Abstract: An apparatus for conveying products comprising at least one conveyor device being drivable by a drive shaft in order to supply the products to each of a plurality of output regions, wherein said conveyor device comprises a support structure which can be pivoted about an axis of rotation of said drive shaft for individually changing said output region. Said support structure is pivotably supported by a jointed arm arrangement at a support element spaced apart from said drive shaft such that, by moving said jointed arm arrangement, said support structure is pivotable about said axis of rotation of said drive shaft.

Abstract: A vertical switcher includes a first conveyor belt mobile in rotation about a first tilting axis and a second conveyor belt mobile in rotation about a second tilting axis. A movement device moves the first and the second conveyor belt between an aligned condition in which the mobile ends thereof (opposite the inlet end and the outlet end) are substantially flanked and a switching condition in which the mobile ends are distanced from one another in order to enable passage of one or more objects crossing between them. The movement device exhibits a main oscillating arm that is mobile about a rotation axis coupled slidably to respective surfaces of the first and the second conveyor element such as to define a resting relation with the respective conveyor element.

Abstract: A compact mobile variable angle vibrating screen with an overhead conveyor with an inclined bottom feed support section, an independently positionable intermediate support section, and an overhead head support section where the independently positionable intermediate support section can be relocated to a new position in response to a translation of the bottom feed support structure while maintaining an angular orientation which is half of the angle of inclination of the bottom feed structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading and unloading a plurality of shipping containers into a carrier. The containers are arranged according to a predetermined pattern on a fixed staging unit of the apparatus. A first conveyor of the apparatus receives and transports the arranged containers from the fixed staging unit. The first conveyor is movable horizontally. A second conveyor of the apparatus receives the containers from the first conveyor and transports the containers into the carrier. The second conveyor is movable horizontally and vertically. A control unit of the apparatus controls transportation of the containers from the second conveyor into the carrier when the second conveyor is vertically moved to a predetermined position.

Abstract: A swing hopper is pivotally secured about vertical and horizontal axes to the inlet end of a swing auger which is pivotally connected to the main auger tube of a grain auger.

Abstract: Example conveyor systems are disclosed herein. An example conveyor system includes a main conveyor with a frame supporting at least one conveyor extension. Some conveyor extension examples include a powered conveyor belt supported by one or more conveyor sections that are articulated for assisting one or more workers in transferring items (e.g., boxes, parcels, luggage, parts, etc.) to and from the main conveyor. A single main conveyor supports two conveyor extensions mounted alongside each other with someone working at each extension to allow two workers to service a single main conveyor with minimal or no interference, thereby increasing the conveyor system's overall transfer rate. Example conveyor system disclosed herein includes various elements of positional adjustment (e.g., lateral, longitudinal, vertical, angular) to make the conveyor system particularly suited for transferring parcels between a loading dock and the interior of a truck, trailer, aircraft or container.

Abstract: A paper sheet handling machine is provided, including: a paper sheet slot configured to receive and provide a paper sheet, a pair of push plates configured to hold the paper sheet inserted into and discharged from the paper sheet handling machine via the paper sheet slot and apply a pressing force to the paper sheet in a thickness direction thereof, pair of conveyor assemblies including a first conveyor assembly and a second conveyor assembly configured to hold and convey the paper sheet inserted and discharged via the paper sheet slot; and a moving mechanism configured to move the first conveyor assembly and the second conveyor assembly in mutually approaching directions or in mutually away directions, and to locate the first conveyor assembly and the second conveyor assembly at any position in between and external to the pair of push plates, as seen from the paper sheet slot.

Abstract: An auger assembly transfers particulate material from a source area to a target area using a main auger, an open top swing auger or U-trough, and an extendable loading swing auger connected to one another. The main auger is supported on a wheeled frame similar to conventional grain augers while the U-trough is pivoted thereon, and the extendable loading swing auger is mounted on a rail system on the top of the U-trough. The inlet hopper of the extendable swing auger can be extended out to reach away from the main auger thus can be more easily positioned for proper alignment with the discharge hopper of a particulate material container even when the discharge hopper is within a confined space.

Abstract: A remote control drive kit for attachment to the hopper of a swing auger for driving movement of the hopper relative to the main auger includes a first drive assembly mounted on the base wall of the hopper adjacent a front edge and a second drive assembly mounted on the base wall adjacent a rear edge. Each drive assembly is mounted approximately midway across the base wall and includes a pair of drive wheels and a separate motor and is carried on a bracket arrangement which allows adjustment in a direction toward and away form the edge to accommodate different types of hopper.

Abstract: An automated adjustment system is provided for positioning a speed reduction belt assembly to receive an elongated wood article exiting a processing machine. The speed reduction belt assembly has opposite first and second ends. The automated adjustment system includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism operable to adjust an angle of the speed reduction belt assembly in a horizontal plane. The automated adjustment system also includes a vertical adjustment mechanism operable to adjust the height of one of the first and second ends of the belt assembly relative to the other of the first and second ends of the belt assembly, thereby adjusting an inclination of the belt assembly. The automated adjustment system further includes a control unit in communication with the horizontal and vertical adjustment mechanisms for sending control signals thereto. The control signals determine the angle and inclination of the belt assembly.

Abstract: A conveying device comprising a conveyor bed having a first end and an opposite rear end and a platform rotatably connected to the conveyor bed at the first end. The platform may be rigidly connected to a rotor of the device and the rotor may include a curved roller surface. The platform is preferably substantially offset from a pivot of the rotor. Conveying elements travel over the roller surface to accomplish a smooth extraction or retraction of the conveying elements from within the device. The device is tiltable and may accommodate loading and unloading of luggage into a cargo hold of an aircraft, for instance.

Abstract: A supplier for dispensing dry mix construction materials, with a size and features for convenient and efficient use at a construction site.

Abstract: A container for example for a seeder includes a filling conveyor mounted on one with a bottom hopper and an upper filling spout with the conveyor being movable in a direction inwardly and outwardly relative to the side of the container to different positions relative to the container for cooperation with a supply. This is achieved by mounting the conveyor on a swivel coupling at the outer end of an arm which can be raised and lowered by pivotal movement about an inner end at the container. The hopper is supported on two pairs of ground wheels, each pair being arranged on a respective side of the hopper for supporting the respective side and each pair comprising a respective one of a pair of castor wheels mounted at respective ends of a pivotal beam extending along the respective side of the hopper and pivotal about an axis transverse to the hopper.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly including a first conveyor frame configured to move along a path relative to a mounting frame and including a conveyor belt. The conveyor assembly further includes a second conveyor frame, connected to the first conveyor frame via a pivot, and configured to automatically rotate to change an angle between the first conveyor frame and the second conveyor frame in response to movement of the first conveyor frame relative to the mounting frame.

Abstract: A flexible discharge attachment for the discharge a feeding machine to deliver the items being discharged at different orientations ranging from horizontal to vertical. The attachment have a multiplicity of brackets each pivotally connected to each other for simulating a curved path of items though the attachment. Each bracket has adjustable height shafts for engaging and guiding belts, which engage and move items along the length of the flexible discharge attachment. The flexible discharge attachment can be quickly and easily attached to a feeding machine and can be quickly and easily adjusted for the angle of discharge of items desired. The flexible discharge attachment is also quickly and easily adjustable to adjust the shafts and belts for different item thicknesses and for different forces applied to the items.

Abstract: A machining system and unit, especially a welding cell, is provided for use for the machining of workpieces (2), especially body parts of vehicles. The machining system has one or more machining stations (15, 16) with robots (18, 19, 20) and at least one rotation or turning station (5), which has at least two work stations (6, 7) for carrying out different operations simultaneously. The turning station (5) has at least two multiaxially movable turning units (8, 9) arranged next to one another with said gripping tools (11, 12, 13). The working areas (10) intersect each other at the work stations (6, 7).

Abstract: A transfer mechanism is provided for transferring a load between an upper conveyor extending along a first axis and a lower conveyor extending along a second axis, vertically displaced from the first axis. The transfer mechanism includes first and second spaced, generally parallel rails having first ends pivotably mounted to the upper conveyor and opposite second ends. The rails are movable between a first position wherein the rails are generally co-planar with the upper conveyor and a second position wherein the rails extend from the upper conveyor at a predetermined angle. A transfer conveyor has a first end pivotably mounted to the second ends of the rails and a second opposite end.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted conveyor system including an infeed conveyor assembly mounted for powered rotation relative to the vehicle. The conveyor system includes a discharge conveyor assembly pivotally mounted to a main turret, which in turn is mounted to a primary turntable for powered rotation relative to the vehicle. The discharge conveyor assembly includes a telescoping boom and a moving discharge conveyor belt to supply an aggregate material, such as concrete, to a desired point at the work site. An infeed conveyor assembly is rotatably mounted to the main turret by a powered secondary turntable. The powered secondary turntable is mechanically driven by a drive mechanism, such that the infeed conveyor assembly can be rotated relative to the main turret. The secondary turntable and the primary turntable are independently operable and rotate about a common vertical axis, such that the infeed conveyor assembly and the discharge conveyor assembly can be independently rotated relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an advancing tailpiece of a continuous belt conveyor system used in the mining industry. The advancing tailpiece is supported by telescopic booms extending from a support structure rising from the base of a tow car. The telescoping booms are pivotally connected to the support structure and the advancing tailpiece. The advancing tailpiece further includes a mechanical arm pivotally connected to the advancing tailpiece and having a telescopic boom. Carrying idler assemblies are loaded on the mechanical arm which is used to position the carrying idler assembly for attachment to an intermediate conveyor section of the continuous belt conveyor.

Abstract: An over/under line feed system in accordance with the present invention includes a conveyor assembly positioned adjacent a workstation. The conveyor assembly preferably includes upper and lower conveyors. The workstation includes a workstation support frame and a carriage assembly supported by the workstation support frame. The carriage assembly is configured to receive a container, e.g., a collapsible plastic container, thereon. A lifting device is present to raise and/or lower the carriage assembly between the upper and lower conveyors. A tilting device allows at least a portion of the carriage assembly to tilt, providing easier access to the inside of the container.

Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for a device for transporting seed from a hopper, upwardly along a conveyor, to a transversely extending seed trough. The mounting assembly includes a stand fixed relative to the seed trough and an elongated frame. The elongated frame includes a top, a bottom, and two sides. The bottom is pivotally mounted to the stand. A carriage is movably coupled to the frame and is arranged to traverse the length of the frame. The mounting assembly also includes a coupling having a base and a union. The base is rotatably mounted to the carriage and the union is pivotally mounted to the conveyor.

Abstract: A cart for transporting grain and the like and unloading the grain using an auger system. The system has two augers, a lower auger that elevates the grain from the cart's grain storage hopper and deposits it into an upper auger that carries the grain out and away from the cart for discharge at the desired place. Each auger is independently driven by a hydraulic motor. The upper auger can be swung through a wide arc thereby allowing the grain to be discharged to almost any unloading position without moving the cart. Because the upper auger is independent, the arc through which it is swung is at a relatively low angle from the horizontal and the grain therefore can be discharged a greater distance from the cart. Also, the upper auger can be swung to a position alongside the hopper for over-the-road transport of the cart.

Abstract: A flexible feeder conveyor system for removing material from a stockpile and transporting the removed material to a fixed conveyor. The system includes an underconveyor positioned below an excavator and having a loading hopper attached to its forward end to receive material and transport it beneath the excavator a rearward end of the underconveyor. A string of trailing conveyors is towed behind the underconveyor with the last trailing conveyor having its rearward end attached to a stationary terminal support positioned at the fixed conveyor. The underconveyor, the trailing conveyors, and the terminal support are connected together using transition hoppers. Each transition hopper includes an upper hopper mounted to the raised rearward end of the forward conveyor, and a lower hopper mounted to the forward end of the next rearward conveyor. The forward end of the conveyor is rollingly supported by a pair of caster wheels.

Abstract: A flexible mobile bridge conveyor has a plurality of carriages connected to each other to form a train. Each carriage has an axle with wheels mounted on opposite ends thereof and encased in a housing. A first frame section is fixedly connected to the axle housing, and a second frame section has a proximal end pivotally connected to the first frame section so as to be pivotal about both a horizontal, longitudinal pivot axis and a horizontal, transverse axis. Linkage mechanisms are coupled to the first and second frame sections, for coupling adjacent carriages, so as to provide pivot movement about a vertical axis. This combination of linkages provides three degrees of freedom in order to enable the flexible mobile bridge conveyor to negotiate uneven roadway surfaces while following curved trajectory in the direction of movement.

Abstract: A mixed freight handling system, particularly for limited access areas such as an end-opening trailer at a dock, includes a telescoping conveyor overlapping a fixed conveyor and translatable into the trailer to receive hand liftable articles. A freight manipulator includes an appropriate and changeable freight manipulator tool mounted on an extendible boom and is translatable adjacent and along the conveyors to the dock edge. The tool is extendible into the trailer for engaging and supporting manually nonliftable freight for transfer to or from a freight conveyor extending alongside the path of the manipulator. The telescoping conveyor includes a base section engaged with a track, an inclinable lift section, and a liftable and laterally swingable head section. The manipulator includes a chassis engaged with a track straddling the fixed and telescoping conveyors and has a tunnel formed therethrough, allowing the passage of articles on the conveyors therebeneath.

Abstract: The invention provides a conveyor assembly having a support structure and a first conveyor extending from the support structure. There is a first vertical pivot for permitting rotation of the first conveyor about the support structure in a generally horizontal plane. There is a first horizontal pivot for permitting vertical pivoting of the first conveyor relative to the support structure and a hydraulic cylinder for maintaining the first conveyor at a required vertical angle while cantilevered from the support structure. There is a second conveyor extending from the second end of the first conveyor, and a second vertical pivot for connecting the second conveyor to the second end of the first conveyor and permitting rotation of the second conveyor about the second end of the vertical conveyor in a generally horizontal plane.

Abstract: A mobile conveyor unit having first and second conveyors mounted on a drivable, wheeled chassis in back-to-back relation. At least one of the conveyors in the unit can be raised or lowered, extended or retracted, and swung laterally to increase the range of the conveyor. An operating station is provided on the chassis to control the operation of the chassis and the two conveyors. A second operating station is provided at the outer end of the one conveyor to also control the operation of the one conveyor.

Abstract: A device for transferring the debris cut by a cutting machine during mining operations onto a drift conveyer comprises a pair of bridge conveyers connected to each other. The first bridge conveyer has its receiving end pivotally connected to the cutting machine with its discharge end being supported by a dirigible chassis. The second bridge conveyer is supported on the chassis of the first conveyer and pivotable about its horizontal and vertical axis. The support chassis is capable of being swivelled around a vertical axis relative to the first bridge conveyer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cargo handling system including cargo containers (10) having recesses (68) extending through the lower central region of the containers. The containers straddle and are transported over a route that is formed by four types of conveyor modules: lateral transfer modules (16) which move cargo along a straight line path; turntable/elevator modules (20) for transfer of containers between modules that are horizontally and vertically displaced from one another; ship connector modules (26) for linking shore-bound modules to shipboard modules (28); and shipboard modules for stowage of the containers during transit on a ship.

Abstract: Drive transmission from the bottom auger of a combine grain tank to an outwardly and upwardly inclined swinging unloading auger-conveyor by means of (sequentially) a telescoping, double U-jointed drive shaft, an acute angle bevel gear box, and a jack shaft, permit the enclosure of the drive components in a compact housing while retaining a desirably, relatively unobstructed flow channel from the grain tank into the unloading conveyor housing. Bevel gear box and U-joint locations are chosen so that the unloading auger may be driven, if desired, in any position in its normal range of swing.

Abstract: An articulated boom mechanism is utilized for transporting material between a first position and a selectable second position. The boom mechanism is comprised of two boom members. One boom member has its one end mounted by a universal-type connection to a support base and its other end connected to an articulation member. The other boom member has its one end connected to the articulation member. Bulk solid material entering the one end of one of the boom members is transported on a conveyor belt through that boom member and then on a second conveyor belt through the other of the boom members, and then empties from the other end of the other of the boom members. Bulk solid material is thereby transported by the boom mechanism through a path defined by the selective positioning of the one boom member relative to the support base, and also by the relative orientation between the two boom members.

Abstract: Bucket conveyor (13) with a rotatable boom, which comprises a frame (18) and a plurality of pulleys (21-22-23) on which an endless catenary (17) of buckets (20) is driven, the catenary (17) consisting of at least one chain (19) bearing a plurality of buckets (20), in which bucket conveyor (13) substantially a whole lower bar (28) contained between the front lower pulley (22) and the rear lower pulley (23) is able to oscillate and is rotated about the neighborhood of the axis (30) of rotation of the front lower pulley (22). The variant of the bucket conveyor (13) with a rotatable boom comprises in cooperation with the front lower pulley (22) a support (41) able to move substantially in the plane on which such catenary (17) of buckets (20) lies.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in conveying coal from the conveyor of a continuous miner to a spaced floor conveyor comprising first, second and third cooperating elongated scraper conveyor assemblies each having a coal receiving end and a coal discharging end. The receiving end of said first conveying assembly has a connection with the miner providing for limited tilting movement and for generally horizontal swinging movement with respect thereto in a position to receive the coal discharging from the conveyor of the miner. First and second mounting members extend in cantilever fashion from the receiving end of the second conveyor assembly and the receiving end of the third conveyor assembly respectively. First and second crawler units are disposed below the first and second mounting members respectively.

Abstract: A coupling between two auger conveyor tubes is formed from three linkages providing rotation about fixed axes arranged mutually at right angles. The coupling is formed by a pair of coaxial rings coupled by pivot pins, a second pivot pin connection and a rotational sliding fit connection between a spout of the first auger and one of the sleeves or between an inlet opening of the second auger and one of the sleeves. The coupling arrangement allows the use with a main auger of a feed auger which can be pivoted relative to the inlet of the main auger to a storage position and to various working positions to accommodate varying ground conditions and varying positions of discharge of the material to be conveyed.

Abstract: A device for charging coke ovens of a horizontally disposed coke oven battery through charging chute in the roof of each coke oven which is openable at its top and from a coal supply which includes a circulating conveyor for circulating the coal in a path over the roof comprises a transfer conveyor housing having a conveyor operable therein. The transfer conveyor housing is pivotally mounted, and it includes one end with a coal receiving connection which is alignable with a connectable coal transferring opening of the conveyor so as to receive coal therefrom. The other end of the transfer conveyor housing is provided with a connection with may be aligned over an opening of the coke oven for supplying coal into the receiving chute thereof.

Abstract: An article dispensing apparatus is disclosed having a horizontally disposed conveyor mounted on a support for vertical movement so that the conveyor may receive articles from each of a plurality of superimposed storage shelves. A picking head for causing articles to be transferred from a shelf to the conveyor is mounted for vertical movement with the conveyor and is also supported for movement along the conveyor.

Abstract: A conveyor assembly comprises a main conveyor and a boom conveyor. A mounting is pivotally connected at the discharge end of said main conveyor for movement about a transverse axis relative to said main conveyor, said mounting having a rotatable support on which the boom conveyor is mounted for pivotal movement laterally. A linkage retains said mounting in a horizontal position extended outwardly beyond said discharge end with said rotatable support upright. The support has an attachment device at its upper end providing for pivotal connection about a transverse axis of said boom conveyor for movement thereof in a vertical plane, the boom conveyor being supported by a length-adjustable tie from said mounting. The linkage comprises a series of interconnected pivotal links between said mounting and said main conveyor to provide for synchronized adjustment of the mounting to maintain the support upright on alteration of the inclination of said main conveyor.

Abstract: A mobile conveyor system having a series of articulately interconnected mobile conveyor units arranged in cascade relationship for conveying mined material from a movable mining machine to a remote stationary floor conveyor. The series includes inbye and outbye units which are bridge conveyors, and at least one intermediate unit. The discharge end of the inbye unit has a carriage supported for movement along the receiving portion of the adjacent intermediate unit. The articulated interconnection between the receiving end of the outbye unit and the discharge end of the adjacent intermediate unit has a fixed lapped relation, a bottom-engaging skid, and springs urging the adjacent units into alignment. Each intermediate unit has a pair of self-powered tram wheels, and a mine-bottom-engaged receiving end providing a stable three-point ground support both when moving and stationary. An automatic control powers the tram wheels in response to relative movement between adjacent units.

Abstract: An apparatus for unloading particulate material, especially from ships, having an arm system comprising a horizontal conveyor section and a vertical conveyor section, which sections are interconnected in a torsionally rigid but pivotal manner for mutual relative movements in a common plane. The horizontal conveyor section is pivotally and swingably connected to a frame or foundation for raising and lowering of the horizontal conveyor section and for swinging of the complete arm system relative to the frame or foundation. In addition to being pivotally and swingably connected to the frame or foundation the horizontal conveyor section is tiltably connected thereto for inclination of the plane common to the vertical and horizontal conveyor sections relative to a vertical plane.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for automatically loading a pallet including placing an empty pallet into loading position, loading items onto the pallet in a preselected arrangement, and removing the loaded pallet. The apparatus includes a conveyor system for delivering items to the loading means may move laterally, vertically and rotatably. The entire operation may be hydraulic, and may be controlled by a program, such as by the use of a program tape, or program cards, or by a conventional relay control panel.

Abstract: A root crop harvester includes a main frame, a plurality of digger wheels on the front of the main frame, conveyor means supported on the main frame to receive roots from the digger wheels and deliver the same to a transversely extending auger conveyor which moves the roots to a vertical .[.auger.]. conveyor. An additional conveyor mounted on the upper end of the vertical .[.auger.]. conveyor in root-receiving relationship therewith moves the roots laterally upwardly for deposit in a vehicle moving alongside the harvester. The additional conveyor is mounted for lateral movement .[.on.]. .Iadd.at .Iaddend.the upper end of the vertical .[.auger.]. conveyor so that it can be moved inwardly to a transport position.