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Center support for combine table auger
Assignee: MASSEY COMBINES Corp 225 HENRY ST BRANTFORD ONTARIO CANADA N3T 5ML A CORP OF ONTARIO
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Filing: 1975-04-10
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A crop gathering table for combine harvesters has a pair of auger tubes each supported on bearings at one end of the table and bolted together at the center. Supported on the fastening bolts are a plurality of anti-friction rollers lying between the adjacent ends of the augers. A circular track forms a support for the rollers and is self-supported from the main frame of the table.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Ashton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D61/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A crop table and auger construction for combine harvesters comprising a table having bottom and back walls with end walls connecting them, an auger extending between and journaled in the end walls, a plurality of sets of retractable fingers at the mid-portion of the auger for propelling the crop off the table at the rear, means centrally and rotatably supporting the auger in spaced-relation to the table substantially mid-way between the end walls of the table, and a plurality of anti-friction rollers between the auger and the central supporting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A crop table and auger construction for combine harvesters comprising a table having bottom and back walls with end walls connecting them, an auger extending between and journaled in the end walls, a plurality of sets of retractable fingers at the mid-portion of the auger for propelling the crop off the table at the rear, means centrally and rotatably supporting the auger in spaced-relation to the table substantially mid-way between the end walls of the table, and a plurality of anti-friction rollers between the auger and the central supporting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A table and auger construction as defined in claim 1, wherein the auger comprises two sections bolted together at their middle ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A table and auger construction as defined in claim 1 wherein the rollers are mounted within the auger and the support includes a circular track around which the rollers travel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A table and auger construction as defined in claim 1 wherein the supporting means includes an arm extending upwardly and rearwardly from the auger to the back wall of the table.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A table and auger construction as defined in claim 4 wherein the table includes a main structural beam at the top of the back wall and the support arm is attached to the beam.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |