Winch-operated Shifting Mechanism Patents (Class 198/320)
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Patent number: 10543990Abstract: An agricultural conveyor is provided. The agricultural conveyor includes a self-propelled chassis. A conveyor is carried by the self-propelled chassis. The front end of the conveyor is configured to be raised and lowered automatically.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: AG Automation, Inc.Inventor: Gerald A. Brechon
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Patent number: 10137817Abstract: The dispensing device and system pivotally attach to a hopper bottom trailer to deliver seed from the trailer to planters located throughout the farm. A main conduit inserts into a housing installed at the hopper of the trailer. A gate opens that allows seed to flow through the hopper into the housing. A main conduit inserts into the housing to collect seed and lift the seed both vertically and horizontally. An auger directs the seed upwards through the main conduit towards the dispensing conduit. The seed then gravitationally feeds downward from the dispensing conduit. A flexible conduit enables the user to direct the seed to different planters without moving the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventor: Lyle Wheeler
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Patent number: 9959697Abstract: A laboratory vial transfer device for automatically transferring laboratory vials from a transport package containing a plurality of said vials, comprising: a vial feeder configured to connect to the transport package after the package has been opened, so as to feed vials directly from the package without manual contact, wherein the vial feeder comprises a rotatable carousel having a plurality of vial receiving positions located on the carousel each for receiving a single vial and adapted to collect the vials from the opened package into respective vial receiving positions upon operation of the carousel, wherein the carousel is operable to feed the vials from their respective vial receiving positions to an exit position.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Thermo Electron Manufacturing LimitedInventors: Brian King, Harald Ritchie
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Patent number: 8820510Abstract: The present invention relates to a conveyor or a similar conveying means for mounting on a construction machine, and in particular a road surface milling machine, which conveyor can be linked with a coupling area to the construction machine in an articulated manner and is pivotable by way of a lifting apparatus with a loading area in relation to the construction machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: BOMAG GmbHInventors: Hans Forster, Markus Meurer, Thomas Haubrich
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Patent number: 8584827Abstract: A grain auger mover assembly is disclosed which may be used to move and raise a swing hopper auger associated therewith. The grain auger mover of this invention is remotely controlled.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Lynn Jesse
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Publication number: 20120067692Abstract: The present invention relates to a conveyor or a similar conveying means for mounting on a construction machine, and in particular a road surface milling machine, which conveyor can be linked with a coupling area to the construction machine in an articulated manner and is pivotable by way of a lifting apparatus with a loading area in relation to the construction machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: BOMAG GMBHInventors: Hans Forster, Markus Meurer, Thomas Haubrich
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Publication number: 20080135375Abstract: An apparatus configured to be coupled to a vehicle comprises a conveyor and a first joint coupled to the conveyor. The first joint defines a first axis about which the conveyor is configured to pivot between a stowed orientation and a use orientation. The apparatus further includes a second joint coupled to the conveyor. The second joint defines a second axis about which the conveyor is configured to pivot from side to side. The apparatus further includes a third joint coupled to the conveyor and configured to be coupled to the vehicle. The third joint defines a third axis about which the conveyor is able to pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Michael Travis Pettijohn
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Patent number: 5876176Abstract: A stowage latch assembly for an auger includes a hopper for holding granular material and an auger barrel which is swingably movable in an auger-stowing path from a hopper-unloading position, where the auger barrel extends outwardly from the hopper, to an auger-stowage position, where the auger is positioned adjacent a sidewall of the hopper. An auger-latching support assembly is provided, which includes a gate member openable for receiving the auger barrel when the barrel is moved from the hopper-unloading position to the auger-stowage position. The gate member is locked in a closed position when the auger is in the stowage position.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: David R. Smith, Michael J. Hilvers, Kenneth L. Bellmann
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Patent number: 4607740Abstract: A mobile grain auger on a wheeled frame has a reaction member positioned to engage the ground between the axis of the wheels and the intake end of the auger casing, and a tilt adjustment mechanism connected between the reaction member and the frame to vary the inclination of the casing to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1984Date of Patent: August 26, 1986Inventor: John E. Jelbart
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Patent number: 4416366Abstract: An emergency stop mechanism for a lifting device capable of moving a load along a predetermined path against and with the force of gravity using a winch-operated primary cable, and wherein the primary cable accomplishes a lifting function by pulling the load in the direction of increased potential energy. The emergency stop mechanism comprises a secondary cable suspended stationary and parallel to the path of movement of the load. A braking device fastened to the load is actuated by a decrease in tension in the primary cable below a predetermined minimum amount of tension and responds to such decrease by gripping the secondary cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1981Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Assignee: Masco CorporationInventors: Michael Maryonovich, Edward Ebey
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Patent number: 4391364Abstract: A movable unloading auger is automatically latched and unlatched with respect to a support member by connecting a lifting winch and cable to a movable latch arm attached to the auger, thus advantageously permitting hands-off latching and unlatching operations. A guide member includes a slot and the latch arm extends through the slot and terminates adjacent a latch arm receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1981Date of Patent: July 5, 1983Assignee: Sperry CorporationInventors: Terry A. Young, Aquila D. Mast
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Patent number: 4391363Abstract: A movable unloading auger is automatically latched and unlatched with respect to a support member by connecting a lifting winch and cable to a movable latch arm attached to the auger, thus advantageously permitting hands-off latching and unlatching operations. A latch pin is extended from the latch arm and is guided to obstruct movement of the auger relative to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1981Date of Patent: July 5, 1983Assignee: Sperry CorporationInventor: T. William Waldrop
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Patent number: 4390094Abstract: A movable unloading auger is automatically latched and unlatched with respect to a support member by connecting a lifting winch and cable to a movable latch arm attached to the auger, thus advantageously permitting hands-off latching and unlatching operations. A latch arm receiver protrudes from the support member for engagement with a notch formed in the latch arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1981Date of Patent: June 28, 1983Assignee: Sperry CorporationInventor: Ernest A. Schoeneberger
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Patent number: 4369871Abstract: An elevator conveyor for tomatoes or other fruits or vegetables, which must be carefully handled to prevent damage. The conveyor has an upwardly inclined main frame, which, at its lower or front end, has a dog leg portion disposed generally parallel to the ground or supporting surface. A rubber covered chain conveyor riding over sprocket wheels extends along the dog leg frame portion and main frame. The dog leg frame portion has a chute and the main frame has upstanding extension plates to confine the articles handled. A subframe having ground engaging wheels supports the main frame and is an articulated structure. A cable and sheave arrangement on the subframe enables, by manual operation, up and down adjustment of the discharge end of the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1981Date of Patent: January 25, 1983Inventors: Harold B. Patten, Samuel H. Patten
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Patent number: 4359207Abstract: An emergency stop mechanism for a lifting device capable of moving a load along a predetermined path against and with the force of gravity using a primary cable. The emergency stop mechanism includes a secondary cable or line functionally in parallel with the primary cable. The secondary cable is attached to the load and is wound around an idling drum, with means provided to keep the secondary cable taut around the idling drum. In the event of a failure of the primary lifting system, a braking assembly, sensing and actuated by a decrease in tension in the primary cable, arrests the rotation of the idling drum and thus stops or slows the descent of the payload.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1980Date of Patent: November 16, 1982Assignee: Fulton Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Michael C. Maryonovich, Edward Ebey
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Patent number: 4206839Abstract: Lift apparatus is adapted for raising and lowering portable grain elevators and the like and includes both a power lift mechanism and an alternative manual lift mechanism. It also includes an upper limit stop for limiting the height to which the power lift mechanism can raise the elevator and a tie-down limit stop for tying the raised end of the elevator to an anchoring object for safety in addition to prohibiting the power lift mechanism from operating when the elevator is so anchored. In the disclosed embodiment, an elevator lift apparatus which includes a cable for drawing a front frame member toward a rear frame member to effect raising the rear end of a grain elevator is provided on one end with a power driven winch for drawing the cable to effect lifting, and it is also provided on its opposite end with a manual winch for also drawing the cable to effect lifting.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1977Date of Patent: June 10, 1980Inventor: Wendell M. Young
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Patent number: 4171040Abstract: A side mover wheel for conveyors used during operation of the conveyor so that the conveyor can be moved laterally at the delivery end in a manner independent of the movement of the receiving end. The invention overcomes the problem of re-positioning a receiving vehicle beneath the delivery end of a conveyor as the receiving end of the conveyor sweeps across the face of the supply pile of any particulate material which is to be transferred to the vehicle. The conveyor has a supporting structure for supporting a central portion of the conveyor. The aforementioned wheel is vertically adjustable and is located directly below the central portion. A lowering device is mounted on the supporting structure and is able to lower the wheel to a first position where the wheel engages the ground and to lift the wheel to a second position above the ground. The axis of the wheel is disposed in a vertical plane parallel to the length of the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1977Date of Patent: October 16, 1979Inventor: Geoffrey P. Nickol
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Patent number: 4000805Abstract: A portable farm type elevating auger is disclosed supported on a truck having lower hinged frames one of which is connected to adjacent the feed end of the auger and the other to a roller carriage which moves along a track longitudinally of the auger underside as a cable connected between the two frames is wound or unwound from the drum of an operating winch to change the hinge angle between the frames and thereby the inclination of the auger. Pivotally mounted on the carriage is a spring biased latch to which the cable is attached. The spring is biased to rotate the latch when the tension of the cable thereon is removed as by the cable or a sheave breaking so that the latch engages the next track hanger as the auger starts to fall and thereby prevents its total collapse.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1975Date of Patent: January 4, 1977Assignee: Chromalloy American CorporationInventor: Howard Hadler