Advanced Concave System for Combine Harvester Performance

Publication ID: 24-11856893_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Concave System for Combine Harvester Performance,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856893_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856893_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,893.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a concave changing system for combine harvesters, but it had limitations in terms of threshing efficiency, safety, and productivity. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that improve the overall performance of the combine harvester.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces novel features such as advanced load sensing, real-time adjustment, and energy recovery, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in threshing efficiency, safety, and productivity, making the new invention non-obvious and novel compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different types of sensors for load sensing, various motorized drive mechanisms, and different control systems for the hydraulic system. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other agricultural machinery, such as forage harvesters or balers.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced concave support and adjustment system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the market for combine harvesters. The invention's ability to improve threshing efficiency, safety, and productivity makes it an attractive solution for farmers and agricultural companies, potentially leading to increased sales and market share for AGCO Corporation.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01F12/28
A A01 A01F12/26

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,893
TitleConcave support and adjusment system for combine harvester
Assignee(s)AGCO Corporation