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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2004
Applicants:
Marc E. Ramon, Bruges, BE;
Marc R. M. Jonckheere, Snellegem, BE;
Frank R. G. Duquesne, Zwevegem, BE;
Inventors:
Marc E. Ramon, Bruges, BE;
Marc R. M. Jonckheere, Snellegem, BE;
Frank R. G. Duquesne, Zwevegem, BE;
Assignee:
CNH America LLC, Racine, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01F 12/60 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A grain tank of an agricultural harvester having a top formed with an opening is provided. A cover overlies the opening, and a lifting mechanism is provided for raising the cover to an elevated position. Side panels extend between the cover and the top of the grain tank when the cover is in the elevated position to provide an enclosed extension volume that increases the storage capacity of the grain tank. At least two of the side panels are rigidly and permanently connected to the cover.