Bulk spike loading system
US6095053A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01B29/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bulk loader conveys rigid, stick-like articles in bulk. The bulk loader has a bin for holding a plurality of the articles and a trough connected to a bin having an entrance portion for receiving the articles from the bin and a discharge portion for discharging the articles. An auger, with an inlet end and an outlet end, is rotatably positioned in the trough so that the inlet end is positioned near the entrance portion and the outlet end is positioned near the discharge portion. Upon rotation of the auger, the auger conveys the articles from the entrance portion to the discharge portion. The trough is constructed and arranged to prevent conveyed articles from becoming jammed between said auger and said trough.
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