Patent ID: 6575615
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: A01K,B01F,Y10S

Abstract:
Feed material mixing and feeding apparatus, designed with limitations to efficiently match the available and required power to produce an effective portable system for modest sized feedlots, comprising:vertical frame capable of placement upon a moveable base a chamber, supported by said frame, consisting of an upper cylindrical section and an integral frusto-conical shaped lower section converging inwardly, wherein said chamber is capable of holding a minimum of 25 bushels; means for moving said material into said chamber at a lower inlet opening including a feed hopper; means for moving said material from said chamber through a lower exit opening; and at least one assembly comprising a vertical auger transferring said material from said inlet opening upward to a discharge near said cylindrical section top, wherein said assembly auger operates with a speed and fighting to obtain a minimum requirement of moving five bushels per minute.