Patent ID: 7980498
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: E04F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A machine for distributing insulation from a bag of insulation, the machine comprising: a chute having an inlet end, an outlet end and an overall length between the inlet end and the outlet end, the chute configured to receive the bag of insulation, the chute including a narrowed portion formed from a stationary guide assembly and disposed between the inlet end and the outlet end, the stationary guide assembly having a first portion positioned adjacent the inlet end of the chute and a second portion extending in a horizontal direction away from the inlet end of the chute, wherein the narrowed portion extends horizontally only a portion of the overall length of the chute; a cutting mechanism connected to the chute, the cutting mechanism configured to open the bag of insulation; a shredder mounted at the outlet end of the chute and configured to shred and pick apart the insulation; and a discharge mechanism for distributing the insulation into an airstream; wherein the narrowed portion of the chute urges the bag of insulation against the cutting mechanism to open the bag of insulation; and wherein the distance from the first portion of the stationary guide assembly to the cutting mechanism is greater than the distance from the second portion of the stationary guide assembly to the cutting mechanism.