Deere & Company

Brian J Tank

Douglas G Temple

Mark J Reimer

Alexander B Lassers

Ronald Wade Nelson

Stephen James VanWynsberghe

Zachary Saylor

Chad R Borkgren

Matthew L Douglas

Alexandre C Rodrigues

Joshua R Wilhelm

A conveyor and conveyor drive for filling a combine grain tank includes a chain and paddle conveyor in a housing () that feeds an intermediate chamber (), a gearbox with a first coupling element (), the first coupling element () having teeth () with holes therethrough to permit the expulsion of grain from between the first coupling element () and a second coupling element () that is connected to a pivoting auger conveyor ().

Conveyor and conveyor drive for filling a combine grain tank

A lockout closure includes an interlock device and a closure panel. The interlock device may be operatively coupled to a moving device and have a movable switch mechanism for interrupting operation of the device. The closure panel may have an engagement surface movable with respect to the interlock device in order to interact with the switch mechanism. The closure panel may be movable between an open position, in which the closure panel is positioned to uncover an access opening, and a closed position, in which the closure panel is positioned to cover the access opening. When the closure panel is in the open position, the engagement surface engages or disengages the switch mechanism so that the interlock device interrupts operation of the moving device.

Lockout closure mechanism for agricultural vehicle

An unloading auger for an agricultural harvester includes an inner auger having an outer end and a first coupler at the outer end. The first coupler includes a first engagement cog. An outer auger is pivotally attached to the outer end of the inner auger. The outer auger has an inner end and a second coupler at the inner end. The second coupler includes a second engagement cog. The first coupler or second coupler includes at least one engagement assistor configured to rotate the outer auger prior to engagement between the first engagement cog and the second engagement cog.

Folding unloading auger engagement assistors

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