Linamar has been granted a patent for a crop harvesting machine header with adjustable front and rear wheel arrangements for seamless transition between field and transport orientations. The design includes a biasing spring for lift assist and an anti-rotation latch for front wheel security. Load bearing surfaces ensure stability during transport. GlobalData’s report on Linamar gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Linamar, Battery pack swapping was a key innovation area identified from patents. Linamar's grant share as of May 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Adjustable header for crop harvesting machine
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12010937B2) discloses a novel header design for crop harvesting machines. The header frame includes a mounting assembly for attachment to a vehicle, support arms, a cutter bar with a cutter knife, and a feed draper for collecting harvested crops. The innovation lies in the suspended wheel arrangement, which allows for different operating positions of the wheel relative to the header frame. This includes a storage position, gauge positions, and a transport position, enhancing the versatility and efficiency of the header during operation.
Furthermore, the patent details a latching arrangement for fixing the wheel frame in the transport position, ensuring stability during movement. The suspended wheel arrangement features a swing arm supporting the wheel, with a suspension linkage connecting it to the header frame. An adjustable portion of the suspension linkage allows for easy displacement between operating positions, with stops preventing interference from the biasing linkage. The design also includes a hitch arm for connection to a tractor, with ground wheels pivotal between transport and field rolling orientations. Overall, the patented header design offers improved functionality and adaptability for crop harvesting machines, enhancing productivity in agricultural operations.
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