AU724973B1 - Adaptable grain auger system - Google Patents

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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT ADAPTABLE GRAIN AUGER SYSTEM The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me The invention is described in the following statement: This invention improves the transferral of grain from temporary storage in module builders to transport.

Many farmers are now using module builders as field bins for grain storage during harvest. This invention improves the ease of which grain is unloaded from the module builder without making a "V bottom for grain to flow into, which increases capacity.

This also eliminates the need to dig a channel for an auger to fit into.

Many farmers have module builders for pressing cotton, it is stored during the off season using the module builder as grain storage during the cotton off season could eliminate the need to purchase a field bin which can be expensive.

To my knowledge no attempt has been made to mount an auger system onto the stomp of a module builder. By mounting onto the stomp, this allows the auger to be raised and lowered to desired height. This also allows the auger system to move from one end of the module builder to the other end auguring grain out as it moves along, leaving very little grain behind. Therefore less waste or less operator effort to clean up the remaining grain.

The main object of this auger system is to allow a simple and cost effective means to unload grain from a module builder, combined with little effort and time to attach preferably by means so it can be removed again. E.g. Bolting, pinning or some form of quick hitch, so the module builder can be returned for the use of cotton.

In one form of the invention the adaptable grain auger system would be mounted to the bottom of the stomp of the module builder, allowing vertical and horizontal movement of adaptable grain auger system within the module builder. The mounting frame would be made to suit the module builders stomp. The mounting frame would mount to stomp preferably by a removable method. eg. bolting or pinning so easy removal of adaptable grain auger system would return module builder for use with cotton.

In another form of the invention, the adaptable grain auger system would be mounted to either the front or back of a tractor. Removable or fixed mounts would be attached to the rear of the said auger system. The tractor would then be reversed to the back of the auger system, so said auger can be attached to three point linkage, allowing said auger to be raised and lowered. The tractor can then be reversed into grain which has been stored on the ground or floor.

The said auger system could also be mounted onto the front of the tractor preferably where an end loader has been mounted. The end loader bucket could be removed and said auger could be attached in its place facing forward so the tractor could be driven forward into grain which has been stored on the ground or floor.

The said auger would preferably be powered by hydraulics, alternatively powered by petrol or electric motor.

According to this invention therefore an adaptable grain auger system which works in combination with a module builder, comprising of two augers. The first auger operates horizontally, this auger, the cross auger moves grain horizontally to the opening of a second auger, the unload auger. This auger is enclosed in an auger casing, this casing has an opening at the bottom known as the hopper where grain enters and an opening at the top where grain is discharged into transport, usually trucks.

Said augers are held in place with a steel frame, comprising of two end plates and a rear wall. The two end plates support the cross auger with one end plate on either end and the rear wall supports the end plates and the unload auger. The rear wall and cross auger would be narrow enough to fit into the width of a module builder, the unload auger would be at an angle which allows said auger to clear the top rails of the module builder. Connected to the steel frame is a mounting frame, said frame would be made to allow attachment to the stomp, the mounting frame design may vary according to the different module builder and stomp it is being attached. Alternatively a mounting frame could be made to attach adaptable grain auger system to a tractor for a second possible application. The mounting frame could be made to suit three point linkage of a tractor, the adaptable grain auger system could now be attached to the tractor three point linkage, said tractor can be reversed into grain stored on the ground or floor, elevating grain to ground or transport.

The mounting frame could also be made to a attach adaptable grain auger system to a tractor with end loader attachments, the adaptable grain auger system can then be attached to the front of the tractor, said tractor can then be driven into grain stored on ground or floor, elevating grain to transport.

Three embodiment of the invention are described here under in some further detail with references to and illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which: Fig 1. Is front elevation of the adaptable grain auger system, mounting frame and lower section of a stomp.

Fig 2. Is side view of a module builder with cut out section of the wall to show adaptable grain auger system in module builder attached to a stomp.

Fig 3. Is front view of adaptable grain auger system attached to a stomp with the truck in loading position.

Fig 4. Is left and right view of adaptable grain auger system with mount and lower section of the stomp.

Fig 5. Is top view of adaptable grain auger system with mounting frame.

Fig 6. Is top view of adaptable grain auger system mounted to three point linkage according to the second embodiment.

Fig 7. Is side view of adaptable grain auger system mounted to three point linkage according to the second embodiment.

Fig 8. Is top view of adaptable grain auger system mounted to end loader according to third embodiment.

Fig 9. Is side view of adaptable grain auger system mounted to end loader according to third embodiment.

In the 1 st embodiment the adaptable grain auger system comprises of a horizontally operating cross auger Figl A 5 A, this auger moves grain across to the bottom of a second auger, the unload auger this auger is enclosed in an auger casing, commonly known as a barrel Fig 1B &5 B. The barrel has an opening at the bottom known as a hopper Fig 1 C 5 C where grain enters, and an opening at the top where grain is discharged Fig 3 A. This auger elevates the grain high enough to discharge the grain into transport,usually trucks Fig 3 B. Said augers are held in place with a steel frame comprising of two end plates Fig 4 A 4 B and a rear wall Fig 1 D. The distance between the two end plates and the length of the rear wall is determined by the width of the module builder Fig 3 C, as width of the adaptable grain auger system must fit inside the module builder.

The two end plates support the cross auger with one end plate on either end.The rear wall supports the end plates and the unload auger (extra support bracing may be required to secure unload auger and to allow the attachment of the mounting frame.Figl E 1 Fand 5 D 5 E).

Fig I F 2 F show one possible method of mounting to the stomp Fig 1 G 4 C, although mounting frames may vary according to module builder and stomp. The mounting frame Fig 4 D, 1 F 5 E, is attached to said auger Fig 4 E 5 F by welding or by a removable method and the top bolting plate Fig 4 F 5 G is attached to the stomp Fig 4 C preferably the attachment of mounting frame to the stomp would be made by bolting although pinning, welding or some other means may be used).Fig 2 F illustrates said auger mounted to a stomp which can now vertically manoeuvre said auger to desired height Fig 2 D. Said auger can be moved horizontally by means of the monkey Fig 2 B allowing said auger to travel the length of the module builder Fig 2 A. Said auger can now be moved forward into the grain which has been stored within, Fig 2 G. Preferably the cross auger and unload auger would be powered by hydraulic motors, although electric or petrol motors could be used.

In the second embodiment the adaptable grain auger system comprises of a rearward facing mounting frame which is attached by welding or by a removable method. Fig 6 A 7 A, the adaptable grain auger system can now be attached to the three point linkage of a tractor Fig 6 B 7 B. This allows the adaptable grain auger system to be moved vertically to the desired height and the tractor Fig 6 C 7 C with adaptable grain auger system attached Fig 6 D 7 D can now be reversed into grain which has been stored on the ground or floor.The auger could be powered by hydraulic, petrol or electric motors.

In the third embodiment the adaptable grain auger system comprises of a rearward facing mounting frame which is attached 'to the adaptable grain auger system by welding or a removable method Fig 8 A 9 A. The adaptable grain auger system can now be attached to the end loader of a tractor Fig 8 B 9 B. This allows the adaptable -grain auger system to be moved vertically to desired height. The tractor Fig 8 C 9 C with adaptable grain auger system attached Fig 8 D 9 D can now be driven forward into grain which has been stored on the ground or floor. The auger could be powered by hydraulic, petrol or electric motors.

Claims (3)

1. Adaptable grain auger system including a mounting frame which allows attachment to the stomp of a module builder, said auger once mounted operates in conjunction with the module builder converting the module builder into a grain bin, grain can then be unloaded from the module builder into transport.

2. Adaptable grain auger system of Claim 1 removed from module builder and including a mounting frame which allows attachment to the three point linkage of a tractor. Once mounted, adaptable grain auger system operates in conjunction with the tractor. The tractor with adaptable grain auger system attached can then be reversed into grain store4 on the ground or floor, elevating grain to transport.

3. Adaptable grain auger system of Claim 1 removed from module builder and including a mounting frame which allows attachment to an endloader of a tractor. Once mounted, adaptable grain auger system operates in conjunction with the end loader of a tractor. The endloader of a tractor with the adaptable grain auger system attached can then be driven into grain stored on the ground or floor, elevating grain to transport. Michael Theuerkauf 2 1st June, 2000