Patent ID: 6340394
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: A01C,B65G

Abstract:
A granular feed distribution and ladder chute apparatus for use within a silo comprising:a longitudinal vertically oriented ladder chute portion having four sides, a bottom end, and an open upper end, the four sides forming a rectangular shaped chute, wherein two opposite sides are parallel to each other and wider than corresponding shorter opposite and parallel sides; the ladder chute portion has a plurality of flights, the flights being inwardly directed extensions of a predetermined width and each flight being fixed to one of two opposing internal sides of the ladder chute portion; each flight further extending angularly from the one of two opposing internal sides a predetermined length downwardly toward a center of the ladder chute; the plurality of flights further being staggered along opposing opposite internal sides such that the plurality of flights alternate in a predetermined space-apart relationship between the bottom end and the upper end of the ladder chute portion; and at least one nozzle being located at at least one of the four sides proximate the upper end of the ladder chute portion and above an upper most flight of said plurality of flights, the at least one nozzle being directed such that a predetermined spray pattern may be formed for spraying a concentration of a conditioning agent on a falling granular feed.