Patent ID: 7063613
Filing Date: 2006-06-20
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A combine having an axial separator, a straw chopper, a discharge beater for propelling crop material discharged from the axial separator into the straw chopper, and a straw guiding device arranged between the discharge beater and the straw chopper, characterized by: the straw guiding device comprises first and second pivotal flaps, the second flap being positioned adjacent the straw chopper and is pivotal to a first position between the straw chopper the crop material and blocking flow of crop material into the straw chopper and to a second position permitting flow of crop material into the straw chopper, and the first flap being positioned adjacent the discharge beater and is pivotal to a first position directing flow of crop material from the discharge beater towards the second flap and pivotal to a second position permitting crop material to flow out of the combine without being processed by the straw chopper.