Auger casing latching mechanism
US4427105A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G41/002
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latching mechanism for a grain handling auger casing having at least two separable casing sections hingedly secured together to provide alternate axially aligned positions therebetween for delivery of grain therethrough and mis-aligned positions therebetween for storage of the auger casing during periods of non-use, the latching mechanism including pivotal arms secured to one of the casing sections and movable by the reciprocal piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder secured to the other of the casing sections whereby the two casing sections may be selectively moved into the aligned extended position or mis-aligned position, a spring urged rod member pivotally secured to the arms and extending slidably into a tube member, a latching linkage assembly secured to one casing section and operable by the tube and rod member upon actuation by the pivotal arms, and an adjustable eccentric secured to the other casing section and engageable by the latching linkage assembly in the aligned position between the casing sections for securing the casing sections in the extended position.
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