Abrégé

Folding heads for corn-shelling machines and/or combine harvesters which include a central portion extending along a main transversal direction and two lateral portions aligned with the central portion in a working condition of the head are provided. Folding heads may include drive elements for moving the lateral portions so as to pass from the working configuration to a folded configuration wherein the lateral portions are at least partially folded and overlapping the central portion. Each lateral portion may be operatively connected to the central portion by connection elements which may include a relative arm which connects each lateral portion to the central portion, wherein the connection elements include a first hinge defining a first rotation axis parallel to a longitudinal direction of advancement of the head and a second hinge defining a second rotation axis, perpendicular to the first rotation axis. Methods of making and using folding heads are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01D 45/02 - Récolte d’espèces sur pied du maïs
• A01D 41/14 - Tables de coupe

Abrégé

A corn-shelling machine has a front head and a rear auger to collect and channel the cobs after shelling. The front head has at least one sheller roller fitted with blades to pull a stalk of a corn on the plant downwards. Sheller plates are positioned above the sheller roller, on the side opposite the ground. The sheller plates have an upper wall, opposite the ground and suitable to receive the cobs upon threshing and to retain them during the shelling phase. A blower generates a flow of air to channel the kernels of corn, removed from the cobs during shelling, towards the rear auger. The air flow is directed from the front head of the machine towards the rear auger.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01F 11/06 - Dispositifs de battage spécialement adaptés au maïsDispositifs de battage spécialement adaptés à des récoltes déterminées autres que les céréales pour le maïs, p. ex. détachage des grains des épis
• B02B 3/04 - ÉcossageÉpluchageDécorticagePolissageÉbarbageDégermage au moyen de cylindres

Abrégé

A corn stalk roll, a corn stalk head, and a corn stalk machine suitable for harvesting cobs and separating the stalk or stem of the cob plant is described. The machine requires low cutting power and is not susceptible to jamming.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01D 45/02 - Récolte d’espèces sur pied du maïs

Abrégé

A corn stalk roll (12), a corn stalk head (8) and a corn stalk machine (4) suitable for harvesting cobs and separating the stalk or stem of the cob plant. The machine (4) of the present invention requires low cutting power and is not susceptible to jamming.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01D 45/02 - Récolte d’espèces sur pied du maïs