Elevator paddle design to optimize sidestream sampling

The grain elevator paddle assembly with a divider or angled slope optimizes grain flow to the sample receptacle, addressing the issue of uneven terrain and ensuring accurate grain sensing.

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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102016217169
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2015-09-30
Filing Date
2016-09-09
Publication Date
2025-07-31
Estimated Expiration
2036-09-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing grain elevators struggle to ensure adequate grain samples reach sensors mounted on one side due to uneven terrain, causing grain to flow away from the sample receptacle when the elevator is inclined.

Method used

A grain elevator paddle assembly with an updated paddle design or insert featuring a divider or angled slope to direct grain flow towards the sample receptacle, even when the elevator is inclined.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the probability of grain entering the sample receptacle by compensating for uneven terrain, ensuring accurate sensing of grain characteristics.

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Abstract

A grain elevator paddle assembly for transporting grain (407) on a grain elevator (12, 400) having a grain elevator drive (406) and a first elevator wall (402a) on one side and a second elevator wall (402b) on a second side, the second elevator wall (402) having an opening to a sample receptacle (403), the grain elevator paddle assembly comprising: a paddle base (404a) comprising a paddle base transporter and a paddle base connector (410a, 410b), the paddle base connector (410a, 410b) configured to engage a drive connector (404b) of the grain elevator drive (406) via a fastener (412, 413);characterized by a paddle splitter (420) disposed in the center of the paddle base (404a) and configured to define a first paddle base side and a second paddle base side of the paddle base transporter, the second paddle base side being adjacent to the second elevator wall (402b), the paddle splitter (420) being configured such that grain (407) lying on top of the second side of the paddle base (404a) is more likely to fall through the opening in the second elevator wall (402b) and into the sample receiving container (403);
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