B65G2201/042

Roof rock spreader

A roof rock spreader has a rock hopper and a motive drive system. An optical system detects areas already treated and areas still in need of treatment. Location aware sensors detect present location and speed of travel. A control system determines proper application paths and locations, and controls application of roof rock to provide an even and consistent layer. When the rock hopper empties, the roof rock spreader will move to a refill location. A laser alignment system detects and confirms proper hopper positioning prior to automated refill. During the refilling procedure, wheel load sensors monitor hopper fill. Rock hopper refill may be limited, to accommodate gross vehicle weight limitations of a particular roof. A communication system provides remote viewing through the optical system or other camera to confirm proper function, provides remote emergency shut-off, and enables a plurality of like spreaders to work in unison.

Grain bin unloading conveyor system

An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.

Batch weighing/supply device, and operating method therefor
11788876 · 2023-10-17 · ·

In a batch weighing/supply device, a primary height adjustable scraper that reduces the quantity of conveyed raw material when lowered is provided on an upstream side of a discharge port in an annular passage, a secondary height adjustable scraper that further reduces the quantity of conveyed raw material, after the quantity has been reduced by lowering the primary height adjustable scraper, is provided on a downstream side of the primary height adjustable scraper, control means is provided to reduce the rotation speed of rotary blades to a first speed being lower than a normal speed, when the primary height adjustable scraper is lowered and reduce the rotation speed of the rotary blades to a second speed being lower than the first speed, when the secondary height adjustable scraper is lowered, and a sliding gate for opening and closing a raw material drop-down path is provided under the discharge port.

Aggregate transferring system
11780689 · 2023-10-10 · ·

An aggregate transferring apparatus for elevating aggregate may include a base assembly with a base frame, an unloader structure on the base frame, and a base conveyor on the base frame positioned to receive aggregate from a vehicle positioned on the unloader structure. The apparatus may also include an aggregate elevating assembly with a deployable frame mounted on the base frame and being movable between storage and deploy positions, and an elevating conveyor for receiving aggregate from the base conveyor and conveying the aggregate upwardly on the deployable frame. The apparatus may further include a conveyor extension assembly for conveying aggregate horizontally outward from the elevating assembly. The extension assembly may include an extension conveyor movable between lowered and raised positions and being articulated with an inboard and outboard segments.

HOPPER CLEANOUT
20210339962 · 2021-11-04 ·

Disclosed is an example material transfer vehicle comprising a feeder having a hydraulic motor, a chain actuated by the hydraulic motor, and loading hopper configured to provide material to the chain; a sensor configured to detect a presence of a truck; and an electronic control module, wherein the electronic control module is configured to automatically increase a speed at which the chain is actuated when the sensor detects a presence of a truck.

Multi-Chamber Funnel Hopper
20230331470 · 2023-10-19 ·

A multi-chamber funneling hopper having at least first and second frustum-shaped containers, with the second container being disposed above the first container. The first container includes a first inwardly-sloping wall and three non-inwardly-sloping walls, the walls defining a first chamber having a first inlet and a first outlet positioned below the first inlet and of smaller area than the first inlet. The second container has a second inwardly-sloping wall and three non-inwardly-sloping walls, the walls defining a second chamber having a second inlet and a second outlet of smaller area than the second inlet and as large as the first inlet of the first container. The first container and the second container define a vertical axis passing therethrough, and the first and second containers are positioned relative to each other so that the second inwardly-sloping wall is rotated in a horizontal direction approximately ninety degrees relative to the first inwardly-sloping wall.

TRACTION MECHANISM FOR PIPELINE CONVEYING APPARATUS AND PIPELINE CONVEYING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME
20230331491 · 2023-10-19 ·

A traction mechanism for pipeline conveying apparatus comprises a flat belt and a plurality of trays fixedly arranged in the lengthwise direction at intervals on the flat belt. The pipeline conveying apparatus further comprises a pipeline, where the traction mechanism is arranged in the pipeline in a penetrating manner, and the pipeline conveying apparatus is further provided with a driving mechanism for driving the traction mechanism to move in the pipeline.

Single drive dual hopper conveyor system

A single drive dual hopper conveyor system is presented having a center conveyor system and a pair of side conveyor systems that are connected to one another. A single motor is connected to the center conveyor system and drives movement of a belt within the center conveyor system. The connection of the center conveyor system to the side conveyor system causes the belts of the side conveyor systems to be simultaneously driven as the belt of the center conveyor system is driven. This arrangement eliminates the need for multiple motors. A guide at the center of the belts is configured to guide the belts through the center of the housings and prevent the buildup of grain within a cut-out section of the flights of the belt that is needed to allow access to the links of the belts to facilitate driving of the belts.

TRANSPORT DEVICE WITH AN ULTRASONIC GENERATOR AND OPERATING METHOD
20230312259 · 2023-10-05 · ·

The transport device, which serves for the transport of pulverous or granular process material, includes an open or in itself closed transport frame made of metal for transporting process material, is held by a support device and is connected to an ultrasonic device having an ultrasonic generator, an ultrasonic transducer connected to the ultrasonic generator and a coupling rod connected to the ultrasonic transducer and having front and rear end pieces. A flat distributor body made of metal has upper, lower, rear sides and peripherally at least one connection side. The rear end piece of the coupling rod is connected to the ultrasonic transducer. The front end piece of the coupling rod is welded to the rear, upper, or lower side of the distributor body. The at least one connection side of the distributor body is integrally connected with or welded to the at least one transport frame.

Mobile machine for handling aggregate material having a movable component carrier above a conveyor line
11753252 · 2023-09-12 · ·

A mobile machine for conveying and/or processing mineral aggregate material, includes a machine frame and a conveyor module supported on the machine frame so as to be displaceable relative to the latter. A conveyor line runs along a virtual conveyor path (FB), the conveyor module being designed at least for conveying the aggregate material along the conveyor path on the conveyor line. A component carrier in a working state of the machine runs in an elevation direction (H) at a distance from the conveyor line crosswise with respect to the conveyor path above the conveyor line. The component carrier supports at least one functional module which interacts with the aggregate material conveyed on the conveyor line. The conveyor module is displaceable relative to the machine frame with a displacement component in the elevation direction. The component carrier is movable both relative to the conveyor module and the machine frame.