Patent classifications
B60P1/60
VACUUM FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR A DRY BULK TRAILER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A filtration system for a dry bulk tank trailer includes a filter canister containing a filter media in the interior volume of the filter canister. The filter media divides the interior volume of the filter canister into a dusty air side and a clean air side of the interior volume on opposite sides of the filter media. A dusty air line operatively communicates the dusty air side of the interior volume with the dry bulk tank. A fitting operatively communicates with the clean air side of the interior volume. The fitting is operable to selectively communicate a vacuum pressure and a positive pressure to the clean air side of the interior volume.
VACUUM FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR A DRY BULK TRAILER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A filtration system for a dry bulk tank trailer includes a filter canister containing a filter media in the interior volume of the filter canister. The filter media divides the interior volume of the filter canister into a dusty air side and a clean air side of the interior volume on opposite sides of the filter media. A dusty air line operatively communicates the dusty air side of the interior volume with the dry bulk tank. A fitting operatively communicates with the clean air side of the interior volume. The fitting is operable to selectively communicate a vacuum pressure and a positive pressure to the clean air side of the interior volume.
AIR CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR FILLING OF AIR SEEDER TANK
An air cart for distributing air entrained particulate material from a chamber or tank to a plurality of distribution lines for application to an agricultural field has a tank refilling feature utilizing air flow from the cart distribution system or from a dedicated pneumatic source. The cart conveying system air flow is diverted and passed through an assembly containing multiple venturis which also receives particulate material from a supply source. The air entrained material from the source is conveyed to and gently deposited in the cart tank. Exhaust air from the tank may be directed back into the cart conveying system or vented through an air diffuser located beneath the cart. Exhaust air which is directed back to the cart conveying system may return to a location closely adjacent that from which it was originally diverted.
AIR CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR FILLING OF AIR SEEDER TANK
An air cart for distributing air entrained particulate material from a chamber or tank to a plurality of distribution lines for application to an agricultural field has a tank refilling feature utilizing air flow from the cart distribution system or from a dedicated pneumatic source. The cart conveying system air flow is diverted and passed through an assembly containing multiple venturis which also receives particulate material from a supply source. The air entrained material from the source is conveyed to and gently deposited in the cart tank. Exhaust air from the tank may be directed back into the cart conveying system or vented through an air diffuser located beneath the cart. Exhaust air which is directed back to the cart conveying system may return to a location closely adjacent that from which it was originally diverted.
AIR CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR FILLING OF AIR SEEDER TANK
An air cart for distributing air entrained particulate material from a chamber or tank to a plurality of distribution lines for application to an agricultural field has a tank refilling feature utilizing air flow from the cart distribution system or from a dedicated pneumatic source. The cart conveying system air flow is diverted and passed through an assembly containing multiple venturis which also receives particulate material from a supply source. The air entrained material from the source is conveyed to and gently deposited in the cart tank. Exhaust air from the tank may be directed back into the cart conveying system or vented through an air diffuser located beneath the cart. Exhaust air which is directed back to the cart conveying system may return to a location closely adjacent that from which it was originally diverted.
AIR CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR FILLING OF AIR SEEDER TANK
An air cart for distributing air entrained particulate material from a chamber or tank to a plurality of distribution lines for application to an agricultural field has a tank refilling feature utilizing air flow from the cart distribution system or from a dedicated pneumatic source. The cart conveying system air flow is diverted and passed through an assembly containing multiple venturis which also receives particulate material from a supply source. The air entrained material from the source is conveyed to and gently deposited in the cart tank. Exhaust air from the tank may be directed back into the cart conveying system or vented through an air diffuser located beneath the cart. Exhaust air which is directed back to the cart conveying system may return to a location closely adjacent that from which it was originally diverted.
Optimizing product flow in a drop chute by controlling the shape and position of vortices present in the system
An air cart has a drop chute for conveying an agricultural product such as seed, from a metering device to a venturi portion of a product conveyance tube. The drop chute has a contoured downstream sidewall resulting in changes in drop chute width which introduce vortices providing an enhanced product flow. The downstream sidewall has an inward sloping region reducing the drop chute width beginning closely adjacent the metering device and continuing down about one-third the way from the metering device to the conveyance tube, and an abrupt corner causing an increase in drop chute width near the product conveyance tube followed by a curved region creating a gradual further increase in width terminating adjacent to the product delivery tube. A large low speed vortex is created near the inward sloping region and a small strong vortex is created adjacent the curved region.
OPTIMIZING PRODUCT FLOW IN A DROP CHUTE BY CONTROLLING THE SHAPE AND POSITION OF VORTICES PRESENT IN THE SYSTEM
An air cart has a drop chute for conveying an agricultural product such as seed, from a metering device to a venturi portion of a product conveyance tube. The drop chute has a contoured downstream sidewall resulting in changes in drop chute width which introduce vortices providing an enhanced product flow. The downstream sidewall has an inward sloping region reducing the drop chute width beginning closely adjacent the metering device and continuing down about one-third the way from the metering device to the conveyance tube, and an abrupt corner causing an increase in drop chute width near the product conveyance tube followed by a curved region creating a gradual further increase in width terminating adjacent to the product delivery tube. A large low speed vortex is created near the inward sloping region and a small strong vortex is created adjacent the curved region.
Trailer-Mounted Grain Vacuum Device
A trailer-mounted vacuum device for vacuuming grains. The device is securely mounted on a trailer and features a power generator for generating electrical power, an air compressor generating pressurized airflow for efficient vacuum creation, and a hydraulic hoist for flexible vacuum drum positioning. A vacuum drum, constructed from durable materials, stores grains under controlled vacuum conditions. A monitoring module regulates pressure levels within an embedded air storage tank and the vacuum drum, optimizing grain vacuuming effectiveness. Different options offered by the monitoring module enable automatic pressure adjustments for vacuuming loose, denser, or clogged grains. The innovative device streamlines grain collection, supports sustainable farming, and ensures efficient transportability.
Trailer-Mounted Grain Vacuum Device
A trailer-mounted vacuum device for vacuuming grains. The device is securely mounted on a trailer and features a power generator for generating electrical power, an air compressor generating pressurized airflow for efficient vacuum creation, and a hydraulic hoist for flexible vacuum drum positioning. A vacuum drum, constructed from durable materials, stores grains under controlled vacuum conditions. A monitoring module regulates pressure levels within an embedded air storage tank and the vacuum drum, optimizing grain vacuuming effectiveness. Different options offered by the monitoring module enable automatic pressure adjustments for vacuuming loose, denser, or clogged grains. The innovative device streamlines grain collection, supports sustainable farming, and ensures efficient transportability.