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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2006
Lavon Wenger, Sabetha, KS (US);
Marc Wenger, Sabetha, KS (US);
Michael J. Strahm, Sabetha, KS (US);
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc., Sabetha, KS (US);
Abstract
An improved, dual-shaft preconditioner () is provided having independent drive mechanism () operatively coupled with a corresponding preconditioner shaft () and permitting selective rotation of the shafts () at rotational speeds and directions independent of each other. The mechanisms () are operatively coupled with a digital controller () to allow rotational speed and direction control. Preferably, the preconditioner () is supported on load cells () also coupled with controller () to permit on-the-go changes in material retention time within the preconditioner (). The preconditioner () is particularly useful for the preconditioning and partial gelatinization of starch-bearing feed or food materials.