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Conveyor stockpile desegregation systems, methods and apparatus

US11772901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2021
Grant dateOct 3, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2811/095
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for creating an at least partially desegregated stockpile. In some embodiments the stockpile comprises one or more windrows. In some embodiments an operating speed (e.g., belt speed) of the conveyor is varied to create windrows at various distances from the conveyor.

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