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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2005
Mark Jeffery Reimer, Coralville, IA (US);
Ronald Wade Nelson, Geneseo, IL (US);
Brian James Tank, East Moline, IL (US);
Stephen James Vanwynsberghe, Cambridge, IL (US);
Mark Jeffery Reimer, Coralville, IA (US);
Ronald Wade Nelson, Geneseo, IL (US);
Brian James Tank, East Moline, IL (US);
Stephen James VanWynsberghe, Cambridge, IL (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
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.