GB2424164A - Aerial mulch spreader - Google Patents
Aerial mulch spreader Download PDFInfo
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- GB2424164A GB2424164A GB0505711A GB0505711A GB2424164A GB 2424164 A GB2424164 A GB 2424164A GB 0505711 A GB0505711 A GB 0505711A GB 0505711 A GB0505711 A GB 0505711A GB 2424164 A GB2424164 A GB 2424164A
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- Prior art keywords
- spreader
- helicopter
- powered
- spreading
- rotors
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- 239000002362 mulch Substances 0.000 title abstract description 4
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 239000002657 fibrous material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- RTAQQCXQSZGOHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Titanium Chemical compound [Ti] RTAQQCXQSZGOHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 150000001721 carbon Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 239000010936 titanium Substances 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 229910052719 titanium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims 2
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 238000007796 conventional method Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 230000003019 stabilising effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 2
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract description 2
- 235000007575 Calluna vulgaris Nutrition 0.000 description 2
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01C—PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING
- A01C3/00—Treating manure; Manuring
- A01C3/06—Manure distributors, e.g. dung distributors
- A01C3/066—Spreading by using worm or screw conveyors
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01C—PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING
- A01C17/00—Fertilisers or seeders with centrifugal wheels
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Soil Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Fertilizing (AREA)
- Catching Or Destruction (AREA)
Abstract
A device for the spreading of fibrous materials such as mulch which can be attached to an aircraft, the device comprising an aluminium container having a conveyor and at least one impeller, the conveyor delivering material to the impeller in order for it to be dispersed. The device is preferably powered by a diesel engine, or may be powered y the aircraft. The delivery arc of the material may be adjustable. Preferably, the device may indicate the level of material left to be dispersed. The device may be formed from carbon composites and titanium.
Description
Aerial Heather & Mulch Spreader
General Description:
The machine has been designed to spread fibrous materials such as heather brash and mulches fixed to a helicopter or other airborne vehicle. Existing spreading equipment will only handle pearled or dust like material. The design is of lightweight construction combining durability and strength. The machine is constructed principally of aluminium section and sheet, with a PVC conveyor belt used as the floor. The machine is powered by 12 horsepower diesel engine driven from a series of shafts, gearboxes, gears and chains to power both conveyor belt and spreading impellors. The material is transported to rear of machine by way of conveyor belt where it is grabbed and thrown evenly by impellors. The whole machine is aerodynamically stabilised with the use of fins and elevator fitted to rear of machine and a fairing to the front.
Claims (11)
- Claims: 1. I am claiming a method of spreading fibrous materials from anairborne vehicle i.e. helicopter.
- 2. The method of spreading is by uses a vertical rotor system which may contain one or more rotors.
- 3. The material feed to the rotors is achieved by a moving floor working as a conveyor of the material.
- 4. The spreader is self powered from an internal combustion engine but could be powered from the helicopter or aircraft by electrical or hydraulic means.
- 5. The arc of delivery can be adjusted to suit requirements.
- 6. The device is aerodynamically stable and has stabilising fins and an elevator to achieve this requirement.
- 7. The aero dynamic conditions could be adjusted by the pilot of the vehicle.
- 8. Devices may be fitted to indicate the load condition and when the material is exhausted.
- 9. The spreader can be loaded using conventional methods.
- Attachment of the spreader to the helicopter can be via, conventional means which may include quick release for emergency.
- 11. The construction of the spreader may utilize advanced materials such as carbon composites and titanium.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB0505711A GB2424164A (en) | 2005-03-19 | 2005-03-19 | Aerial mulch spreader |
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GB0505711A GB2424164A (en) | 2005-03-19 | 2005-03-19 | Aerial mulch spreader |
Publications (2)
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GB0505711D0 GB0505711D0 (en) | 2005-04-27 |
GB2424164A true GB2424164A (en) | 2006-09-20 |
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GB0505711A Withdrawn GB2424164A (en) | 2005-03-19 | 2005-03-19 | Aerial mulch spreader |
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Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5722591A (en) * | 1994-12-12 | 1998-03-03 | Folger; Wolfgang | Apparatus for spreading bulk materials |
US20050067515A1 (en) * | 2003-09-29 | 2005-03-31 | J-Star Industries, Inc. | Material spreader and method for using same |
DE10342818A1 (en) * | 2003-09-17 | 2005-07-14 | Wolfgang Folger | Scattering apparatus for helicopter e.g. for spreading lime, has scattering disc supported on device which is non-rotatably but vertically displaceable |
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- 2005-03-19 GB GB0505711A patent/GB2424164A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5722591A (en) * | 1994-12-12 | 1998-03-03 | Folger; Wolfgang | Apparatus for spreading bulk materials |
DE10342818A1 (en) * | 2003-09-17 | 2005-07-14 | Wolfgang Folger | Scattering apparatus for helicopter e.g. for spreading lime, has scattering disc supported on device which is non-rotatably but vertically displaceable |
US20050067515A1 (en) * | 2003-09-29 | 2005-03-31 | J-Star Industries, Inc. | Material spreader and method for using same |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |