Sweep drive unit

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1995-12-11

1997-06-17

Werner, Frank E.

Material or article handling

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

Nongravity discharging means

1985101, 414312, 222412, B65G 6546

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056392001

ABSTRACT:
A drive for a grain bin unloading sweep adapted to move the sweep around the bin in a series of steps. The operating mechanism includes a friction wheel adapted to ride on the floor of the bin to move the sweep flighting, and a pawl and ratchet to drive the wheel. The whole mechanism is located so as to make possible the rotation of the sweep around the full circumference of the bin.

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