Patent ID: 6422803
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A system for discharging particulate material from a storage bin, said system comprising:an upper door forming a portion of the bottom of said bin, said upper door being 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 integral chute extending between said upper door and said lower door to establish fluid flow communication, said chute channeling said dispensed particulate material downwardly from said upper door; an intermediate auger disposed across said chute, said intermediate auger adapted to selectively move said dispensed particulate material to a terminus for subsequent discharge exteriorly of said bin and at the periphery of said bin; and, a pivotable elongated auger transporter with spaced apart ends having a hinge element for pivotally mounting said elongated auger transporter in proximity to said intermediate auger, said hinge element including: a sleeve engaging a portion of said auger transporter between said spaced apart ends; a pivot element associated with said sleeve and pivotally securing said sleeve with respect to said storage receptacle; and, an actuator for pivoting said sleeve about said pivot element to move said pivotable elongated auger transporter between a generally horizontal stowed position and a partially upright deployed position with one of said spaced apart ends in proximity to said intermediate auger terminus to receive dispensed particulate material from said intermediate auger and subsequently transport the dispensed particulate material away from said bin periphery for subsequent discharge.