Bin sweep and motor coupling assembly
US9975711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G33/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive coupling assembly includes a housing having a first wall, a second wall, a first end and a second end. A first aperture extends through the second wall adjacent to the first end and a second aperture extending through the second wall adjacent to the second end. The first aperture receives a motor drive shaft and the second aperture receives a sweep drive shaft. Each of the first and second apertures has one of a pair of sprocket hubs aligned therewith. A pair of drive hubs each has an opening extending therethrough and each opening engages one of the motor or sweep drive shafts. The drive hubs have a plurality of pins thereon extending into corresponding slots in the sprocket hubs. A continuous belt engages the sprocket hubs. The slots each have a length allowing limited rotation of the sprocket hubs with respect to the drive hubs.
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