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Closure arrangement for tank opening of agricultural machine

US11014741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2016
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2525/283
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure assembly is disclosed for a work machine having a supply tank with a tank opening. The closure assembly has a lid and lift, actuator and latch mechanisms. When the closure assembly is attached to the tank, the lift mechanism is configured to support the lid off of the tank opening. The actuator mechanism mounts to the lid to move the lid with respect to the tank opening between first and second positions in which in the first position the lid overlies the tank opening and in the second position the lid is substantially clear of the tank opening. The latch mechanism may be moved into a latched orientation in which when the lid is in the first position the latch mechanism latches the lid into engagement with the tank opening.

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