Distribution auger for roll-off box
US8517167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G41/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect provides a distribution auger. The distribution auger comprises a fill hopper, a flighting, and an outer covering surrounding the flighting. The fill hopper is located at a first end of the distribution auger and the outer covering includes a plurality of openings located on a bottom side such that, when the distribution auger is horizontally configured, solid matter introduced to the fill hopper located at the first end of the distribution auger falls through the plurality of holes when propelled by the flighting.
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