Removable troughs for a cleaning system of an agricultural harvester
US9288944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F12/46
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleaning system for use in an agricultural harvester includes a sieve and an auger arrangement positioned below the sieve. The auger arrangement includes an auger, an end plate carrying the auger and having a curved slot positioned radially outside of the auger, a deformable seal associated with the curved slot, a trough having an inner side wall, and an elongate removable pull out which is slidable through the curved slot adjacent to the inner side wall. The removable pull out and the deformable seal together being configured to prevent exit and entry of loose particles through the curved slot.
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