Floating anti-wrap system for a conveyor topshaft
US12144288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2812/02108
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural vehicle feeder assembly having: a feeder housing, a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the feeder housing, first and second rotary drives mounted to rotate with the shaft at a first and second axial positions along the shaft, and an anti-wrap cover assembly extending an entire distance from the first rotary drive to the second rotary drive and at least partially surrounding the first rotary drive, the second rotary drive, and the shaft between the first rotary drive and the second rotary drive. The anti-wrap cover assembly is rotatably mounted the first rotary drive, the second rotary drive and/or the shaft. A connector joins the feeder housing to the anti-wrap cover assembly. The connector is configured to allow the anti-wrap cover assembly to move through a predetermined limited range of motion relative to the feeder housing.
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