Patent ID: 6325588
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B65G,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable unit for storing and transporting particulate matter comprising:a bin including a plurality of sidewalls which converge downwardly and inwardly to a discharge end such that particulate matter may flow through said discharge end;a frame secured to said bin;a discharge chute including a receiving end secured to receive particulate matter from the bin at the bin's discharge end and a discharge end through which particulate matter exits the discharge chute;an unloading auger secured within said discharge chute;a motor secured to said frame;a centrifugal clutch assembly to operatively engage the motor to the unloading auger;a receiver which increases or decreases a running speed of the motor and thereby engages or disengages the centrifugal clutch;a transmitter which controls the function of the receiver; andwherein a remote control uses a radio signal to send instructions to the receiver.