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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2012
Brian A. Senn, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Andy R. Kries, Elgin, IL (US);
Robert J. Worthington, Sandwich, IL (US);
Richard M. Charney, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Brian A. Senn, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Andy R. Kries, Elgin, IL (US);
Robert J. Worthington, Sandwich, IL (US);
Richard M. Charney, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Miner Enterprises, Inc., Geneva, IL (US);
Powerbrace Corporation, Kenosha, WI (US);
Abstract
A low profile discharge gate assembly having a frame defining a discharge opening and including a gate slidably mounted on the frame for controlling the discharge of commodity through the gate assembly. Structure carried by and extending inwardly from three sides of the frame is arranged beneath a lower surface on the gate and boot flanges defined by the gate assembly frame further restrict the flow of commodity from the gate assembly. Less than 7.5 vertical inches separates a lower surface on the boot flanges from an upper surface on the mounting flanges of the gate assembly frame. An operating shaft assembly selectively controls movement of the gate between open an closed positions. Support structure further enhances rigidity and support for an end frame member through which the gate slidably moves.