Grain sweep drive apparatus

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1996-08-29

1998-06-23

Bucci, David A.

Material or article handling

Static receptacle and means for charging or discharging, or...

Nongravity discharging means

414319, 414326, B65G 6538

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057695903

ABSTRACT:
A drive mechanism for a radially extending grain sweeper that includes an auger for directing grain into a central opening in the floor portion of a grain storage container, said drive mechanism includes a housing coupled with the grain sweeper, a drive sprocket and tensioning sprocket mounted within the housing, a crawler track which engages the drive and tensioning sprocket. The crawler track includes a chain to which cleats are coupled in spaced fore and aft relation for engaging grain and the floor portion for supporting the grain sweeper. The cleats are adapted to dig into the grain and move grain with a paddling action to generally hinder the grain sweeper from riding up over compacted layers of grain.

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