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Grain conveyor chain

US11945654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 2022
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 11, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/042
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a grain conveyor chain for a harvesting vehicle having a chain made of standard chain elements, wherein the standard chain elements comprise inner plates, outer plates, pins and/or sleeves, and a plurality of scoops, wherein the scoops are fastened on the chain and wherein the chain has chain links, which are partially back-rigid, and to a method for operating the grain conveyor chain according to the invention in a harvesting vehicle.

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