Abstract:
A method of delivering proppant to a well site has the steps of transporting a load of proppant in a vessel to a desired location, moving the load of proppant from the vessel into a container so as to create a proppant-loaded container, unloading the proppant-loaded container into a pneumatic bulk trailer, and transporting the unloaded proppant in the pneumatic bulk trailer to well site. The container is placed onto a bed of a truck and moved in proximity to the vessel. The proppant-loaded container is placed onto a tilting mechanism and then tilted so that the proppant is discharged through a flow gate of a container into a hopper. The proppant in the hopper can then be conveyed to the pneumatic bulk trailer.
Abstract:
Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for use thereof for loading bulk material into freight containers. One apparatus comprises a hopper configured to receive bulk material that is sized and shaped to be at least partially enclosable by a container to occupy a substantial volume of the container and a ram. The ram comprises a plate and a driver configured to move the plate from a back end of the hopper to an open end of the hopper to expel material into a container. Another apparatus comprises a hopper configured to receive bulk material that is sized and shaped to be at least partially enclosable by a container to occupy a substantial volume of the container and a reciprocating conveyor floor system. Optionally, a chute can be employed in combination with a loader vehicle to quickly and efficiently load bulk material into a container.
Abstract:
A system, method, and apparatus for palletizing cargo on a rack for shipment are provided. The system generally includes a tiered rack having a base tier, a support framework extending from the base tier, and a second tier adjustably attached to the support framework. The system may further include a plurality of lower frame support members positioned longitudinally across the bottom of the base tier, and a plurality of pneumatically actuated rollers spaced to cooperatively engage the plurality of lower frame support members, the rollers being selectively extendable from a plurality of raised tracks positioned longitudinally along a floor of the railcar, where the rollers are configured to pneumatically extend past an upper surface of the track when actuated and allow for linear motion there over.
Abstract:
A system for in-vehicle monitoring and control of commodity loading, such a grain or loose or fluid materials, from a storage bin to a transport bin using a loading system, includes a loading system control device and a user interface device capable of mutual wireless communication. The system improves safety by eliminating the need for operators to crawl up the side of vehicle in order to check levels of commodity in the transport bin, while also trying to move the transport bin as required. The loading system control device includes a logic switching unit for selectively operating the loading system that transfers the commodity from the storage bin; one or more cameras providing visual feeds of the loading of commodity into the transport bin; and a security or safety feature. The user interface device includes a display for displaying the visual feeds and control switches for operating the loading system.
Abstract:
The purpose of the Bale Flipper Autoloader is to allow one person to load big bales of hay on a trailer. This machine tows behind the hay trailer to the field where it is detached and rehooked to the side of the trailer. As this machine loads bales it moves from the front to the back of the trailer. This machine totally eliminates the need of a tractor or forklift to load big bales of hay.
Abstract:
A material transfer system for transferring a material from a source to an open-topped receptacle wherein the material is capable of gravitationally flowing from a source utilizes a circular, rotary dumper having a plurality of open-topped compartments which extend radially from the vertical center axis of the dumper to the outer periphery thereof and a port-defining bottom within each of dumper compartment through which the contents of the compartment can be discharged. The dumper is supported for rotation about its vertical center axis, and a motor is adapted to rotate the dumper about the vertical center axis so that on one side of the vertical center axis of the dumper, the open tops of the compartments are movable into and out of vertical registry with material flowing therein from a source and so that on the opposite side of the vertical center axis of the dumper, the ports of the compartments are movable into and out of vertical registry with an open-topped receptacle to be filled from the dumper. Associated with each compartment port is a closure permitting the ports to be selectively opened and closed so that discharge of material from each compartment is prevented when its port is not positioned in vertical registry with an open-topped receptacle to be filled from the dumper and so that discharge of material from each compartment is permitted when its port is positioned in vertical registry with an open-topped receptacle to be filled from the dumper.
Abstract:
A material transfer system for loading a pair of spaced, open-topped receptacles with a material capable of gravitationally flowing toward the open-topped receptacles from a source along a material flow path having a segment along which the material falls downwardly utilizes an elongated support frame mounted adjacent the receptacles and a divider mechanism which is positionable in vertical registry with and thereby covers the spacing defined between the two receptacles. A motor is drivingly connected to the divider mechanism for moving the mechanism along the length of the support frame and into a position at which the divider mechanism is positionable in vertical registry with the segment of the material path through which the material falls downwardly. Therefore, when the spacing defined between the receptacles is moved into vertical registry with the segment of the material flow path through which the material falls downwardly, the divider mechanism is also positionable in registry with the segment of the material flow path through which the material falls downwardly so that the material is prevented from falling into the spacing by the divider mechanism.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cargo loading apparatus for loading a cargo disposed on a first level onto a deck disposed on a second level generally above the first level, the deck having a cargo supporting surface and an end. The cargo loading apparatus includes a platform with a cargo supporting surface for supporting the cargo to be loaded onto the deck, a base which is hingedly connected to the platform, and means for pulling the base and the platform connected thereto onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck. The base is of a sufficient size such that the base and the platform are positionable in an initial loading position wherein the platform is supported generally on the first level and the base extends from the platform generally toward the deck to a position wherein the end of the base is disposed generally above the second level and a portion of the base engages the end of the platform. The base cooperates to raise the platform from the first level to the second level and subsequently onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck as the base and the platform connected are pulled onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck.
Abstract:
In an apparatus for automatically handling stacks of bags, initially the bags are formed into stacks, each stack is moved onto and along a conveying track and then unloaded from the track to a loading surface. The support surface on the conveying track for the stacks of bags has a number of recesses into which a prong-shaped support member can be inserted for lifting a stack from the track without using a pallet. The prong-shaped support member includes a stripping plate so that by moving the support member transversely of the plate, the stack on the support member can be displaced onto a loading surface. A carriage movable over the conveying track provides the support surface of the stack of bags. The conveying track includes upper rails for moving the carriage from the stack-forming end to the unloading end and lower rails for returning the carriage to the stack-forming end.
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.