Apparatus and method for unloading granular material from vehicles having one or more dump gates
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Mar 27, 2014
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Sep 21, 2012
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Sep 21, 2012
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A method and apparatus for unloading granular material from a vehicle having multiple dump gates and conveying the material to a desired height and location. The apparatus includes a hopper pivotally secured to a first inclined auger about a first vertical axis and pivotable to in-use and retracted positions. The first auger is pivotally secured to an inclined second auger about a second vertical axis. For unloading, the vehicle is placed adjacent the apparatus and, with the hopper retracted, the first auger is pivoted about the second axis closer to and under the vehicle. The hopper is then placed in the in-use position and receives grain from the first gate. The first auger is then pivoted placing the hopper under and receiving grain from the second gate. The hopper is then placed in the retracted position and the first auger is pivoted away from under the vehicle.
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