Crop ramps for combine headers
US-2021360855-A1 · Nov 25, 2021 · US
Crop ramp with belt guide roller for a header of an agricultural harvester
US12484482B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12484482-B2 |
| Application number | US-202217899192-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Publication date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2025 |
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A crop ramp for a header of an agricultural harvester including a curved plate having an outer surface over which cut crop passes and an inner surface. The crop ramp further includes a roller support extending rearwardly from the curved plate and a roller supported for rotation by the roller support. The roller has an outer circumferential surface configured to be contacted by a fore edge of an upper run of an endless belt draper conveyor in order maintain tracking of the conveyor and eliminate contact between the conveyor and the interior of the crop ramp.
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We claim: 1 . A crop ramp for a header of an agricultural harvester comprising: a curved plate having an outer surface and an inner surface; a roller support extending rearwardly from the curved plate; and a roller supported for rotation by the roller support, wherein the roller support includes a spindle about which the roller rotates. 2 . The crop ramp of claim 1 , further comprising a gusset provided on the inner surface. 3 . The crop ramp of claim 2 , wherein the roller support is affixed to the gusset, molded to the gusset, or releasably attached to the gusset. 4 . The crop ramp of claim 1 , wherein the roller extends upwardly from the roller support. 5 . The crop ramp of claim 1 , wherein the roller has a longitudinal axis transversing the curved plate. 6 . The crop ramp of claim 1 , wherein the crop ramp comprises a plurality of spaced apart gussets. 7 . The crop ramp of claim 6 , further comprising a plate secured to rear edges of a pair of spaced apart gussets. 8 . The crop ramp of claim 7 , wherein the roller support is secured to the plate. 9 . The crop ramp of claim 1 , wherein the curved plate extends rearwardly of the roller. 10 . The crop ramp of claim 1 , further comprising a substantially horizontal base plate connected to the curved plate. 11 . A header for an agricultural harvester comprising: an endless belt conveyor having a fore edge and supported for movement on a frame of the header; a cutter bar; and a crop ramp disposed between the cutter bar and the endless belt conveyor, the crop ramp comprising: a curved plate having an outer surface and an inner surface, a roller support extending rearwardly from the curved plate, and a roller supported for rotation by the roller support, wherein the roller extends substantially perpendicular to the fore edge of the endless belt conveyor. 12 . The header of claim 11 , wherein the roller is adjacent the fore edge of the endless belt conveyor. 13 . The header of claim 11 , wherein the roller is immediately adjacent an anterior face of the endless belt conveyor. 14 . The header of claim 11 , wherein the curved plate extends rearwardly over the roller and the endless belt conveyor. 15 . The header of claim 11 , wherein a fore end of the curved plate is positioned below a top run of the endless belt conveyor and an aft end of the curved plate is positioned above the top run of the endless belt conveyor. 16 . The header of claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of roller supports and rollers. 17 . The header of claim 11 , further comprising a cutter bar assembly connected to the crop ramp. 18 . An agricultural harvester comprising the header of claim 11 .
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- What does patent US12484482B2 cover?
- A crop ramp for a header of an agricultural harvester including a curved plate having an outer surface over which cut crop passes and an inner surface. The crop ramp further includes a roller support extending rearwardly from the curved plate and a roller supported for rotation by the roller support. The roller has an outer circumferential surface configured to be contacted by a fore edge of an…
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- Cnh Ind America Llc
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- Primary CPC classification A01D61/02. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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