Abstract: A product includes a use indicator carried inside a container so that, upon removal of a closure from the container or upon removal of flowable product from within the container, a coloration of the product changes irreversibly to indicate to a user that the package has been used.

Abstract: A security cover system and apparatus for beverage cans and other containers. The system includes a security cap that is installed upon the top of an unopened container for containing an adult beverage or the like. The cap is adapted for secure installation upon the top of a container having a top with a circumferential rim, such as an aluminum beverage can. The cap has catches engagable with the rim of the container. The system includes an opener tool with a specially shaped key portion thereon. The opener engages with a complementary slot in the cap to permit an authorized person, using the opener tool, to remove the cap from the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for packaging a compressible product in a compressed state, comprising the step of sealing at least two parts of a polymeric machine direction oriented (MDO) film which encloses at least part of the compressible product in the compressed state, characterized in that the seal has a seal elongation at failure of about 20% to about 100%, as measured in accordance with ASTM F88/F88M-09. The present invention also relates to a compressible product in a compressed state packaged in a polymeric MDO film which encloses at least part of the compressible product, wherein at least two parts of the MDO film are sealed and characterized in that the seal has a seal elongation at failure of about 20% to about 100%, as measured in accordance with ASTM F88/F88M-09.

Abstract: A container carrier and manufacturing method therefore are provided. The container carrier may include an integrally molded body with a top surface, a bottom surface, and one or more oval structures. Each oval structure has a circumferential rib with a plurality of flanges coupled to the circumferential rib, and each flange includes an inwardly projecting portion. An inner perimeter of each flange is formed to have an arcuate shape, and the inner perimeters of the flanges are collectively configured to define a void.

Abstract: A transportation collar that includes a ring having a central longitudinal axis and including: a base wall extending transversely and radially inwardly with respect to the axis, and an annular skirt extending in a first axial direction axially away from the base wall; and a peripheral impact barrier extending radially outwardly from the ring adapted to position both the transportation collar and a container carried by the collar relative to one or more additional adjacent transportation collars and one or more additional corresponding containers, wherein the peripheral impact barrier comprises a flange wall extending transversely with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A packaging unit, in particular a drilling-tool packaging unit, for an insert tool, in particular a drilling tool, includes a fastening portion for fastening the packaging unit in or on a presentation device, in particular a presentation rack or a sales rack, and a receiving portion for receiving in or on the packaging unit an insert tool that is connected in a form-fitting manner to the receiving portion. The receiving portion is designed to hold the insert tool in a holding state of the packaging unit in which the receiving portion is realized so as to be integral with the fastening portion. In a separation state, in which the receiving portion has been separated from the fastening portion of the packaging unit, the receiving portion remains on the insert tool.

Abstract: A package for holding a product. The package can comprise a liner for at least partially receiving the product and at least partially wrapping around the product. The package further can comprise a construct wrapped at least partially around the liner. The construct can comprise a first portion and a second portion, the first portion at least partially overlapping and engaging the second portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a package wrapping that utilizes a film having a pair of spaced apart perforations defining a perforation zone there between, a carton label having a pair of spaced apart tabs defining a notch that extends across and makes visible a portion of the perforation zone when the label overlays the film, and an adhesive extending across a portion of the perforation zone and one of the spaced apart tabs wherein the carton label is not adhered to the film.

Abstract: A buffering member (1) is interposed between a packaging box (4) having a bottom plate (41) and side plates (42a), (42b) stood along peripheral edges of the bottom plate (41) and a first packed article (5). The buffering member (1) includes a placement section (10) on which the first packed article (5) is to be placed and a pair of leg pieces (31), (35) to be connected to a pair of opposing edges of the placement section (10) via folding lines (32), (36). The pair of leg pieces (31), (32) are folded downward along the folding line (32), (36) with an obtuse angle with respect to the placement section (10) and then lower edges (31b), (35b) of the pair of leg pieces (31), (35) are engaged with boundaries between the bottom plate (41) and the side plates (42a) of the packaging box (4).

Abstract: A shipping structure is formed from a mixture of small pieces of tumbled glass. The shipping structure can incorporate a wick element to allow the shipping structure to function as a candle. The glass and wax may be from post-consumer materials. The shipping structure can be chilled for use in shipping of materials where cooling of shipped materials will be beneficial. Multiple shipping structures can be combined to house or shield shipped items within a container.

Abstract: A ventilated container for produce includes a bottom, sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom, and a rim having a flattened top surface. The sidewalls include at least one ventilation opening located proximate the rim of the container thereby permitting the rim of the container to be generally flat and uninterrupted. The location of ventilation opening(s) proximate the rim of the container allows the flow of rising ethylene gas within the container to exit near the top of the container improving ventilation within the container. A plastic film can be applied over the top of the container and is adhered to the container with an adhesive to form a secure and rigid seal between the film and the container. The flattened surface of the rim improves the adherence between a film and the container to enclose and seal the container, aids the rigidity of the container, and lessens the likelihood of the edges of the rim being bent or folded when pressure is exerted to protect produce provided within the container.

Abstract: A container includes a body, a main cap, and an operating set movably inserted into the body. The body has two communicating accommodation areas, a top opening communicating with one of the accommodation areas and covered by the main cap, a partition dividing the other accommodation area into accommodation spaces, and an enclosing wall laterally disposed between the accommodation areas and defining an enclosing opening. The operating set includes a shank, two ends of which respectively formed a head protruding from the main cap and an engagement unit having at least one trough which faces the partition through the enclosing opening. When the engagement unit moves to the partition, the partition is lodged into the trough for placing the engagement unit in position. Therefore, the enclosing opening is sealed to prevent the accommodation areas and the accommodation spaces from communicating with each other and attain a preferable sealing effect.

Abstract: A beverage container assembly is provided comprising a beverage container body, a stopper member removably attachable to the beverage container to seal a beverage container aperture thereof, and a thermal insulation member removably attachable to an upper body portion of the beverage container body. The thermal insulation member has a sidewall extending downwardly from an upper portion and defining a downwardly opening cavity within which the upper body portion and the stopper are positioned. The sidewall and the upper portion of the thermal insulation member each include an inner wall and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall. An insulation chamber is disposed between the inner and outer walls. The thermal insulation member includes an engagement portion adapted to engage with a corresponding engagement portion of the upper body portion to removably attach the thermal insulation member thereto.

Abstract: A cup having a bottom and a sidewall attached to the bottom, wherein the sidewall preferably comprises a rolled rim at its upper edge opposite to the bottom, wherein the sidewall comprises a single layer or a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is produced from a paper or carton material, wherein at least one shaping is shaped into at least one of the layers of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is at least partially ring-shaped, wherein the shaping extends at least partially over the perimeter of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is inwardly or outwardly directed, wherein the shaping is compressed in height such that an edge of the shaping touches an opposite segment of the shaping and/or that both edges of the shaping touch each other and are joined together.

Abstract: A cleaning liquid dispensing system (1) comprising the combination of a re-usable container (3) and a replaceable spouted pouch (5) wherein (i) the spouted pouch comprises a flexible pouch body (7) containing a cleaning liquid which dispenses from a rigid pouch spout (9); and (ii) the container is rigid and comprises a pouch chamber (11) for holding said spouted pouch, and a pour spout (17), wherein the rigid pouch spout and the container comprise respective engagement members (15) by which engament the pouch spout is in fluid communication with the container pour spout to allow dispensing of the cleaning liquid stored in the flexible pouch body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for metering and dispensing a predetermined number of multiparticulates from a container. The dispensing device comprises a chamber which includes an inlet through which multiparticulates can enter the chamber and an overflow through which multiparticulates can leave the chamber. There is also an outlet through which multiparticulates can be dispensed from the chamber. The chamber comprises a metering surface which includes at least one retaining portion. The, or each, of the retaining portions is configured to be able to releasably retain a single multiparticulate.

Abstract: A blade dispenser apparatus includes a body, a blade receptacle coupled to and repositionable in relation to the body, a blade holder coupled to and repositionable in relation to the blade receptacle, and an actuator coupled to the blade holder, the actuator being deployable for repositioning of the blade holder to dispense a blade or for disengaging a portion of the blade receptacle from the body allowing a user of the blade dispenser to access the blade receptacle.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a bottle having an opening, a fluid dispensing tube inside the bottle, an inner cap having a top surface having first and second openings separated from each other, a lower cylindrical post extending from the top surface and being coupleable to the opening of the bottle, and an upper cylindrical post extending from the top surface and in an opposite direction relative to the lower cylindrical post; and a cap connector detachably coupled to the upper cylindrical post, the cap connector expanding and contracting between an expansion position and a contraction position and providing an extension path of the fluid dispensing tube in the bottle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package to dispense a composition, wherein the package comprises: a flexible inner container made of gas-impermeable material and holding the composition wherein the composition comprises a blooming agent in an emulsified liquid form; a sealed rigid outer container which encloses the flexible inner container and which is filled with a driving gas compressing the inner container; and a dispenser attached to the inner container and in a fluid connection with the composition by which the composition is allowed to be dispensed by the pressure of the driving gas; wherein the pressure of the driving gas is higher than the vapor pressure of the emulsified liquid blooming agent in the inner container, throughout the usage of the package until the exhaustion of the composition in the inner container.

Abstract: A packet for bar-shaped articles including an outer wrapper defining an internal space for housing the bar-shaped articles and accessible through an access opening. The packet includes an internal drawer located inside the outer wrapper and a sleeve located inside the outer wrapper with an upper free edge accessible through the opening. The sleeve is configured to receive and support the evenly spaced bar-shaped articles with their longitudinal axes parallel to a longitudinal axis of the sleeve itself. The sleeve is wrapped round the outside of the internal drawer. The outer wrapper has at least one opening facing a sidewall of the sleeve at the internal drawer to allow applying at least one sliding force on the sleeve and to produce a rotation of the selfsame sleeve relative to the internal drawer and the outer wrapper.

Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a top member and a bottom member. The top member has a perimeter portion configured for receiving at least a portion of the electronic device and clasping members positioned around interior surfaces of at least two sides. The top member further includes alignment posts around the perimeter and an opening that frames a display of the installed electronic device. The bottom member includes clasping members configured to engage the clasping members of the top member to removably attach the bottom member to the top member The bottom member also includes one or more alignment channels for receiving the alignment posts of the top member to align the top member with the bottom member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to packaging for fresh cut and dipped or enrobed fruit. The package comprises an outer sleeve and an encapsulating set-up carton board box; the inner compartment comprises internal inserts that secure a molded top and bottom piece that are specifically designed to hold cut pieces of fruit in a ball or “apple” formation (or that hold other fruit parts in different formations). The package was designed to protect, present, and display the fresh cut fruit product “plate-like,” “bowl-like,” or easily sharable form to allow it to be eaten direct from the package while maintaining a premium look and feel.

Abstract: A blow molded runner having a bottom wall and a top wall forming a double wall blow molded configuration, at least one compressed double wall structure defined by fusion an inner surface of the bottom wall to an inner surface of the top wall. At least two columns spaced apart at a distance wherein each of the at least two columns defines one of the at least one compressed double wall structure and has a top surface and the compressed double wall structure corresponding to each of the at least two columns extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the runner at the at least two columns wherein the bottom surface is defined by an outer surface of the bottom wall. A width of the runner varies along a length thereof.

Abstract: A system for brewing medicinal beverages, using a cartridge-based beverage formation apparatus, comprises a cartridge containing a beverage composition comprising a mixture of one or more water-soluble active pharmacological treatment agents, such as pain relievers, cold medications, sleeping aids, laxatives, stimulants, or vitamins, and one or more water-soluble non-pharmacological constituents, which can include water-soluble carbohydrates, proteins, alcohols, sweetening, flavoring and coloring agents, anti-caking agents, buffering and acidifying agents, surfactants, thickening and stabilizing agents, antioxidants and/or preservatives.

Abstract: An optically readable code support to be associated with or be part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device, the support including at least one sequence of symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation. The symbols are essentially formed of a succession of light reflective surface portions and light absorbing surface portions. The light absorbing surface portions provide a lower light-reflective intensity than the light-reflective surface portions, and the code support includes at least one base layer extending continuously at least along the sequence of symbols. The light-absorbing surface portions are roughened surface portions having a higher rugosity (Rz) than the light-reflective surface portions.

Abstract: A fast unloading folding cargo container has a left frame, a right frame, a rear frame, a bottom frame, and connection members. The left frame and the right frame are rotatably connected to the rear frame via the connection members. Both ends of the bottom frame are formed with locking slots that lock onto the rails on the bottoms of the left frame and the right frame, both sides of the bottoms of the left frame and the right frame include recessed support grooves, and the left frame and the right frame both include a suspension member on the top.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for latching objects includes an anchor and a strap. The apparatus includes an anchor for attachment to an object, the anchor having an insert void formed therein. The strap is stretchable and has an attachment on a first end and a hand grip on a second end. The strap also includes an insert between the first end and the second end, the insert fitting into the insert void of the anchor.

Abstract: A device for rotating a cover of a trash can opens the cover so that a predetermined space is exposed, or closes the cover onto the frame so that the predetermined space is disconnected with the outside. The device includes an external force applying part rotated by first external force based on a fixed rotating shaft; and a mediating part which mediates the external force, interconnected to a rotation of the external force applying part by the external force to make the cover open. The cover closes by weight of the cover when the external force is released, in which when the standing of the cover is limited by second external force, the mediating part is transformed by the rotation of the external force applying part by the external force and prevents the external force from being transmitted to the cover.

Abstract: A skip (10) for domestic and/or industrial waste, the skip (10) comprising a body (12), the body (12) defining an opening (16) and having an interior (14) adapted to receive waste, and a plurality of doors (20, 22, 24, 26) attached to the body (12), each door (20, 22, 24, 26) being movable between an open position and a closed position, the doors (20, 22, 24, 26) combining in the closed position to seal the opening (16).

Abstract: A remotely-operated vehicle assembly for picking up storage bins from a storage system and a method for changing vehicle direction includes a body displaying a cavity, a lifting device connected to the body for lifting the bin into the cavity, a displacement arrangement including a displacement motor which provides power to displace one or both of first and second sets of vehicle wheels between a displaced state where the relevant vehicle wheels are displaced away from the underlying system during use, and a non-displaced state where the relevant vehicle wheels are in contact with the underlying system during use, and driving wheels coupled to the displacement arrangement. The driving wheels include the first and second sets of vehicle wheels connected to the body allowing movement of the vehicle along first and second directions, respectively, within the system. The first and second directions are perpendicular.

Abstract: An automated warehouse storage and retrieval system may comprise at least an aisle, and each of two sides of the aisle has a shelf. A rail is laid along the aisle to enable at least an automated vehicle to move thereon. The automated vehicle has a platform, and a top surface thereof comprises at least a working station and at least a pick-and-place unit. Each of two lateral sides of the platform has two openings separated by a desired distance, and each of the openings has a climbing unit installed therein. The climbing units are configured to synchronously protrude from or move back in the openings. A side of the shelf faced to the rail has a plurality of vertical supporting members arranged in parallel, and each two adjacent supporting members are separated by the distance same as the two climbing units on the same lateral side of the platform.

Abstract: An operating device for an order-picking apparatus, the operating device having a delivery table with two opposite slotting and picking sides and two longitudinal sides. A transport channel for accommodating picked items extends between the slotting and picking sides along a first horizontal direction. Two clamping jaws define a lateral delimitation of the transport channel. A pusher device having a drive for moving a section of the pusher device along the first horizontal direction has a driver coupled with the drive, so the driver is movable into and out of the transport channel. The driver is also movable in the transport channel along the first horizontal direction so that the picked items are movable out of the transport channel by way of a slotting and picking side.

Abstract: A warehouse automation system adapted to improve warehouse operating productivity includes a plurality of carts for transporting products within a warehouse and a controller. The controller is adapted to associate a first one of the plurality of carts with a first person and to control the first cart to lead the first person around the warehouse. According to one advantage, the time the first person spends restocking, picking, counting, sorting, moving, and packing product into customer orders and shipments, for example, is reduced.

Abstract: Method and systems for accumulation are described. In one embodiment, a dispensing station includes a receiving opening, a dispensing opening and a storage area. The dispensing station receives and dispenses a container. A transportable storage system includes multiple partitions disposed on a carrier portion to define multiple carriage sections. The carriage sections are electronically identifiable and selectively hold or eject the container. A bin apparatus for receiving the container includes a movable portion to selectively hold and release the container. A control unit for commanding the bin apparatus to dispense the container to a desired carriage section of the transportable storage system is provided. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a dew condensation prevention device for a discharge chute. A tip end portion of the discharge chute has inverted truncated cone-shaped internal and external chutes, a space is provided between an outer surface of the internal chute and an inner surface of the external chute, and a first air discharge port that communicates with the space is provided between respective lower ends of the two chutes. A cylindrical portion having an air reservoir in the interior thereof is provided to surround an outer peripheral surface of the external chute, and by providing an opening between an inner peripheral edge of a lower surface of the cylindrical portion and the outer peripheral surface of the external chute, a second air discharge port that communicates with the air reservoir is provided. Air input pipes for introduction of dry air are connected to the external chute and the cylindrical portion, respectively.

Abstract: Provided is a conveyor belt. The upper cover rubber has a configuration in which a wear resistance layer and an impact resistance layer are layered in this order from an outer peripheral side of the conveyor belt. The wear resistance layer has a loss coefficient of from 0.03 to 0.25 and a loss elastic coefficient of from 0.20 MPa to 6.50 MPa at 20° C. The impact resistance layer has a loss coefficient of from 0.15 to 0.70 and a loss elastic coefficient of from 1.5 MPa to 30.0 MPa at 20° C.

Abstract: An arrangement for conveying an electronic device includes a conveyor arrangement, a plate configured to move with respect to the conveyor arrangement and to carry an electronic device to a predetermined area, a stopper coupled with the plate, and an elevator configured to shift the conveyor arrangement into first, second and third positions. The first position being for conveying an electronic device on the conveyor arrangement such that the conveying of the electronic device stops at the stopper, the second position being for carrying the electronic device on the plate to the predetermined area and back from the predetermined area, and the third position being for conveying the electronic device on the conveyor arrangement over the stopper.

Abstract: A conveyor apparatus that conveys articles supported by a plurality of arranged article supports, the conveyor apparatus including infilling members, each being disposed between the article supports. In one embodiment, the infilling member includes a plate contact part in contact with the article support such that the upward curvature of the plate contact part is larger than that of the tray contact part of the article support corresponding to the plate contact part.

Abstract: A feeding mechanism and method for feeding objects singulated from a bulk mass of objects includes receiving the bulk mass into a hopper system having a hopper screw set including first and second hopper screws and a plurality of feeding pockets defined by the thread forms of the hopper screws. Rotation of the hopper screws tumbles the bulk mass to cascade and singulate individual objects into respective feed pockets. An object set including at least one singulated object is discharged from the hopper screw set by rotation of the hopper screws. A discharge assembly including a ramp and star wheel receives the discharged object set, and transfers the object set to a discharge outlet. The object set output from the discharge outlet is received by a target defined by a receiving article. In one example, the object is rounded, the target is an opening of a container.

Abstract: An integral metal end cap for use in a conveyor roll assembly is suitable for use in an environment subject to significant temperature variation. The metal end cap comprises a first end connectable to rotary means, and a second end comprising an integral body adapted to fit over the end of a ceramic spool. The integral body contains a torque transmission portion having a plurality of deformable strips enabling transmission of torque during temperature variations. A conveyor roll assembly comprises a ceramic spool having a longitudinal axis and, at least at one end of the ceramic spool, a metal end cap as described.

Abstract: A horizontal motorized dynamic system for pallet-carrier racks, which allows the formation of a motorized dynamic system as a specific, stand-alone electromechanical structure based on a horizontal conveyor track with motorized pulleys or motorized conveyor rollers controlled by electronic boards for each pallet position. The system is intended for dynamic pallet level racking on selective pallet-carrier racks in order to provide, in an extremely practical, safe and economical manner, complete optimization and excellent performance in the manufacturing, assembly and operating procedures of pallet-carrier racks. This is combined with extraordinary structural performance and high level economy of materials and space, and is based on a motorized dynamic system of high strength, safety and versatility.

Abstract: A carrier monitoring system and a method thereof are disclosed. The carrier monitoring system includes carriers for carrying and positioning at least one circuit board, and a reflow oven including a conveyor, a processing module and a database. When one of the carriers is placed on the conveyor, some sensing units are pressed by a plurality of bumps disposed on a bottom of the carrier, and each of the pressed sensing units transmits a sensing signal to the processing module. According to the sensing signals, the processing module obtains a carrier code; and, according to a plurality of identification codes stored in the database and the carrier code, the processing module can determine which carrier is placed on the conveyor. As a result, the technical effect of monitoring the carrier entering the reflow oven can be achieved.

Abstract: Provided is a conveyor belt monitoring system that determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the conveyor belt by successively detecting elongation of a running conveyor belt using an elongation detection mechanism, by successively detecting tension acting on a core layer forming the conveyor belt using a tension detection mechanism, and, on the basis of data obtained therefrom, monitoring the presence/absence of the abnormality in the conveyor belt using a control unit.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for detecting a covering sleeve on a container. A sleeve detection system includes a conveyor, a height profile acquisition device, and a processor in communication with the height profile acquisition device. The height profile acquisition device is configured to acquire height profiles of a tray traveling on the conveyor. The processor is configured to analyze height profiles received from the height profile acquisition device to determine a sleeve status of the tray. In some embodiments, a light gate is disposed across the conveyor and configured to detect the presence of a tray on the conveyor approaching the height profile acquisition device.

Abstract: Cleaning assemblies, particularly for conveyor systems, are provided. For example, a cleaning assembly comprises a split fluid jet head that includes an inlet end for receipt of a flow of a fluid, an outlet end for an egress of the fluid, and a plurality of veins extending from the inlet end to the outlet end. The plurality of veins split the flow of the fluid into a plurality of flows of the fluid. The cleaning assembly also comprises a manifold that includes a body and a plurality of fluid passages defined through the body. Each fluid passage has an inlet port and an outlet port. The outlet ports are defined at various locations along the body. The manifold is configured to receive the split fluid jet head such that each vein of the plurality of veins is aligned with an inlet port of the plurality of inlet ports.

Abstract: A container clamping and holding arrangement for moving containers, such as bottles, cans, and similar containers, for holding products, such as beverages. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A transfer system according to an aspect of the invention includes a stator including a plurality of coils, a carriage capable of moving along the stator, a carriage drive magnet provided on the carriage and configured to drive the carriage by magnetic force generated by the plurality of coils, and a power receiver provided on the carriage and including a power receiving magnet configured to drive an actuator by magnetic force generated by the plurality of coils.

Abstract: A screw denester for isolated dispensing of trays, comprising a frame for arrangement on a motor-driven transport device and multiple force-driven dispensing screws for isolating and dropping of trays. The screw denester is characterized in that it has a trigger plate that is provided loosely on the frame below the dispensing screws, wherein at least one sensor is provided that records a position change of the trigger plate in relation to the frame.

Abstract: A system for handling shipping containers includes first and second lifting beams and first and second holding beams. The system further includes a plurality of vertical beams wherein the plurality of vertical beams support the first and second lifting beams and the first and second holding beams. In the system, first and second pluralities of lifting shoes are disposed respectively on each of the first and second lifting beams while first and second pluralities of holding shoes are disposed respectively on each of the first and second holding beams. The system also has a hoisting mechanism that raises and lowers the first and second lifting beams, and the first and second lifting beams, the first and second holding beams, the plurality of vertical beams, and the hoisting mechanism are arranged to form a lift beam system.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for using containers of bulk material along with a bucket conveyor system, instead of a pneumatic transfer process, to move the bulk material from a transportation unit to a storage/delivery system are provided. A transportation unit may deliver one or more containers full of bulk material toward a fill hopper of the bucket conveyor system. The containers may be positioned proximate the fill hopper to release the bulk material directly into the fill hopper. The bucket conveyor may deliver the bulk material from the fill hopper into the storage/delivery system. Since the containers are maneuverable into a position to output bulk material directly into the fill hopper and without pneumatic transfer, the bucket conveyor system may enable a cleaner and more efficient bulk material transfer at the site.