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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2009
Jonathan E. Ricketts, Ephrata, PA (US);
Herb M. Farley, Elizabethtown, PA (US);
Bradley J. Wagner, Orrtanna, PA (US);
Jonathan E. Ricketts, Ephrata, PA (US);
Herb M. Farley, Elizabethtown, PA (US);
Bradley J. Wagner, Orrtanna, PA (US);
CNH America LLC, New Holland, PA (US);
Abstract
A foreign object detection and removal system for an agricultural combine is provided. The system includes a controller operatively connected to a feederhouse and a chopper assembly. The feederhouse includes an acoustic element for detecting foreign objects and an actuator for opening and closing a door of the feederhouse to remove foreign objection. The chopper assembly includes an actuator to retract a knife bank to allow for the passage of foreign objects through the chopper assembly without causing damage to the chopper assembly.