Patent ID: 8220235
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A cornhead row unit comprising: first and second longitudinally extending stripper plates mounted on a frame and having opposed stripping edges which define a gap between them; the frame further comprising: a resilient device arranged and disposed to adjustably transversely urge the first stripper plate on the frame toward the second stripper plate to vary the width of the gap; and an adjusting arrangement connecting the frame and the second stripper plate to selectably and transversely move the second stripper plate with respect to the first stripper plate to vary the width of the gap, wherein the adjusting arrangement further comprises a pressure sensor associated with a controller and the second stripper plate, wherein in response to a pressure sensed by the pressure sensor being less than a first predetermined pressure, the controller selectably controlling the adjusting arrangement until the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor is between a first predetermined range at least equal to the first predetermined pressure.