Enhanced reel for agricultural mixer
US8646967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/18
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixing apparatus includes a hopper, a reel, and at least one auger. The hopper defines first and second chambers. The first chamber is disposed adjacent to the second chamber. The reel is disposed within the first chamber. The reel includes first and second hubs configured to rotate and at least one connecting member connecting the first hub to the second hub. The at least one auger is disposed in the second chamber. The first and second hubs rotate about a common axis of rotation. No connecting member connects a center of the first hub to a center of the second hub along the axis of rotation. An attachment point between each connecting member and the first hub is circumferentially offset with respect to an attachment point between the same connecting member and the second hub.
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