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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2006
Melvin M. Zimmerman, Denver, PA (US);
Carl S. Martin, East Earl, PA (US);
Matthew S. Hildebrand, Ephrata, PA (US);
Melvin M. Zimmerman, Denver, PA (US);
Carl S. Martin, East Earl, PA (US);
Matthew S. Hildebrand, Ephrata, PA (US);
SWA Holding Company, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A segmented auger mechanism is mounted in the hopper of a concrete dispensing apparatus used to distribute a hydrated concrete mixture into a horizontally disposed form to manufacture pre-cast concrete structures, such as concrete wall panels used to form a foundation for a residential or commercial building. The auger mechanism is formed of connected segments that can be individually and independently removed from the concrete structure for service and repair. The auger is rotatably supported by a pair of end bearings supported on the opposing end walls of the hopper of the dispensing apparatus, and by at least one interior bearing rotatably supporting a jack shaft having opposing half-round connecting portions for attachment to a corresponding connecting portion on the auger shaft. Removal of a segment of the auger mechanism facilitates the removal of the entire auger mechanism to minimize the down time of the concrete dispensing apparatus.
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