Patent ID: 6129499
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A system for discharging particulate material from a tender trailer including at least one storage bin, said system comprising:an upper door forming a portion of the bottom of said bin, said upper door adapted to move to an open position to dispense said particulate material;a lower door adapted to selectively discharge said dispensed particulate material exteriorly of said bin and directly beneath said bin;an intermediate auger conveyer arranged to selectively move said dispensed particulate material along a predetermined axis to the periphery of said bin, said conveyor comprising a terminal portion serving to dispense moved particulate material;control means actuatable by an operator to select whether said dispensed material will be discharged through said lower door or said intermediate auger; and,an elongated auger transporter associated with said intermediate conveyor, said auger transporter having spaced apart ends;a hinge element for pivotally mounting said auger transporter, said hinge element including:a sleeve engaging a portion of said auger transporter intermediate said ends;a pivot element associated with said sleeve pivotally securing said sleeve with respect to said storage bin;an actuator for pivoting said sleeve about said pivot element to move said auger transporter between a generally horizontal stowed position and a partially upright deployed position with one end thereof in proximity to said terminal portion; and,a controller for selectively activating said actuator;whereby said auger transporter is adapted to be disposed in either said stowed substantially horizontal position adjacent said bin or said deployed partially upright position wherein one of said auger transporter ends is proximate said terminal portion.