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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 1994
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1993
Klaus A Braunhardt, Bettendorf, IA (US);
Mark F Stickler, Silvis, IL (US);
Raymond M Andes, Jr, Bettendorf, IA (US);
Merle R Gerber, Moline, IL (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
An axial agricultural combine having independently driven threshing and separating sections. A midpoint support bearing is located between the threshing and separating sections of the rotor. The midpoint support bearing is provided with a saddle mounted to the sidesheets of the combine and extending across the bottom portion of the rotor housing. A sealing disc is mounted to the saddle and has a sealing ring that covers the threshing section/separating section interface and a web that is provided with a bearing assembly. The drive shaft for driving the threshing section passes through this bearing.