Agricultural roller
US7201713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C33/72
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller assembly for use, for example, in agricultural machines where the roller assembly has an exterior surface portion adapted to contact a conveyor element supporting the agricultural products and a bearing sub-assembly positioned about an axle in the center of the roller assembly. The bearing sub-assembly has at least one bearing, at least one sealing element having an elastomeric sealing portion positioned outboard of the bearing and at least one standoff also positioned outboard of the bearing. There may be a plug in place of one of the sealing elements, the plug being elastomeric and configured to make a compression fit with the hub.
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