Abstract: The invention relates to a filling device (2) for filling a holder with vulnerable products, for instance apples, and a method therefor. The filling device according to the invention comprises: —a main frame (14) provided with an elevator conveyor (4) with a supply side (10) and a filling side (12); —a distributing device (28) connected operatively to the filling side of the elevator conveyor and provided with one or more distributors configured to distribute products over the holder; —height adjusting means (42,44) configured to move the distributing device in the height relative to the holder such that the distributing device is movable in the height during filling of the holder; and—a supply side guide arranged (66,68,70) on the main frame (14) for operation with the height adjusting means and configured to align the supply side of the elevator conveyor with a delivery end of a feed conveyor during a movement of the distributing device in the height.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously conveying ore and the like. A penetrator, rotatably disposed about a common coaxial horizontal axis shared by the forward section of a first conveyor, fluidizes a muck pile to continuously load material onto the first conveyor. Actuators for independently oscillating the penetrator and independently positioning the first conveyor are provided. An optional second conveyor may be employed to transport the material away from the first conveyor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for continuously conveying ore and the like. A penetrator, rotatably disposed about a common coaxial axis shared by the forward section of an endless conveyor, fluidizes a muck pile to continuously load material onto the conveyor. The conveyor, hinged approximately amidships, is mounted above a movable frame. Actuators for independently oscillating the penetrator is provided.