Material feeder system and method of use
US9562803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G13/2851
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a material feeder system and method of use. The present invention relates particularly to a particulate feeder system that includes, among other features, one or more: feeder assemblies for advancing material that incorporate a spool having a channel disposed within its outer circumference for advancing material, the spool having a plurality of circumferentially spaced contours configured so as to not form transverse barriers within the channel; motors configured to connect to the feeder assemblies; and scales for weighing advanced material. The system also includes a computer in communication with the one or more motors and scales, and capable of performing operations to advance a predetermined material weight as well as various related operations. The invention also includes a method using the above.
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