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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2000
Kelvin E. Bennett, Geneseo, IL (US);
Case, LLC, Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
A support structure for a divider of an agricultural corn head that includes a first tension member that is pivotally attached to a second tension member. A stop is provided which prevents the lines of tension of the first and second tension members from aligning. The tension assembly can therefore buckle upwards when an object underneath the support structure is struck. A lateral support for the divider is also provided with a clearance opening for the tension assembly. The divider can be rotated rearward into a transport or a service position and securely locked in place. A shipping position is provided in which the support structure can be rotated rearward by disconnecting the tension assembly.