Batch seed coater with lift assembly
US10225974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C1/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A batch coater assembly (20) includes an upright coater container (24) with a container-supporting lift frame assembly (26). In use, particulate materials such as seed are introduced into the container (24) and coated therein. After coating, the assembly (26) is employed to lift the container (24) to a position permitting placement of a bin (22) beneath the container (24), so that coated particulates can be directly transferred from the container (24) to the bin (22). This permits rapid batch coating of particulates from the bin (22), with refilling of the bin (22) after the coating operation. An optional dust hood assembly (28) can be employed during delivery of coated particulates to the bin (22), in order to capture dust incident to the particulate delivery.
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