Device for building-up and discharging an annular dump of bulk material
US4363396A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for the building up and discharge of an annular dump of bulk on a circular storage site. In the center of the circular storage site is provided at least one jib of a dumping device rotatable about a vertical axis, which is fed with the bulk material by means of a feed belt, the discharge end of which is situated above the dumping device in the center of the device. Moreover there is provided at least one removal device which can be swivelled about said vertical axis and machinery situated in the neighborhood of the center by means of which the bulk material removed is fed to a conveyor belt passing through said vertical axis. The removal device and the jib of the dumping device are arranged on a framework which is supported and guided on at least one circular railway concentric with said axis.
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