Pneumatic conveying system for an agricultural product applicator
US-11310955-B2 · Apr 26, 2022 · US
Solid Distribution Systems for an Agricultural Spreader
US2025057074A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2025057074-A1 |
| Application number | US-202418765666-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Publication date | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Grant date | — |
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A solid distribution system of an agricultural spreader includes a blower, a manifold having an inlet and a plurality of outlets and coupled to the blower, and a plurality of hoses. The manifold is configured to split air flow from the blower into flows through each of the plurality of outlets. Each hose is connected to one of the manifold outlets. A plurality of parallel rigid tubes are each connected to one of the hoses. A product hopper is configured to deliver solid particulate material to the rigid tubes without passing through the manifold or hoses. Vehicles having such solid distribution systems are also disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A solid distribution system of an agricultural spreader, comprising: a blower; a manifold having an inlet and a plurality of outlets, the inlet coupled to the blower, wherein the manifold is configured to split air flow from the blower into flows through each of the plurality of outlets, and wherein each of the plurality of outlets is oriented to direct the air flow in a direction parallel to a direction of air flow into the inlet; a plurality of hoses, each hose connected to one of the manifold outlets; a plurality of parallel rigid tubes, each rigid tube connected to one of the hoses; and a product hopper configured to deliver solid particulate material to the rigid tubes without passing through the manifold or hoses. 2 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , further comprising a distributor configured to deliver the solid particulate material from the product hopper to each of the parallel rigid tubes. 3 . The solid distribution system of claim 2 , wherein the distributor comprises a conveyor belt. 4 . The solid distribution system of claim 2 , wherein the distributor comprises a housing configured to direct an approximately equal amount of material to each of the rigid tubes. 5 . The solid distribution system of claim 2 , wherein the distributor defines a plurality of exits, wherein each exit is open to a respective parallel rigid tube. 6 . The solid distribution system of claim 2 , wherein the distributor is configured to pass the solid particulate material to the parallel rigid tubes without passing through the hoses. 7 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , wherein an outlet of each of the hoses is axially aligned with a respective parallel rigid tube. 8 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , wherein each of the parallel rigid tubes of the at least one boom are of a different length. 9 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the hoses connect to respective rigid tubes at inboard ends of the rigid tubes. 10 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , wherein an outlet of each of the hoses is inset from an inboard end of a respective rigid tube. 11 The solid distribution system of claim 1 , further comprising an outlet at an outboard end of each rigid tube. 12 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the solid particulate material is configured to pass from the product hopper to the parallel rigid tubes without passing through the hoses. 13 . The solid distribution system of claim 1 , further comprising: a second blower; a second manifold having a second inlet and a second plurality of outlets, the second inlet coupled to the second blower, wherein the second manifold is configured to split air flow from the second blower into flows through each of the second plurality of outlets, and wherein each of the second plurality of outlets is oriented to direct the air flow in a direction parallel to a direction of air flow into the second inlet; and a second plurality of hoses, each hose of the second plurality of hoses connected to one of the second plurality of outlets. 14 . A vehicle comprising the solid distribution system of claim 1 .
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Ducts, distribution pipes or details thereof for pneumatic seeders · CPC title
with moving floor parts · CPC title
- A01C15/04Primary
using blowers · CPC title
Hoppers · CPC title
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- A solid distribution system of an agricultural spreader includes a blower, a manifold having an inlet and a plurality of outlets and coupled to the blower, and a plurality of hoses. The manifold is configured to split air flow from the blower into flows through each of the plurality of outlets. Each hose is connected to one of the manifold outlets. A plurality of parallel rigid tubes are each c…
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- Agco Corp
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- Primary CPC classification A01C15/04. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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