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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 1982
Filed:
Feb. 06, 1981
Richard A Pucher, Leola, PA (US);
Sperry Corporation, New Holland, PA (US);
Abstract
A latch for the hood member of the corn harvesting header is disclosed wherein the latching mechanism includes a self-centering guide device to provide a proper latching action to lock the hood member in an operative position. A stop affixed to the hood member and projecting inwardly therefrom is engageable with a V-shaped guide device formed into the latch lock mechanism to guide the stop into a notch formed in the latch lock mechanism. When the stop is seated in the notch, the latch is properly aligned with the latch lock mechanism for proper engagement therebetween. A release rod connected to the latch provides for convenient operation of the latching mechanism.