Support apparatus for moving proppant from a container in a proppant discharge system
US9771224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4891
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for moving proppant from a container has a frame with a surface for suitable for receiving a container thereon, a hopper affixed to the frame, and a conveyor having a surface positioned below the hopper. The hopper has an opening at or adjacent to a lower end thereof. The hopper is suitable for receiving proppant from the container. The surface of the conveyor is suitable for receiving the proppant a discharged through the opening of the hopper. A receptacle is translatably positioned at the surface of the frame. A metering gate is translatably positioned adjacent to the opening of the hopper.
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