Track driven sweep system for grain bins
US12089537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/51
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sweep system is presented for a grain bin. The sweep system includes an elongated body extending a length between an inward end and an outward end and having a leading side and a trailing side. The elongated body is connected to a pivot point at the center of the grain bin and is configured to rotate around the pivot point. In one or more embodiments, a tail section of the sweep system is located as the outward end of the elongated body. In one or more arrangements, a track-driven drive system is positioned in the tail section. The track-driven drive system has a continuous track formed by a continuous chain and a plurality of paddles connected thereto. The track-driven drive system is configured to move the outward end of the elongated housing around the grain bin thereby facilitating emptying of grain from the grain bin by the sweep system.
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