Headers TRIZ Cases

Offset flutes and angled knife edges open a stalk entry gap, improving ear separation while reducing MOTE intake and power demand.

Twelve flutes with blunt-to-sharp edges reduce stalk whipping, limit premature ear separation, and cut stalks into small pieces for decomposition.

Counter-rotating twelve-flute rolls capture and implode corn stalks, limiting whipping and premature ear separation while chopping residue.

Segmented flute lengths reduce the egg-beater effect, helping stalks enter the chamber while improving ear separation and ejection.

Movable saver flaps deflect to admit incoming stalks while blocking reverse flow of snapped ears, reducing crop loss without requiring high stiffness.

Offset counter-rotating plates with interleaved knives reduce crop loss and splitting damage during harvesting.

Elastically compressible stalk gap rails absorb kernel carrier impacts, preventing dislodgment and yield loss without adding row unit complexity.

An upper gathering device surrounds and bends stalks to position a cutting mechanism for seed collection.

A finger support system uses a constrained swivel member to pivot conveying fingers and accommodate changing angles during drum rotation.

A segmented stalk roll creates a dynamic engagement gap during rotation to facilitate unrestricted corn plant entry into the harvesting chamber.

Centralized drop-down box with gear reduction stages minimizes lateral projection of mechanical controls.

Lateral extensions on gathering chains form a continuous conveying surface that captures loose kernels, preventing ground loss and boosting yield.