CORN STRIPPER
A corn stripper includes a main body having an upper surface and a pair of opposing side surfaces defining an interior space. A blade is supported by and extends between the opposing side surfaces, the blade forming an arc between the opposing side surfaces. A cover is removably attachable to the main body, the cover enclosing the blade when the cover is attached to the main body, the cover further having an outer surface facing away from the main body when the cover is attached to the main body, the outer surface of the cover having brush attached to and extending away from the cover.
1 . A corn stripper, comprising:
a main body having an upper surface and a pair of opposing side surfaces defining an interior space;
a blade supported by and extending between the opposing side surfaces, the blade forming an arc between the opposing side surfaces; and
a cover removably attachable to the main body, the cover enclosing the blade when the cover is attached to the main body, the cover further having an outer surface facing away from the main body when the cover is attached to the main body, the outer surface of the cover having brush attached to and extending away from the cover.
2 . The corn stripper of claim 1 , wherein the cover and the main body cooperate to fully enclose the interior space of the main body when the cover is attached to the main body.
3 . The corn stripper of claim 2 , wherein the brush comprises an outer surface forming a concave shape.
4 . The corn stripper of claim 2 , wherein the upper surface of the main body is formed in a convex shape as extends from the forward end to the rearward end of the main body.
5 . The corn stripper of claim 4 , wherein each of the opposing side surfaces is configured as a sidewall having an oval perimeter.
6 . The corn stripper of claim 2 , wherein the blade is pivotally mounted to a forward end of the main body.
7 . The corn striper of claim 2 , further comprising a side assembly mounted to each of the opposing side surfaces, each of the side assemblies having a bearing, wherein the blade is supported by the bearings of the side assemblies.
8 . The corn stripper of claim 7 , wherein the opposing side surfaces each comprise an opening, and further wherein one of the bearings extends through each of the openings.
9 . The corn stripper of claim 2 , wherein the cover comprises a pair of opposing tabs, each of the tabs having a tongue, and further wherein the main body comprises a pair of grooves, the tongues being receivable within the grooves to retain the cover on the main body.