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US3756003A
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Apparatus for loading particulate materials such as fescue seed from a field into hauling carriers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-08
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-12-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for loading particulate materials such as fescue seed has a scraper and a pan support structure which is interconnected with a three point hitch of a tractor. The scraper pan has a lifting auger located therein which is operable to convey the particulate material out of the pan and into an accompanying truck or wagon. A second auger is angularly located with respect to the input of the lifting auger within the confines of the scraper pan to move the particulate material within the scraper pan into the lifting auger input portion.
Inventors
- 👤 W Divine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D87/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
An apparatus for loading particulate material, said material being arranged in rows, said apparatus being attachable to and supported from a prime mover such as a tractor, said apparatus comprising means for attaching said apparatus to said prime mover, said prime mover being operable to move said apparatus into a contacting relationship with said material, a scraper pan, said scraper pan having an open front portion, side portions and a rear portion, said side portions being spaced apart, said side portions cooperating with said rear portion to define a confined area permitting said rows of particulate material to be directed therebetween as said apparatus is being moved by said prime mover, said attaching means including a means for adjusting the height of the scraper pan with respect to said wind rows thereby permitting a preselected portion of said wind rows to be contacted by said scraper pan as said apparatus is being moved by said prime mover, a first auger mounted on said scraper pan with the axis of said auger being angularly oriented with respect to the fore and aft center line of said scraper pan, said auger being operable to convey said material within said pan, a second conveying means having an inlet located adjacent the rear portion of said scraper pan, said second conveyer means operable to lift said particulate material which enters said inlet up and out of said scraper pan and to deposit same in a receptacle, said angular relationship of said auger with said center line being such that the output end of said auger is disposed adjacent the inlet of said conveying means and with the axis of said auger substantially extending diagonally across at least a portion of open front end portion of said scraper pan.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
294 words
An apparatus for loading particulate material, said material being arranged in rows, said apparatus being attachable to and supported from a prime mover such as a tractor, said apparatus comprising means for attaching said apparatus to said prime mover, said prime mover being operable to move said apparatus into a contacting relationship with said material, a scraper pan, said scraper pan having an open front portion, side portions and a rear portion, said side portions being spaced apart, said side portions cooperating with said rear portion to define a confined area permitting said rows of particulate material to be directed therebetween as said apparatus is being moved by said prime mover, said attaching means including a means for adjusting the height of the scraper pan with respect to said wind rows thereby permitting a preselected portion of said wind rows to be contacted by said scraper pan as said apparatus is being moved by said prime mover, a first auger mounted on said scraper pan with the axis of said auger being angularly oriented with respect to the fore and aft center line of said scraper pan, said auger being operable to convey said material within said pan, a second conveying means having an inlet located adjacent the rear portion of said scraper pan, said second conveyer means operable to lift said particulate material which enters said inlet up and out of said scraper pan and to deposit same in a receptacle, said angular relationship of said auger with said center line being such that the output end of said auger is disposed adjacent the inlet of said conveying means and with the axis of said auger substantially extending diagonally across at least a portion of open front end portion of said scraper pan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
The combination as in claim 1 including said second conveyor means extending upwardly and out of said scraper pan over one of said side portions of said scraper pan, said inlet to said second conveyer means being located adjacent the other side portion of said scraper pan and in communicating relationship with the outlet end of said auger, said auger operating to force said particulate material within said scraper pan into the inlet of said second conveyer means as said apparatus is placed in a moving and contacting relationship with said material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination as in claim 2 including a counter balancing weight attached to said scraper paN, said counter balancing weight operable to properly orient said scraper pan with respect to said rows of said particulate material by counterbalancing the weight of said second conveyer means, said counterbalance attached to the side of said scraper pan adjacent the inlet to said second conveyor means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |