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The endless apron spreader is perhaps of more simple 

 construction than the others, as no return motion is 

 needed to return the apron for another load. It will not 

 distribute the load well at the finish because it does not 



FIG. 146 A RETURN APRON SPREADER, SHOWING THE APRON UNDER- 

 NEATH, AND ALSO A GEAR AND CHAIN DRIVE TO BEATER 







have the end board to push the last of the load to the 

 beater. There is also some difficulty in preventing the 

 inside of the apron from being fouled with manure. One 

 make overcomes this difficulty by hinging the slats in a 



FIG. 147 AN ENDLESS APRON 



way that they may hang vertically while on the lower 

 side. To prevent fouling, the endless apron may be cov- 

 ered with slats for only half its length. The chain apron 

 without doubt requires much more power than the others, 

 since the weight is not carried upon rollers. Some 



