DETACHABLE SIDE PLATE FOR A THRESHING AND SEPARATING UNIT OF AN AXIAL FLOW COMBINE

摘要

A longitudinally extending cylindrical casing of an axial flow threshing and separating unit of a combine has an outer side plate member extending circumferentially upwardly from the bottom concave portion of the casing. The side plate member is pivotally and detachably attached to the concave and is adapted to move with the concave as the concave is adjusted. The side plate is positioned along the concave to retain the removable rods of the concave. The detachment of the side plate provides ample access to the rotor disposed within the casing and to the concave. Different types of side plates may be mounted in the concave to vary the threshing and separating characteristics of the combine for different type s of crops.