Deflector of an agricultural agitation system
US11877529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C19/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agitating system includes an agitator disposed within a sub-hopper of the agitating system. The agitator is configured to promote movement of the particulate material through the sub-hopper. The agitating system also includes a deflector assembly configured to movably couple to a bracket at a position laterally offset from a center axis of the agitator. The deflector assembly includes a deflector that establishes a space between the deflector and the agitator, and the deflector is configured to block a portion of the particulate material from exerting a force onto the agitator as the particulate material flows through the sub-hopper.
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