Row unit of a corn header having a deck plate with a structured surface
AssigneeCNH Industrial America LLC
InventorEric L. Walker
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Abstract
A deck plate of a corn header row unit capable of reducing grain loss is provided. The deck plate includes forward and rear ends, a top surface, a medial side having a depending portion, and a mounting side opposite the medial side for connecting to a portion of the row unit. Structures are positioned about the top surface spaced from the medial side and configured to inhibit a flow of grain. The structures can be formed as one or more of a variety of shapes that include corrugations, ribs, recesses or protrusions.
Claims20
A row unit of a corn header for an agricultural harvester comprising:
- a frame;
- a first row unit arm mounted to the frame, the first row unit arm including a first deck plate;
- and
- a second row unit arm mounted to the frame, wherein the second row unit arm includes a second deck plate spaced from the first deck plate defining a gap therebetween,
- wherein each of the first and second deck plates includes a plurality of structures configured to inhibit a flow of grain,
- wherein the plurality of structures of the first deck plate are positioned spaced from a medial side of the first deck plate, and
- wherein the plurality of structures of the second deck plate are positioned spaced from a medial side of the second deck plate.
A deck plate of a row unit of a corn header for an agricultural harvester, comprising an elongated body that includes:
- a forward end;
- a rear end;
- a top surface;
- a medial side having a depending portion;
- a mounting side opposite the medial side for connecting to a portion of the row unit;
- and
- a plurality of structures positioned about the top surface spaced from the medial side and configured to inhibit a flow of grain.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.