail on the combine, said guide member being co-operable with the guide rail, said rail including a portion extending substantially horizontally, and first and second stops co-operable with said guide member and located respectively adjacent said ''''in-use'''' position and said ''''out-of-use'''' position so that, in use, an accessory is moved from its ''''in-use'''' position to its ''''out-ofuse'''' position by releasing said fastening means, allowing said guide member to pass along the substantially horizontal portion of said rail to said second stop, pivoting the accessory about said guide member into the ''''out-of-use'''' position and securing the fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a pair of guide members each in the form of a projecting pin, said guide rail being in the form of a tube upwardly Bent at each end to form said stops.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said guide rail includes a portion arranged to be mounted so as to be inclined downwardly at a small angle to assist movement of the accessory from its ''''in-use'''' position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said guide rail includes a portion arranged to be mounted so as to be inclined downwardly at a small angle to assist movement of the accessory from its ''''out-of-use'''' position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said fastening means includes over-center toggle action clips on the accessory and on the combine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, in which said clips are self-centering.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which outwardly flared guides are provided on the combine to guide the accessory into its ''''out-of-use'''' position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said accessory is a straw chopper comprising a housing which has a chopper blade shaft journalled therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 8, in which said guide members are located adjacent the center of gravity of the chopper and formed by projecting ends of the chopper blade shaft and a guide rail is provided at each side of the straw chopper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
9 words
A combine harvester including apparatus as claimed in claim
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2862536A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |