Patent classifications
B65G21/02
Wind deflection apparatuses for trough conveyors
A trough conveyor that transports fine bulk material and is exposed to windy conditions may include a belt for transporting bulk material, a center roll for supporting the belt, first and second wing rolls that support angled segments of the belt, a frame that supports the center roll and the first and second wing rolls, and a hood cover disposed above the belt. The trough conveyor may also include first and second baffles that form labyrinths that help attenuate wind velocity over the fine bulk material. The baffles may also help contain fine bulk material that is stirred up within a stilling space formed between the hood cover, the belt, and the baffles. In addition or in the alternative, the trough conveyor may include fairings that deflect crosswind beneath the belt.
Wind deflection apparatuses for trough conveyors
A trough conveyor that transports fine bulk material and is exposed to windy conditions may include a belt for transporting bulk material, a center roll for supporting the belt, first and second wing rolls that support angled segments of the belt, a frame that supports the center roll and the first and second wing rolls, and a hood cover disposed above the belt. The trough conveyor may also include first and second baffles that form labyrinths that help attenuate wind velocity over the fine bulk material. The baffles may also help contain fine bulk material that is stirred up within a stilling space formed between the hood cover, the belt, and the baffles. In addition or in the alternative, the trough conveyor may include fairings that deflect crosswind beneath the belt.
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED SINGULATION SYSTEM
A control system for an automated singulation system is provided. The control system detects a presence of a first item on a first conveyor and detects a presence of a second item on a second conveyor while the first item is present on the first conveyor. The second conveyor transfers items onto the first conveyor and is at a lower height than the second conveyor. The first conveyor is oriented perpendicularly with respect to the second conveyor. In response to detecting the presence of the second item, a location of the first item along a length of the first conveyor is determined. The first conveyor and the second conveyor are controlled based at least on the location of the first item.
Toolless removable wear strip and/or guide rail for a conveyor
A dynamic noser assembly used with a conveyor having pegs is provided. The dynamic noser assembly has a noser with a noser inner side, a noser outer side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a rear side and a front side. The dynamic noser further has a first hole with a first hole slot accessible via the noser inner side and a first hole notch, and a second hole with a second hole slot accessible via the rear side and a second hole notch. The noser is alignable with the pegs to lock the noser in place when the pegs are received within notches. The dynamic noser assembly further as a shaft removably connected to the noser, the shaft supporting at least one bearing. The noser front side has a channel formed therein for removably receiving the bearing shaft.
Toolless removable wear strip and/or guide rail for a conveyor
A dynamic noser assembly used with a conveyor having pegs is provided. The dynamic noser assembly has a noser with a noser inner side, a noser outer side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a rear side and a front side. The dynamic noser further has a first hole with a first hole slot accessible via the noser inner side and a first hole notch, and a second hole with a second hole slot accessible via the rear side and a second hole notch. The noser is alignable with the pegs to lock the noser in place when the pegs are received within notches. The dynamic noser assembly further as a shaft removably connected to the noser, the shaft supporting at least one bearing. The noser front side has a channel formed therein for removably receiving the bearing shaft.
TORSION WELDMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC BOOM OF A MATERIAL CONVEYOR APPARATUS
A weldment structure for reinforcing a boom of a material conveyor apparatus includes a pair of elongate rigid members having an overall length with cut ends, a set of cross members sharing an overall length with cut ends, the cross members fixed orthogonally to the elongate rigid members functioning to hold the rigid members apart and parallel and at the same edge alignment, and a set of cross support brackets fixed to the cross members and to the elongate rigid members, the cross support brackets each supporting at least a return roller bracket assembly and a pair of opposing belt guides.
WIND DEFLECTION APPARATUSES FOR TROUGH CONVEYORS
A trough conveyor that transports fine bulk material and is exposed to windy conditions may include a belt for transporting bulk material, a center roll for supporting the belt, first and second wing rolls that support angled segments of the belt, a frame that supports the center roll and the first and second wing rolls, and a hood cover disposed above the belt. The trough conveyor may also include first and second baffles that form labyrinths that help attenuate wind velocity over the fine bulk material. The baffles may also help contain fine bulk material that is stirred up within a stilling space formed between the hood cover, the belt, and the baffles. In addition or in the alternative, the trough conveyor may include fairings that deflect crosswind beneath the belt.
WIND DEFLECTION APPARATUSES FOR TROUGH CONVEYORS
A trough conveyor that transports fine bulk material and is exposed to windy conditions may include a belt for transporting bulk material, a center roll for supporting the belt, first and second wing rolls that support angled segments of the belt, a frame that supports the center roll and the first and second wing rolls, and a hood cover disposed above the belt. The trough conveyor may also include first and second baffles that form labyrinths that help attenuate wind velocity over the fine bulk material. The baffles may also help contain fine bulk material that is stirred up within a stilling space formed between the hood cover, the belt, and the baffles. In addition or in the alternative, the trough conveyor may include fairings that deflect crosswind beneath the belt.
Conveyor truss elevation apparatus, systems, and methods
Conveyor elevation apparatus, systems and methods are provided. Some embodiments include a stmt having three frame sections. In some embodiments at least two of the frame sections comprise longitudinal supports joined by bracing.
Conveyor truss elevation apparatus, systems, and methods
Conveyor elevation apparatus, systems and methods are provided. Some embodiments include a stmt having three frame sections. In some embodiments at least two of the frame sections comprise longitudinal supports joined by bracing.