Spreader assembly with surface-clearing blower

a surface-clearing blower and assembly technology, applied in the direction of manure treatment, roads, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of accumulating material in undesired locations, causing gaps, and causing long-term misapplication, so as to reduce weight, facilitate use, and reduce the effect of for

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-06-03
MASTER MFG
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[0010]Because the mower deck is removed and replaced with the lighter-weight frame that supports the spreader and blower, the machine is much lighter overall and is easier to use on hillsides because the reduced weight requires less force from the powered drive unit engine to drive...

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If lanes fail to adjoin, gaps are created where material is not deposited.
In the case of fertilizer or grass seed, such misapplication will become evident and long term as the lawn develops over a season.
The method of material distribution typically scatters material in an arc of 360° or less about the axis of the rotary impeller and, therefore, often deposits material in undesired locations such as sidewalks, driveways or parking lots adjacent to the...

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[0015]As required, a detailed embodiment of the present invention is disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiment is merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

[0016]Referring now to the drawings, there is shown an embodiment of the spreader assembly with surface-clearing blower of the present invention indicated by the reference numeral 100. The spreader assembly 100 includes a mobile support element or base such as a metal frame 105. The metal frame 105 is typically horizontally disposed and generally rectangular. The frame 105 has a horizontally disposed longitudinal axis running from the front 110 of the frame 105...

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Abstract

A spreader assembly with surface-clearing blower includes a rotary or broadcast spreader mounted on a frame for distribution and deposition of granular material in an area proximate the spreader assembly, a blower also mounted on the frame and with one or more ducts or hoses for conveying forced air to a surface proximate the spreader assembly to be cleared of deposited material. Granular material may include seed, ice-melt compound or salt, or fertilizer or other lawn or garden amendment or additive. The frame is mounted on the powered drive unit of a walk-behind mower to replace the mower deck.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a motorized apparatus for spreading granular material such as dry fertilizer and, in particular, to a spreader assembly with forced air blower mounted to the front of a walk behind motorized drive assembly.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Devices for evenly spreading granular materials, such as de-icing compounds, seed, fertilizer, pesticide, or soil amendments such gypsum, are known in the prior art and include broadcast spreaders and drop spreaders. Drop spreaders generally drop material straight down in a width equal to that of the spreader hopper and are useful for covering areas than can be traversed in straight lines, in which case they generate little waste. Considerable care must be used, however, to avoid overlapping or failing to adjoin application lanes. If lanes fail to adjoin, gaps are created where material is not deposited. If lanes overlap, twice the amount of...

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IPC IPC(8): E01C19/20
CPCE01H1/0809E01C19/203
Inventor BAILEY, MARK GLENNBAILEY, COLE DANIEL
Owner MASTER MFG
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