Patent ID: 6695125
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling the conveyance of particulate material on a first conveyor having a first conveyor belt, said first conveyor belt being driven by a drive means, said apparatus comprising:(a) a frame having one or two longitudinal members; (b) at least two pairs of wheels rotatably attached to axles mounted on the frame and longitudinally spaced apart on the frame; (c) an endless belt extending between and around the pairs of wheels; and, (d) a pivoting linkage connecting the first conveyor to the apparatus for permitting vertical movement of the apparatus from a lowered position in which the endless belt rests on the first conveyor to a raised position with respect to the first conveyor, said apparatus being positioned above an proximal to said first conveyor belt, said endless belt extending along a portion of said first conveyor belt, said particulate material flowing between said endless belt and said first conveyor belt, and said endless belt frictionally driven by said first conveyor belt.