Feed auger attachment

US4453375A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• Robert Field · Birkenfeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 13, 1982
• Grant date: Jun 12, 1984
• Expiry date: Dec 13, 2002

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01D89/002
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An attachment is provided for a feed auger of the type having a cylindrical drum mounted for rotation about a longitudinal axis, spiral flights mounted on opposite longitudinal ends of the drum, and a central drum portion having a plurality of radially extending feed fingers. The attachment is resilient and is mounted on and extends radially from the central drum portion about the fingers. During operation of the auger, the attachment prevents the accumulation of vegetation on the auger, improves the feeding of the vegetation to the combine throat and protects the auger from damage.