Equalizing meter device
US7100522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for and a method of metering product includes an equalizing meter apparatus that more readily equalizes the distribution of product with uneven distribution systems. The metering system includes a meter roller assembly operable to meter granular product delivery between a meter box and a series of product distributors. The meter roller assembly includes a shaft in support of a series of roller sections rotatably mounted on the shaft. The roller sections include at least one fluted metering section having a series of fluted segments configured to meter granular product. The equalizing meter apparatus includes a split ring having a series of protrusions configured to engage the fluted segments of the metering section and enhance equalizing the distribution of granular product from the meter roller assembly. The split ring is operable to detach from and reconnect to the fluted metering section without disassembling the meter roller assembly.
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