Abstract:
A conveying system for distributing material into any bin in a horizontal array of storage bins comprises a circular guide positioned over the array of bins (24), a linear guide (22) that rotates along the circular guide, and a conveyor (30) that is supported by the linear guide. By rotating the linear guide and attached conveyor along the circular guide and by shuttling the conveyor linearly, the conveyor has an infinite number of discharge points to fill any one of the underlying array of bins.
Abstract:
An apparatus is used for dispensing particulate material into a pneumatic conveying line which includes an air passage for connection in series with the pneumatic conveying line. A flow restrictor in the air passage, for example a venturi, produces a drop in air pressure in the pneumatic conveying line. An auger feeds the particulate material adjacent the outlet side of the flow restrictor whereby particulate material in a feed tube surrounding the auger is drawn into the pneumatic conveying line. A branched line connects the pneumatic conveying line to an inlet of the feed tube. Shutoff valves in the conveying line and the branched line permit airflow to be directed through either the conveying line or the branched line. The feed tube can be pneumatically purged by opening the shutoff valve in the branched line.
Abstract:
A system and method for transporting plastic pellets. In one embodiment the method for transporting plastic pellets comprises: moving plastic pellets through a conduit from an inlet to an outlet, wherein the conduit has an inner surface having sufficient topography to cause the plastic pellets to tumble.
Abstract:
This invention provides an apparatus for handling bulk material as located at circular or linear storage site. The apparatus can include both a stacker and a reclaimer, wherein the improvement in technology is described in the reclaimer portion of the apparatus. More specifically, a reclaimer apparatus is described having a platform mounted on one or more wheel truck assemblies arranged to roll on at least one rail. The platform having a plurality of means to support a pivotal reclaim conveyor boom and a fixed incline conveyor assembly. A pivotal reclaim conveyor assembly is made of a head shaft and a tail shaft and means to support a plurality of rakes, wherein the plurality of rakes are spaced at intervals in a continuous loop around the pivotal reclaim conveyor assembly. The pivotal reclaim conveyor assembly being driven by a first motor. The fixed incline conveyor assembly having a head shaft and a tail shaft, the incline conveyor assembly having means to support a plurality of buckets, the plurality of buckets being spaced at intervals in a continuous loop around the inclined conveyor assembly, the plurality of buckets being positioned to receive bulk material from the pivotal reclaim conveyor assembly, the incline conveyor assembly being driven by a second motor.
Abstract:
A vacuum receiver for a pneumatic conveyor for conveying, e.g., plastic pellets, having a receiving vessel with a material inlet, a material outlet and a conveying gas outlet. A first valve member is provided for opening and closing the conveying gas outlet, and a second valve member is provided for opening and closing the material outlet. Both valve members are connected to a common valve shaft and actuated by a single actuator mounted on a vessel lid. The vacuum receiver of the invention has the advantage of affording positive control and sealing of the material discharge valve while at the same time being economical to manufacture and easily cleaned.
Abstract:
An assembly for transferring solid particulate matter has a pressurized vessel for retaining a pre-determined quantity of the solid material. A discharge conduit connected to the vessel carries the solid material to a loading vessel, be it a processing tank, a storage vessel, or any other similar container. A discharge nozzle carried by a distant end of the discharge conduit is also connected to a dust collection container. Vacuum created in the dust collection container facilitates entrapment of dust particles generated during transfer of the solid material through the discharge container and carrying of the dust particles away from the discharge opening of the discharge nozzle into the dust collection container.
Abstract:
An assembly for transferring solid particulate matter has a pressurized vessel for retaining a pre-determined quantity of the solid material. A discharge conduit connected to the vessel carries the solid material to a loading vessel, be it a processing tank, a storage vessel, or any other similar container. A discharge nozzle carried by a distant end of the discharge conduit is also connected to a dust collection container. Vacuum created in the dust collection container facilitates entrapment of dust particles generated during transfer of the solid material through the discharge container and carrying of the dust particles away from the discharge opening of the discharge nozzle into the dust collection container.