Drive gearbox and spreader implement
US4732330A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C3/066
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spreader implement and drive gearbox therefor are provided that incorporate a single gearbox for driving both a distributor assembly for throwing manure and the like out of the spreader implement and for driving a transporting assembly for moving the manure or the like toward the distributor assembly. The single gearbox provides direct gear drive of one of the assemblies. The drive gearbox may include one or more biased clutch assemblies for clutching or varying the driving speed transmitted by the gearbox.
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