Patent ID: 6561342
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An apparatus for conveying material comprising:a) an elongated tube having an input end and a discharge end; b) an intake hopper mounted at the input end of the tube; c) an endless belt passing through the intake hopper and elongated tube and returning to the intake hopper outside the tube, the belt being adapted to be rotated for transporting material from the intake hopper to the discharge end of the tube; d) at least two augers mounted in the intake hopper, positioned above the endless belt, the augers including a left and a right auger, each of which extends from a rear portion of the intake hopper toward the front end thereof; and e) drive means for driving the endless belt and rotating the augers; wherein rotation of the augers conveys granular material in the intake hopper toward the input end of the tube; and wherein at least one auger is mounted using adjustable mounts adapted to adjust the location and orientation of the auger relative to the intake hopper and belt.