Statement of the case. 1. The combination of a series of removable cutters with the links of an endless revolving chain, which carries them successively into contact with the grass or grain to be cut, substantially as herein described, whether the cutters be contiguous or placed at intervals upon the chain. 2. Making one end of each cutter sharp, in order that by pressing against the adjacent end of the next cutter, straw, grass, or other intervening obstructions may be cut in two and allowed to pass out, the cutters thus freeing themselves from obstructions which might otherwise choke or break them. 3. Placing the bundles or sheaves of grain at right angles to the path of the machine by means of a second rake, H, combined with the first, substantially as herein set forth. 4. Moving or turning the first rake by cords, chains, or belts, arranged and operated as described or in any other substantially similar manner. 5. Vibrating the second rake, H, and turning its teeth, as herein set forth, whether the devices employed to effect these movements be such as described or others equivalent thereto. 6. Changing the frequency of the alternations of the rakes by means of the cones of wheels 3 4 5 and pinions 3' 4' 5', or other equivalent device, for the purpose of vary ing the size of the sheaves, as herein set forth. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand. NELSON PLATT. Witnesses: P. H. WATSON, S. W. WOOD. |