Abstract: An axial flow combine harvester incorporating a novel air flow system for separating grain from material other than grain. The system includes a cross-flow fan located at the exit end of the threshing cage which acts in conjunction with a cross-flow fan located adjacent the inlet end of the threshing cage to positively direct air past the cage to provide amore efficient separation of the grain from the chaff or straw.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 1988
Date of Patent:
September 26, 1989
Assignee:
J. I. Case Company
Inventors:
Jon E. Ricketts, James R. Lucas, Robert A. Matousek