Suction conveying apparatus and method for suction conveying of bulk material
US11999576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a pneumatic suction conveying apparatus for conveying granulated bulk materials and a corresponding method, comprising a pump unit with a vacuum pump and a suction volume, at least two suction lines, which is connected to the suction volume and extends towards storage containers for receiving bulk materials, the suction lines each comprising a conveying hopper for separating the bulk material and a stop valve for blocking the suction line. Hereby, in the suction line there is each provided a closed control loop comprising an adjustable throttle valve and a flow sensor provided in the suction line, the control loop being adapted and designed to adjust the throttle valve depending on a measurement of the flow sensor.
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