Solid material comminution or disintegration – Apparatus – Combined or convertible
Patent
1993-07-23
1995-01-31
Watts, Douglas D.
Solid material comminution or disintegration
Apparatus
Combined or convertible
241 92, B02C 1918, B02C 1824
Patent
active
053853083
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a machine for comminuting lawn refuse and having a refuse-receiving hopper with a hopper opening. An aspect of the invention involves a vacuum adapter attached to the hopper and substantially spanning the opening. The adapter has a collar for removably receiving a vacuum hose in air flow communication with the hopper. Preferably, the hose is a ribbed irrigation hose which is widely available at low cost. The hose is retained by a diaphgragm-like resilient member so that the hose readily pivots 360.degree. and is securely retained. Other aspects of the invention involve a closure for the branch feed tube, a novel engine mounting arrangement and a unique strut mount which substantially lessens the tendency of the machine to "walk" during operation.
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Trade literature regarding Troy-Bilt Chipper/VAC.
Gearing Thomas W.
Haver Andrew A.
Hoinacki Gerald M.
H. G. Products, Inc.
Watts Douglas D.
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