Patent ID: 6089478
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
A spreader assembly for spreading material, said spreader assembly comprising:a hopper for containing material to be spread, said hopper having an opening for receipt of material and an outlet for discharging material from said hopper;a drive shaft;an auger mounted to said drive shaft and extending into said outlet to facilitate the discharge of material from said hopper though said outlet;a spinner mounted to said drive shaft and below said auger to receive material as it is augured out of said outlet and to throw the material over a large distribution area;a drive mechanism mounted below said hopper to turn said drive shaft auger and said spinner, said drive mechanism and said spinner are mounted outside said hopper;said drive mechanism includes a motor and a transmission, such that said transmission reduces the revolutions per minute generated by said motor as said motor powers said spinner and said auger, and increases the torque to said drive shaft, said drive mechanism, auger and spinner are a unit that can be disconnected and connected to said hopper as a single part.