Abstract: Container terminal comprising at least one ship crane (9) for loading and unloading a container ship (21), at least one handling crane (11) for loading and unloading a land vehicle such as a truck or a railway wagon with a container loop (1) being a circuit for automated guided vehicles (13) arranged on at least two levels of different elevation, so that in the area of the ship crane (9) a roadway 15 can be arranged underneath and parallel to the container loop (1) and there are no crossings between the entrance and exit of the roadway (15) and the container loop (1).

Abstract: A modular fluid spray nozzle is constructed from an inner conduit, having a sidewall with a center hole, housed inside a center conduit that includes a window defined by a sidewall, and a flexible or rigid outer conduit wrapped around the center conduit and forming a chamber with the rectangular window. The chamber is in fluid communication with the center hole and with at least two apertures defined by the outer conduit. The inner conduit is configured to be coupled to any type of conduit material, such as PVC pipe or another modular fluid hose segment.

Abstract: A material handling hopper includes an integrally formed handling body that defines an inlet, an outlet, and an axis. The handling body has a seamless sidewall extending between the inlet and the outlet. The sidewall is circular in cross section in a plane perpendicular to the axis. The sidewall is curvilinear and defines a first height between an axial location of a first inner diameter and an axial location of a second inner diameter.

Abstract: Existing seed treatment applicators distribute seed into an uneven annular veil and results in wasted seed treatment fluid and unnecessarily long mixing/drying times. We developed a seed distribution apparatus comprising a partially porous, frustoconical restricting assembly that is mounted above and partially receives a conical distributing assembly. The orientation of the distributor and restricting assemblies provides three different seed flow paths to provide a substantially even annular veil of seed to the seed treatment housing.

Abstract: This invention aims at providing a medicine filling device which can supply the vial container in a smooth manner without getting caught in the vial supply means designed to supply the empty vial container, before filling the drug. The supply means 60 has the structure that the vial container can pass in it and the vial container passage 68. The vial container passage 68 has the passage width goes on tapering from the region on the upper end side towards the region on the lower end side. The vial container passage 68 also has the inner wall surface 62 a, 62 b and 62 c. The vial container passage 68 has the passage portion 68 b being steeper than the inclination of the inner wall surface 62 a and the taper ratio of the passage portion 68 b being smaller than the taper ratio of the passage width in the receiving portion 62.

Abstract: A loading apparatus for loading raw material into a processing apparatus includes an accommodation section accommodating the raw material, upstream and downstream paths through which the raw material is fed in an airtight state into the processing apparatus, a feeding mechanism that feeds in an airtight state the raw material from the accommodation section to the upstream path, a joint section that separates and joins the upstream and downstream paths, and a closing section, positioned in the second path, that can be opened and closed to maintain the processing apparatus and a portion of the downstream path located downstream of the closing section in an airtight state when the joint section separates the upstream and downstream paths. The downstream path is extendable and contractible to move its downstream end with respect to the joint section while the upstream and downstream paths remain joined.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a recycling and environmental debris chute that directs leaf, debris and recycling or other materials into a container for collection, and more particularly a foldable chute formed from a single sheet of material and insertable into a collection bag or flexible container to hold the bag or container open in an upright or laying down sideways position and facilitate directing leaves, debris and other material into the bag or container.

Abstract: A modular wear panel system for a chute assembly associated with a vibratory screening apparatus is formed with a rigid backing member that has one or more mounting clips affixed thereto. The frame of the chute assembly is formed with transversely extending angle iron members and U-shaped channels that are arranged for engagement by the mounting clips for support thereof. The mounting panels are removable from the frame supports without requiring the use of tools to permit a single person to easily change or replace panel members. Blending gates can be formed in a chute floor by removing and reversing a panel member for positioning in opposition to the flow path of material along the chute floor. The panels are formed in common, interchangeable sizes to permit panels having little wear to be switched with other panels that are subjected to a large amount of wear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for storing and discharging particulate material, in particular pulp chips. For the purpose of preventing bridge formation and making possible a simple and cost-effective design, the container is made so that a positive release is achieved in different transverse directions, after which the material is fed down towards the discharge end 2. The container 1 preferably has a rectangular cross section, with a number of container sections BS1-BS8 in succession from the infeed end 4 of the container to its discharge end 2. Two opposite sides in each container section are given a diverging deflection (5°) relative to the discharge end 2, and the other opposite sides in each container section are given a converging deflection (29°). In following container sections, converging sides change to diverging sides and vice versa, which results in the positive release of the material being achieved alternately with a 90° displacement.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus (1) for use in a shelf channel of rack storage facilities. The conveying apparatus (1) comprises circulating conveying means (2) for conveying and storing goods. The conveying means (2) is an endless loop formed partially by a roller chain (3) and partially by a tape (4). The roller chain (3) includes a plurality of chain links. Adjacent chain links are interconnected by an axes of a roller. The plurality of interconnected chain links includes two end links (31, 32). The end links (31, 32) are interconnected by the tape (4). A rail (10) extends linearly and supports a portion of said endless loop. The rail (10) has a loading/unloading end where the goods are loaded onto said conveying means (2) and unloaded from said conveying means (2). The rail (10) includes a first and a second deflection member (5, 6). The first deflection member (5) is located in a region of the loading/unloading end and the second deflection member (6) is located in a region remote from the loading/unloading end.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus (1) for shelf channels of shelf storage facilities comprises two parallely arranged, circulating conveying means (2) for receiving pallets (P). The conveying means (2) are partially designed as support roller chains (3) whose ends are interconnected by a rope (3). Two deflections (5, 6) are provided per conveying means (2) by means of which the particular conveying means is divided into an upper (7) and a lower run (8). In order to bring the two conveying means into a defined initial position after unloading the last pallet, several chain links (3A, 3B, 3C, 3D) of the end region of the particular chain (3) near the unloading end are provided with a smooth surface. Moreover, an end stop member (15, 16) is provided for each conveying means (2) that limits the path of displacement of the chain (3) in the unloading direction.

Abstract: A sealant melter incorporates a sealant block feed assembly that reduces the labor required to feed sealant blocks to the sealant tank of the melter and that reduces or even eliminates the risk that hot liquid sealant will splash out of the sealant tank when sealant blocks are fed into it. The sealant block feed assembly preferably includes a top-fed splash box and a conveyor assembly for feeding sealant blocks to the splash box from a towing/storage vehicle or the like. The splash box incorporates internal guards in the form of counterbalanced flaps that prevent hot liquid sealant from splashing out of the splash box when the sealant blocks are fed into it from above. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor that is selectively controllable, either from the towing/storage vehicle or from curbside, to receive sealant blocks and to selectively feed the received sealant blocks to the splash box.

Abstract: The objects (6) fall into a well (10) where their fall is slowed down by slanted blades (13) covered by a damping layer and situated in front of a counter-wall (14) from which they are separated by a gap (16). The counter-wall (14) is elastic so as to make the objects falling onto it rebound towards the lower blade. An outgoing track of the well (26) having a round shape is covered with a damping layer which absorbs the free fall energy at the outlet of the device. The invention can be applied to the continuous bulk carrying of fragile objects, such as pellets.

Abstract: Gobs of molten glass fall in succession into a scoop which can be swivelled about a vertical axis and which supplies gobs to a delivery system, for example, of an I.S. glassware forming machine. The gobs travel along a path of movement from the scoop to a trough, and to a deflector which is downwardly curved. The deflector delivers the gobs so that their longitudinal axis lies coaxially with respect to the longitudinal axis of a mold which is to be charged. The lower end of the trough is guided in a vertical chute of the deflector and can be raised and lowered by means of an adjustment device. A setting device having a coupling member permits adjustment of the deflector.

Abstract: A distributor chute for bulk material, in particular for use in a bell-less blast furnace top charging device, has several inclined transverse plates in the region of its impact zone. The transverse plates create retaining pockets between their inner faces and the surface of the distributor chute. Two adjacent transverse plates limit between the outer face of the first transverse plate and the inner face or the second transverse plate a retaining chamber. If the inclination of the chute is reduced, the bulk material moves from the retaining pocket to the retaining chamber.

Abstract: A device for distributing powdery materials comprises a suspension sleeve which extends a rotary cage axially upwards through a plate. A running ring is fixed using a first collar to a suspension sleeve and using a second collar to an annular flange supported by the support structure above the horizontal plate. A ring forms part of the supply channel and is coaxial with the suspension sleeve. Leaktightness is ensured by a first leaktight seal between the suspension sleeve and this ring, and by a second leaktight seal between the suspension sleeve and the horizontal plate.

Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter chute for attachment to an aircraft. The chute has a body which is cylindrical at the top and the bottom, handles on either side of the body, a clamp attached to each of the handles, and a hook attached to each of the clamps.

Abstract: A letter sorting system includes a row of juxtaposed stack compartments; a material intake device arranged along and spaced from the compartments; a carriage arranged for travel along the compartments; and a transfer bridge mounted on the carriage to be displaced thereby along the compartments. The transfer bridge includes an exterior frame pivotally attached to the carriage for pivotal motions into first and second positions; an interior frame pivotally attached to the exterior frame for pivotal motions into first and second positions; and a slide having a first part attached to the interior frame and a second part attached to the exterior frame. Dependent upon simultaneous positions of the exterior and interior frames, the transfer bridge may assume first, second and third operating positions.

Abstract: A suspension system is presented for a distribution chute of a device for uniformly spreading powdery materials over a circular surface. The distribution chute is suspended in a pivoting manner from a cage in such a way that the angle of tilt of the chute in relation to the vertical axis is adjustable. This cage is suspended from a peripheral annular ring having a vertical axis. The ring is vertically supported and laterally guided by wheels circumferentially spaced apart by an angle of 120.degree.. These wheels are mounted via bearings on a frame supporting the cage. An endless chain engages in a peripheral annular sprocket integrally connected to the cage in order to transmit to the latter a rotary motion about its vertical axis. A variant embodiment is presented with six smooth wheels, three of which have horizontal axes and three of which have vertical axes.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for cleaning, distributing and aereating grain is mounted in a storage structure and includes a frustro-conical screen device secured symetrically to an imperforate funnel-shaped member. A fan assembly is secured to the funnel-shaped body and is provided with a conduit which extends to the exterior. An adjustable control spout permits uniform distribution of grain upon the screen device where the fine material passes through the apertures in the screen while the grain is discharged into the storage structure. After the cleaning and distribution of steps are completed, the apparatus will then be inverted to position the screen device in the concave crater of the grain pile while positioning the funnel shaped body and fan assembly uppermost. The fan assembly will be energized to aereate the grain and present damage due to mold or fungus.

Abstract: A refuse chute for mounting on the inside of a sink cabinet door includes a backboard, inner and outer sidewalls extending forward of the backboard, an inclined ramp extending downward from the backboard between the inner and outer sidewalls; and a stop to limit the swing of the door and chute relative to the receptacle. The chute is in operative position relative to the receptacle when the door is partially open, and refuse dropped on the ramp is guided into the receptacle. An upstanding central vane on the ramp helps to make even distribution in the receptacle.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for cleaning, distributing and aereating grain is mounted in a storage structure and includes a frustro-conical screen device secured symetrically to an imperforate funnel-shaped member. A fan assembly is secured to the funnel-shaped body and is provided with a conduit which extends to the exterior. An adjustable control spout permits uniform distribution of grain upon the screen device where the fine material passes through the apertures in the screen while the grain is discharged into the storage structure. After the cleaning and distribution of steps are completed, the apparatus will then be inverted to position the screen device in the concave crater of the grain pile while positioning the funnel shaped body and fan assembly uppermost. The fan assembly will be energized to aereate the grain and present damage due to mold or fungus.

Abstract: The device comprises an inclined rotating chute with adjustable angle of inclination, having an elongated flat sliding surface with a rectilinear longitudinal side provided with a retaining edge, the opposite longitudinal side being the pouring side and having overall the shape of an elongated "S" extending, without interruption and without corners, along the bottom end of the sliding surface as far as the bottom end of the rectilinear side.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing uniform distribution of aggregate material has a rotatable hopper mounted on a support frame to receive aggregate material from an apparatus supplying aggregate material. Attached to the rotatable hopper, and in communication with a discharge opening of the hopper, is a chute extending downwardly and angularly outwardly from the axis of rotation of the hopper. The chute includes a baffle which responds to the gravitational force applied by the flow of aggregate down the chute to cause rotation of the hopper and thereby provide for uniform spreading of aggregate beneath the hopper. A modified version includes a first hopper pivotally mounted on the support frame in a manner to receive aggregate from the supply apparatus and a second hopper rotatably mounted beneath the first hopper with the chute attached to the rotatable hopper to receive aggregate from the rotatable hopper and cause rotation of the rotatable hopper.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading open top grain hopper rail cars and trucks which eliminates the buildup of a core of small material and grains directly beneath the load out spout. Also, the grain will not build up heat as easily with the core eliminated and a more representative sample, for grading purposes, can be obtained from the hopper car or truck. The spout line buster is a small, stove-shaped chamber which attaches to the end of a grain load out spout and is lowered about six inches into the hopper rail car or truck being loaded. The grain passes through the down spout and enters the spout line buster where the flow of the grain is directed and slowed by a series of baffles or flow guides. In the model designed for loading hopper rail cars, the grain strikes a screen assembly consisting of a cone screen and two diagonal screens.

Abstract: A device for loading granular material containing some foreign matter into a container, such as a railroad car, has upper and lower chutes arranged in parallel. The upper chute has a bottom screen for allowing the foreign matter to fall through to the lower chute. The grain flow remaining on the upper chute is discharged down the center of the car and fills toward the sides, while the foreign matter falling to the lower chute is distributed evenly by sidewardly extending wings out toward the sides and in towards the center of the car. By the operation of the device, the foreign matter carried in the grain is evenly distributed and mixed throughout the car, and the tendency of the foreign matter to concentrate along the center under the hatchway of the car is prevented. A sample of the grain taken from the hatchway of the car thereby contains a truer percentage of foreign matter to grain than would occur by conventional loading devices.

Abstract: A funnel body for mounting at the rear of a garbage compaction truck which includes a rear wall flanked by sidewalls; the sidewalls having lower portions which are generally vertical and upper portions which are outwardly flared; the forward portions of the sidewalls being equipped with a flange and flange secured by cushioning gaskets to the truck body.

Abstract: Problems of spontaneous combustion and acid corrosion in coal carrying open hopper steel barges are significantly reduced by loading a mixture of coal of various particle sizes in the hopper without segregating and isolating groups of particles of different sizes. This reduces the air circulation paths through the loaded coal and prevents the supply of oxygen necessary for feeding both spontaneous combustion and acid corrosion. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises spreader-deflector means between a chute and the barge hopper floor that distributes the coal particle mixture in a substantially flat loading pattern that eliminates prior art conical patterns tending to create an air flow chimney effect encouraging spontaneous combustion and acid corrosion.

Abstract: A flanged trough is provided having flanges along each side of the trough with a smooth continuous curve between the flanges and the body of the trough and a bar of metal welded along the underside of each longitudinal edge of the metal sheet before the flanges are formed. The junction between the metal bars and the flanges and the welds can be covered with a sealant to form a sanitary seal. A lid and gasket can be placed over the trough to seal the contact area of material in the trough from the junction between the metal bars and the flanges of the trough to form a weather tight, dust tight and gas tight conduit.

Abstract: An improved particulate material loading system for transferring particulate material from a storage assembly to a vehicle having a storage bin wherein the material is protected from the outside environment during the transfer. The storage assembly includes a temporary cover which is operatively engagable with the vehicle to protect the storage bin of the vehicle when a hatch door of the vehicle is moved from a closed position to an open position to enable transfer of the material thereto. The vehicle is constructed to slidably receive the temporary cover of the storage assembly.

Abstract: Control over the direction and inclination of a charge distribution chute within a blast furnace is accomplished with a compact and reliable drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a rigid control rod for varying chute inclination angle and a gear drive which translates angular position commands in the form of rotation about a vertical axis to reciprocation of the control rod. The control rod and its gear drive rotate with the chute while simultaneously varying the inclination angle.

Abstract: A fish-sorting apparatus for use on board a fishing vessel of the type including fish-storing bins. The apparatus includes a surface for sorting fish, by category, into different selected ones of the bins, or overboard (for rejected fish), through ports and adjustable chutes which communicate with the surface.

Abstract: In an automatic tank filling installation, the duct for insertion in the filling orifice of the tank, e.g. mounted on a railway truck or road vehicle, is mounted for movement in the longitudinal direction of movement of the truck or vehicle, for movement in a direction transverse thereto and for pivotal movement about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction to allow the axis of the pipe to be aligned with the axis of an off center filling orifice, means being provided for causing the pipe to pivot simultaneously with, and as a function of, movement of the pipe in the transverse direction.

Abstract: In a system wherein coke is ejected from a horizontal coke oven into a one-spot coke quenching car, a reciprocating coke guide extension which serves to spread the ejected coke more evenly throughout the one-spot quenching car, thus allowing more coke to be accumulated in the one-spot quenching car before it is required to be moved. The apparatus presents a means by which the falling coke column is directed initially to the remote side of the car, away from the coke oven, and at varying oblique angles from the central axis of the horizontal coke oven, concluding the loading operation by directing the coke to a point immediately below the exit from the coke oven.

Abstract: A device for unloading grain from a grain storage complex to railroad cars positioned on a railroad siding extending thereby. An overhead track structure is positioned above the railroad car and has a crane longitudinally and laterally movably mounted thereon. A vertically movable loading spout is secured to the crane and extends downwardly therefrom for delivering grain to the hatch openings of the railroad cars. The upper end of the vertically movable tube is universally connected to the lower end of a telescopic delivery tube which has its upper end universally connected to a spout extending from the grain storage facility. The operator may move the crane longitudinally and laterally with respect to the railroad car so that the grain may be loaded into various parts of the car without moving the same.

Abstract: A structure for receiving a supply of particulate solids such as grain, silage, haylage, or the like, at the top and dividing it into substantially equal portions as the feed falls by gravity to the bottom of the structure. A system of baffles and dividers directs the material and splits it into increasingly smaller, individual portions as it slides down the inclined surfaces of the structure.

Abstract: Associated with a coke quenching car, preferably a one-spot car, is a coke guide that carries a distributor trough. The distributor trough is pivotably mounted so that when the coke guide is racked out to transfer coke into the quenching car, the distributor is positioned to transfer the coke further out into the car and to better distribute the coke in the car.

Abstract: The charging device for a blast-furnace is so constructed as to be lighter, smaller in overall size and cheaper than known devices. It is also more reliable and requires substantially less maintenance while it enables the charge distribution to be regulated.It comprises a rotating spout disposed in the blast-furnace and suspended from a tubular shaft. The spout carries a nose which is orientable in a vertical plane and has an actuating rod wich is mounted with a sealed joint to extend through the shaft. The drive and guide devices for this assembly are located outside the blast-furnace. The charge is fed to the device by two bins having a vertical axis so that there is less risk of the charge becoming excessively packed or jammed in the region of the discharge hoppers controlled by a shutter or like mechanism.

Abstract: A system is described for loading grain from an elevator into the multiple compartments of a railway grain tank car. It includes a substantially horizontally extending cylindrical auger tube with power driven auger positioned above the compartments of the car. The tube has a grain receiving opening at one end and grain discharge openings in a lower side above each compartment. A down spout extends downwardly from each discharge opening with the lower end of each spout extending a short distance into the associated compartment. With this arrangement, when the level of the grain in each compartment reaches the lower end of the spout, the spout is left in position so that it fills with grain up to the auger tube thereby automatically stopping any further flow of grain down the spout.