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Harvesting machine for picking up crop including a container for feeding fluid to crop picked up by the harvesting machine
US9420743B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9420743-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414281176-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Publication date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
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A harvesting machine for picking up crop includes a container with a closable filler neck used to accommodate a fluid that is fed by at least one supply system to crop picked up by the harvesting machine. The container has at least one further, closable opening, through which at least one additional container is inserted into the container. The additional container is fillable with a fluid and has contents that can be mixed with the fluid present in the container.
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What is claimed is: 1. A harvesting machine for picking up crop, comprising: a container with a closable filler neck configured to accommodate a first fluid; a supply system configured to feed the first fluid from the container to crop picked up by the harvesting machine; and an additional container; wherein the container has an opening and a cover configured to close the opening when positioned on the container; wherein the additional container is insertable in the container; wherein the additional container is fillable with a second fluid; and wherein contents of the additional container are mixable with the first fluid in the container. 2. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the additional container includes means for sealing the container toward the outside. 3. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the additional container is connected to the supply system. 4. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the additional container is designed as a cylindrical hollow body. 5. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the harvesting machine is embodied as a self-propelled forage harvester. 6. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the harvesting machine is embodied as a self-propelled combine harvester. 7. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the harvesting machine is embodied as a baler. 8. The harvesting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the harvesting machine is embodied as a self-loading forage wagon.
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Devices for dispensing chemicals in bales during formation · CPC title
- A01D43/14Primary
with dispensing apparatus, e.g. for fertilisers, herbicides or preservatives · CPC title
- A01D43/00Primary
Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing (A01D37/00, A01D39/00, A01D41/00, take precedence) · CPC title
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- What does patent US9420743B2 cover?
- A harvesting machine for picking up crop includes a container with a closable filler neck used to accommodate a fluid that is fed by at least one supply system to crop picked up by the harvesting machine. The container has at least one further, closable opening, through which at least one additional container is inserted into the container. The additional container is fillable with a fluid and …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Claas Selbsfahrende Erntemaschinen Gmbh, Claas Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen Gmbh
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A01D43/14. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 23 2016 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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