Harvesting header having adjustable width, draper belt discharge opening
CA 1289753 C · Owner: Schroeder, James W. · Inventors: Schmitt, Ray; Guinn, Ronald K.; Schroeder, James W.
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Abstract of the Invention A harvester having hydraulically shiftable draper sections for left, right or center crop discharge has a pair of movement limiting tangs which are carried by the draper sections at either of one of two selected locations in order to enable the lateral dimension or width of the discharge opening to be varied in accordance with crop conditions. When the standing crop is relatively dense the tangs are positioned in an inboard location on the draper carriages so that the width of the discharge opening is maximized. Alternately the tangs, can be positioned in outward locations on the carriages for limiting lateral movement of the latter and reducing the width of the …
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- Granted October 1, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 1, 2008.
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