Power-driven Discharge Means Feeds To A Subsequent Gravity Section Patents (Class 198/550.4)
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Patent number: 11655104Abstract: A pressing assembly for a conveyor having a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt includes a roller support, a linkage coupled to the roller support, a roller rotatably coupled to the linkage, the roller configured to engage the first conveyor belt to press the first conveyor belt toward the second conveyor belt, and a deflector engageable with the first conveyor belt to inhibit contact between the first conveyor belt and the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CONTINENTAL GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING LLCInventors: Gavin Wilson, Stevie Kim Nix
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Patent number: 10894665Abstract: A high angle conveyor includes a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a first idler roller engaged with the first conveyor belt, the first idler roller being coupled to a first pivot frame, and a second idler roller engaged with the second conveyor belt, the second idler roller being coupled to a second pivot frame. The first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt define an inflection point between the first idler roller and the second idler roller. The first and second pivot frames are pivotable from an initial position toward an expanded position in response to a lump of material larger than a specified capacity of the high angle conveyor passing through the inflection point.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: JOY GLOBAL CONVEYORS INCInventors: Andrew Wilson, Gavin Wilson, Stevie Kim Nix, Larry Ned Atkinson
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Patent number: 10150660Abstract: A parallel lift turret mount for a vehicle. A lift plate and lift mechanism vertically adjust the turret and pivot arm, which can support and guide rotation of, for example, a throw conveyor. The parallel lift turret mount can be used for processing, moving and slinging aggregate and can be coupled with a hopper or vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Bay-Lynx Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Greg Koppelaar, Kevin Koppelaar, Ron Dorombozi, Gregory D. Gall, John Vanderkolk
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Patent number: 9776796Abstract: A system and a method for destacking and conveying articles disposed in stacks include a conveying device which is constructed for transporting the articles in a conveying direction. The conveying device is inclined relative to the horizontal at an angle of inclination and has a drive device and adhesion elements. The adhesion elements exert an adhesion force on articles with which they are in contact. The system also includes a controller which is connected to the drive device of the conveying device. In order to provide for more effective destacking for the system and the method, the adhesion elements are connected to the controller and constructed to be activated by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Torsten Tanz
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Patent number: 8800751Abstract: A distribution device for separating and orienting particles in a particle stream conveyed by the device to a particle-measuring device, including a conveying device with a discharge at one end for particles that are to pass in free fall to a downstream image-capturing device. At least two conducting elements are associated with the discharge and are movable relative to one another in that at least one of the conducting elements is movable under the effect of a drive mechanism. A feed gap is provided between the conducting elements for separated particles falling out of the discharge. The conducting elements are arranged in the manner of a funnel such that the feed gap is formed at an end of the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Retsch Technology, GmbHInventor: Gert Beckmann
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Patent number: 8800752Abstract: A portable feed delivery system can have a first feed container including a first conveyor apparatus that delivers feed to a second feed container, where a second conveyor apparatus delivers feed to a feed delivery conduit that can be directed by a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventors: David W. Sammons, Donald G. Bruce
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Patent number: 8770388Abstract: A sweep conveyor extends along a bin floor between a sump pivot about which the conveyor rotates, and an outer end adjacent the bin wall. During the conveyor's orbit about the floor, flights at the conveyor bottom sweep across the floor toward the sump pivot, whereby bin material in front of the conveyor is swept into a sump. The conveyor is preferably made in modular sections connected end-to-end, whereby different sections are combined to construct conveyors having different lengths and capabilities. Some sections are preferably hinged together, allowing different sections to adopt different inclinations as they travel about a non-level floor. The flights are preferably provided on a belted chain riding on sprockets at opposite ends of the conveyor, and the chain is not supported by idler sprockets along its length, allowing the chain (and its flights) to sag under gravity so the flights ride along the bin floor.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Duane Cyril Chaon
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Patent number: 8727108Abstract: A belt conveyor apparatus includes a tube sloping from a hopper at the lower intake. A belt passes along a floor of the hopper then up through the tube. The hopper floor has edge portions curving upward such that as the belt moves along the floor, side portions of the belt curve upward. Hopper sidewalls extend upward and outward from bottom inner edges thereof located above right and left sides of the middle portion of the belt, and outer edges of the belt are thus located under the sidewalls. Seal strips are to the sidewalls with lower edges sealing to right and left sides of the middle portion of the belt such that pockets are formed under the sidewalls between the curved side portions of the belt and the seal strips. A trap opening in the tube also allows oilseeds to drop out of the tube from under the belt.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Adrianus Dekoning
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Publication number: 20100148445Abstract: An apparatus for delivering balls is disclosed. The apparatus has a pair of conveyors for balls (specifically footballs) that follow a conveyor path. There is a collection area or sump that receives balls and the path of the conveyor passes through the sump area at an angle inclined to the horizontal. The exit to the sump has a travel limiting device to prevent any balls from leaving sump area unless they are correctly engaged with said conveyor. The balls are delivered to a sports apparatus for use as part of a game or sports themed attraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: SOCCER CIRCUS (BRAEHEAD) LLPInventor: Geoff Wilkins
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Patent number: 7591367Abstract: A container feeding system is shown having an unscrambler having an unscrambler bowl providing a track or channel that is adjustable such that it can accommodate bottles of varying sizes. The system comprises an adjustable chute that is also adjustable and having a chute channel or track that is also adjustable to accommodate containers of varying sizes when the containers are conveyed from the unscrambling bowl, through the adjustable chute, and to a subsequent processing station.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: New England Machinery, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas J. Perazzo, David P. Pletz, Michael A. Ruth
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Patent number: 7584836Abstract: A positive operating combine unloading discharge door which operates independent of the presence of grain in the unloading tube and is attached to the unloading tube to minimize opposition and obstruction to grain flow and completely cover the open end of the unloading tube when the unloading cycle is complete to minimize or eliminate grain loss due to grain dribble.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: William McCully, William L. Cooksey, Steven M. Wardlow, Orlin W. Johnson
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Patent number: 7270229Abstract: A container feeding system is shown having an unscrambler having an unscrambler bowl providing a track or channel that is adjustable such that it can accommodate bottles of varying sizes. The system comprises an adjustable chute that is also adjustable and having a chute channel or track that is also adjustable to accommodate containers of varying sizes when the containers are conveyed from the unscrambling bowl, through the adjustable chute, and to a subsequent processing station.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: New England Machinery, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas J. Perazzo, David P. Pletz, Michael A. Ruth
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Publication number: 20030146070Abstract: A component discharge portion is provided on the upper end of a non-end delivery belt having an upward inclined delivery surface and driven and rotated, and a component delivery path is connected to a component discharge portion and delivers a component in a predetermined attitude to the lower end side of the delivery belt. A component transfer portion for receiving the component delivered along the delivery path and for transferring the component to a next step with a constant directivity is provided on the downstream end side of the component delivery path. Furthermore, there is formed a component return path for coupling the downstream end of the component delivery path and the lower end delivery surface of the delivery belt. The component delivered in an abnormal attitude other than the component transferred to the next step is automatically returned to the delivery belt through the component return path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Yasuhiko Matsuda, Hiroki Shibata, Koji Takashima
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Patent number: 6471035Abstract: A multi-stage forming machine with a final forming station for dividing combined parts into in each case two product parts (21, 22) has two product-part discharge devices (3, 4). Assigned to the two product-part discharge devices (3, 4) there is in each case a transfer device (6) for transferring a product part (21, 22) from the final forming station to the product-part discharge device (3, 4). The one transfer device comprises transfer tongs with an upper gripper with two gripping jaws (521, 522) and a lower gripper with one gripping jaw (531). The other transfer device (6) comprises a slideway (61) for receiving a product part (22) from the final forming station and also a kick lever (62) arranged such that it can swivel for pushing a product part (22) located on the slideway (61) to the product-part discharge device (4).Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Hatebur Umformmaschinen AGInventors: Daniel Ruchti, Ulrich Fluri, Heinz Dettwiler