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Grain tank reinforcement for agricultural vehicle

US12295287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2022
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/2215
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for fastening a tension rod of a grain tank of an agricultural vehicle to a frame of the agricultural vehicle to which the grain tank is mounted. The tension rod includes an elongated body extending between a first connection end that is configured to be connected either directly or indirectly to the grain tank, and a second connection end including openings for respectively receiving fasteners. A first member is either configured to be mounted to the frame or associated with the frame. The first member includes (i) openings for respectively receiving the fasteners, and (ii) a first non-planar mounting surface. A second member includes (i) openings for respectively receiving the fasteners and (ii) a second non-planar mounting surface that is configured to be directly engaged with the first non-planar mounting surface to limit relative motion between the tension rod and the frame in an assembled state.

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