Abstract: A particulate loader for transferring particulates. The particulate loader comprises an air-particulates separating chamber for separating the particulates from an air stream caused by suction provided thereto. A suction mechanism is connected to the air-particulates separating chamber for providing the suction thereto. The particulate loader comprises a conveying mechanism for conveying the separated particulates from the air-particulates separating chamber to a remote location. A vacuum pickup hose is in fluid communication with the air-particulates separating chamber for transmitting the airstream with the particulates therethrough. An inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the vacuum pickup hose at a first end and with the air-particulates separating chamber at a second end for transmitting the airstream with the particulates from the vacuum pickup hose to the air-particulates separating chamber.

Abstract: A loading and unloading device for cargo containers, such as sea containers, silos and other vessels, of mobile design, whereby a container, one end face of which can be opened or closed and can and can be connected flush to a cargo container for bulk goods to be loaded or unloaded, whereby the device container is equipped with least one telescoping tube that can be inserted or withdrawn from the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, an associated motive power aggregate and a connector for the conveyance of bulk goods into or out of the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, a suction unit with propelling air outlet, a motor-compressor unit with propelling air inlet for propelling air supply into the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, a vacuum and filter system and an operating and control unit.

Abstract: A loading and unloading device for cargo containers, such as sea containers, silos and other vessels, of mobile design, whereby a container, one end face of which can be opened or closed and can be connected flush to a cargo container for bulk goods to be loaded or unloaded, whereby the device container is equipped with least one telescoping tube that can be inserted or withdrawn from the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, an associated motive power aggregate and a connector for the conveyance of bulk goods into or out of the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, a suction unit with propelling air outlet, a motor-compressor unit with propelling air inlet for propelling air supply into the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, a vacuum and filter system and an operating and control unit.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for separating or disentangling plugs of laundry by raising them after being picked up by the suction head (12) and briefly interrupting the suction operation. Venting of the suction head (12) which takes place in the process results in the plug of laundry (28) falling back onto the pile of laundry (38). This gives rise to the plug of laundry being automatically “forced apart”, whereupon the pneumatic conveyor can be automatically loaded with laundry by the suction head (12).

Abstract: A suction system for urban wastes and for recyclable materials comprising a motorized transport means (10) suitable to receive urban wastes and/or recyclable materials placed in a container (36) or left on the ground, wherein said transport means (10) is provided with a sucking tube (15, 17, 18, 23) which can be moved in order to suck and/or which can be inserted by means of actuators (20, 25) inside an opening (30) formed in an underground container (36), closing means (27) are provided for the opening (30), said means being provided with an opening (35) of predetermined size. Preferably, said closing means comprise a sliding turret (27) which can be moved when the sucking tube is activated.

Abstract: A closure transferring device and method are provided. The closure transferring device has a main frame, a transferring member, and an air conveying system. The transferring member rotates while transferring closures from a first station, such as a bulk shipping bin, to a second station, such as a capper hopper. The device preferably has a movable bin adapted to contain closures in cooperation with the transferring member. A method for transferring closures is also provided.

Abstract: In a pneumatic conveyor for coins comprising a plurality of conduits leading from a plurality of payment points, a common conduit into which said plurality of conduits feed, a separator receiving coins from said common conduit and separating said coins from air, suction means for creating a suction in said common conduit and said plurality of conduits to convey coins to said separator, and a storage receptacle for receiving coins from said separator; the improvement comprising a sealing means for opening and closing concealing means disposed in each of said plurality of conduits for opening each of said plurality of conduits only when a coin enters one of said plurality of conduits and for closing the associated said one of said plurality of conduits after said coin has passed said sealing means, thereby to preserve said vacuum both in said plurality of conduits downstream of said sealing means and in said common conduits.

Abstract: Prongs driven by a hydraulic motor break up packed seed cotton beneath the mouth of a suction pipe.

Abstract: An integral polyurethane bell is placed on the bottom of a suction pipe of a cotton gin. A hook is placed on the top of the outer barrel of the suction pipe and a chain swung from pivot mechanism of the suction pipe. When the suction pipe is not in operation the hook is engaged to the chain to hold the suction pipe in a non-obstructive position. Nylon bearing pads are placed between the inner and outer barrels of the suction pipe.

Abstract: A plug valve, a check valve for a plug valve, a pressure regulator for a plug valve, and a check valve for a conduit. A plug valve having a plug closure member for sealing off the open end of a conduit and thereby preventing flow of a first fluid through the conduit, the plug closure member connected to a hollow stem, a channel for the flow of a second fluid extending through the hollow stem and plug closure member, the plug closure member and stem movable in a guide tube toward and away from the open end of the conduit, the plug closure member seatable in the open end of the conduit. In one embodiment the plug valve may have a pressure regulating member in the channel through which the second fluid flows. In another embodiment a check valve may be disposed within the channel to prevent flow of the first fluid down the hollow stem. The pressure regulating member and check valve may be combined in one embodiment. A conduit for use with a plug valve, the conduit having a check valve.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing manure from a manure pit or lagoon comprises an elongate screw-type auger having an inlet end which is inserted into the manure, and a suction hose from a vacuum wagon connected to the auger outlet. The combined action of the mechanical auger screw with the applied suction is effective in removing manure of widely varying liquid content from the pit or lagoon.

Abstract: A device for continuous transporting granulated material includes a storage ontainer and a tubular conveyor housing positioned below and storage container and receiving the granulated material therefrom. The conveyor housing is supplied with pressurized air. A separating member is movable longitudinally of the conveyor housing between a space containing pressurized air and a space containing the granulated material. The separating member is peripherally spaced from the inner wall of the housing to form a through passage therebetween, which continually connects the pressurized air space with the space containing the granulated material. The separating member is provided with an opening connected to a discharge pipe. The separating member forms in the conveyor housing a movable pressure cushion of varying volume which in turn forms in the housing a pressure gas-material mixture which is discharged from the housing through the opening in the separating member and the discharge pipe.

Abstract: A suction pipe adjacent to a cotton gin is power moved along a straight beam when a swing pipe leg is moved at an angle from vertical by an operator. Two rollers are driven by a motor. The motor is controlled by an angle activated switch and two limit switches on the ends of the beam.

Abstract: Each section of telescoping pipe is supported by a hanger depending from a straight, horizontal, elevated, transverse beam. The beam is mounted for traverse travel on overhead structures. A special suction head is carried by a carriage and connected to the last of the telescoping sections. A pick-up pipe depends from the special suction head. The structural support of the suction pipe is separated from the air seals therein. When the pipe is angled forward, an electric motor upon the carriage drives a pneumatic tire pushing against the beam to extend the telescoping sections. When the pick-up pipe angles back, the electric motor is driven in the opposite or reverse direction to retract the sections of pipe.

Abstract: A new and improved remotely positioned intake system for use with a pneumatic conveying system and in particular for feeding boll cotton to a cotton ginning operation. The system includes a frame assembly that supports a downwardly extending intake tube or conduit having an inlet opening and which is movable from a remote location. The intake tube is supported from a movable carriage on the support frame for increased loading capability.

Abstract: A mobile bulk material unloader for a bulk carrier or general cargo ship including a mechanical elevator associated with a pneumatic system which can be suspended from a derrick and lowered into the hold of a bulk carrier such that the inlet means is in connection with the material to be transported. The combining of a mechanical elevator and a pneumatic system have resulted in a compact, portable unloader which substantially reduces the quantity of dust produced during transportation and which avoids the necessity of providing special bases in the holds of bulk carriers or the provision of expensive and complex bulk unloading structures located on the quay.