Abstract: A header for an agricultural vehicle includes a header frame. At least one support member extends from a respective proximal end at the header frame to a respective distal end located forward of the header frame. The support member is pivotable relative to the header frame. A cutterbar assembly is mounted to a distal end of the support member. A joint or linkage pivotably connects the cutterbar assembly to the support member.

Abstract: A cutter bar assembly for an agricultural vehicle header includes a cutter bar supported by movable arms extending from a header frame and capable of operation in flex and rigid modes. The support arms are joined to the header frame such that they may be displaced from a raised position in the rigid mode when subjected to a lifting force due to striking an obstacle without damage to the header structure. Also, an agricultural vehicle header and an agricultural combine harvester includes the cutter bar assembly.

Abstract: A header having a sickle cutter for a combine harvester is provided. The sickle cutter includes moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies oscillating at an offset phase. The sickle cutter further includes a stationary knife assembly positioned at a gap between the moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies.

Abstract: A header for a combine harvester comprising a drive arm assembly, bearing assembly and knife head assembly is disclosed. The drive arm assembly includes a drive arm with a proximal end operatively connected to a drive mechanism for reciprocating motion therewith and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The bearing assembly is attachable to the distal end of the drive arm and includes an eccentric hub. The knife head assembly includes a knife head and a housing mounted to the knife head. The housing houses the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester comprising a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly is disclosed. The first frame assembly supports a first cutter bar segments and extends widthwise across the header. The second frame assembly supports a second cutter bar segment and is connected to the first frame assembly such that second frame assembly is movable relative to the first frame assembly about three rotational degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A guide assembly for a lateral draper belt of a header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The guide assembly includes a first elongated guide for connecting to the header and a second elongated guide for connecting to the header. The first elongated guide has a slot defined by three inner surfaces for receiving a first complementary shaped draper belt portion of the later draper belt. The second elongated guide has a slot defined by seven inner surfaces for receiving a second complementary shaped draper belt portion of the lateral draper belt.

Abstract: A harvesting reel assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed. The harvesting reel assembly includes a central rotatable shaft, a plurality of support members, a cam assembly and an extendable reel arm. The plurality of support members extend widthwise across the reel assembly and connect to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. The cam assembly guides rotation of the plurality of support members. The extendable reel arm includes a first end engaged with the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. The extendable reel arm also includes a distal end opposite the first end connected to one of the plurality of support members.

Abstract: A header for a combine harvester comprising a drive arm assembly, bearing assembly and knife head assembly is disclosed. The drive arm assembly includes a drive arm with a proximal end operatively connected to a drive mechanism for reciprocating motion therewith and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The bearing assembly is attachable to the distal end of the drive arm and includes an eccentric hub. The knife head assembly includes a knife head and a housing mounted to the knife head. The housing houses the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A guide assembly for a lateral draper belt of a header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The guide assembly includes a first elongated guide for connecting to the header and a second elongated guide for connecting to the header. The first elongated guide has a slot defined by three inner surfaces for receiving a first complementary shaped draper belt portion of the later draper belt. The second elongated guide has a slot defined by seven inner surfaces for receiving a second complementary shaped draper belt portion of the lateral draper belt.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester comprising a first frame assembly and a second frame assembly is disclosed. The first frame assembly supports a first cutter bar segments and extends widthwise across the header. The second frame assembly supports a second cutter bar segment and is connected to the first frame assembly such that second frame assembly is movable relative to the first frame assembly about three rotational degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A header having a sickle cutter for a combine harvester is provided. The sickle cutter includes moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies oscillating at an offset phase. The sickle cutter further includes a stationary knife assembly positioned at a gap between the moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies.

Abstract: A control sensor assembly for an agricultural harvester is provided. The control sensor assembly includes a linkage for connection to a header height control system, a bushing, a mount and a sensor mounted to the mount. The bushing includes a first end connected to the linkage and a second end housing a magnet. The mount includes a body having a through hole extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite the first surface for receiving the bushing and a first rotational stop about the first surface and adjacent the through hole. The sensor is spaced from the second end of the bushing. The control sensor assembly according to the subject application is designed to provide an improved mount for the control sensor assembly that utilizes a single mount to perform multiple functions.

Abstract: A header end hood mount for a harvester configured to allow an end hood on a corn header to pivot about a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly is connected to the frame for mounting the hood thereon and includes a mounting bracket affixed to the frame to allow the hood to pivot between a first position covering the row unit and a second position spaced outwardly and upwardly from the first position to provide improved access to a row unit covered by an end hood during normal operation. The header end hood mount is designed to provide a pivoting motion of the hood.

Abstract: A control sensor assembly for an agricultural harvester is provided. The control sensor assembly includes a linkage for connection to a header height control system, a bushing, a mount and a sensor mounted to the mount. The bushing includes a first end connected to the linkage and a second end housing a magnet. The mount includes a body having a through hole extending from a first surface to a second surface opposite the first surface for receiving the bushing and a first rotational stop about the first surface and adjacent the through hole. The sensor is spaced from the second end of the bushing. The control sensor assembly according to the subject application is designed to provide an improved mount for the control sensor assembly that utilizes a single mount to perform multiple functions.

Abstract: A header end hood mount for a harvester configured to allow an end hood on a corn header to pivot about a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly connected to the frame for mounting the hood thereon includes a mounting bracket affixed to the frame to allow the hood to pivot between a first position covering the row unit and a second position spaced outwardly and upwardly from the first position to provide improved access to a row unit covered by an end hood during normal operation. The header end hood mount according to the subject application is designed to provide an improved pivoting motion of the hood with increased access to a row unit covered by the end hood and requiring minimal movement of the end hood by the operator to improve safety.

Abstract: A folding wheel transport assembly is attachable to a header frame of an agricultural harvester and includes a wheel, a wheel axle support member carrying the wheel, a linkage connected to the wheel axle support member, and an actuator for moving the linkage and the wheel from a transportation position to a harvesting position. The wheel axle support member is pivotably connected to the linkage whereby the wheel pivots inwardly toward the header frame as the wheel moves between the transportation and harvesting positions.

Abstract: End dividers are connected to a harvesting reel of a header such that fore and aft translational movement of the harvesting reel results in corresponding translation of a leading part of the end dividers. The end dividers may be secured to a header frame such that the end dividers float over uneven terrain. The end dividers can also include extensions or shrouds for receiving and protecting the ends of the reel, as well as sockets at their tips for releasably attaching various types of harvesting fixtures.

Abstract: A folding wheel transport assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed as is a method for moving a wheel of such assembly from a transportation position to a harvesting position. The assembly is attachable to a header frame and includes a wheel, a wheel axle support member carrying the wheel, a linkage connected to the wheel axle support member, and an actuator for moving the linkage and the wheel from a transportation position to a harvesting position. The wheel axle support member is pivotably connected to the linkage whereby the wheel pivots inwardly toward the header frame as the wheel moves between the transportation and harvesting positions.

Abstract: Improved end dividers and headers of an agricultural harvester are disclosed. The end dividers are connected to a harvesting reel of a header such that fore and aft translational movement of the harvesting reel results in corresponding translation of a leading part of the end dividers. The result is an assembly that is effective for harvesting crops of differing heights and conditions without need for substitution of differently sized, fixed length end dividers. The end dividers may be secured to a header frame such that the end dividers float over uneven terrain. The end dividers can also include extensions or shrouds for receiving and protecting the ends of the reel, as well as sockets at their tips for releasably attaching various types of harvesting fixtures.