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Spreader for and operative by a granular product

US4272028A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
5References
31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 1978
Grant dateJun 9, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 20, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/0441
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The subject invention is directed to a spreader adapted for support in an upper entrance or inlet of a storage facility or bin for spreading and depositing the product in a circular area to a substantially uniform depth and comprises a hopper or funnel for initially receiving the product and an impeller which is propelled or operated by the downward force of the product.

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