Abstract:
A frozen precipitation treatment system in the form of a spreader assembly (10) is used with a video monitoring system (100). The operator within a vehicle passenger compartment may manually view a display screen (106) to see video images within the hopper (20) to visually assess the amount of frozen precipitation treatment material within the hopper in real time.
Abstract:
The device for road vehicle adhesion increasing consists of a casing (9) having an inlet opening (10), a driving unit (1) and a coupling shaft (2) equipped with a spreading device. The coupling shaft (2) is formed as a vertical shaft equipped with crushing segments (4) and with a spreading segment (6), the lower, peripheral part of which is formed as a shutter (7) retaining free outlet openings (8). The coupling shaft (2) is connected with the driving unit (1) equipped with an electromagnet (13) arranged for acting against the force of the compression spring (3) placed between the coupling shaft (2) extension and the casing (9) roof, to initiate a reversible vertical movement of the coupling shaft (2). The casing (9) is equipped with a vibration unit (11) and with a heating unit (12).
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a spreading apparatus (100, 200) for dispensing particulate material. The spreading apparatus (100, 200) includes a bucket (102, 202) configured to store the particulate material and a cover (104, 204) connected to the bucket (102, 202). The spreading apparatus (100, 200) includes a dispensing arrangement (106, 206) having at least one opening (112, 212) to dispense the particulate material and a barrier (122, 222) is provided to break clumps of the particulate material while dispensing. The barrier (122, 222) comprises at least one guiding member (124, 224) transversely disposed inside the at least one opening (112, 212).
Abstract:
An apparatus for broadcasting particulate or granular material over a ground surface involves a variable speed spinner and a material conveyor. The spinner is positioned generally horizontally below a discharge end of a material conveyor. The spinner has a disk having a generally radially disposed fin fixed to an upper side of the disk and radiating outwardly from a center of the disk. The spinner is positioned to receive material from the material conveyor at a location about half way along a length of the fin. In a method broadcasting particulate or granular material over a ground surface, the spinner is preferably rotated at a speed of 900-1000 rpm. The apparatus and method provide for distribution of material over greater distances and can do so without pulverizing the material, creating a uniform pattern of distribution over a 50% wider swath.
Abstract:
A gravity-feed spreader for particulate matter may include a rotor. The spreader may be operable for gravity-feed operation with the longitudinal axis of the rotor in a horizontal position. A generally cylindrical rotor housing with a pair of closed, axial ends may be coaxial with the rotor. Entrance and exit apertures for the particulate matter may be formed in the surface of the rotor housing between the closed, axial ends. A rotor driver may be coupled to the rotor shaft for rotating the rotor. An intake housing may include a passageway therethrough for the particulate matter. A gate may be provided for selectively opening and closing the particulate matter passageway in the intake housing. An agitator may be coupled to the rotor shaft for facilitating movement of particulate matter through the passageway in the intake housing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a portable spreader (1) for holding and scattering granules, in particular flowable loose material, onto a surface area, for example fertilizer to a lawn surface area, or grit to slippery roadways or walkways. The spreader (1) contains a closable container (3) and a hand piece (2) connected to the container (3) for scattering the granules. In the connecting region of the container (3), the hand piece (2) comprises a lock chamber (4) for regulating the flow rate and is formed into a distributor (5) at the front end. A valve (25) is arranged in the lock chamber (4) and can be actuated by means of a lever (11), which is held pivotably on the outside on the hand piece (2). The lever (11) is connected by means of a valve rod (28) to the valve head (26) of the valve (25).
Abstract:
A gravity-feed spreader for particulate matter may include a rotor. The spreader may be operable for gravity-feed operation with the longitudinal axis of the rotor in a horizontal position. A generally cylindrical rotor housing with a pair of closed, axial ends may be coaxial with the rotor. Entrance and exit apertures for the particulate matter may be formed in the surface of the rotor housing between the closed, axial ends. A rotor driver may be coupled to the rotor shaft for rotating the rotor. An intake housing may include a passageway therethrough for the particulate matter. A gate may be provided for selectively opening and closing the particulate matter passageway in the intake housing. An agitator may be coupled to the rotor shaft for facilitating movement of particulate matter through the passageway in the intake housing.
Abstract:
A spreader assembly may include a hopper, a spinner plate and an aperture adjustment mechanism. The aperture adjustment mechanism may include a gate supported to the frame and defining an aperture through which material travels on its way to the spinner plate; and, a motor suitable to adjust the size of the aperture and thereby to control the flow of the material onto the spinner plate.
Abstract:
A spraying surface treatment vehicle comprising a binder spray unit and an aggregate spray unit which are arranged in the mentioned order in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle at the portion of the vehicle which is ahead of front wheels thereof, or at the portion of the vehicle which is between front and rear wheels thereof, or at the portion of the vehicle which is at the back of the rear wheels thereof, whereby a spraying surface treatment method comprising carrying out a total surface treatment consisting of at least the spraying of the binder and that of the aggregate with the vehicle driven forward continuously is attained, the method enabling a uniform and highly durable surface treatment layer to be formed efficiently in a short period of time.