Windrow shaping apparatus

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1986-03-10

1987-10-27

Leppink, James A.

Harvesters

Cutting and windrowing

56119, A01D 4300

Patent

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047020628

ABSTRACT:
Windrow shaping apparatus which is attachable to an existing rake for shaping forage windrows. The apparatus includes an attachment member for affixing the apparatus to a rake; a yoke pivotally engaging the attachment member; and a drum for engaging the forage in the windrow. The yoke and drum are supported at a desired height above ground level and at an inward angle so that the drum engages the top and side portions of the windrow to force the forage down and toward the center of the windrow. The drum includes a plurality of parallel spaced rods about the periphery of the drum to prevent excessive compacting and to prevent adherence of the forage to the drum. A second embodiment of the invention includes two drums carried by separate yokes, the drums both being inwardly inclined toward one another and obliquely placed, one in front of the other so as to overlap for simultaneous shaping of the forage on each side of the windrow without compaction between drums.

REFERENCES:
patent: 778123 (1904-12-01), Fetzer
patent: 3136108 (1964-06-01), Wood
patent: 3731468 (1973-05-01), Blumhardt

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