Patent ID: 6488140
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveyor transport apparatus comprising:a main conveyor comprising a main conveyor body including a lower main input end and an upper main discharge end; a frame supporting the main conveyor body; wheels supporting the frame for movement of the main conveyor along the ground; and a hitch at the main input end for attachment of a towing vehicle; a secondary conveyor comprising a lower secondary input end and an upper secondary discharge end, and a support for movement along the ground, the secondary conveyor releasably attached to the main conveyor at a first attachment point and at least bearing against the main conveyor at a second attachment point; wherein the first attachment point is movable so as to pivot about a substantially horizontal first pivot axis and wherein the second attachment point is movable so as to pivot about a substantially horizontal second pivot axis; an actuator operable to move the first and second attachment points about the respective first and second pivot axes and thereby move the secondary conveyor from a ground position where the secondary conveyor is supported on the ground, to a transport position where the secondary conveyor is raised above the ground.