Patent ID: 7644816

Claim:
A directable discharge boot assembly for an unloading auger tube of an agricultural combine, comprising: a hollow boot including an inner surface having an open interface portion having a partial circular profile shape when viewed from a sideward direction, and an open spout extending angularly from the open interface portion, a lower portion of the open interface portion comprising a dam impingement extending upwardly adjacent to the spout portion; and an element disposed about an open distal end of the auger tube and including an outer surface having a partial circular profile shape when viewed from a sideward direction, the interface portion of the inner surface of the boot being disposed in mating pivoting relation with the outer surface such that the boot is pivotable thereabout through a range of positions including at least one operating position extending downwardly from the open distal end for allowing free flow of grain therefrom, and a grain save position wherein the dam impingement extends upwardly and outwardly above at least a lower portion of the open distal end of the auger tube for preventing dribbling of grain therefrom.