Patent ID: 6238165
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: B65G,B66F

Abstract:
A trough lifting mechanism comprising:a trough cradle having a wall and movable between a lowered position and an elevated position which is forward of said lowered position;a first guide assembly including a first track having a first rail and a first roller mechanism extending from said wall and engaging said first rail for operably coupling said first track to said trough cradle;a second guide assembly including a second track having a second rail, and a second roller mechanism extending from said wall and engaging said second rail for operably coupling said second track to said trough cradle;a drive mechanism positionable between a first position and a second position; anda lifting arm having a first end pivotally coupled to said drive mechanism and a second end pivotally coupled to said trough cradle such that positioning of said drive mechanism from said first position to said second position elevates said lifting arm causing said trough cradle to follow said first and second tracks from said lowered position to said elevated position and to rotate about a transverse axis.