System and method for handling bulk materials
US7137759B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G53/48
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bulk material handling system generally consisting of means for holding the material; means for conveying the material including a first conduit formed of a permeable material having an inlet communicating with an outlet of the material holding means and an outlet, a second conduit formed of an impermeable material encompassing and spaced from the first conduit, providing a chamber therebetween, and an auger disposed in the first conduit for transporting material received through the inlet to the outlet thereof; means for rotatably driving the auger; and means for supplying a fluidizing gas under pressure to the chamber between the first and second conduits.
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