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Diversion assembly

US11352214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2021
Grant dateJun 7, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2203/042
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A diversion assembly for use with a feed material. The diversion assembly includes a plurality of movable gate chutes, a first conveyor, and a second conveyor. The plurality of movable gate chutes are each positionable in a retracted position and an extended position. The first conveyor is configured to carry, for each of any of the plurality of movable gate chutes in the retracted position, a first portion of the feed material to a first area. The second conveyor is configured to carry, for each of any of the plurality of movable gate chutes in the extended position, a second portion of the feed material to a second area. The second area is spaced apart from the first area.

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