BULK MATERIAL INTAKING DEVICE Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: agricultural engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has bearing structure mounted on working part of device and provided with discharge conveyor, which is conjugated with rotary bucket-type feeder. U-shaped guides, mounted on horizontal shaft in radially extending position to form feeder, are adapted for receiving blades. Each blade is composed of interconnected plates, which are positioned in respective guide for transverse displacement and rotation. In the process of intaking of bulk material, blades are positioned at right angle with respect to travel direction. When blades are withdrawn from bulk material mass, material is swept from peripheral portions. Plates are rotated relative to connection axis, under the action of material remained, to define chutes. EFFECT: increased capacity, simplified consumption and enhanced reliability in operation. 2 dwg