Abstract: A steep angle conveyor for conveying bulk materials from a lower level to an upper level, the conveyor including: a one-piece bridge structure having two opposed ends each arranged to be disposed at a respective one of the levels; an endless conveyor extending along the bridge structure; a first intermediate frame to which is articulated that one of the ends which is arranged to be disposed at the lower level; a second intermediate frame to which is articulated that one of the ends which is arranged to be disposed at the upper level; an adjusting device connected for adjusting the position of the first intermediate frame in a vertical direction; first and second supporting devices each arranged to support a respective one of the intermediate frames while permitting each of the intermediate frames to be rotatable relative to its associated supporting device; and a member supporting the first intermediate frame on the first supporting device for permitting the first intermediate frame to be displaceable relativ

Abstract: A steep angle conveyor for lifting bulk material from a lower level to a higher level is able to accommodate variations in the vertical distance between the levels. The conveyor includes a lower frame that is supported at the lower level by a drive mechanism, an upper frame that is supported at the upper level by another drive mechanism, and an obliquely disposed intermediate frame that is connected to the upper and lower frame by hinges. Rollers on the frames guide a belt.