Conveyor leveling system
US11001450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G41/008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems for automatically leveling a base frame of a bulk material transport conveyor include radial travel wheels mounted on generally opposing sides of the base frame that can move from a raised position above the ground to a lowered position in contact with the ground to permit radial travel of the conveyor. Actuators normally used to raise or lower the radial travel wheels may be actuated automatically by a controller in response to a signal from an inclination and/or limit sensor mounted on the conveyor that represents a non-level orientation of the conveyor, to level the base frame.
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