CA2988241C - Harvesting tool - Google Patents
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Abstract
A paddle tine for use over a pickup tine previously fixed with a harvester reel tube of a harvesting header comprises an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough and is adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube. An attachment mechanism, such as a pair of resilient clips, is fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body to secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube over the pickup tine. Attachment straps may also be included to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube. Two opposing paddle webs project laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end.
Description
TITLE: HARVESTING TOOL
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to harvesting equipment, and more particularly to a paddle tine for use with a harvester reel tube.
DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART
Typical harvesting headers include a plurality of thin pickup tines fixed with a rotating harvester reel tube that rotates to sweep crops into the header machine. In some instances it is desirable to include a larger "paddle" type tine for feeding more of the crop into the header machine. Slipping a paddle tine over the existing pickup is tine is desirable so that the pickup tine does not have to be removed, and so that the reel can be converted back to the standard thin pickup tines by simply removing the auxiliary paddle tines.
Therefore, there is a need for a device that is easily installed over an existing pickup tine on a harvester reel tube. Such a needed invention would be relatively rigid and durable so as to handle the forces experienced during use.
It is an object of the present invention to overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art, or to provide a useful alternative.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a broad aspect the invention provides a paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube, comprising:
an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube;
an attachment mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body;
ro and two opposing paddle webs projecting laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
The present device is a paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube of a harvesting header or other machine. The paddle tine comprises an elongated, rigid body having a central cavity therethro ugh from a proximal end thereof to proximate a distal end thereof. The elongated body is adapted to slide over zo the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube.
An attachment mechanism is fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body.
Preferably the attachment mechanism includes a pair of resilient clips. In some embodiments each resilient clip includes a relatively resilient inner portion fixed zs within a relatively rigid outer portion.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to harvesting equipment, and more particularly to a paddle tine for use with a harvester reel tube.
DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART
Typical harvesting headers include a plurality of thin pickup tines fixed with a rotating harvester reel tube that rotates to sweep crops into the header machine. In some instances it is desirable to include a larger "paddle" type tine for feeding more of the crop into the header machine. Slipping a paddle tine over the existing pickup is tine is desirable so that the pickup tine does not have to be removed, and so that the reel can be converted back to the standard thin pickup tines by simply removing the auxiliary paddle tines.
Therefore, there is a need for a device that is easily installed over an existing pickup tine on a harvester reel tube. Such a needed invention would be relatively rigid and durable so as to handle the forces experienced during use.
It is an object of the present invention to overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art, or to provide a useful alternative.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a broad aspect the invention provides a paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube, comprising:
an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube;
an attachment mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body;
ro and two opposing paddle webs projecting laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
The present device is a paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube of a harvesting header or other machine. The paddle tine comprises an elongated, rigid body having a central cavity therethro ugh from a proximal end thereof to proximate a distal end thereof. The elongated body is adapted to slide over zo the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube.
An attachment mechanism is fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body.
Preferably the attachment mechanism includes a pair of resilient clips. In some embodiments each resilient clip includes a relatively resilient inner portion fixed zs within a relatively rigid outer portion.
- 2 -In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism further includes a pair of loops projecting away from each of the clips, such that the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, a pair of plastic, resilient fastening ties being threaded through each of the loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube. In some embodiments these fastening ties are replaced with hook-and-loop fastening strips. In some embodiments the fastening ties or hook-and-loop fastening strips are applied to embodiments of the paddle tine devoid of the loops.
to The use of fastening ties or hook and loop fastening strips to hold the attachment mechanism to the harvester reel tube is optional Two opposing paddle webs project laterally away from the elongated body proximate is the distal end. Preferably each of the two opposing paddle webs includes a reinforced bottom portion having a thickness greater than a web portion thereof.
The present invention is a device that is easily installed over an existing pickup tine on a harvester reel tube. The present device is relatively rigid and durable so as to zo handle the forces experienced during use. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
to The use of fastening ties or hook and loop fastening strips to hold the attachment mechanism to the harvester reel tube is optional Two opposing paddle webs project laterally away from the elongated body proximate is the distal end. Preferably each of the two opposing paddle webs includes a reinforced bottom portion having a thickness greater than a web portion thereof.
The present invention is a device that is easily installed over an existing pickup tine on a harvester reel tube. The present device is relatively rigid and durable so as to zo handle the forces experienced during use. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a harvester reel tube having pickup tines fixed therewith, the paddle tine of the present invention positioned over the pickup tines;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the invention showing two different types of attachment mechanisms;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the invention; and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the invention, taken along line /I 4 of FIG. 3.
io FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the invention having a flange to assist in retaining a fastening tie.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
is Illustrative embodiments of the invention are described below. The following explanation provides specific details for a thorough understanding of and enabling description for these embodiments. One skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well-known structures and functions have not been shown or described in detail to avoid 20 unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words "comprise," "comprising," and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the 25 sense of "including, but not limited to." Words using the singular or plural number
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a harvester reel tube having pickup tines fixed therewith, the paddle tine of the present invention positioned over the pickup tines;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the invention showing two different types of attachment mechanisms;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the invention; and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the invention, taken along line /I 4 of FIG. 3.
io FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the invention having a flange to assist in retaining a fastening tie.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
is Illustrative embodiments of the invention are described below. The following explanation provides specific details for a thorough understanding of and enabling description for these embodiments. One skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well-known structures and functions have not been shown or described in detail to avoid 20 unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words "comprise," "comprising," and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the 25 sense of "including, but not limited to." Words using the singular or plural number
- 4 -also include the plural or singular number respectively. Additionally, the words "herein," -above," "below" and words of similar import, when used in this application, shall refer to this application as a whole and not to any particular portions of this application. When the claims use thc word "or" in reference to a list of two or more items, that word covers all of the following interpretations of the word:
any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list and any combination of the items in the list. When the word "each" is used to refer to an element that was previously introduced as being at least one in number, the word "each" does not necessarily imply a plurality of the elements, but can also mean a singular element.
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a paddle tine 10 for use with a pickup tine 16 fixed with a harvester reel tube 15 of a harvesting header or other machine (not shown).
The paddle tine 10 comprises an elongated, rigid body 20 having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end 22 to proximate a distal end 28 thereof. The is elongated body 20 is adapted to slide over the pickup tine 16 of the harvester reel tube (FIG. 4). As most pickup tines 16 are curved or arched, preferably the elongated body 20 is arched from the distal end 28 to the proximal end 22 from a side view (FIG. 4). A front side 21 of the elongated body 20 forms a concave face 24 (FIGS. 3 and 4). The front side 21 and rear side 29 preferably each include a longitudinally-aligned notch 50 for receiving therein portions of the pickup tine 16.
Preferably the elongated body 20 is made from a rigid injection-molded plastic material.
An attachment mechanism 30 is fixed with the proximal end 22 of the elongated body 20. Preferably the attachment mechanism 30 includes a pair of resilient clips (FIGS. 1, 3 and 4). In some embodiments each resilient clip 31 includes a relatively
any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list and any combination of the items in the list. When the word "each" is used to refer to an element that was previously introduced as being at least one in number, the word "each" does not necessarily imply a plurality of the elements, but can also mean a singular element.
FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a paddle tine 10 for use with a pickup tine 16 fixed with a harvester reel tube 15 of a harvesting header or other machine (not shown).
The paddle tine 10 comprises an elongated, rigid body 20 having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end 22 to proximate a distal end 28 thereof. The is elongated body 20 is adapted to slide over the pickup tine 16 of the harvester reel tube (FIG. 4). As most pickup tines 16 are curved or arched, preferably the elongated body 20 is arched from the distal end 28 to the proximal end 22 from a side view (FIG. 4). A front side 21 of the elongated body 20 forms a concave face 24 (FIGS. 3 and 4). The front side 21 and rear side 29 preferably each include a longitudinally-aligned notch 50 for receiving therein portions of the pickup tine 16.
Preferably the elongated body 20 is made from a rigid injection-molded plastic material.
An attachment mechanism 30 is fixed with the proximal end 22 of the elongated body 20. Preferably the attachment mechanism 30 includes a pair of resilient clips (FIGS. 1, 3 and 4). In some embodiments each resilient clip 31 includes a relatively
- 5 -resilient inner portion 36 fixed within a relatively rigid outer portion 35, the resilient inner portion 36 accommodating a shoulder of the pickup tine 16.
In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 30 includes a pair of loops 32 (FIG.
2) projecting away from each of the clips 31, such that the paddle tine 10 may be slid over the pickup tine 16 and secured to the harvester reel tube 15 with the resilient clips 31, a pair of plastic, resilient fastening tics 33 being threaded through each of the loops 32 and about the harvester reel tube 15 to further secure the paddle tine 10 to the harvester reel tube 15. In some embodiments the fastening ties 33 are replaced with io hook-and-loop fastening strips 34. In some embodiments the fastening tics 33 or hook-and-loop fastening strips 34 are applied to embodiments of the paddle tine devoid of the loops 32 (not shown), and simply fasten around the resilient clips 31.
In another embodiment (FIG. 5) devoid of loops 32 (not shown) the resilient clip 31 is provided with a raised flange 43 adjacent the outer edge of at least a portion of the resilient clip. The flange serves to prevent the fastening tie 33, from slipping off the clip 31.
Two opposing paddle webs 40 project laterally away from the elongated body 20 proximate the distal end 28. Preferably each of the two opposing paddle webs includes a reinforced bottom portion 41 having a thickness greater than a web portion 42 thereof (FIGS.1 and 3).
While a particular form of the invention has been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications can he made without departing from the spirit and
In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 30 includes a pair of loops 32 (FIG.
2) projecting away from each of the clips 31, such that the paddle tine 10 may be slid over the pickup tine 16 and secured to the harvester reel tube 15 with the resilient clips 31, a pair of plastic, resilient fastening tics 33 being threaded through each of the loops 32 and about the harvester reel tube 15 to further secure the paddle tine 10 to the harvester reel tube 15. In some embodiments the fastening ties 33 are replaced with io hook-and-loop fastening strips 34. In some embodiments the fastening tics 33 or hook-and-loop fastening strips 34 are applied to embodiments of the paddle tine devoid of the loops 32 (not shown), and simply fasten around the resilient clips 31.
In another embodiment (FIG. 5) devoid of loops 32 (not shown) the resilient clip 31 is provided with a raised flange 43 adjacent the outer edge of at least a portion of the resilient clip. The flange serves to prevent the fastening tie 33, from slipping off the clip 31.
Two opposing paddle webs 40 project laterally away from the elongated body 20 proximate the distal end 28. Preferably each of the two opposing paddle webs includes a reinforced bottom portion 41 having a thickness greater than a web portion 42 thereof (FIGS.1 and 3).
While a particular form of the invention has been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications can he made without departing from the spirit and
- 6 -scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention be limited, except as by the appended claims.
Particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the invention to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification, unless the above Detailed Description section explicitly to defines such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope of the invention encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the invention.
The above detailed description of the embodiments of the invention is not intended to is be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed above or to the particular field of usage mentioned in this disclosure. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the invention are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. Also, the teachings of the invention zo provided herein can be applied to other systems, not necessarily the system described above. The elements and acts of the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments.
Particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the invention to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification, unless the above Detailed Description section explicitly to defines such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope of the invention encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the invention.
The above detailed description of the embodiments of the invention is not intended to is be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed above or to the particular field of usage mentioned in this disclosure. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the invention are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. Also, the teachings of the invention zo provided herein can be applied to other systems, not necessarily the system described above. The elements and acts of the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments.
- 7 -Aspects of the invention can be modified, if necessary, to employ the systems, functions, and concepts of the various references described above to provide yet further embodiments of the invention.
Changes can be made to the invention in light of the above "Detailed Description."
While the above description details certain embodiments of the invention and describes the best mode contemplated, no matter how detailed the above appears in text, the invention can be practiced in many ways. Therefore, implementation details may vary considerably while still being encompassed by the invention disclosed to herein. As noted above, particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated.
While certain aspects of the invention are presented below in certain claim forms, the inventor contemplates the various aspects of the invention in any number of claim forms. Accordingly, the inventor reserves the right to add additional claims after filing the application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the invention.
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Changes can be made to the invention in light of the above "Detailed Description."
While the above description details certain embodiments of the invention and describes the best mode contemplated, no matter how detailed the above appears in text, the invention can be practiced in many ways. Therefore, implementation details may vary considerably while still being encompassed by the invention disclosed to herein. As noted above, particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features, or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated.
While certain aspects of the invention are presented below in certain claim forms, the inventor contemplates the various aspects of the invention in any number of claim forms. Accordingly, the inventor reserves the right to add additional claims after filing the application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the invention.
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1. A paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube, comprising:
a. an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough frorn a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube, the central cavity being only open at ends thereof, enclosing the pickup tine therein;
b. an attachment mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body and including:
i. a pair of resilient clips fixed with opposing sides of the proximal end of the elongated body; and a pair of loops projecting away frorn each of the clips, whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, a pair of hook-and-loop fastening strips being threaded through each of the loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube; and c. two opposing paddle webs projecting laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
a. an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough frorn a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube, the central cavity being only open at ends thereof, enclosing the pickup tine therein;
b. an attachment mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body and including:
i. a pair of resilient clips fixed with opposing sides of the proximal end of the elongated body; and a pair of loops projecting away frorn each of the clips, whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, a pair of hook-and-loop fastening strips being threaded through each of the loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube; and c. two opposing paddle webs projecting laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
2. The paddle tine of claim I wherein each of the pair of resilient clips includes an inner portion fixed within an outer portion, the outer portion being thicker and more resilient than the inner portion.
3. A paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube, comprising:
a. an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube, the central cavity being only open at ends thereof, enclosing the pickup tine therein;
b. an attachrnent mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body and including:
Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-25 i. a pair of resilient clips fixed with opposing sides of the proximal end of the elongated body; and a pair of loops projecting away from each of the clips and a pair of fastening ties, whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, each fastening tie being threaded through two corresponding loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
a. an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube, the central cavity being only open at ends thereof, enclosing the pickup tine therein;
b. an attachrnent mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body and including:
Date Recue/Date Received 2021-05-25 i. a pair of resilient clips fixed with opposing sides of the proximal end of the elongated body; and a pair of loops projecting away from each of the clips and a pair of fastening ties, whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, each fastening tie being threaded through two corresponding loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
4. A paddle tine for use with a pickup tine fixed with a harvester reel tube comprising:
a. an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube, the central cavity being only open at ends thereof enclosing the pickup tine therein;
b. an attachment mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body and including:
i. a pair of resilient clips fixed with opposing sides of the proximal end of the elongated body; and a pair of loops projecting away from each of the clips and a pair of hook-and-loop fastening strips, whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, each fastening strip being threaded through two corresponding loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube; and c. two opposing paddle webs projecting laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
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a. an elongated body having a central cavity therethrough from a proximal end to proximate a distal end, the elongated body adapted to slide over the pickup tine of the harvester reel tube, the central cavity being only open at ends thereof enclosing the pickup tine therein;
b. an attachment mechanism fixed with the proximal end of the elongated body and including:
i. a pair of resilient clips fixed with opposing sides of the proximal end of the elongated body; and a pair of loops projecting away from each of the clips and a pair of hook-and-loop fastening strips, whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the resilient clips, each fastening strip being threaded through two corresponding loops and about the harvester reel tube to further secure the paddle tine to the harvester reel tube; and c. two opposing paddle webs projecting laterally away from the elongated body proximate the distal end;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
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5. A paddle tine configured to attach over an existing pickup tine on a harvester reel tube, the paddle tine comprising:
a. an elongated body portion having a proximal end and a distal end defining a longitudinal length and first and second lateral sides defining a lateral width, the elongated body portion further having a longitudinal cavity extending through the longitudinal length, the longitudinal cavity receiving the existing pickup tine therein;
b. an attachment mechanism including a resilient clip fixed at the proximal end of the elongated body portion, the resilient clip configured to matingly receive a portion of the harvester reel tube laterally adjacent to opposing lateral sides of the existing pickup tine;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
a. an elongated body portion having a proximal end and a distal end defining a longitudinal length and first and second lateral sides defining a lateral width, the elongated body portion further having a longitudinal cavity extending through the longitudinal length, the longitudinal cavity receiving the existing pickup tine therein;
b. an attachment mechanism including a resilient clip fixed at the proximal end of the elongated body portion, the resilient clip configured to matingly receive a portion of the harvester reel tube laterally adjacent to opposing lateral sides of the existing pickup tine;
whereby the paddle tine may be slid over the pickup tine and secured to the harvester reel tube with the attachment mechanism.
6. The paddle tine of claim 5, further comprising:
a paddle portion at the distal end of the elongated body portion, the paddle tine portion having a lateral width greater than the lateral width of the elongated body portion.
a paddle portion at the distal end of the elongated body portion, the paddle tine portion having a lateral width greater than the lateral width of the elongated body portion.
7. The paddle tine of claim 6, wherein the paddle portion includes a web portion and a reinforced portion at a distal end of the web portion, the reinforced portion having a thickness greater than the web portion.
8. The paddle tine of any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the attachment mechanism includes at least one fastening tie which encircles the reel tube and the resilient clip.
9 The paddle tine of any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the attachment mechanism includes at least one fastening tie and wherein the resilient clip includes at least one loop, whereby the a least one fastening tie threads through the at least one loop and about the harvester reel tube.
10. The paddle tine of any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein the at least one fastening tie is a hook-and-loop fastening strip.
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11, The paddle tine of any one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the resilient clip includes an inner portion fixed within an outer portion, the inner portion being relatively resilient in relation to the outer portion.
12, The paddle tine of any one of claims 5 to 11, wherein the elongated body portion is arced from the distal end to the proximal end forming a concave side and a convex side when viewed in a side elevation from one of the first and second lateral sides.
13. The paddle tine of any one of claims 5 to 12, wherein a longitudinal notch extends through the resilient clip and into the proximal end of the elongated body portion, the longitudinal notch receiving a proximal portion of the existing pickup tine.
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