Manipulative auger system

摘要

An auger assembly for moving material is disclosed. The auger assembly includes a first auger section, second auger section, and joint connecting the two sections. The second auger section includes an auger assembly output for dispensing material, such as a harvested grain. The first auger section, second auger section, and joint each rotate about its own axis, thereby causing three-dimensional movement of the auger assembly and particularly the auger assembly output. The auger assembly is capable of both manual control, such as by a joystick, and automatic control, such as by an electronic controller. Also provided is a material handling apparatus employing the disclosed auger assembly and also including a container for storing material to be moved by the auger assembly.

主权项

1. An auger assembly for moving material comprising:
a first auger section receiving said material from an auger assembly intake, said first auger section pivotable with respect to said auger assembly intake about a first axis, said first auger section including a first diameter cylinder and said auger assembly intake including a second diameter cylinder, wherein said first and second diameter cylinders rotate with respect to each other; a second auger section; a joint connecting said first auger section and said second auger section and allowing the flow of said material from said first auger section to said second auger section; said second auger section pivotable with respect to said joint about a second axis, said second auger section including a third diameter cylinder and said joint including a fourth diameter cylinder, wherein said third and fourth diameter cylinders rotate with respect to each other; said joint rotatable about a third axis with respect to said first auger section, said joint including a fifth diameter cylinder and said first auger section including a sixth diameter cylinder, wherein said fifth and sixth diameter cylinders rotate with respect to each other; and said auger assembly capable of three-directional movement.