Bucket elevator adjustable guide system
AssigneeS-M Enterprises, Inc.
InventorDale W. Niemi
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Abstract
A bucket elevator adjustable guide system for efficiently dispensing grain from a bucket elevator with reduced grain dispersion. The bucket elevator adjustable guide system generally includes a head housing for a bucket elevator and a guide member attached to a lower portion of the head housing. The guide member is distally spaced from the head housing forming a lower vent and an upper vent between the exterior surface of the guide member and the head housing for air to pass through thereby preventing the accumulation of particulate material.
Claims38
A head housing system for a bucket elevator, comprising:
- a head housing for a bucket elevator;
- and
- a guide member having an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite of said interior surface, a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein said first end portion is attached to a lower portion of said head housing, and wherein said first end portion is distally spaced from said head housing forming a lower vent between said exterior surface of said guide member and said head housing;
- at least one fastener extending from said head housing to said first end portion of said guide member;
- a spacer positioned between said head housing and said guide member.
A head housing system for a bucket elevator, comprising:
- a head housing for a bucket elevator;
- and
- a guide member having an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite of said interior surface, a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein said first end portion is attached to a lower portion of said head housing, and wherein said first end portion is distally spaced from said head housing forming a lower vent between said exterior surface of said guide member and said head housing;
- wherein said head housing includes a back wall, and wherein said guide member is attached to said back wall of said head housing;
- wherein said back wall of said head housing is comprised of a rear wall and a ceiling, wherein said guide member is attached to said rear wall;
- wherein said guide member is attached to said ceiling of said head housing.
A head housing system for a bucket elevator, comprising:
- a head housing for a bucket elevator;
- and
- a guide member having an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite of said interior surface, a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein said first end portion is attached to a lower portion of said head housing, and wherein said first end portion is distally spaced from said head housing forming a lower vent between said exterior surface of said guide member and said head housing;
- wherein said guide member is curved;
- wherein said first end portion is vertically orientated and wherein said second end portion is horizontally orientated.
A head housing system for a bucket elevator, comprising:
- a head housing for a bucket elevator;
- a guide member having an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite of said interior surface, a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein said first end portion is attached to a lower portion of said head housing, and wherein said first end portion is distally spaced from said head housing forming a lower vent between said exterior surface of said guide member and said head housing;
- and
- an adjustment member connected to said head housing and said guide member, wherein said adjustment member adjusts a position of said guide member with respect to said head housing;
- wherein said adjustment member is pivotally attached to said guide member by a hinge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.