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Remotely positioned intake apparatus for a pneumatic conveying system and method of using same

US4352608A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1980
Grant dateOct 5, 1982
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2000

Classification

  • 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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