Roger L Westby

US Patent:

44049757, Sep 20, 1983

Filed:

Nov 25, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/324762

Inventors:

Roger L. Westby - New Rockford ND

International Classification:

A01F 1216

US Classification:

130 27JT

Abstract:

A rock trap for a combine is described wherein the rock trap is positioned below the upper rearward end of the combine feeder housing. The rock trap comprises a panel which is pivotally connected at its rearward end to the combine and embraces the underside of the rearward end of the feeder housing. The panel has an opening formed therein which communicates with a rock trap box which extends downwardly from the panel. The lower end of the rock trap box is selectively closed by a pivotal cover which may be manually opened to dump rocks which have accumulated therein.