Sectional control funnel box
US12041868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/13
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sectional control funnel box includes a box body having an upper receiving portion for receiving particulate matter and a plurality of chutes extending from the upper receiving portion. At least one blocker door is disposed between the upper receiving portion and at least one of the chutes, and the blocker door is movable between an open state and a closed state. An actuator is connected to the blocker door and configured to drive the blocker door between the open state and the closed state. An auger is disposed in the upper receiving portion to evenly distribute particulate material within the upper receiving portion.
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