Patent ID: 6146080
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
An apparatus for carrying and unloading aggregate material comprising:an aggregate carrying body defining an output area proximate a bottom of said body;a metering beam located in said body above said output area, said metering beam having a first end with a skeg, a tapered second end with an extending longitudinal plate, a central vertical vane with a pair of sides extending downwardly and outwardly therefrom; anda means for elevating said metering beam from a first position on said output area for covering said output area, to a second position away from said output area; said means for elevating having an hydraulic cylinder acting between said body and said metering beam, proximate said first end of said metering beam and including a pivotal mount attaching said second end of said metering beam to said body.