Grain unloading system
US10214362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D41/1217
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural device for unloading of grain including an unloader conveyor includes a first enclosed housing having an inlet end including an opening for receiving grain. A second enclosed housing having an opposite outlet end includes a discharge opening through which the grain can be discharged. An unloader conveyor element extends through the housing between the ends and is operable for conveying the grain through the housing from the inlet end and discharging the grain through the discharge opening. The unloader conveyor element has a first unloader conveyor segment in operative association with a second unloader conveyor segment downstream of the first unloader conveyor segment. A directional transition region is positioned between the first unloader conveyor segment and the second unloader conveyor segment. At least a portion of the second housing near the directional transition region includes a region having reduced cross-sectional area.
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