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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2008
Applicants:
Edward A. Blakeslee, Ephrata, PA (US);
Wayne D. Thaxton, Denver, PA (US);
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee, Ephrata, PA (US);
Wayne D. Thaxton, Denver, PA (US);
Assignee:
CNH America LLC, New Holland, PA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 15/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A seal mechanism for a transverse crop conveying auger in a header that incorporates a flexible-sealant-filled labyrinth at each end of a tube-like auger central core that allows rotation of the auger without allowing entry of dirt, debris, or other contaminants into the bearing housing area positioned inside of the tube-like central core of the auger.