Grain sample apparatus
OwnerJeffrey D. Gambleinventor
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Abstract
A grain sampling apparatus is integrated and mounted to a grain storage bin that has a device for drying the grain from the top. The grain sampling apparatus is configured for integration and mounting with a grain storage bin having a base, an upright cylindrical wall, and a plurality of dump chutes. Primarily, the grain sampling apparatus is configured to selectively sample and convey grain from the top of the bin to an exterior dispensing point. Thereafter, the sample of grain can be tested for water content.
Claims8
A grain sampling apparatus for integration and mounting with a top dry grain storage bin having a base, an upright wall, and a plurality of dump chutes, the grain sampling apparatus is configured to selectively convey grain from the top of the bin to an exterior dispensing point, the grain sampling apparatus comprising:
- a sample collection assembly rotatable about an axis, substantially positioned interior of the grain storage bin, the sample collection assembly comprising:
- a chute junction segment;
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- a plurality of collection chutes radially extending between the chute junction segment and a chute termination endpoint, each collection chute positioned at an incline for catching loose falling grain and channeling the grain to the chute junction segment;
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- a sample dispensing assembly for receiving grain from the sample collection assembly and dispensing the grain exterior of the grain storage bin, the sample dispensing assembly comprising:
- a dispensing nozzle for dispensing the grain;
- a rotatable coupling adapted to receive grain from the chute junction segment and rotate the sample collection assembly about the axis upon user engagement within a predetermined range;
- a tubing providing a path from the rotatable coupling to the dispensing nozzle;
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- a handle for engaging and disengaging the sample collection assembly between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein while in the engaged position, the rotatable coupling is rotated positioning the plurality of chute termination end points into a stream of grain provided by the plurality of dump chutes within the grain storage bin, wherein while the handle is in the disengaged position, the chute termination end points are positioned out of the stream of grain.
A grain sampling apparatus for integration and mounting with a top dry grain storage bin having a base, an upright cylindrical wall, and a plurality of dump chutes, the grain sampling apparatus is configured to selectively convey grain samples from the top of the storage bin to an exterior dispensing point, the grain sampling apparatus comprising:
- a sample collection assembly positioned interior of the storage bin, the sample collection assembly comprising:
- a junction housing extending through the upright cylindrical wall and having a vertical axis;
- a chute junction segment rotatable about the vertical axis and extending from within the junction housing and interior of the grain storage bin;
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- a plurality of collection chutes radially extending between the chute junction segment and a chute termination endpoint, each collection chute positioned at an incline for catching loose falling grain and channeling the grain to the chute junction segment;
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- a sample dispensing assembly for receiving grain samples from the sample collection assembly and dispensing the sample exterior of the grain bin near ground level, the sample dispensing assembly comprising:
- a dispensing nozzle for dispensing the grain sample;
- a rotatable coupling positioned within the junction housing adapted to receive grain from the chute junction segment and rotate the sample collection assembly about the vertical axis upon user input within a predetermined range;
- a vertical tubing positioned exterior of the cylindrical upright wall providing a path from the rotatable coupling to the dispensing nozzle, wherein the top of the vertical tubing extends through the junction housing and connects with the rotatable coupling;
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- a handle for engaging and disengaging the sample collection assembly between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein while in the engaged position, the rotatable coupling is rotated positioning the plurality of collection chute termination end points into a stream of grain provided by the plurality of dump chutes within the grain storage bin, wherein while the handle is in the disengaged position, the chute termination end points are positioned out of the stream of grain.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.