Crop threshing or separating – Means responsive to a sensed condition – Foreign material
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Will, Thomas B (Department: 3671)
Crop threshing or separating
Means responsive to a sensed condition
Foreign material
C056S01020J
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993187
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.
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Farley Herb M.
Ricketts Jonathan E.
Wagner Bradley J.
CNH America LLC
Harms Michael G.
Nguyen Mai
Sheldrake Patrick M.
Will Thomas B
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