Agricultural conveyor manipulator

摘要

A manipulator is provided for the discharge conveyor of an agricultural seed cart. The manipulator allows the conveyor to be pivoted between a storage and transport position along the top of the cart and adjacent one side of the cart, and a use position extending from the rear of the cart. The manipulator also allows the conveyor to be swung approximately 180° to either side of the cart for discharge of seed to desired locations during use of the conveyor. The manipulator includes multiple actuators for the pivoting and sliding movement of the conveyor.

主权项

1. An improved seed cart having a top, a bottom, opposite front and rear ends defining a longitudinal axis, opposite sides, and a seed discharge opening, the improvement comprising:
a first conveyor extending beneath the cart to receive seed from the discharge opening and transport seed to the rear end of the cart; a second conveyor pivotally movable between a horizontal transport position residing longitudinally along and over the top of the cart and a use position adjacent the first conveyor to receive seed from the first conveyor; and a manipulator attached to the rear end of the cart and adapted to move the second conveyor between positions.