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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2018
Con-tech Manufacturing, Inc., Dodge Center, MN (US);
Grant McNeilus, Dodge Center, MN (US);
Brian Mehldahl, Brownsdale, MN (US);
Jay Attleson, Rochester, MN (US);
Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc., Dodge Center, MN (US);
Abstract
To provide a lighter weight and more robust component for use on a concrete mixer truck, a collector is formed of a non-metallic material which has more desirable characteristics. The collector is further strengthened by providing internal reinforcing structures and reinforced mounting structures so the collector can be effectively coupled to the concrete mixer truck. Additionally, the non-metallic material has desirable characteristics, such as low surface friction levels, high strength to weight ratios, and desirable puncture resistance. All of these characteristics combine to provide a lighter weight, more effective collector.