Remotely positioned intake apparatus for a pneumatic conveying system and method of using same
US4352608A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 1980 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G53/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A new and improved remotely positioned intake system for use with a pneumatic conveying system and in particular for feeding boll cotton to a cotton ginning operation. The system includes a frame assembly that supports a downwardly extending intake tube or conduit having an inlet opening and which is movable from a remote location. The intake tube is supported from a movable carriage on the support frame for increased loading capability.
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