Linamar has been granted a patent for a crop harvesting machine header featuring pivotable front and rear wheel arrangements with adjustable suspensions. The design includes an anti-rotation latch for the front wheel and a biasing spring for lift assistance, enhancing operational efficiency during field and transport orientations. 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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Crop harvesting machine header with adjustable wheel arrangements
The patent US12010937B2 describes a header designed for crop harvesting machines, featuring a robust header frame that spans the width of the header. This frame includes a mounting assembly for secure attachment to a vehicle, allowing the header to move forward across the ground while harvesting crops. The header is equipped with multiple support arms, a cutter bar with a knife for cutting crops, and a feed draper for transporting the harvested material to a designated discharge area. Notably, the header incorporates two wheel arrangements at either end, with at least one featuring a suspended wheel arrangement. This arrangement allows for adjustable elevation of the wheel relative to the header frame, enabling the header to maintain optimal ground clearance during operation.
The suspended wheel arrangement is designed with a suspension linkage that can transition between various operating positions, including a storage position where the wheel is elevated above the ground and a gauge position that supports the header frame above the ground for effective rolling movement. The design also includes a biasing linkage that can lock the suspension in certain positions, isolating it from the suspension linkage. Additional features include a transport position for the wheel, a latching mechanism to secure the wheel frame, and an adjustment portion that allows for fine-tuning of the suspension linkage. The header's innovative design aims to enhance the efficiency and versatility of crop harvesting operations, accommodating different terrains and operational requirements.
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