Patent ID: 6092974
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: A01C,B60P

Abstract:
A trailer adapted for use with a bulk material container having either a central discharge port or a side discharge port, the trailer comprising:a frame;ground wheels attached to and supporting the frame;a hitch attached to the frame and adapted for connection to a towing vehicle;a trailer bed attached to and supported by the frame, the trailer bed comprising:a container deck adapted to receive and support the bulk material container;a central discharge opening formed in the deck and positioned to register with the central discharge port of a container; anda side discharge opening formed in the deck and positioned to register with the side discharge port of a container;a hopper attached to the deck and disposed beneath both the central discharge opening and the side discharge opening; anda discharge conveyor operably attached to the hopper, whereby bulk material is discharged from the container by gravity into the hopper and conveyed from the hopper to another location.