Patent ID: 6591972
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A grain distribution apparatus, comprising:a) A substantially vertical, hollow hopper having an open top and an at least partially open bottom and adapted to receive a stream of particulate matter at said open top; b) at least one discharge chute pivotally affixed to said hopper and having a proximal end adapted to receive particulate matter from said at least partially open bottom of said hopper, said at least one discharge chute having a distal end adapted to discharge said particulate matter received at said proximal end thereof; c) means for varying the angle of said at least one discharge chute relative to a horizontal plane; whereby particulate matter entering said top of said hopper is divided into at least two portions, a first portion being discharged through said bottom of said hopper and a second portion entering said proximal end of said at least one discharge chute and being discharged from said distal end thereof.