Patent ID: 6047909
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
Hopper discharge apparatus for a broadcast spreader equipped with a hopper stationarily mounted to the broadcast spreader, a shutter plate slidably mounted on an underside of the hopper and a rotary impeller disposed below and in spaced relation to the hopper and the shutter plate, said hopper discharge apparatus comprising:an optional choke plate provided with a first discharge area defined by at least one aperture disposed inwardly of an outer perimeter of the choke plate;the hopper being provided with a second discharge area exceeding the first discharge area in size and defined by at least one outlet; andmeans for removably mounting the choke plate in an operative position within the hopper, said means enabling the first discharge area on the choke plate to be aligned with said at least one outlet in the hopper.