A conveyance system (10) including: a conveyor having a frame (22) connectable to a drive unit; and a shipping container (12) having a base (16), a top wall (14), two opposing side walls (18) and two opposing end walls (20), wherein the conveyor is fixed within the shipping container (12) in an assembled state.

A supply device for feeding of goods to be transported to a conveyor device has at least one conveyor belt (9) that extends around two deflection pulleys (4) of the supply device. The at least one conveyor belt (9) has, on its inner side (21), a guide strip (23) arranged approximately along a feed direction (13), and has a bed (11) for guiding the at least one conveyor belt (9) between the two deflection pulleys (4) by a guide groove (19) for the guide strip (23). The bed (11) has a base table (22) and at least one guiding device (20) attached to the base table (22). The guide groove (19) is formed at least partially by the at least one guiding device (20).

The invention relates to an overhead conveying device (01) to be integrated in an assembly plant in order to transport vehicle components (02) by means of a conveying device (03) disposed on the overhead conveying device (01), said overhead conveying device having a supporting framework (06), said supporting framework (06) having a length of more than 5 m and a width of more than 2 m, and said conveying device (03) being mounted at the supporting framework (06), and said supporting framework (06) and said conveying device (03) limiting a conveying corridor (05), in which it is possible for the vehicle components (02) to be transported from an input point to an output point, and said supporting framework (06) being mounted, with the help of bearing means, on the floor (11) or on the ceiling of the assembly plant, and said bearing means giving rise to the formation, between the underside of the supporting framework (06) and the upper side of the floor (11), of a free space (12), which is suitable for component assembly and/or for component transport purposes and in which it is possible to walk and/or drive, said conveying device (03) extending vertically upwards at the supporting framework (06) starting from the fastening plane (04) and laterally limiting the conveying corridor (05) on one side, said vehicle components (02) being transported in the conveying corridor (05) in a manner projecting laterally from the conveying device (03), and said conveying device (03) being fixed at the supporting framework (06) on the upper side of the fastening plane (04) with the help of fastening means, and said supporting framework (06) being formed by a truss that comprises interconnected supporting beam elements (13, 14, 15) that are longitudinally oriented and interconnected supporting beam elements (13, 14, 15) that are transversely oriented and interconnected supporting beam elements (13, 14, 15) that diagonally run in between.

An interlocking system of tubular members is provided for support of conveyors and mezzanines, each tubular member having cutouts and slots for assembly with other of the tubular members to form elbow joints, tee joints and cross joints, and stiffener brackets to reinforce the interlocking joints to form a strong support structure without the need for welding. A mezzanine conveyor assembly is also provided that includes a support structure constructed of non-welded interlocking tubular members reinforced with stiffener brackets, with a mezzanine/platform and at least one conveyor supported on the support structure.

A mobile robot is provided for use in an operating environment. The mobile robot may include a mobile robot base, a conveyor system and a drive system. The conveyor system may be supported by the mobile robot base. The conveyor system may include a conveyor belt configured to receive an item with the mobile robot and/or provide the item from the mobile robot. The conveyor system may be configured to support the item during movement of the mobile robot within the operating environment. The drive system may be arranged with the mobile robot base. The drive system may be configured to move the mobile robot within the operating environment and position the conveyor system such that the conveyor belt is operable to receive the item with the mobile robot and/or provide the item from the mobile robot.

A portable conveying apparatus for transferring particulate material comprises a conveyor supported on a trailer frame and operable to convey the material for subsequent discharge to a target location. A housing mounted to the trailer frame and substantially covering a top of the conveyor defines at least one inlet for delivery of material from a container to the conveyor. A flexible chute communicating each inlet and a container discharge to guide the material to the apparatus housing is carried on the trailer frame in a storage position so as to be transportable therewith. Within the housing, an upper guide surface converges to a central grate disposed at a transversely offset location from the respective inlet for central depositing of the material onto the conveyor. A suspension arrangement is operable to raise and lower the trailer frame between transport and operating positions so that a bottom of the trailer frame can rest on the ground to inhibit the dust emanating during use.

An interlocking system of tubular members is provided for support of conveyors and mezzanines, each tubular member having cutouts and slots for assembly with other of the tubular members to form elbow joints, tee joints and cross joints, and stiffener brackets to reinforce the interlocking joints to form a strong support structure without the need for welding. A mezzanine conveyor assembly is also provided that includes a support structure constructed of non-welded interlocking tubular members reinforced with stiffener brackets, with a mezzanine/platform and at least one conveyor supported on the support structure.

A proppant conveyor system has: a tower; a bucket elevator; a telescopic conveyor boom mounted to the tower above a ground surface; the telescopic conveyor boom being connected to convey proppant from an outlet of the bucket elevator to a discharge point defined by the telescopic conveyor boom; and the telescopic conveyor boom being mounted to swing in lateral directions relative to an axis of the tower to reposition the discharge point. A method includes: conveying proppant up a bucket elevator, along a telescopic conveyor boom mounted on a tower above a ground surface, and into an inlet of a first storage bin at a well site; repositioning the telescoping conveyor boom over an inlet of a second storage bin at the well site by swinging the telescopic conveyor boom in a lateral direction relative to an axis of the tower; and conveying proppant up the bucket elevator, along the telescopic conveyor boom, and into an inlet of the second storage bin.

A storage facility has a base frame composed of vertical supports and horizontal crosspieces. A carrier can be driven on two rails in an aisle through the base frame for introducing and removing goods. Each rail has a horizontal limb forming a running surface for the carrier, and a vertical limb. The rail, in a fastening region extending over a partial length thereof, is fastened by fastening elements to one of the supports and/or crosspieces. The vertical limb, in the fastening region, is provided with holes through which the fastening elements lead. The vertical limb, in the fastening region but outside the holes, is provided with at least one structural weakening in the form of an opening. The latter extends like a slit substantially in the longitudinal direction of the rail and at a height closer to the horizontal limb than to the upper edge of the vertical limb.

A portable apparatus for transferring bulk material comprises a conveyor which is supported in inclined orientation with its discharge at a higher elevation than its intake. The conveyor is carried on a frame arranged for rolling movement on a support surface, affording the portability of the apparatus. The conveyor is displaceable back and forth relative to the axle assembly in a lateral direction to adjust a position of the discharge of the conveyor in the lateral direction.