Material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle

• US 7,281,838 B2
• Filed: 04/08/2005
• Issued: 10/16/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Vincent Melchiorre
• Original Assignee: Vincent Melchiorre
• Inventors: Melchiorre, Vincent
• Primary Examiner(s): SORKIN, DAVID L
• Application Number:
  US11/101,263
• Publication Number:
  US 20060227652A1
• Time in Patent Office: 921 Days
• Field of Search: 366/9, 366/26, 366/53, 366/193, 366/341, 366/606
• US Class Current: 366/9
• CPC Class Codes: B01F 31/20 Mixing the contents of independent containers, e.g. test tubes
• CPC Class Codes: B01F 33/502 Vehicle-mounted mixing devices
• CPC Class Codes: B28C 5/04 Gravitational mixing; Mixing by intermingling streams of ingredients B28C5/026 takes precedence ; ingredients projected by fluid pressure B28C5/06
• CPC Class Codes: B28C 5/18 Mixing in containers to which motion is imparted to effect the mixing

Abstract

A material mixing chamber inserted into the bucket of an existing loader or backhoe, which provides the power source for the up and down motion creating gravity flow in the chamber. In said chamber a plurality of unique diffusers are affixed in a symmetrical staggered pattern on the chamber floor in a manner to deflect and blend the materials as they move by gravity. When said materials are thoroughly mixed, the bucket is tilted forward and the materials, moving by gravity, are guided by the funnel shaped section through an opening regulated by a sliding discharge door for precise placement.

Claims

1. A material mixing chamber installed in a bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle for mixing or blending ingredients, using diffusers and gravity flow comprising:

a self contained mixing chamber capable of mixing materials and discharging them, installed in the bucket of the vehicle;

straps for securing the mixing chamber in the bucket, safely connected to said mixing chamber;

means for retaining the straps in position, firmly connected to said mixing chamber;

a sliding door for discharging the mixed material at a desired rate, slidably connected to said mixing chamber;

a lid for accessing the mixing chamber to place materials therein and closing to secure mixture;

means for securing the lid in a closed position during the mixing process, rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

means for connecting the lid to the chamber, rotatably connected to said lid, and rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

means for mixing or blending of the materials, symmetrically affixed to said mixing chamber;

means for securing the sliding door to the chamber, rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

means for locking the sliding discharge door to the chamber, safely riveted to said sliding discharge door; and

means for providing a convenient grasping device to open and close lid, firmly connected to said lid.

2. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mixing chamber comprises a rigid, lightweight, sturdy mixing chamber.

3. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said straps comprise sufficient strength, ratcheted tie down straps.

4. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for retaining the straps in position comprises a firmly attached strap guides.

5. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said sliding discharge door comprises a rigid, rectangular sliding discharge door.

6. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for securing the lid in a closed position during the mixing process comprises a sturdy, threaded hatch latches.

7. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said lid comprises a hinged, rigid, formed-to-shape lid.

8. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for connecting lid to the chamber comprises a heavy gauge, continuous hinge.

9. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for mixing or blending of the materials comprises a rigid, pyramid shaped, symmetrical, angular diffusers.

10. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for securing the sliding door to the chamber comprises an U-shaped glide channels.

11. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for locking the sliding discharge door to the chamber comprises a sturdy, lockable hinge hasp.

12. The material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a convenient grasping device to open and close lid comprises a bow shaped, heavy duty handle.

13. A material mixing chamber installed in a bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle for mixing or blending ingredients, using diffusers and gravity flow comprising:

a rigid, lightweight, sturdy mixing chamber, for providing a self contained mixing chamber capable of mixing materials and discharging them, installed in the bucket of the vehicle;

sufficient strength, ratcheted tie down straps, for securing the mixing chamber in the loader bucket, safely connected to said mixing chamber;

firmly attached strap guides, for retaining the straps in position, firmly connected to said mixing chamber;

a rigid, rectangular sliding discharge door, for discharging the mixed material at a desired rate, slidably connected to said mixing chamber;

sturdy, threaded hatch latches, for securing the lid in a closed position during the mixing process, rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

a hinged, rigid, formed-to-shape lid, for accessing the mixing chamber to place materials in it and closing to secure mixture, securely connected to said hatch latches, and rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

a heavy gauge, continuous hinge, for connecting lid to the chamber, rotatably connected to said lid, and rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

rigid, pyramid shaped, symmetrical, angular diffusers, for mixing or blending of the materials, symmetrically affixed to said mixing chamber;

U-shaped glide channels, for securing the sliding door to the chamber, rigidly connected to said mixing chamber;

a sturdy, lockable hinge hasp, for locking the sliding discharge door to the chamber, safely riveted to said sliding discharge door; and

a bow shaped, heavy duty handle, for providing a convenient grasping device to open and close lid, firmly connected to said lid.