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- the present invention relates generally to a conveyor system for a grain or seed carrier.
- the conveyor system includes a novel pivot system that allows it to either load or unload a container by pivoting it into a loading or unloading position.
- Auger systems are used to rapidly move grain such as feed or the like, while belt driven conveyors are often used for moving more expensive payload, such as seed.
- One belt driven conveyor system includes a generally flat belt constructed from a flexible, sturdy material such as rubber or nylon.
- the conveyor is housed in a tube with rollers on both ends so that the belt may rotate in order to transmit material from one end to the other.
- Such conveyors are used for unloading seed carriers or the like.
- current conveyors have several problems.
- a seed tender or carrier that includes a main hopper for holding seed and a conveyor for transferring seed to and from the main hopper.
- one end of the conveyor in an unloading position, one end of the conveyor may be positioned under the discharge of the main hopper and coupled with a pivoting support arm.
- the conveyor In the unload position, the conveyor can be used to transfer seed from the main hopper to another location, such as to a planter, seeding unit, or the like.
- a pivot mechanism allows the conveyor to be rotated from under the box into a loading position in which the conveyor intake can rest on the ground or on a stand while the conveyor discharge is positioned to allow conveyed material to be discharged into the main hopper. In this loading position, the conveyor can be used to fill the main hopper.
- a conveyor hopper is provided on the intake side of the conveyor.
- the pivot mechanism allows the conveyor to swing from side to side to simplify unloading of the main hopper and the filling of planters, etc.
- the pivot mechanism can include a hydraulic cylinder that adjusts the vertical height of the conveyor discharge relative for different filling applications.
- a pivot single pivot point can be provided at one end of the support arm to allow the conveyor to be rotated between the loading and unloading position.
- the conveyor may be balanced on the pivot point at a location near or at the center of gravity, thereby permitting the conveyor to be rotated with minimal effort on the part of the operator.
- the conveyor can be rotated through at least 180 degrees about a vertical axis and so that it may be positioned in either a forward or rearward transport position. This feature enables the tender to be pulled by different vehicles such as by a pick-up truck with the conveyor forward or by a grain truck with the conveyor rearward.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a seed carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a view of a seed carrier in an unloading position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a view of a seed carrier in a loading position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a view of a base system for the seed carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a view of a lever mechanism for the base system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a view of a seed carrier in a transport position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a view of a belt conveyor for the seed carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a view of the discharge end of a conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a forward view of a conveyor belt wrapping around a roller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a view of the conveyor hopper in an unloading position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 illustrates the receiving end of the conveyor according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- the novel conveyor pivot system can be implemented with seed carrier or seeding machines.
- seed carrier or seeding machines can be implemented with seed carrier or seeding machines.
- the following section describes non-limiting examples of illustrative seeding equipment according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be appreciated that the following examples are provided for illustration and the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram depicting a seed carrier having a tube conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the seed carrier 100 includes a main hopper 105 coupled to a frame 107 by legs 106 .
- a conveyor 104 is supported by a support arm 102 coupled with a pivoting mechanism 101 fixed to the frame 107 .
- the conveyor 104 is pivotably coupled with the support arm by a coupling 103 at a point that is preferably near or at the center of gravity of the conveyor 104 .
- the conveyor 104 is also coupled to the support arm 102 by a latch (not shown) at the bottom of the conveyor.
- the latch allows the conveyor 104 to be uncoupled from the support arm 102 at the bottom so that the conveyor is free to rotate about the coupling 103 .
- the coupling 103 at or near the center of gravity of the conveyor 104 , the conveyor 104 balances on the pivoting coupling 103 such that little effort is required to rotate the conveyor 104 .
- the conveyor 104 includes a conveyor hopper 108 at its base, which is shown in the unloading position below the gravity discharge 110 of the main hopper 105 . At the other end of the conveyor 104 is the discharge 112 . Seed can be gravity feed from the main hopper 105 into the conveyor hopper 108 , which can then be moved to the discharge 112 of the conveyor 104 by an internal elevator (not shown).
- the elevator is a motor-driven belt type elevator coupled onto rollers at both ends of the conveyor.
- the seed carrier 100 may be transported by conventional means such as on a trailer.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the seed carrier 100 on a three axle trailer 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the conveyor 104 is in the unloading position.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the seed carrier 100 in the loading position.
- the conveyor 104 is uncoupled from the support arm 102 at its base and rotated 180 degrees about pivot coupling 103 so that the conveyor hopper 108 is positioned at a convenient location away from the carrier while the discharge 112 of the conveyor 104 is located over the main hopper 105 .
- a stand 307 is provided for holding the conveyor hopper 108 in place. The stand 307 may be integrated with the conveyor 104 .
- grain, seed or like can be feed into the conveyor hopper 108 to be moved to the discharge 112 for filling the main hopper 105 .
- FIG. 4 is a view of the pivoting base of the support arm 102 .
- the support arm 102 can be pivotably coupled to a base 401 at a center point so that the support arm 102 is rotatable about a vertical axis.
- Wheels 403 provide support and can run along a track 402 to facilitate the support arm's 102 motion about the perimeter of the base 401 .
- the support arm 102 can be locked into a selected position of the base 401 by engaging a pin (not shown) with one of a plurality of the holes 407 distributed around the base 401 .
- the pin is disengaged with a hole by actuating a lever mechanism 404 , which lifts the pin out of a hole.
- the lever mechanism 404 may be spring actuated to bias the pin toward the holes, so that simply releasing the lever will allow the pin to engage with one of the holes 407 .
- a hydraulic piston 405 is coupled with the support arm 102 for adjusting the height of the support arm 102 .
- FIG. 5 is an alternative view of the support arm base.
- lever mechanism 404 includes a handle 504 coupled with a cross-bars 505 and 506 .
- Cross-bar 506 is coupled to cross-bar 505 on one end and to a plate 508 having a pin 509 on the other end, and with a pivoting coupling 502 at a point near the plate.
- Rotating the handle 504 applies a downward force to crossbar 506 causing it to rotate about the coupling 502 to raise the plate 508 to disengage the pin 509 .
- the base 401 is free to rotate about its vertical axis.
- Springs may be provided for biasing the pin 509 toward the holes 407 for engaging therewith, or the pin 509 can be engaged by gravity.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of a seed carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the conveyor 104 includes an elongated discharge spout 602 and is positioned in a transport position.
- Support members 604 may be mounted on or integral with the legs 106 for holding the conveyor 104 in a forward transport position as shown, or a rearward transport position.
- the carrier 100 is fixed to a dual axle trailer 606 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates a basic belt driven conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the conveyor 104 comprises a belt 702 that winds about a pair of rollers 704 .
- the rollers are positioned outside a tube section 706 , a first roller being positioned in the discharge 112 and a second roller being positioned below the conveyor hopper 108 .
- a motor (not shown) or other means for turning the rollers may be provided at either end of the conveyor.
- a void 707 exists below the rollers 704 to allow the belt 702 to travel on its return path.
- FIG. 8 is a view of a conveyor belt according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the discharge end of a conveyor is shown where a conveyor belt wraps around a motor driven roller 802 .
- the motor may be a hydraulic motor and therefore, hydraulic hoses 804 provide hydraulic fluid flow to and from the motor.
- Teeth 806 are provided to push grain or seed up the conveyor.
- the conveyor belt is cupped in the tube section but flattens out as it reaches the roller 802 .
- Channeling members (seals) 808 are provided on each side of the belt to form a seal and prevent grain or seed from falling off the edges of the belt as the belt begins to conform to the tubular portion of the conveyor 104 .
- FIG. 9 is a front view of the belt as it travels over the roller 802 .
- Channeling members (seals) 902 are provided on each side of the belt to form a seal and prevent grain or seed from falling off the edges of the belt as the belt flattens at the roller.
- the channeling members 902 are fixed to the conveyor discharge 112 with bolts, but can be fixed by other means or can be integral with the discharge.
- Discs 904 are provided at the rollers at the edge of the belt to provide additional channeling/sealing means.
- the discs 904 are preferably integral with the rollers or coupled therewith so that they may rotate.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of the hopper end of the conveyor 104 .
- conveyor hopper 108 sits above in ingress to the conveyor 104 .
- the conveyor hopper 108 is positioned below a discharge of the main hopper 106 .
- the discharge 110 may be opened by conventional means.
- a wheel handle mechanism 1004 is provided for opening the discharge doors 1006 .
- the conveyor hopper 108 is preferably manufactured from light weight materials such as plastic, canvas, rubber or vinyl. As shown, the hopper 108 may include a mechanism for opening and closing the hopper. In this embodiment, flexible coupling or hinge is provided at one end 1008 of the hopper 108 and a mechanism 1010 is provided at the end of the hopper 108 and is coupled with the conveyor 104 , such that the hopper 108 may be made to have an appropriate fit with the discharge 110 of the main hopper 105 . A flap 1012 can be provided at the bottom of the discharge 110 .
- FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the hopper end of the conveyor.
- a brush seal 1101 can be located across the belt 702 .
- the brush seal 1101 retains the conveyed material within the hopper and does not allow the material to enter the void 707 (shown in FIG. 7 ) under the roller. Such an arrangement is desirable because it prevents the conveyed material from being subjected to mechanical agitation, which would result in damage to the conveyed material.
- the brush seal 1101 allows the conveyor teeth 806 to pass, but not the conveyed material.
- hydraulic power can be provided by a towing vehicle, such as a tractor or the like or alternatively, hydraulic power can be provided on the tender and driving electrically from the towing vehicle, such as a truck.
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- The present application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/918,785, filed Jul. 1, 2020, which is a Continuation of Ser. No. 16/384,457, filed Apr. 15, 2019, which is a Continuation of Ser. No. 15/673,724, filed on Aug. 10, 2017, now abandoned, which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/606,794, filed on Jan. 27, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,745,123 which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/541,553, filed Jul. 3, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,967,940, which is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/031,867, filed Feb. 15, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,221,047, which claims priority to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/901,321 filed on Feb. 15, 2007, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to a conveyor system for a grain or seed carrier. The conveyor system includes a novel pivot system that allows it to either load or unload a container by pivoting it into a loading or unloading position.
- Conveyor systems for moving grain, seed, etc. are well known. Auger systems are used to rapidly move grain such as feed or the like, while belt driven conveyors are often used for moving more expensive payload, such as seed.
- One belt driven conveyor system includes a generally flat belt constructed from a flexible, sturdy material such as rubber or nylon. The conveyor is housed in a tube with rollers on both ends so that the belt may rotate in order to transmit material from one end to the other. Such conveyors are used for unloading seed carriers or the like. However, current conveyors have several problems.
- First, current conveyors have the problem that the material being moved can be damaged by the rollers. Second, current conveyors do not have a full range of motion as implemented in seed carries. Third, current conveyors are only implemented for unloading.
- There is a need for new and improved conveyor systems that allow a wagon to be unloaded and loaded using a single mechanism.
- According to an embodiment of the present invention, a seed tender or carrier is provided that includes a main hopper for holding seed and a conveyor for transferring seed to and from the main hopper.
- According to an embodiment of the present invention, in an unloading position, one end of the conveyor may be positioned under the discharge of the main hopper and coupled with a pivoting support arm. In the unload position, the conveyor can be used to transfer seed from the main hopper to another location, such as to a planter, seeding unit, or the like. A pivot mechanism allows the conveyor to be rotated from under the box into a loading position in which the conveyor intake can rest on the ground or on a stand while the conveyor discharge is positioned to allow conveyed material to be discharged into the main hopper. In this loading position, the conveyor can be used to fill the main hopper.
- According to an embodiment of the present invention, a conveyor hopper is provided on the intake side of the conveyor.
- According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pivot mechanism allows the conveyor to swing from side to side to simplify unloading of the main hopper and the filling of planters, etc. The pivot mechanism can include a hydraulic cylinder that adjusts the vertical height of the conveyor discharge relative for different filling applications.
- According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pivot single pivot point can be provided at one end of the support arm to allow the conveyor to be rotated between the loading and unloading position. The conveyor may be balanced on the pivot point at a location near or at the center of gravity, thereby permitting the conveyor to be rotated with minimal effort on the part of the operator.
- According to an embodiment of the present invention, the conveyor can be rotated through at least 180 degrees about a vertical axis and so that it may be positioned in either a forward or rearward transport position. This feature enables the tender to be pulled by different vehicles such as by a pick-up truck with the conveyor forward or by a grain truck with the conveyor rearward.
- Further applications and advantages of various aspects and embodiments of the present invention are discussed below with reference to the drawing figures.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a seed carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a view of a seed carrier in an unloading position according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a view of a seed carrier in a loading position according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a view of a base system for the seed carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a view of a lever mechanism for the base system according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a view of a seed carrier in a transport position according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a view of a belt conveyor for the seed carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 8 is a view of the discharge end of a conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a forward view of a conveyor belt wrapping around a roller according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 10 is a view of the conveyor hopper in an unloading position according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 11 illustrates the receiving end of the conveyor according to one embodiment of the present invention. - While the present invention may be embodied in many different forms, a number of illustrative embodiments are described herein with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as providing examples of the principles of the invention and such examples are not intended to limit the invention to preferred embodiments described herein and/or illustrated herein.
- In embodiments of the present invention, the novel conveyor pivot system can be implemented with seed carrier or seeding machines. The following section describes non-limiting examples of illustrative seeding equipment according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be appreciated that the following examples are provided for illustration and the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described herein.
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FIG. 1 is a diagram depicting a seed carrier having a tube conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention. Theseed carrier 100 includes amain hopper 105 coupled to aframe 107 bylegs 106. Aconveyor 104 is supported by asupport arm 102 coupled with apivoting mechanism 101 fixed to theframe 107. Theconveyor 104 is pivotably coupled with the support arm by acoupling 103 at a point that is preferably near or at the center of gravity of theconveyor 104. Theconveyor 104 is also coupled to thesupport arm 102 by a latch (not shown) at the bottom of the conveyor. The latch allows theconveyor 104 to be uncoupled from thesupport arm 102 at the bottom so that the conveyor is free to rotate about thecoupling 103. By positioning thecoupling 103 at or near the center of gravity of theconveyor 104, theconveyor 104 balances on thepivoting coupling 103 such that little effort is required to rotate theconveyor 104. - The
conveyor 104 includes aconveyor hopper 108 at its base, which is shown in the unloading position below thegravity discharge 110 of themain hopper 105. At the other end of theconveyor 104 is thedischarge 112. Seed can be gravity feed from themain hopper 105 into theconveyor hopper 108, which can then be moved to thedischarge 112 of theconveyor 104 by an internal elevator (not shown). In one embodiment, the elevator is a motor-driven belt type elevator coupled onto rollers at both ends of the conveyor. - The
seed carrier 100 may be transported by conventional means such as on a trailer.FIG. 2 illustrates theseed carrier 100 on a threeaxle trailer 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, theconveyor 104 is in the unloading position. -
FIG. 3 illustrates theseed carrier 100 in the loading position. As shown, theconveyor 104 is uncoupled from thesupport arm 102 at its base and rotated 180 degrees aboutpivot coupling 103 so that theconveyor hopper 108 is positioned at a convenient location away from the carrier while thedischarge 112 of theconveyor 104 is located over themain hopper 105. Astand 307 is provided for holding theconveyor hopper 108 in place. Thestand 307 may be integrated with theconveyor 104. - Accordingly, in the loading position, grain, seed or like can be feed into the
conveyor hopper 108 to be moved to thedischarge 112 for filling themain hopper 105. -
FIG. 4 is a view of the pivoting base of thesupport arm 102. As shown, thesupport arm 102 can be pivotably coupled to a base 401 at a center point so that thesupport arm 102 is rotatable about a vertical axis.Wheels 403 provide support and can run along atrack 402 to facilitate the support arm's 102 motion about the perimeter of thebase 401. Thesupport arm 102 can be locked into a selected position of the base 401 by engaging a pin (not shown) with one of a plurality of theholes 407 distributed around thebase 401. The pin is disengaged with a hole by actuating alever mechanism 404, which lifts the pin out of a hole. Thelever mechanism 404 may be spring actuated to bias the pin toward the holes, so that simply releasing the lever will allow the pin to engage with one of theholes 407. Also shown, ahydraulic piston 405 is coupled with thesupport arm 102 for adjusting the height of thesupport arm 102. -
FIG. 5 is an alternative view of the support arm base. As shown,lever mechanism 404 includes ahandle 504 coupled with a cross-bars 505 and 506. Cross-bar 506 is coupled to cross-bar 505 on one end and to a plate 508 having apin 509 on the other end, and with a pivoting coupling 502 at a point near the plate. Rotating thehandle 504 applies a downward force to crossbar 506 causing it to rotate about the coupling 502 to raise the plate 508 to disengage thepin 509. While disengaged, thebase 401 is free to rotate about its vertical axis. Springs may be provided for biasing thepin 509 toward theholes 407 for engaging therewith, or thepin 509 can be engaged by gravity. -
FIG. 6 is a side view of aseed carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 6 , theconveyor 104 includes anelongated discharge spout 602 and is positioned in a transport position.Support members 604 may be mounted on or integral with thelegs 106 for holding theconveyor 104 in a forward transport position as shown, or a rearward transport position. As shown, thecarrier 100 is fixed to a dual axle trailer 606. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a basic belt driven conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention. Theconveyor 104 comprises abelt 702 that winds about a pair ofrollers 704. The rollers are positioned outside a tube section 706, a first roller being positioned in thedischarge 112 and a second roller being positioned below theconveyor hopper 108. A motor (not shown) or other means for turning the rollers may be provided at either end of the conveyor. A void 707 exists below therollers 704 to allow thebelt 702 to travel on its return path. -
FIG. 8 is a view of a conveyor belt according to an embodiment of the present invention. The discharge end of a conveyor is shown where a conveyor belt wraps around a motor drivenroller 802. The motor may be a hydraulic motor and therefore,hydraulic hoses 804 provide hydraulic fluid flow to and from the motor.Teeth 806 are provided to push grain or seed up the conveyor. As shown, the conveyor belt is cupped in the tube section but flattens out as it reaches theroller 802. Channeling members (seals) 808 are provided on each side of the belt to form a seal and prevent grain or seed from falling off the edges of the belt as the belt begins to conform to the tubular portion of theconveyor 104. -
FIG. 9 is a front view of the belt as it travels over theroller 802. Channeling members (seals) 902 are provided on each side of the belt to form a seal and prevent grain or seed from falling off the edges of the belt as the belt flattens at the roller. As shown, the channelingmembers 902 are fixed to theconveyor discharge 112 with bolts, but can be fixed by other means or can be integral with the discharge. -
Discs 904 are provided at the rollers at the edge of the belt to provide additional channeling/sealing means. Thediscs 904 are preferably integral with the rollers or coupled therewith so that they may rotate. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the hopper end of theconveyor 104. As shown,conveyor hopper 108 sits above in ingress to theconveyor 104. When coupled to thesupport arm 102, as shown, theconveyor hopper 108 is positioned below a discharge of themain hopper 106. Thedischarge 110 may be opened by conventional means. As showed, awheel handle mechanism 1004 is provided for opening thedischarge doors 1006. - The
conveyor hopper 108 is preferably manufactured from light weight materials such as plastic, canvas, rubber or vinyl. As shown, thehopper 108 may include a mechanism for opening and closing the hopper. In this embodiment, flexible coupling or hinge is provided at oneend 1008 of thehopper 108 and amechanism 1010 is provided at the end of thehopper 108 and is coupled with theconveyor 104, such that thehopper 108 may be made to have an appropriate fit with thedischarge 110 of themain hopper 105. Aflap 1012 can be provided at the bottom of thedischarge 110. -
FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the hopper end of the conveyor. As is shown, abrush seal 1101 can be located across thebelt 702. Thebrush seal 1101 retains the conveyed material within the hopper and does not allow the material to enter the void 707 (shown inFIG. 7 ) under the roller. Such an arrangement is desirable because it prevents the conveyed material from being subjected to mechanical agitation, which would result in damage to the conveyed material. Thebrush seal 1101 allows theconveyor teeth 806 to pass, but not the conveyed material. - One will understand that hydraulic power can be provided by a towing vehicle, such as a tractor or the like or alternatively, hydraulic power can be provided on the tender and driving electrically from the towing vehicle, such as a truck.
- Thus, a number of preferred embodiments have been fully described above with reference to the drawing figures. Although the invention has been described based upon these preferred embodiments, it would be apparent to those of skill in the art that certain modifications, variations, and alternative constructions could be made to the described embodiments within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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