Grain elevator paddle for combine harvester
US10462973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G17/36
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A paddle for a grain elevator of a combine harvester includes a plate and a leg. The plate is configured to be coupled to a chain at a first location on the chain. The plate has a top side for carrying grain, a bottom side opposite the top side, and a lip that extends along a perimeter of the top side of the plate for retaining the grain on the top side. The leg extends from a bottom side of the plate for releasably contacting the chain at a second location that is spaced from the first location.
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