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Discharge apparatus for discharging materials

  • US 6,024,305 A
  • Filed: 06/09/1997
  • Issued: 02/15/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A discharge apparatus for discharging materials from a container onto an open area such as a field, the apparatus comprising:

  • a power discharge means disposed adjacent to a discharge outlet defined by the container, the arrangement being such that when the apparatus is being used to spread the materials onto the open area such as a field, the materials move from the container through said outlet towards said discharge means;

    power means drivingly connected to said discharge means for rotating said discharge means;

    a power sensor for sensing the torque and a rate of rotation of the discharge means for determining the power used by said discharge means; and

    a control responsive to said power sensor for variably controlling a rate at which the materials are discharged from said discharge means.

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