Harvesters – Cutting and catching – Catchers
Patent
1998-10-26
2000-03-21
Will, Thomas B.
Harvesters
Cutting and catching
Catchers
563202, A01D 3412
Patent
active
060388439
ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for improving the dispersal of clippings in a container that receives clippings from a chute extending upwardly from a mower deck. A V-shaped deflector is provided and is struck by a portion of the clippings stream exiting the chute such that clippings are directed to the side portions of the container and a portion of the clippings stream passes beneath the deflector and accumulates against a back wall of the container in the central portion of the container.
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Three photographs of a grass clippings container product with a fill sensor switch and lever directly beneath the clippings inlet. The product as shown has been sold in Europe by a company known as Castelgarden since approximately 1993.
Gueller Matthew Paul
Lux Melvin Orville
Sebben Daniel Angelo
Seegert Brian David
Zellmer Timothy Paul
Deere & Company
Kováacs ÁArpáad Fáabiáan
Will Thomas B.
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