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Grain elevator for an agricultural combine

US10028444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateMay 1, 2013
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D61/008
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combine harvester having a crop processing mechanism and an elevator assembly is provided. The elevator assembly conveys harvested crop to the crop processing mechanism. The elevator assembly includes an elevator housing, an endless conveyor mounted for rotation within the elevator housing about a shaft, and a sprocket stripper mounted adjacent the shaft. The sprocket stripper includes a beveled or tapered edge.

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