Bulk material handling system with a sloughing wall
US6129299A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S241/605
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reciprocating slat conveyor (22) conveys a body of bulk material (16) to the outlet end (21) of a container (12). The body of bulk material (16) is moved against a sloughing wall (10). The sloughing wall (10) includes a plurality of slats (40) that are mounted for generally up and down reciprocation. The slats (40) carry bulk material engaging teeth (60, 62). In response to the generally up and down movement of the slats (40) the teeth (60, 62) break loose the bulk material (16). The loosened bulk material falls down onto a secondary conveyor (14) which leads it away from the container (12).
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