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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2004
Applicant:
Charles R. Schenk, South Bend, IN (US);
Inventor:
Charles R. Schenk, South Bend, IN (US);
Assignee:
CNH America LLC, New Holland, PA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01F 12/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A device and method is disclosed for effecting movement and extending the clearance spacing between a rotor of a combine and a concave to allow for easy removal of lodged material. The apparatus and method additionally provide a reduction in rotor actuation motor torque and an increase in rotor mechanical advantage. Finally, the apparatus and method provide a travel limit to prevent a concave from being raised into, and having contact with, a rotor of a combine.