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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2000
George Kinkead, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Matthew A. Donner, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Turfco Manufacturing, Incorporated, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A top dresser ( ) includes a spinner assembly ( ) removably connected by clips ( ) to a cross beam ( ) of the frame ( ) mounting a hopper ( ). The first and second sides ( ) of the hopper ( ) slope downwardly and inwardly to a conveyor ( ) formed by sheeting ( ) in the form of an endless belt having a relatively smooth outer surface. The valve ( ) for the hydraulic motor ( ) of the conveyor ( ) is in series downstream of the valve ( ) for the hydraulic motors ( ) for the spinners ( ) of the spinner assembly ( ). Thus, it is not possible to mistakenly run the conveyor ( ) without the spinners ( ) operating. Therefore, the top dresser ( ) is able to spread extremely minimal amounts of material evenly and without clumping or bunching.