Machine for mixing and conveying a road application mixture and the methods of use thereof
US10456762B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2215/0481
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a machine for mixing and conveying a road application mixture and to the methods of use thereof. A hopper has a top and bottom and contains a selected amount of solid material useful for melting snow and ice. An auger casing with a solid inlet is attached to the bottom of the hopper and is oriented in an inclined plane. A tank containing a liquid is connected to the auger casing at a liquid inlet. The hopper has a discharge at a distal end. An auger is contained within the auger casing for conveying the solid material and mixing it with the liquid material. The auger has a first flight section with a first pitch and a second flight section with a second pitch and with cross bars. The auger housing has a discharge. The auger can be started remotely.
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