Abstract: An automatic grain distributor for interfacing between a grain elevator discharge fitting and a plurality of remote delivery locations includes a grain distributor housing which is coupled by a grain inlet to the elevator discharging fitting and an inner spout which is disposed within the grain distributor housing and couples the grain inlet to a selected one of the grain delivery apertures. Movement of this inner spout from one grain delivery aperture to another grain delivery aperture is accomplished by means of an electromechanical mechanism which includes an eccentric plate and follower as well as a geneva-style mechanism. A gearmotor and clutch arrangement are coupled to the eccentric plate so as to provide a single revolution to the plate with each energizing command to the motor. As the eccentric plate makes a single revolution, it drives a follower which raises the inner spout to a slightly elevated position above its corresponding grain delivery aperture.

Abstract: A grain cup for use with the conveyor belt of a grain elevator includes two oppositely disposed, flat side panels which are perpendicularly joined with a flat rear panel. Joined between the two side panels and extending upwardly from the base of the rear panel is a forward panel which has two separately curved portions. A first portion is of a part-cylindrical shape having a constant curvature about a first axis and the forward panel includes a leading edge having a constant curvature about a second axis. The second portion is also part-cylindrical and has a constant curvature about a third axis. This third axis being at an acute angle relative to the first axis. The grain cup is fabricated as a single integral member out of polyethylene and includes a series of vent holes in the leading panel and adjacent the rear panel for facilitating the scooping of grain into the cup.

Abstract: A grain distributor for use with a bucket elevator. The distributor has an inlet at its upper end and an inner spout, the upper end of which is aligned with the inlet. The spout is inclined downwardly and is rotatable for aligning the lower end thereof with any one of a plurality of circularly arranged outlets at the lower end of the distributor. The spout is formed with a lower section which is adapted to be lifted out of and lowered into the distributor outlets.

Abstract: A bucket elevator wherein the boot extending between the upright hollow legs of the elevator has a readily removable cover at its upper end. The bucket belt is trained around an idler pulley journalled in the boot. The bearings for the opposite ends of the pulley shaft are mounted on a pair of support rods which extend vertically in the boot and upwardly through the cover thereon. The upper ends of the support rods are accessible from above the cover for adjusting the support rods and the pulley vertically in the boot.