Crop threshing or separating inventions 02/09

20090042624 - Combine rotor assembly with progressive pitch element pattern: A rotor assembly for a threshing system of a combine provides effective grain threshing and separation, while doing so in a manner that conserves power and avoids usage spikes and the like, by providing at least two helical patterns of elements for threshing and separating, having a helical pitch that... Agent: Cnh America LLC

20090042625 - Combine with an endless conveyor that can be moved between a swath depositing position and a chopper position: A combine is provided, with a harvested crop processing arrangement with an outlet for straw that is associated with an ejection drum and an endless conveyor arranged between the ejection drum and a straw chopper. In its rear region, the endless conveyor can be pivoted about a horizontal axis extending... Agent: Taylor & Aust, P.c/deere & Company

20090042626 - Harvested crop remains output apparatus for a combine that can be switched between broad distribution and ejection elbow operating mode: A harvested crop remains output apparatus for a combine can alternate between a broad distribution operating mode and an ejection elbow operating mode. The harvested crop remains output apparatus includes a housing having a first opening and a second opening; a flap associated with the first opening of the housing;... Agent: Taylor & Aust, P.c/deere & Company