Patent ID: 7866136
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A crop gathering device for use with a harvesting header comprising: a frame carrying a structure movable about an endless path to deliver a crop to the header, the frame having opposed ends and connected to the header; the frame comprising: a first support member and a second support member, each support member extending between the opposed ends of the frame and the first and second support members are disposed longitudinally adjacent to each other; a driven roller assembly extending between the opposed ends of the frame; and an idler roller assembly extending between the opposed ends of the frame, wherein the first and second support members are disposed in between the driven roller assembly and the idler roller assembly, such that the first support member is longitudinally adjacent the driven roller assembly and the second support member is longitudinally adjacent the idler roller assembly; and wherein the driven roller assembly and the idler roller assembly are configured and positioned to move the structure for delivering a crop to the header.