Patent ID: 6116284
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
A guide structure for guiding the flow of particulate matter from a source to a distribution manifold, comprising:a generally tubular elbow having an inner surface defining a flow path for the particulate matter, the elbow having an input and an output;first and second vanes positioned within the elbow, the vanes extending between the input and the output of the elbow so as to lie in the flow path of the particulate matter;a generally cylindrical flow tube having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a second flow path for the particulate matter, the flow tube having an input interconnected to the output of the elbow such that the first and second flow paths are in communication, and an output positioned within the distribution manifold;a forcing cone positioned within the flow tube adjacent the output thereof, the forcing cone including an outer surface engaging the inner surface of the flow tube and an inner surface forming a generally conical shaped passageway through the forcing cone so as to reduce the diameter of a portion of the second flow path at the output of the flow tube.