Material feeder system and method of use

摘要

This invention relates to a material feeder system and method of use. The present invention relates particularly to a particulate feeder system that includes, among other features, one or more: feeder assemblies for advancing material that incorporate a spool having a channel disposed within its outer circumference for advancing material, the spool having a plurality of circumferentially spaced contours configured so as to not form transverse barriers within the channel; motors configured to connect to the feeder assemblies; and scales for weighing advanced material. The system also includes a computer in communication with the one or more motors and scales, and capable of performing operations to advance a predetermined material weight as well as various related operations. The invention also includes a method using the above.

主权项

1. A material feeder system comprising:
a feeder assembly for advancing particulate material, wherein said assembly includes
a housing with
an inlet aperture for receiving material into the housing,an outlet aperture for exiting material from the housing,a bore located between the inlet and outlet apertures the bore having a key on a length of its circumference and the key forming a barrier, the assembly further havinga feeder spool configured to rotate within the bore, the spool having
a channel disposed within its outer circumference for advancing material when the spool is rotated, the channel further shaped to achieve a close fit with the key; and the assembly further havinga shaft in communication with the feeder spool and disposed coaxially relative to a feeder spool aperture, the system further capable of introducing particulate material into the feeder spool though gravity alone without immediate mechanical feed assist.