The present invention provides an improved tine assembly for use with conventional agricultural equipment and systems. According to a first preferred embodiment, the tine assembly of the present invention may preferably include a pair of tine teeth with hooked ends embedded within a rubber base. According to a further preferred embodiment, the improved tine assembly includes a steel base plate attached to the underside of the rubber base. Additionally, the steel base plate preferably includes lateral tabs which connect to the base plate and mechanically engage with the hooked ends of each tooth.

The invention relates to a tine support (10) for a crop collecting device for connecting at least two tines (12) to a shaft (50), one tine (12, 32) having a securing region (18). The invention is characterized in that the tine support (10, 30) comprises at least two support elements (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) on which the securing region (18) of at least one tine (12, 32) can be secured. Furthermore, the support element (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) has a connection region (24) via which a rotationally fixed connection to the shaft (50) can be produced, and the tine support (10, 30) has a clamping element (26, 38) which clamps the support elements (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) in a removable manner with respect to the shaft (50).

The invention relates to a tine support (10) for a crop collecting device for connecting at least two tines (12) to a shaft (50), one tine (12, 32) having a securing region (18). The invention is characterized in that the tine support (10, 30) comprises at least two support elements (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) on which the securing region (18) of at least one tine (12, 32) can be secured. Furthermore, the support element (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) has a connection region (24) via which a rotationally fixed connection to the shaft (50) can be produced, and the tine support (10, 30) has a clamping element (26, 38) which clamps the support elements (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) in a removable manner with respect to the shaft (50).

A haymaking machine for tedding or raking agricultural stalk or leaf material includes a tedding or raking rotor arranged on a machine beam. The tedding or raking rotor is rotated about a vertical axis when working/operating. The tedding or raking rotor includes two tine arms aligned approximately radially which are uniformly distributed in a circumferential direction about the vertical axis, a first spring tine having a first length arranged on the two tine arms, a second spring tine having a second length arranged on the at least two tine arms, a first measuring device which interacts with the first spring tine, and a second measuring device which interacts with the second spring tine. The second length is smaller than the first length. The first measuring device measures a force acting on the first spring tine. The second measuring device measures a force acting on the second spring tine.

A haymaking machine for tedding or raking agricultural stalk or leaf material includes a tedding or raking rotor arranged on a machine beam. The tedding or raking rotor is rotated about a vertical axis when working/operating. The tedding or raking rotor includes two tine arms aligned approximately radially which are uniformly distributed in a circumferential direction about the vertical axis, a first spring tine having a first length arranged on the two tine arms, a second spring tine having a second length arranged on the at least two tine arms, a first measuring device which interacts with the first spring tine, and a second measuring device which interacts with the second spring tine. The second length is smaller than the first length. The first measuring device measures a force acting on the first spring tine. The second measuring device measures a force acting on the second spring tine.

A harvesting device for agricultural products having an elongated shape, includes a frame having a main extension direction, a plurality of harvesting elements for agricultural products, each including an elongated harvesting prong, a plurality of bands attached to the frame, arranged along the main extension direction and spaced apart so that each harvesting element is at least partially interposed between two successive bands. A transport path includes a first section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a constant or increasing size, and a second section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a decreasing size to a disengagement point. A plurality of sorting members is each associated to a band and positioned below the band, along the second section of the transport path, in which each sorting member is rotatable about its central axis.

A harvesting device for agricultural products having an elongated shape, includes a frame having a main extension direction, a plurality of harvesting elements for agricultural products, each including an elongated harvesting prong, a plurality of bands attached to the frame, arranged along the main extension direction and spaced apart so that each harvesting element is at least partially interposed between two successive bands. A transport path includes a first section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a constant or increasing size, and a second section, where a prong portion radially outside the band has a decreasing size to a disengagement point. A plurality of sorting members is each associated to a band and positioned below the band, along the second section of the transport path, in which each sorting member is rotatable about its central axis.

Rake wheels for raking apparatus for gathering crop material into a windrow are disclosed. In some embodiments, the rake wheel includes disks for securing and limiting circumferential and axial movement of the tines of the rake wheel.

Rake wheels for raking apparatus for gathering crop material into a windrow are disclosed. In some embodiments, the rake wheel includes disks for securing and limiting circumferential and axial movement of the tines of the rake wheel.

Rake wheels for raking apparatus for gathering crop material into a windrow. The rake wheel includes a center hub and disks for securing and limiting circumferential and axial movement of the tines of the rake wheel. The rake wheel may include a set of fasteners for securing the tines to the disk with the set of fasteners being disposed radially outward of the center hub.