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US 2026/0208984 A1Published application
Paddle Sweep Assembly Having Adjustable Length
AssigneeCTB, Inc.
InventorsTauren N. THOMPSON, Jeffrey E. WALKER, Mark S. DINGELDEIN
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Abstract
A paddle sweep assembly includes a frame, a chain, and a plurality of paddles. The chain extends in a loop within the frame. The chain is coupled to the frame in a way that allows the chain to rotate through the loop. The paddles are connected to the chain. The length of the paddle sweep assembly is adjustable.
Claims20
A paddle sweep assembly for a grain bin, the paddle sweep assembly comprising:
- a frame;
- a chain extending in a loop within the frame and coupled to the frame in a way that allows the chain to rotate through the loop;
- and
- a plurality of paddles connected to the chain, wherein the length of the paddle sweep assembly is adjustable.
1 more element
A grain bin emptying assembly comprising:
- a pivot mechanism configured to be located at or near a center of a grain bin;
- and
- a paddle sweep assembly operable to rotate around the grain bin about the pivot mechanism, the paddle sweep assembly including a frame attached to the pivot mechanism, a chain extending in a loop within the frame and coupled to the frame in a way that allows the chain to rotate through the loop, and a plurality of paddles connected to the chain and configured to push grain toward the center of the grain bin, wherein the length of the paddle sweep assembly is adjustable.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.