公开(公告)号：US11673750B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US16586303

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

Inventor： John D. Hottovy ,  Paresh C. Mody

IPC: B29B9/10 ,  B65G53/66 ,  G01F1/88 ,  G01F1/74 ,  B01F35/21 ,  B01F35/221 ,  B65G53/04 ,  B65G53/30 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B29B9/06

CPC classification number: B65G53/66 ,  B01F35/2113 ,  B01F35/2211 ,  B65G53/04 ,  B65G53/30 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/88 ,  B01F35/21111 ,  B01F35/21112 ,  B29B9/06 ,  B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A process is described that includes flowing a carrier fluid through a transfer line, feeding polymer pellets into the transfer line at a feed location, measuring a first pressure value of the carrier fluid at a location in the transfer line upstream of the feed location, measuring a second pressure value of the carrier fluid and polymer pellets at a downstream location in the transfer line which is downstream of the feed location, and determining a mass flow rate of the polymer pellets flowing in the transfer line based on a differential pressure between the first pressure value and the second pressure value.

公开(公告)号：US20180141757A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15819787

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: William F. Hart, JR.

Inventor： William F. Hart, JR.

IPC: B65G17/12 ,  B65G17/36

CPC classification number: B65G17/126 ,  B65G17/36 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a vented bucket for use in an endless conveyor system, such as the conveyor belt of a grain elevator or feed elevator. More specifically, the disclosed vented bucket includes two oppositely disposed side panels joined by a rear panel, a bottom panel, and a front panel. At least one vent tube extends along or within one of the rear panel, side panels or front panel in a substantially vertical orientation. The vent tube facilitates loading material into the vented bucket by allowing air trapped between the bottom of the bucket and the incoming material to escape into a lower opening of the vent tube and exit via an upper opening of the vent tube. The vent tube further facilitates unloading material from the vented bucket by providing a pathway for air to reach the bottom of the bucket, inhibiting formation of a vacuum between the bottom of the bucket and the exiting material.

公开(公告)号：US09974236B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14839954

申请日：2015-08-29

Applicant: Carl R. Dixon

Inventor： Carl R. Dixon

IPC: B60P1/00 ,  A01D57/20 ,  A01D41/12 ,  A01F12/60 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G19/14 ,  B65G19/22 ,  B65G19/28

CPC classification number: A01D57/20 ,  A01D41/12 ,  A01F12/60 ,  B65G19/14 ,  B65G19/22 ,  B65G19/28 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  B65G2812/02128 ,  B65G2814/0326

Abstract: The combine system provides a motor driven paddle system for the movement of grain from combine storage, such as a hopper, to secondary storage, including but not limited to a grain bin, truck, or grain cart. The paddles are constructed from a somewhat rigid material that enable the paddles to move the grain to the secondary storage. The paddle conveyor may be partially enclosed by a housing that protects users from accidental contact with the paddles and the paddle conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20180111764A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15333652

申请日：2016-10-25

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Robert J. Geertsen

IPC: B65G25/02

CPC classification number: B65G25/02 ,  B65G65/489 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  B65G2812/0384

Abstract: An oscillatory feeder operable to convey a flowable solid material has a tubular body and a displaceable body segment. The tubular body has at least one first end, at least one second end opposite the first end and a displaceable body segment between the first and second ends. The displaceable body segment has a first fixable location positionable at a first fixed location and a second fixable location positionable at a second fixed location. The actuator is attached to the displaceable body segment and controllable to cause selected displacement of the body segment and attached actuator and corresponding selected flow of solid material within the displaceable body segment in a feed direction extending generally from the first end to the second end.

公开(公告)号：US20180099815A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15291910

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Spread All Manufacturing Co.

Inventor： Brian Maddick

IPC: B65G21/20 ,  B65G69/04

CPC classification number: B65G69/0458 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A grain spreader for a grain bin is provided with an electric motor having a domed or conical cap. The inclination of the cap is preferably 45°. The inclination of the cap eliminates grain splattering and minimizes wear on the cap. The cap includes an internal hub with an axial cavity. A bearing is mounted within the cavity to rotatably support an upper end of the motor drive shaft.

公开(公告)号：US20180049402A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15241861

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: Richard E. Breeden

Inventor： Richard E. Breeden

IPC: A01K5/00 ,  B65G11/02 ,  B65G33/14 ,  B65G33/32 ,  B65G11/20

CPC classification number: A01K5/00 ,  B60P1/40 ,  B65G11/026 ,  B65G11/206 ,  B65G33/14 ,  B65G33/26 ,  B65G33/32 ,  B65G53/521 ,  B65G65/46 ,  B65G2201/04 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: The invention described herein is a vehicle-based feed distribution system comprising: a hopper assembly where a metal ball is located in a hopper outlet located at a bottom portion of a hopper, where an auger inside a horizontal dispensing tube is driven by an auger drive means that directs a feed mix from a hopper longitudinally down the horizontal dispensing tube extending out from the hopper outlet, and where a feed outlet at a distal end of the horizontal dispensing tube distributes the feed mix; where the hopper assembly is coupled to a tow vehicle, and where the tow vehicle controls the auger drive means to meter distribution of the feed mix.

公开(公告)号：US20180000010A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15624420

申请日：2017-06-15

Applicant: AGCO Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey Michael Zimmerman ,  Mark Ronald Wohlhuter

IPC: A01C15/18 ,  B65G23/06 ,  A01C15/00 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G39/04

CPC classification number: A01C15/18 ,  A01C15/006 ,  A01C15/122 ,  B65G15/22 ,  B65G23/06 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G39/04 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A motor shaft assembly includes a first shaft, a first motor, a second shaft and a second motor. The first shaft has a first end and a second end. The first motor is attached to the first end of the first shaft and is configured to rotate the first shaft about a longitudinal axis. The first shaft and the first motor have a longitudinal bore. The second shaft has a first end and a second end, wherein a portion of the second shaft is positioned in the longitudinal bore. The second motor is attached to the first end of the second shaft and is configured to rotate the second shaft about the longitudinal axis. A conveyor assembly includes a first shaft, sprocket, motor, and conveyor, and a second shaft, sprocket, motor and conveyor. An agricultural apparatus includes a tank, a boom, conveyors and motors.

公开(公告)号：US20170355536A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15453487

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd.

Inventor： Jonathan Robert Carteri ,  Nicholas Broberg ,  Michael Ryan Kaeding ,  Chance Peutert

IPC: B65G53/42 ,  B65G53/24

CPC classification number: B65G53/42 ,  B65G53/24 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A vacuum conveyor for conveying granular material and an intake nozzle for the vacuum conveyor is provided. The vacuum conveyor can have a vacuum section operative to create a vacuum in the housing, an intake to allow granular material to the housing, a variable length hose section and an intake nozzle. The intake nozzle can include an intake end, an output end and a body extending between the ends with a plurality of apertures passing through the body. A sleeve for the intake nozzle can be sized to fit around the body positionable in different positions relative to the body to cover and uncover the various apertures.

公开(公告)号：US20170355527A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15620397

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: KSi Conveyor, Inc

Inventor： Paul A Kaeb ,  Steven R Walder ,  Terry N Kaeb

IPC: B65G15/42 ,  B65G15/46 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G15/08 ,  B65G23/04

CPC classification number: B65G15/42 ,  B65G15/08 ,  B65G15/60 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A cleated belt tube conveyor for conveying granular material, such as seed and grain commodities. The conveyor comprising a cleat row profile that is optimized for maximizing transfer capacity and minimizing wear. The cleat row profile may incorporate one or more of the following aspects: taller central cleat member and a slanted or clipped peripheral cleat. A cleated belt conveyor guide element, comprised of a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart lugs that extend from an inner surface of the belt is also disclosed. A cogged roller, having a plurality of channel segments divided by drive bars, complements the guide element, increasing the power transfer and tracking ability over a cleated belt lacking a guide element. Also a baffle assembly can be disposed within the conveyor tube to limit material back flow. The baffle assembly can be configured with a belt passage aperture that corresponds to the cleat row profile.

公开(公告)号：US09723783B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14403887

申请日：2013-05-23

Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC

Inventor： Chase Patterson ,  Cooper W. Linde ,  Kevin Ward ,  William M. McCully

IPC: B65G33/32 ,  A01D41/12 ,  A01D61/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  F16D1/10

CPC classification number: A01D41/1217 ,  A01D61/008 ,  B65G33/32 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  B65G2814/0326 ,  F16D1/101 ,  F16D2001/103

Abstract: An agricultural combine including an agricultural harvester, a crop tank for harvested material, and an unloading auger assembly for unloading and discharging crop material. The auger assembly has inner and outer auger tubes pivotally connected to one another. The auger tubes pivot between a first position in which the auger tubes extend transversely and are coaxial and a second position in which the auger tubes form an angle. The auger tubes contain augers having first and second couplings at cooperating ends. The first coupling has two projections extending to cooperate with a single radial projection on the second coupling to provide improved engagement.