Patent ID: 6715273
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A stalk divider for a harvesting assembly that has a forward operating direction, the stalk divider comprising a deflector that can be pivoted by a joint about a pivot axis between an operating position and a transport position, the deflector can be held in the operating position and in the transport position, the joint is provided with a first locking element, with which the joint can be held in the operating position, the joint is also provided with a second locking element with which the joint can be held in the transport position, the first locking element is spaced at a greater distance from the pivot axis than the second locking element, the first locking element and the second locking elements are arranged along a straight line which extends through the pivot axis, when the deflector is in its operating position the first and second locking element are located forward of the pivot axis in relation to the forward operating direction, wherein the first locking element and the second locking element are forced by a spring into a detent position.