Device for unloading bulk material from a live-floor vehicle
US7374389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for unloading a live floor bulk material hauling vehicle which includes a feeder that collects bulk material being dumped from the vehicle by action of the live floor and moves the material onto a conveyor. The conveyor accepts the material from the feeder and conveys it outwardly from the vehicle to a desired location. The conveyor is pivotably attached to the vehicle and can be pivoted to a first position whereby the vehicle can be unloaded by operation of the live floor and the conveyor, and a second position whereby the conveyor is displaced sufficiently from the vehicle that the vehicle can be unloaded by operation of the live floor without operation of the conveyor.
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