Patent ID: 6572260
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B01F,Y10S

Abstract:
A mixer apparatus for mixing feed materials, said apparatus comprising:a container for the reception therein of the materials; said container including: a base; a wall extending away from said base, said wall defining an opening disposed remote from said base for the reception therethrough of the materials, the arrangement being such that said base and said wall define therebetween an enclosure for the materials received through said opening; an auger rotatably disposed within said enclosure; a drive connected to a main source of power, said drive being drivingly connected to said auger; an auxiliary driver selectively connected to said drive for augmenting rotation of said auger while said auger is being rotated by said main source; a driven wheel drivingly connected to said auger; said drive being drivingly connected to said driven wheel so that when said drive rotates, said auger is rotated within said enclosure for mixing the materials; said auxiliary driver being drivingly connected to said driven wheel for augmenting rotation of said auger particularly during a commencement of a mixing operation when additional power is required and to increase a rotational speed of said auger towards an end of a discharge operation so that removal of a residue of the materials disposed on said auger is facilitated; and an over running device associated with the main source of power and said auxiliary driver for enabling over run of the main source of power when said auxiliary driver is engaged and for enabling over run of said auxiliary driver when said auger is being rotated by the main source of power only.