Dual conveyor granular commodity dispersement system
US9468142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C17/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and assembly for distributing a granular agricultural material. The assembly includes a container that is configured to be supported by a chassis of a self-powered vehicle. A first conveyor and a second conveyor are associated with the container and configured to receive the granular material contained therein. The first conveyor and the second conveyor each extend in a longitudinal direction that is generally aligned with and offset in opposite lateral directions from a longitudinal centerline axis of the chassis. Preferably, each of the first and second conveyors are independently operable to manipulate the amount of commodity distributed to the alternate lateral sides of the underlying vehicle.
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