公开(公告)号：US11970336B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17563323

申请日：2021-12-28

Applicant: Brandt Industries Inc.

Inventor： Lyndon Graff ,  Jonathan Robert Carteri

IPC: B65G15/08 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G15/56 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G23/10 ,  B65G23/12 ,  B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/26 ,  B65G47/66 ,  B65G41/00 ,  B65G47/18

CPC classification number: B65G15/08 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G15/56 ,  B65G21/2081 ,  B65G23/10 ,  B65G23/12 ,  B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/26 ,  B65G47/66 ,  B65G41/008 ,  B65G47/18 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  B65G2811/0657 ,  B65G2812/02118 ,  B65G2812/02198

Abstract: A belt and a belt conveyor are provided for transporting particulate material and especially oilseeds up the belt conveyor. The belt conveyor can include an intake end having a hopper, a discharge end, a body extending between the intake end and the discharge end and a belt. The belt travels along a travel path in the belt conveyor; the belt traveling through the hopper, up an upper run in the body to the discharge end, down a return run in the body, and back through the hopper. The belt can have a top surface having pairs of adjacent ridges provided on the top surface, each ridge having a pair of arms extending from a point, in a travel direction of the belt, wherein each pair of adjacent ridges define a v-channel on the top surface of the belt.

公开(公告)号：US11932494B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17329967

申请日：2021-05-25

Applicant: ARCAM AB

Inventor： Karl Hansson ,  Peter Karlsson

IPC: B65G27/12 ,  B22F12/50 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B65G27/02

CPC classification number: B65G27/12 ,  B22F12/50 ,  B65G27/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: Raw material devices, systems that incorporate raw material delivery devices, and methods of supplying raw material using the raw material devices. A raw material delivery device includes a hollow body comprising a first end and a second end, the second end disposed above the first end in a system vertical direction, an inlet disposed at the first end of the hollow body, an outlet disposed at the second end of the hollow body, and a stepped passageway disposed within the hollow body between the inlet and the outlet. The stepped passageway is configured to deliver raw material via one or more steps from the inlet to the outlet.

公开(公告)号：US11858757B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US18069540

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Takaharu Hiroe ,  Kazunari Ide ,  Akihiko Saito ,  Kei Moriyama

IPC: B65G53/16 ,  B65G53/66 ,  B65G53/40 ,  B65G53/06 ,  B65G3/04

CPC classification number: B65G53/66 ,  B65G3/04 ,  B65G53/06 ,  B65G53/40 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: In a granular material supply system including a tank that stores granular material, a carrier line through which the granular material flowing out of the tank is carried to a carrier destination, and a cutout line that connects the tank and the carrier line and through which the granular material flowing out of the tank is supplied to the carrier line, a control device includes a density control unit configured to control a density of the granular material on a downstream side of a junction of the cutout line and the carrier line to a set value predetermined and a flow rate control unit configured to control a flow rate of the granular material to be supplied to the carrier destination through the carrier line to a command value instructed by the carrier destination.

公开(公告)号：US20230416023A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18465326

申请日：2023-09-12

Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew L. Stock ,  James K. Enz ,  Todd W. Kaeb

IPC: B65G65/42 ,  B65G21/08 ,  B65G21/02 ,  B65G21/10

CPC classification number: B65G65/42 ,  B65G21/08 ,  B65G21/02 ,  B65G21/10 ,  B65G21/105 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A bin unload conveyor for unloading grain through a raised floor of a bin. A removable cover is vertically supported by a plurality of removable ribs to cover the span of a removable midpan. The removable components allow for easy installation and removal to allow maintenance of the bin unload conveyor mounted under the raised floor. A central pit having a central pit cover also allows easy installation and maintenance access. A drive roller and sweep drive sprocket disposed in the central pit are accessible for maintenance upon removal of the central pit cover. A belt of the bin unload conveyor can be maintained in place without removal of the raised floor.

公开(公告)号：US11795696B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17567878

申请日：2022-01-03

Applicant: Scepaniak IP Holdings, LLC

Inventor： Kurtis D. Scepaniak ,  Michael S. Marquette ,  Travis M. Marquette

IPC: B65G67/24 ,  E04D15/07 ,  G01G19/08

CPC classification number: E04D15/07 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01G19/08 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A roof rock spreader has a rock hopper and a motive drive system. An optical system detects areas already treated and areas still in need of treatment. Location aware sensors detect present location and speed of travel. A control system determines proper application paths and locations, and controls application of roof rock to provide an even and consistent layer. When the rock hopper empties, the roof rock spreader will move to a refill location. A laser alignment system detects and confirms proper hopper positioning prior to automated refill. During the refilling procedure, wheel load sensors monitor hopper fill. Rock hopper refill may be limited, to accommodate gross vehicle weight limitations of a particular roof. A communication system provides remote viewing through the optical system or other camera to confirm proper function, provides remote emergency shut-off, and enables a plurality of like spreaders to work in unison.

公开(公告)号：US11739848B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17509865

申请日：2021-10-25

Applicant: Schenck Process Europe GmbH

Inventor： Michael Newton

IPC: F16K3/32 ,  B65G53/46 ,  F16K3/24 ,  F16K27/04 ,  F16K27/06 ,  F16K5/06 ,  F16K31/04

CPC classification number: F16K3/32 ,  B65G53/4658 ,  F16K3/243 ,  F16K5/06 ,  F16K27/041 ,  F16K27/067 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  F16K31/041

Abstract: A valve with a valve upper plate defining an inlet, a valve body defining an outlet, and a fluid passage. A closure member is disposed in the fluid passage between the inlet and the outlet and has a convex sealing surface and is rotatable between a closed position in which the closure member extends across the fluid passage with the convex sealing surface oriented towards the inlet and an open position in which fluid is able to flow through the fluid passage from the inlet to the outlet. A resilient sealing ring, when the closure member is in the closed position, is moveable between a first configuration in which the sealing ring forms a seal around a circumference of the convex sealing surface and a second configuration in which the valve comprises a circumferential gap between the convex sealing surface and the sealing ring.

公开(公告)号：US20230234794A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US18192209

申请日：2023-03-29

Applicant: TSUKASA CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tomonori SEKI

IPC: B65G65/32 ,  B65G65/00

CPC classification number: B65G65/32 ,  B65G65/005 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a space-saving powder supply device capable of supplying a plurality of kinds of powder at one place. A powder supply device according to the present invention is provided with: a main body; a container for storing powder therein; a conveyance unit; and a plurality of stockers. The conveyance unit has a supply region which is a region for supplying the powder from the stocker to the container mounted on the upper side of the conveyance unit. The stocker has: a charge port through which the powder can be charged into the stocker; a supplier for supplying the powder stored in the stocker from the supply port. The stocker is connected to the main body, with the plurality of stockers being arranged radially around the supply region, and a center axis of the supplier being directed to a center of the supply region.

公开(公告)号：US20230217862A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US18174202

申请日：2023-02-24

Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Inventor： Ronald J. SCHLIMGEN ,  Michael D. VAN MILL

IPC: A01D90/10 ,  B60P1/42 ,  B65G33/14

CPC classification number: A01D90/10 ,  B60P1/42 ,  B65G33/14 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: A dual auger grain cart includes a horizontal auger assembly, a vertical auger assembly, and a drive assembly operatively connected to the horizontal and vertical auger assemblies. The horizontal and vertical auger assemblies each include an auger shaft and flighting disposed on the auger shaft. The drive assembly includes a first member operatively connected to the horizontal auger shaft, a second member operatively connected to the vertical auger shaft, and a power input device operatively connected to the first and second drive members to drive rotation of the horizontal and vertical auger shafts.

公开(公告)号：US20230202778A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18069540

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Takaharu Hiroe ,  Kazunari Ide ,  Akihiko Saito ,  Kei Moriyama

IPC: B65G53/66 ,  B65G53/40 ,  B65G3/04 ,  B65G53/16

CPC classification number: B65G53/66 ,  B65G53/40 ,  B65G3/04 ,  B65G53/16 ,  B65G2201/042

Abstract: In a granular material supply system including a tank that stores granular material, a carrier line through which the granular material flowing out of the tank is carried to a carrier destination, and a cutout line that connects the tank and the carrier line and through which the granular material flowing out of the tank is supplied to the carrier line, a control device includes a density control unit configured to control a density of the granular material on a downstream side of a junction of the cutout line and the carrier line to a set value predetermined and a flow rate control unit configured to control a flow rate of the granular material to be supplied to the carrier destination through the carrier line to a command value instructed by the carrier destination.

公开(公告)号：US20190152723A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16259162

申请日：2019-01-28

Applicant: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.

Inventor： Ethan Curtis Stephen Bent ,  Benjamin Douglas McKnight ,  Dennis George Thompson ,  Gregory Jacob Erker ,  Anthony Charles Rapley

IPC: B65G53/04 ,  A01C7/08 ,  B65G53/06 ,  A01C7/20 ,  B65G53/46 ,  B65G53/66

CPC classification number: B65G53/04 ,  A01C5/062 ,  A01C5/066 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/20 ,  B65G53/06 ,  B65G53/4633 ,  B65G53/66 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  B65G2203/02

Abstract: In one embodiment, a pneumatic distribution system configured to distribute a granular product to an agricultural implement includes a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, and a controller. The first pressure sensor is configured to be fluidly coupled to a storage tank configured to store the granular product and positioned upstream of the meter roller. The first pressure sensor is configured to output a first signal indicative of a first static pressure in the storage tank. The second pressure sensor is configured to be fluidly coupled to a component of the pneumatic distribution system, downstream of the meter roller. The second pressure sensor is configured to output a second signal indicative of a second static pressure downstream of the meter roller. The controller is communicatively coupled to the first pressure sensor and to the second pressure sensor. The controller is configured to determine a pressure differential, wherein the pressure differential is the difference between the first static pressure and the second static pressure. The controller may also be configured to generate a first warning when the first static pressure is below a threshold value and output the first warning to an operator interface, generate a second warning when the pressure differential is below a desired range and output the second warning to the operator interface, and generate a third warning when the pressure differential is above the desired range and output the third warning to the operator interface.