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US 12,643,745 B2Granted
Modular spreader device kit and method of assembly
OwnerKevin Lauze, Richard Hamminventors
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Abstract
A modular spreader device kit and method of assembling that allows for the cost-effective transportation of a spreader device and enables an end user to easily assemble the device.
Claims15
A modular spreader device kit comprising:
- a plurality of panels configured to form a hopper when assembled, the plurality of panels including a first end wall, a second end wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall;
- a conveyor assembly configured to convey deliverable material from the hopper;
- a chute assembly including an upper chute assembly and a lower chute assembly, and located horizontally outside the perimeter of the hopper, the chute assembly configured to receive the deliverable material from the conveyor assembly;
- a spinner assembly disposed within the chute assembly and configured to disperse the deliverable material in a radial pattern;
- and
- wherein the plurality of panels, conveyor assembly, and chute assembly are configured to be packaged in a single container for shipment and assembled using conventional fasteners.
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A method of assembling a modular spreader device comprising:
- assembling a chute assembly by connecting a spinner sleeve to a spinner mount shaft, mounting the spinner mount shaft to a bearing inside a lower chute assembly, installing a spinner disc to the spinner mount shaft, and attaching the lower chute assembly to an upper chute assembly;
- attaching mounting supports onto a conveyor assembly;
- attaching a first sidewall to the conveyor assembly;
- attaching a second end wall to the first sidewall;
- attaching a second sidewall to the conveyor assembly;
- attaching a first end wall top portion to the sidewalls;
- attaching a first end wall bottom portion to the sidewalls;
- attaching cross braces to side panels;
- attaching a material diverter on the cross braces;
- and
- attaching the chute assembly onto the conveyor assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.