Gate opener for proppant container
US12404093B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
19References
10Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2590/668
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated gate actuator system is provided for use in selectively opening and closing a gate that dispenses proppant from a proppant container during the course of a hydraulic fracturing operation. A lever arm is pivotally mounted for movement to place a drive gear in contact with a driven gear to open and close the gate. The gate may be remotely or autonomously actuated in this manner utilizing an electronic control triggered by human and/or sensor input.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.