Patent ID: 6329613
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
A conveyor system for simultaneously conveying and weighing a bulk material comprising: a frame; at least one continuous conveyor belt positioned on said frame, a drive system mounted on said frame to rotate said belt; and a plurality of frame rests to support said frame relative to a ground surface; said frame including a first portion and a second portion; said frame second portion including a support frame, a plurality of support roller assemblies and a plurality of return rollers transversely situated on said support frame in a spaced apart parallel relationship, a weight station located on said support frame and between a pair of said support roller assemblies between an inlet end and a discharge end, and a drive pulley located at one of said ends and an idler pulley located at another of said ends; said conveyor belt disposed around said support roller assemblies, said weight station, said idler pulley, said drive pulley, and said return rollers; said first portion of said frame including a generally planar base, a plurality of frame supports projecting substantially upwards from said base and connected to said second portion; wherein all of the components of said conveyor system are integrated as a single unit and said conveyor system is portable; said weigh station is centered between said pair of adjacent said support roller assemblies and includes at least two corresponding weigh scales spaced apart for measuring the weight of said bulk material per linear distance; two spaced apart weigh rollers in a parallel relationship to one another and perpendicular to said side rails; and said weight rollers are mounted on said weigh scales.