Abstract: An actuating unit (50) for a sorting device (10), the actuating unit (50) comprising a flap holder (60) and at least one flap (80, 80?) having a drive component (81, 81?) for transmitting a drive force to a drive wheel (32) of a transport unit (18), the flap (80, 80?) being displaceably mounted in the flap holder (60) between a resting position and a drive position, a movement limiting component (82) being provided on the flap (80, 80?), said movement limiting component cooperating with a movement limiting element (63), such that the displacement movement of the flap (80, 80?) is limited in the direction of the resting position and/or in the direction of the drive position. Sorting device (10) having such an actuating unit (50) and method for mounting such an actuating unit (50).

Abstract: A gondola carrying and dumping device with a frame pivotally carrying a sub-frame having a pair of lift forks with tines for carrying a gondola and a slidable cover over the gondola for controlling the dumping of workpieces from within the gondola. A pair of actuators pivotally move the sub-frame and gondola, and a third actuator retracts the cover to control dumping of workpieces from the gondola.

Abstract: A carriage for a transport and sorting machine having tracks and a carriage-dragging device therealong has a carriage support. The carriage support is dragged along the tracks by the carriage-dragging device, but a tiltable object-carrying plate on the carriage support is tilted by an electric motor on the carriage support and movable therewith.

Abstract: A dual side-dumping truck and trailer combination utilizing a dolly-type trailer and a frameless material hauling bed. The bed is suspended on bunk assemblies mounted rotatably on bolsters on the truck frame and the trailer frame. Hinge mounting arrangements on the ends of the bunk assemblies enable selective tilting of the bed to one side or the other. The dolly-type trailer provides increased maneuverability and improved safety factor by enabling jackknifing while dumping.

Abstract: A railroad dump car, such as a side dump rail car, uses hydraulic actuators to tilt the dump body to permit unloading of the contents of the dump body. A hydraulic booster pump is connected to the auxiliary air supply of the train. The booster pump converts the relatively low pressure (about 90 psi) air to a high hydraulic pressure (about 3000 psi). In another embodiment, a bidirectional rotary pump driven from the rail car axle pumps the hydraulic fluid. The booster pump (or the bidirectional rotary pump) pumps hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic reservoir to a hydraulic accumulator, which receives the hydraulic fluid and stores the hydraulic fluid under pressure. When the hydraulic accumulator is fully charged, the operator triggers a valve to cause dumping. The valve causes the hydraulic accumulator means to supply the pressurized hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuators, which pivot the dump body with respect to the car frame to unload the contents of the dump body.

Abstract: A side dump rail car tilted by means of hydraulic cylinders at each end of the car which are centrally located. The edge of the car is retained by an engagement lug slid into place hydraulically to determine direction of tilt.

Abstract: A transport container on a truck or a trailer may be lifted by means of two pivot arms operated by hydraulic jacks. The container is rotated in response to the lifting movement and in the final emptying position, the center of gravity of the container is still vertically inside the track of the wheels of the truck or trailer.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for receiving and transporting hot coke in a coke oven pushing operation and controlling emissions resulting therefrom comprising a one spot quench car having a receptacle which is tiltable to a coke receiving position, a travel and quench position, and a coke discharging position. A hood structure is provided to confine the gases during pushing and a collecting main removes the gases to a remote location for cleaning thereof.

Abstract: A pouring ladle and a platform car for use therewith are disclosed, the aforesaid ladle having a partition wall therein which has a passage adjacent to its bottom for allowing the communication of the melts separated by said wall, said wall being positioned in said ladle between the inclining center, i.e., a fulcrum of said ladle and the center of gravity of the melt contained therein, thereby suppressing a wave-forming phenomenon accruing from the inclinging movement of the ladle, with the resultant smooth pouring operation. This ladle is mounted on a frame body of a platform car in a manner to permit its inclination toward a casting mold, said platform car being capable of travelling in synchronism with the speed of a mold conveyor and adapted to move in the direction toward the casting mold, thereby presenting improved efficiency for casting operation, coupled with improved safety.