Bin sweep collector ring assembly
OwnerAlan G. Hoogestraatinventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
In one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus comprising an auger section having an auger and a drive unit containing a motor for driving the auger. A collector ring housing containing a collector ring is positioned between the auger section and the drive unit. In another aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus for attachment to a floor grate. The apparatus includes a pivot stand attached to a top surface of the floor grate, the pivot stand defining a vertical pivot axis. A collector ring has a first stationary portion and a second rotatable portion, with the stationary portion attached to the pivot stand. A housing surrounds the collector ring, and the housing and second rotatable portion of the collector ring rotate together about the pivot axis.
Claims8
An apparatus for attachment to a floor grate, the apparatus comprising:
- a pivot stand attached to a top surface of the floor grate, the pivot stand defining a vertical pivot axis;
- a collector ring having a first stationary portion and a second rotatable portion, wherein the stationary portion is attached to the pivot stand above the floor grate;
- and
- a housing surrounding the collector ring, wherein the housing and second rotatable portion of the collector ring rotate together about the pivot axis, wherein the housing is attached to a drive unit on one side and to an auger section on another side, the drive unit containing a motor for driving an auger of the auger section.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.