Particle spreader system
US7946796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/54
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A particle spreader system for efficiently evenly distributing particles (i.e. grain, seed, etc.) within a storage bin. The particle spreader system generally includes a manifold including a plurality of discharge openings and a lower opening, a plurality of gates attached to the manifold, wherein the gates incrementally adjust about the discharge openings and a plurality of chutes attached to the manifold, wherein the plurality of chutes extend outwardly from the plurality of discharge openings. The manifold suspendedly attaches to an inlet of a storage bin, wherein the manifold receives a mass of particles via the inlet and wherein the gates regulates a flow of the mass of particles through the discharge openings.
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