Patent ID: 8381900
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. An extendable auger section for use with an auger assembly, the extendable auger section comprising: an auger trough comprising a first end configured to couple to a joint mechanism of the auger assembly, and a second end offset from the first end of the auger trough along a first axis; an auger tube comprising a first end and a second end offset from the first end of the auger tube along a second axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis, the second end being configured to couple to a grain-receiving hopper; a first auger retained at least partially within the auger tough, and extending substantially along the first axis; a second auger retained at least partially within the auger tube, and extending substantially along the second axis; and a drive mechanism configured to move the auger tube and the second auger substantially along the second axis relative to the auger trough.