Patent ID: 6672042
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A sweeper assembly apparatus for aiding a corn head for harvesting corn, said corn head having a series of laterally spaced fingers, the apparatus comprising:a) one or more clamps to attach the sweeper assembly to the corn head; b) one or more support arms pivotally attached to each clamp, to allow adjustment of the placement of the sweeper assembly with respect to the corn head; c) an axle rotatably attached to the support arms; d) one or more paddle assemblies attached to the axle to rotate with the axle; e) a power source and motor having a drive connection to said axel to rotate the axle and paddle assemblies; and f) the paddle assemblies include a plurality of paddle vanes that are directly attached to a paddle hub which is adjustably attached to the axel in order to rotate with the axel.