Leaf loading machine for use with towing machine
US4914774A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H1/056
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A leaf loading machine designed for use in combination with a towing vehicle includes a mobile frame with a tongue extending forwardly thereof for connection to the towing vehicle. The machine has a rotary beater and a rotary broom extending transversely of the mobile frame. The broom is disposed rearwardly of an in tandem relation to the beater. The beater and the broom have lower sides thereof disposed adjacent the ground and they are operable to counterrotate relative to one another so as to deliver material from the ground upwardly therebetween. The machine also includes an auger extending transversely of the frame rearwardly of the broom for receiving material from the broom, and a thrower mounted on the frame for receiving material from the auger and for discharging the material into the towing vehicle.
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