US20160222603A1 - Spreader apparatus and method - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to spreader apparatuses. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to spreader apparatuses capable of spreading solid material and fluid. Such spreader apparatuses are useful to pre-treat a road surface with fluid and to apply a solid material to a road surface, for example.
- Trucks equipped with spreaders for distributing solid materials onto a paved surface are known, for example, a material spreading vehicle with a hydraulic wheel pump is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,558,824; a truck for hauling and dispensing material over paved roads fitted with an integrated spreader is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,397,172; a truck with a retractable spreader mechanism is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,618,002; U.S. Pat. No. 6,068,200 discloses a method for depositing a snow-ice treatment material onto pavement; a combination truck and spreader apparatus is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,945,482; and International Publication No. WO 02/38867 A1 discloses a vehicle that discharges and spreads material onto roadways along with a transmitter/receiver device to verify the discharge function. The entire contents of each of these published patents/applications are incorporated herein by reference.
- a first truck to apply fluid to the pavement
- a second truck to spread solid material on the pavement.
- a single truck can be used to perform these operations, but here there is a need to remove a solid material-spreading device and replace it with a fluid-spreading device.
- the present disclosure relates to a spreader apparatus for use with a vehicle.
- the spreader apparatus includes an auger portion and a flow bar.
- the auger portion is configured to spread solid material on a surface.
- the flow bar is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the auger portion, and includes a plurality of nozzles.
- the flow bar is configured to spread fluid through each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles onto the surface.
- the flow bar is affixed to the auger portion.
- the flow bar is removably attached to the auger portion.
- the flow bar includes a fluid inlet configured to connect to a hose, and the fluid inlet is disposed in fluid communication with each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles.
- the flow bar is positioned distally of the auger portion.
- the present disclosure also relates to a method of treating a road surface.
- the method includes spreading a solid material onto the road surface with an auger portion of a spreader apparatus, and spreading a fluid onto the road surface with a flow bar of the spreader apparatus.
- Embodiments of the method also include removably attaching the flow bar to the auger portion.
- spreading a solid material onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of sodium acetate, salt, or sand. It is also disclosed that spreading a fluid onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of an anti-icing solution, a de-icing solution, or a brine solution.
- the method further comprises installing the spreader apparatus onto a truck.
- the spreader apparatus may be removably installed onto the truck or permanently installed onto the truck.
- the method includes connecting a fluid inlet of the flow bar with a fluid tank.
- spreading the solid material onto the road surface is performed at the same time as spreading the fluid onto the road surface, or at a different time as spreading the fluid onto the road surface.
- spreading a solid material onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of asphalt, concrete, or aggregates onto the road surface. It is also disclosed that spreading a fluid onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of a cleaning solution, or an adhesive onto the road surface.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a truck having a spreader apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the truck and spreader apparatus of FIG. 1 showing the spreader apparatus applying solid material from an auger portion onto a road surface, and applying fluid from a flow bar onto the road surface;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the connection between the flow bar of FIGS. 1 and 2 to a hose, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
- proximal will refer to the portion of the spreader apparatus that is closest to the front of the truck
- distal will refer to the portion of the spreader apparatus that is farthest from the front of the truck.
- spreader apparatus 100 is shown in FIGS. 1-3 .
- spreader apparatus 100 is configured to use with a vehicle or truck 10 , and includes an auger portion 120 configured to grind and dispense solid material “M,” and a flow bar 140 configured to dispense a fluid “F.”
- flow bar 140 is disposed in fluid communication with a fluid source or fluid tank “FT” located on or within a portion of truck 10 .
- auger portion 120 can grind any reasonable solid material “M” for a variety of purposes, and flow bar 140 can dispense any reasonable gas or fluid “F” for a variety of purposes. Additionally, both auger portion 120 and flow bar 140 can be configured to distribute the solid material “M” and fluid “F,” respectively, at any reasonable rate, at variable rates or at changeable rates depending on the desired output for a particular use, for example.
- spreader apparatus 100 is shown mechanically engaged with a distal portion of truck 10 , e.g., a dump truck.
- truck 10 may include an integrated conveyor system to provide a multiple purpose truck that can be used in a conveyor-dispensing mode of operation.
- Such a conveyor system is usable to move solid material “M” distally toward spreader apparatus 100 , for example. More particularly, the conveyor system can move solid material “M” distally onto or into auger portion 120 of spreader apparatus 100 .
- auger portion 120 of spreader apparatus 100 includes at least one rotatable blade 122 and a shaft 124 . It is envisioned that truck 10 supplies power to rotate shaft 124 , which causes blade 122 to rotate. As can be appreciated, rotation of blade 122 can help break-up solid material “M” and can facilitate even distribution of the solid material “M” through a screen 126 of auger portion 120 , for example. It is envisioned that screen 126 spans a lower portion of auger portion 120 such that screen 126 is supported between blade 122 and the road surface “RS.”
- Flow bar 140 of spreader apparatus 100 includes a fluid inlet 142 , a body portion 144 , and a plurality of nozzles 146 .
- Flow bar 140 is configured to be removably attached to auger portion 120 (e.g., by suitable mechanical structure) or to be fixedly attached to auger portion 120 (e.g., by welding). Additionally, while flow bar 140 is shown mounted to a distal surface of auger portion 120 , the present disclosure also includes flow bar 140 being mounted to any other part (e.g., a proximal portion) of auger portion 120 or truck 10 .
- Fluid inlet 142 is configured to engage and/or mechanically couple with a hose “H.”
- Hose “H” is configured to engage and/or mechanically couple to the fluid tank “FT” disposed in a bed of truck 10 , for example.
- FIG. 3 an enlarged view of a portion of flow bar 140 including fluid inlet 142 is shown decoupled from the hose “H.” It is envisioned that fluid inlet 142 and hose “H” can couple to each other by the rotation of the hose “H” and/or by movement of hose “H” along arrow “A” in a quick-connect manner. Additionally, it is envisioned that hose “H” is routed through or adjacent walls of auger portion 120 and/or truck 10 to interconnect the fluid tank “FT” and flow bar 140 .
- Each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 146 is disposed in fluid communication with fluid inlet 142 , such that fluid that enters fluid inlet 142 can exit flow bar 140 through each nozzle of plurality of nozzles 146 . While flow bar 140 is shown having thirteen (13) nozzles 146 , it is envisioned that flow bar 140 can include more or fewer than 13 nozzles 146 . Further, it is envisioned that each nozzle of plurality of nozzles 146 is of any suitable size and shape, including having nozzles that are differently sized/shaped from an adjacent nozzle.
- Spreader apparatus 100 is useful in a myriad of ways, and the present disclosure relates to methods of use of spreader apparatus 100 .
- a solid material “M” e.g., asphalt, concrete, aggregates, etc.
- F e.g., cleaning solution, an adhesive, etc.
- the use of spreader apparatus 100 can apply both solid material “M” through auger portion 120 and fluid “F” through flow bar 140 .
- spreader apparatus 100 can apply solid material “M” at the same time as it applies fluid “F” or at a different time. Additionally, depending on the orientation of flow bar 140 with respect to auger portion 120 (and depending on the direction of travel of truck 10 ), spreader apparatus 100 can apply fluid “F” from flow bar 140 to the road surface “RS” prior to or after the application of solid material “M” from auger portion 120 to the road surface “RS.”
- Disclosed methods also include installing spreader apparatus 100 onto truck 10 , and connecting fluid inlet 142 with the fluid tank “FT” (e.g., using hose “H”).
- Spreader apparatus 100 can be installed onto truck 10 either removably (e.g., hanging spreader apparatus 100 from a distal end of truck 10 ) or permanently (e.g., welding spreader apparatus 100 to a distal end of truck 10 ).
- spreader apparatus 100 during anti-icing operations.
- the bed of truck 10 includes solid material “M” (e.g., sodium acetate, salt, sand, etc.) therein
- the fluid tank “FT” includes fluid (e.g., an anti-icing solution, a de-icing solution, a brine solution, etc.) therein.
- a single truck 10 including spreader apparatus 100 can be used to apply an appropriate solid material “M” through auger portion 120 and an appropriate fluid “F” through flow bar 140 .
- the truck 10 can either include a stationary body or a fixed body.
- the truck 10 can include a belt-type conveyor or a screw-type conveyor to help move solid material distally.
- spreader apparatus 100 can be stationary or moveable (e.g., retractable or pivotable). All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims
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A spreader apparatus for use with a vehicle. The spreader apparatus includes an auger portion and a flow bar. The auger portion is configured to spread solid material on a surface. The flow bar is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the auger portion, and includes a plurality of nozzles. The flow bar is configured to spread fluid through each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles onto the surface.
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- The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/111,321 filed on Feb. 3, 2015, the entire contents of which being herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Technical Field
- The present disclosure generally relates to spreader apparatuses. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to spreader apparatuses capable of spreading solid material and fluid. Such spreader apparatuses are useful to pre-treat a road surface with fluid and to apply a solid material to a road surface, for example.
- 2. Background of Related Art
- Trucks equipped with spreaders for distributing solid materials onto a paved surface are known, for example, a material spreading vehicle with a hydraulic wheel pump is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,558,824; a truck for hauling and dispensing material over paved roads fitted with an integrated spreader is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,397,172; a truck with a retractable spreader mechanism is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,618,002; U.S. Pat. No. 6,068,200 discloses a method for depositing a snow-ice treatment material onto pavement; a combination truck and spreader apparatus is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,945,482; and International Publication No. WO 02/38867 A1 discloses a vehicle that discharges and spreads material onto roadways along with a transmitter/receiver device to verify the discharge function. The entire contents of each of these published patents/applications are incorporated herein by reference.
- However, certain solid materials to be spread on pavement will more easily adhere to the pavement or road surface if the pavement is pre-treated with a fluid, for example. Additionally, it is often desired to quickly change the ability of a truck to spread a solid material on a road surface and to spread a fluid on a road surface, e.g., during snow and ice operations.
- Here, two trucks are often required to perform these operations—a first truck to apply fluid to the pavement, and a second truck to spread solid material on the pavement. Alternatively, a single truck can be used to perform these operations, but here there is a need to remove a solid material-spreading device and replace it with a fluid-spreading device.
- Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide a spreader apparatus that that can apply both fluid and solid material to a road surface.
- The present disclosure relates to a spreader apparatus for use with a vehicle. The spreader apparatus includes an auger portion and a flow bar. The auger portion is configured to spread solid material on a surface. The flow bar is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the auger portion, and includes a plurality of nozzles. The flow bar is configured to spread fluid through each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles onto the surface.
- In disclosed embodiments, the flow bar is affixed to the auger portion. Alternatively, the flow bar is removably attached to the auger portion.
- It is disclosed that the flow bar includes a fluid inlet configured to connect to a hose, and the fluid inlet is disposed in fluid communication with each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles.
- It is further disclosed that the flow bar is positioned distally of the auger portion.
- The present disclosure also relates to a method of treating a road surface. The method includes spreading a solid material onto the road surface with an auger portion of a spreader apparatus, and spreading a fluid onto the road surface with a flow bar of the spreader apparatus.
- Embodiments of the method also include removably attaching the flow bar to the auger portion.
- In disclosed embodiments, spreading a solid material onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of sodium acetate, salt, or sand. It is also disclosed that spreading a fluid onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of an anti-icing solution, a de-icing solution, or a brine solution.
- It is further disclosed that the method further comprises installing the spreader apparatus onto a truck. The spreader apparatus may be removably installed onto the truck or permanently installed onto the truck.
- In disclosed embodiments, the method includes connecting a fluid inlet of the flow bar with a fluid tank.
- It is also disclosed that spreading the solid material onto the road surface is performed at the same time as spreading the fluid onto the road surface, or at a different time as spreading the fluid onto the road surface.
- In disclosed embodiments, spreading a solid material onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of asphalt, concrete, or aggregates onto the road surface. It is also disclosed that spreading a fluid onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of a cleaning solution, or an adhesive onto the road surface.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure are described hereinbelow with reference to the drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a truck having a spreader apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the truck and spreader apparatus ofFIG. 1 showing the spreader apparatus applying solid material from an auger portion onto a road surface, and applying fluid from a flow bar onto the road surface; and -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the connection between the flow bar ofFIGS. 1 and 2 to a hose, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. - Embodiments of the presently disclosed spreader apparatus and method are described in detail with reference to the drawings wherein like numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. In the description that follows, the term “proximal” will refer to the portion of the spreader apparatus that is closest to the front of the truck, while the term “distal” will refer to the portion of the spreader apparatus that is farthest from the front of the truck.
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spreader apparatus 100, and portions thereof, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure is shown inFIGS. 1-3 . Generally,spreader apparatus 100 is configured to use with a vehicle ortruck 10, and includes anauger portion 120 configured to grind and dispense solid material “M,” and aflow bar 140 configured to dispense a fluid “F.” In the illustrated embodiments,flow bar 140 is disposed in fluid communication with a fluid source or fluid tank “FT” located on or within a portion oftruck 10. Neither the solid material “M” nor the fluid “F” described herein is limited to a particular type, asauger portion 120 can grind any reasonable solid material “M” for a variety of purposes, andflow bar 140 can dispense any reasonable gas or fluid “F” for a variety of purposes. Additionally, bothauger portion 120 andflow bar 140 can be configured to distribute the solid material “M” and fluid “F,” respectively, at any reasonable rate, at variable rates or at changeable rates depending on the desired output for a particular use, for example. - With reference to
FIG. 1 ,spreader apparatus 100 is shown mechanically engaged with a distal portion oftruck 10, e.g., a dump truck. While not explicitly shown,truck 10 may include an integrated conveyor system to provide a multiple purpose truck that can be used in a conveyor-dispensing mode of operation. Such a conveyor system is usable to move solid material “M” distally towardspreader apparatus 100, for example. More particularly, the conveyor system can move solid material “M” distally onto or intoauger portion 120 ofspreader apparatus 100. - With particular reference to
FIG. 2 ,auger portion 120 ofspreader apparatus 100 includes at least onerotatable blade 122 and ashaft 124. It is envisioned thattruck 10 supplies power to rotateshaft 124, which causesblade 122 to rotate. As can be appreciated, rotation ofblade 122 can help break-up solid material “M” and can facilitate even distribution of the solid material “M” through ascreen 126 ofauger portion 120, for example. It is envisioned thatscreen 126 spans a lower portion ofauger portion 120 such thatscreen 126 is supported betweenblade 122 and the road surface “RS.” -
Flow bar 140 ofspreader apparatus 100 includes afluid inlet 142, abody portion 144, and a plurality ofnozzles 146.Flow bar 140 is configured to be removably attached to auger portion 120 (e.g., by suitable mechanical structure) or to be fixedly attached to auger portion 120 (e.g., by welding). Additionally, whileflow bar 140 is shown mounted to a distal surface ofauger portion 120, the present disclosure also includesflow bar 140 being mounted to any other part (e.g., a proximal portion) ofauger portion 120 ortruck 10. -
Fluid inlet 142 is configured to engage and/or mechanically couple with a hose “H.” Hose “H” is configured to engage and/or mechanically couple to the fluid tank “FT” disposed in a bed oftruck 10, for example. With particular reference toFIG. 3 , an enlarged view of a portion offlow bar 140 includingfluid inlet 142 is shown decoupled from the hose “H.” It is envisioned thatfluid inlet 142 and hose “H” can couple to each other by the rotation of the hose “H” and/or by movement of hose “H” along arrow “A” in a quick-connect manner. Additionally, it is envisioned that hose “H” is routed through or adjacent walls ofauger portion 120 and/ortruck 10 to interconnect the fluid tank “FT” and flowbar 140. - Each nozzle of the plurality of
nozzles 146 is disposed in fluid communication withfluid inlet 142, such that fluid that entersfluid inlet 142 can exitflow bar 140 through each nozzle of plurality ofnozzles 146. Whileflow bar 140 is shown having thirteen (13)nozzles 146, it is envisioned thatflow bar 140 can include more or fewer than 13nozzles 146. Further, it is envisioned that each nozzle of plurality ofnozzles 146 is of any suitable size and shape, including having nozzles that are differently sized/shaped from an adjacent nozzle. -
Spreader apparatus 100 is useful in a myriad of ways, and the present disclosure relates to methods of use ofspreader apparatus 100. For example, when applying a solid material “M” (e.g., asphalt, concrete, aggregates, etc.) to a road surface “RS,” it may be useful to first apply a fluid “F” (e.g., cleaning solution, an adhesive, etc.) to the road surface “RS” to help the solid material “M” adhere to the road surface “RS” and/or to help the longevity of the solid material “M” after it has been applied to the road surface “RS.” As discussed herein, the use ofspreader apparatus 100 can apply both solid material “M” throughauger portion 120 and fluid “F” throughflow bar 140. Further,spreader apparatus 100 can apply solid material “M” at the same time as it applies fluid “F” or at a different time. Additionally, depending on the orientation offlow bar 140 with respect to auger portion 120 (and depending on the direction of travel of truck 10),spreader apparatus 100 can apply fluid “F” fromflow bar 140 to the road surface “RS” prior to or after the application of solid material “M” fromauger portion 120 to the road surface “RS.” - Disclosed methods also include installing
spreader apparatus 100 ontotruck 10, and connectingfluid inlet 142 with the fluid tank “FT” (e.g., using hose “H”).Spreader apparatus 100 can be installed ontotruck 10 either removably (e.g., hangingspreader apparatus 100 from a distal end of truck 10) or permanently (e.g., weldingspreader apparatus 100 to a distal end of truck 10). - It is also envisioned to use
spreader apparatus 100 during anti-icing operations. For instance, it is envisioned that the bed oftruck 10 includes solid material “M” (e.g., sodium acetate, salt, sand, etc.) therein, and that the fluid tank “FT” includes fluid (e.g., an anti-icing solution, a de-icing solution, a brine solution, etc.) therein. In use during an anti-icing or similar operation, asingle truck 10 includingspreader apparatus 100 can be used to apply an appropriate solid material “M” throughauger portion 120 and an appropriate fluid “F” throughflow bar 140. - As can be appreciated, without the use of
spreader apparatus 100, either two trucks would be necessary during an anti-icing operation (one truck having an auger, and one truck having a flow bar, for example), or a single truck can be used but the auger would have to be removed after the solid material was applied to the road surface, and a flow bar would be required to be installed subsequent to the removal of the auger. Both of these methods require additional expense and time; time is often of the essence during de-icing operations. - Although the illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be affected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. For example, the
truck 10 can either include a stationary body or a fixed body. As another example, thetruck 10 can include a belt-type conveyor or a screw-type conveyor to help move solid material distally. As yet another example,spreader apparatus 100 can be stationary or moveable (e.g., retractable or pivotable). All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims - While embodiments of the disclosure have been shown in the figures, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited thereto, as it is intended that the disclosure be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
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1. A spreader apparatus for use with a vehicle, the spreader apparatus comprising:
an auger portion configured to spread solid material on a surface; and
a flow bar disposed in mechanical cooperation with the auger portion, the flow including a plurality of nozzles, the flow bar configured to spread fluid through each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles onto the surface.
2. The spreader apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow bar is affixed to the auger portion.
3. The spreader apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow bar is removably attached to the auger portion.
4. The spreader apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow bar includes a fluid inlet configured to connect to a hose, the fluid inlet being disposed in fluid communication with each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles.
5. The spreader apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow bar is positioned distally of the auger portion.
6. A method of treating a road surface, the method comprising:
spreading a solid material onto the road surface with an auger portion of a spreader apparatus; and
spreading a fluid onto the road surface with a flow bar of the spreader apparatus.
7. The method according to claim 6 , further comprising removably attaching the flow bar to the auger portion.
8. The method according to claim 6 , wherein spreading a solid material onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of sodium acetate, salt, or sand onto the road surface.
9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein spreading a fluid onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of an anti-icing solution, a de-icing solution, or a brine solution onto the road surface.
10. The method according to claim 6 , further comprising installing the spreader apparatus onto a truck.
11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein installing the spreader apparatus onto the truck includes removably installing the spreader apparatus onto the truck.
12. The method according to claim 10 , wherein installing the spreader apparatus onto the truck includes permanently installing the spreader apparatus onto the truck.
13. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising connecting a fluid inlet of the flow bar with a fluid tank.
14. The method according to claim 6 , wherein spreading the solid material onto the road surface is performed at the same time as spreading the fluid onto the road surface.
15. The method according to claim 6 , wherein spreading the solid material onto the road surface is performed at a different time as spreading the fluid onto the road surface.
16. The method according to claim 6 , wherein spreading a solid material onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of asphalt, concrete, or aggregates onto the road surface.
17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein spreading a fluid onto the road surface includes spreading at least one of a cleaning solution, or an adhesive onto the road surface.
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