Patent ID: 8968065
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A combine harvester comprising a separating apparatus arranged to receive a threshed crop stream and convey in a rearward direction, the separating apparatus comprising a grate for allowing grain and chaff to fall under gravity onto an underlying separator pan, the separator pan being driven in an oscillating manner to convey a grain/chaff stream forwardly for delivery to a cleaning unit, the separator pan comprising a first portion suspended from a combine frame by front and rear suspension means, and a second portion disposed forwardly of the first portion and pivotally mounted at the forward end, wherein a rear edge of the second portion is releasably attached to a front edge of the first portion, the second portion being pivotable around the forward mounting around a transverse axis between an operating position in which the second portion is attached to the first portion forming a continuous pan surface, and a lowered position in which the second portion is detached from the first portion to give maintenance access to the underside of the separating apparatus.