Method for operating a snapping unit having stripper plates with variable spacing

摘要

A method for operating a snapping device to harvest stalk crop relies upon stripper plates disposed in pairs and having a variable spacing therebetween. A snapping gap is formed by or in the variable spacing. Plant stalks are drawn into the snapping gap to sever crop fruit from crop stalks by the stripper plates. The diameter of the crop stalks is determined before entry into the snapping gap by a sensor device disposed in front of the snapping gap. A width of the snapping gap is adjusted depending on the diameter value that is determined.

主权项

1. A method for operating a snapping device for harvesting stalk crop, the snapping device including stripper plates disposed in pairs and arranged with variable spacing therebetween to form of a snapping gap and a sensor device disposed in from of the snapping gap, the method comprising:
using the sensor device, determining a diameter of crop stalks before the crop stalks are drawn into the snapping gap; adjusting a width of the snapping gap depending on the determined diameter of the crop stalks; drawing the crop stalks into the adjusted snapping gap; and severing the plant stalks by the stripper plates.