Patent ID: 6125618
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: A01D,B62D

Abstract:
An improved articulated combine of a forward unit and rearward unit which are connected by a joint and which combine has a radius of articulation about said joint, said rearward unit having an onboard grain bin, the improvement for transferring clean grain from said forward unit to said rearward unit which comprises:(a) said rearward unit having a front and said forward unit having a back, both of which conform in shape to each other and both of which are curved to match the radius of articulation of the combine, said rearward unit forward having a horizontal slot in it; and(b) a grain transfer assembly having an elongate discharge end which fits into said rearward unit forward horizontal slot for providing grain transfer capability to said onboard rearward unit grain bin while said forward and rearward units are being turned about said joint.