Railroad car conveyor
US5131798A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01B2203/038
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Material handling apparatus for conveying loose material into an elongated container such as a railroad car. An endless belt conveyor is mounted above and extends the full length of the container. A plurality of equally-spaced, individually, selectively operable discharge stations are disposed along the conveyor for discharging material off the sides of the conveyor into the elongated container, thereby providing for uniform loading of the car. Mechanism is provided for raising the conveyor above the container to permit pivotal side dumping of the container without engagement between the container and the conveyor.
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