Abstract: An improved bucket conveyor chain that uses a series of plate type lines 3 connected together at adjacent ends by a bars 5 and 9. Ropes 11 are connected to the bars 5 and 9 to protect the chain from breaking in half in case of damage. The bars 5 and 9 are sectionalized and overlapped thereby providing easier maintenance.

Abstract: A continuous bulk unloader/reclaimer that utilizes a bucket conveyor chain 13 to remove cargo 11 from the hold 9 of vessels such as ships, barges, railroad cars, pits, stockpiles etc. The conveyor chain 13 has components that guide it vertically outward and downward to extend the range of the digging loop 15. Furthermore, the conveyor chain 13 has components that protect and guide it as it traverses the digging loop 15.

Abstract: An improved bucket conveyor chain that uses a series of .[.metal plate type links.]. .Iadd.plates .Iaddend.3 connected together at adjacent ends by a pair of bars 5. The bars 5 also hold adjacent plates up off the wheel's 1 driving surface, they also provide a surface for attaching buckets 17 and guide bars 19.