Seed tender
US9844185B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0326
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-contained seed tender (20) includes a plurality of bins (48) as well as a conveyor system (30) with a lower conveyor (32) and a shiftable lift conveyor (34). The lift conveyor (34) is shiftable between a stowed, travel position astride the bins (48) and a central, rearwardly extending delivery position. A deployment assembly (38) serves to sequentially pivot the lift conveyor (34) about an upright axis, followed by lateral translation thereof to the central use position. The conveyor (34) can then be rotated and elevated as desired for off-loading of seeds. The tender (20) may also be used for delivery of other types of agricultural particulates.
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