An unloader for a shipping container includes a supporter having a frame structure and a pallet base supported by the frame structure and configured to receive the pallet and support the shipping container in an elevated position. A gate moving mechanism is supported by the pallet base and configured to engage the moveable gate assembly when the full shipping container is positioned onto the pallet base. A material director has a first end located beneath the pallet base subjacent of the gate moving mechanism. The material director extends downwardly from the pallet base and terminates at a second end opposite the first end. Bulk material is dispensed from the shipping container into the first end and is discharged from the second end of the material director. Shipping containers may be positioned onto and removed from the pallet base without disassembly of the unloader.

A pneumatic air booster (100) includes; a shaft (160); a body (110, 111) including a first body (110) and a second body (111); an air inlet (112); an air outlet (113); a pressure chamber (114) communicating the air inlet (112); an air control passage (115) communicating the pressure chamber (114); a pressure control chamber (116); a bonnet (190); a valve (140); a valve spring (150); a valve seat (170); and a connection passage (102a) extended between the air outlet (113) and the pressure control chamber (116).

A radiometric measuring device for determining a mass flow of a bulk material on a conveyor belt including, at least one detector which is configured to detect at least part of radiation of at least one radiation source the emits the radiation in a direction of the bulk material on the conveyor belt, the radiation having at least partially passed through the bulk material and the conveyor belt, at least one evaluation circuit which is configured to determine the mass flow of the bulk material based on the detected radiation; at least one storage means which is set up to store at least one measured value equation, the measured value equation mapping a relationship between the detected radiation and the mass flow, at least one electronic calculation means which is set up to determine, based on at least one calibration measurement without bulk material on the conveyor belt, a correction equation with which the measured value equation is corrected.

A modular system and method for improving the receiving, processing, storing, and transloading of bulk materials such as organic waste. A system includes at least a receiving module to receive material, a storage module, a discharge module, and a control system. Systems can be adapted with additional modules, such as processing modules and transfer modules, depending on the site and materials to be handled. The storage module has a levelling component for levelling out the organic material stored therein, and a removal component for discharging the organic material. A control system interfaces with the modular components and local operators, and provides remote reporting and monitoring.

A metal chip conveyor having an internal chip removal structure includes an endless conveyor belt. An accommodating room of a machine body is divided into an inner space and an outer space. Two sides of the conveyor belt assemble with chains each having chain links. Each chain link has a first opening facing the inner space and a second opening facing the outer space. A guiding block is arranged in the inner space. The guiding block has a bottom surface, a blocking face, and a guiding gap. The bottom surface faces to the conveyor belt. The guiding gap lies at one side of the blocking face and communicates with the chain links. Therefore, metal chips are stopped by the blocking face and are moved to the guiding gap, then drop to the outer space via the chain links.

A singulator apparatus and system for use with a product conveying and/or sorting system to place products in a single layer line of such products that are also separated from each other so the products may be more effectively and efficiently sized, inspected, sorted or otherwise processed in the processing area of the conveying and/or sorting system. The singulator apparatus has at least one pair, preferably a plurality, of adjacent cylindrical assemblies that are linearly aligned to be parallel with each other and define a valley between the adjacent cylindrical assemblies. Jumbled products are directed to the valleys from a product transfer area that receives the products. The cylindrical assemblies each have a cylindrical member and a shaft, with the shaft connected to a rotating mechanism that rotates the cylindrical assemblies to singulate and separate the products as they move along the valley between cylindrical assemblies.

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for creating a stockpile of bulk material, comprising a conveyor having a feed end and a distribution end; a stabilizer at the feed end of the conveyor; and a support at the distribution end of the conveyor; wherein the support includes a primary hydraulic cylinder having a base portion connected to the support and an end portion which extends and retracts longitudinally to alter the angle between the conveyor and the ground; and a secondary hydraulic cylinder having one end connected to the support and the other end connected to the primary hydraulic cylinder, where the secondary hydraulic cylinder extends and retracts in a lateral direction, thus pivoting the primary hydraulic cylinder against the support. This design is simpler and less expensive than a conveyor with an undercarriage and makes for a smaller staging area as room for the undercarriage is unnecessary.

A singulator apparatus and system for use with a product conveying and/or sorting system to place products in a single layer line of such products that are also separated from each other so the products may be more effectively and efficiently sized, inspected, sorted or otherwise processed in the processing area of the conveying and/or sorting system. The singulator apparatus has at least one pair, preferably a plurality, of adjacent cylindrical assemblies that are linearly aligned to be parallel with each other and define a valley between the adjacent cylindrical assemblies. Jumbled products are directed to the valleys from a product transfer area that receives the products. The cylindrical assemblies each have a cylindrical member and a shaft, with the shaft connected to a rotating mechanism that rotates the cylindrical assemblies to singulate and separate the products as they move along the valley between cylindrical assemblies.

An auger assembly for a farm implement, in which the auger assembly includes a first auger section having a first auger shaft that rotates in a conveying direction about a longitudinal axis of the first auger section and a second auger section having a second auger shaft that rotates about a longitudinal axis of the second auger section. The auger assembly includes a first auger coupling portion that includes a drive hub and a lobe. The auger assembly includes a second auger coupling portion that includes a sleeve, which receives the drive hub such that the drive hub is rotatably engaged with the sleeve. The auger assembly includes a drive pin secured to the second auger coupling portion and a latch arm that pivots in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second auger section between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

A metal chip conveyor having an internal chip removal structure includes an endless conveyor belt. An accommodating room of a machine body is divided into an inner space and an outer space. Two sides of the conveyor belt assemble with chains each having chain links. Each chain link has a first opening facing the inner space and a second opening facing the outer space. A guiding block is arranged in the inner space. The guiding block has a bottom surface, a blocking face, and a guiding gap. The bottom surface faces to the conveyor belt. The guiding gap lies at one side of the blocking face and communicates with the chain links. Therefore, metal chips are stopped by the blocking face and are moved to the guiding gap, then drop to the outer space via the chain links.