Auger discharge chute with dribble door

US6691861B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Deere & Company · US

Inventors

• Mark Reimer · Denver, US
• Mark Charles DePoorter · East Moline, US
• Garrick W. Herbst · Bettendorf, US
• Edwin Milton Gerber · Hooppole, US
• Lawrence Begyn · Bettendorf, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 25, 2001
• Grant date: Feb 17, 2004
• Expiry date: Oct 25, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G33/22
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A discharge chute for the unloading auger of a combine is provided with a discharge opening which provides maximum discharge flow rate and maximum clearance for moving and positioning of the auger. The discharge chute has an upper surface extending downwardly at a first angle relative to a horizontal plane, and a lower surface extending downwardly in a second angle relative to a horizontal plane. The first angle of the upper surface is greater than the second angle of the lower surface. The discharge chute also includes an internally mounted dribble door pivotal between raised and lowered positions. The door prevents grain dribble when in the upper position, and allows unobstructed grain discharge when in the lowered position.