Patent ID: 9174812
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A system for delivering solid particulate matter for loading, comprising: a pressurized vessel configured for retaining a pre-determined quantity of the solid particulate matter, said pressurized vessel being fluidly connected to a supply of pressurized gas; a means for controlling delivery of pressurized gas into the pressurized vessel operationally connected to the pressurized vessel; a transfer conduit configured for transferring the solid particulate matter from the pressurized vessel for loading, said transfer conduit carrying a discharge nozzle assembly with a discharge opening on a distant end thereof, said discharge nozzle assembly having a regulating door with a door contact surface that has an indentation formed therein and a discharge nozzle plate surrounding the discharge opening, the plate being provided with a plurality of raised members extending from a plate contact surface, said regulating door being configured for moving between a closed position and a plurality of selected open positions aligning the indentation with one of the plurality of the raised members, said movement of the regulating door regulating speed of delivery of the particulate matter through the discharge opening; a pressure indicator means for detecting pressure in the pressurized vessel during loading of the solid particulate matter into the pressurized vessel; a means mounted upstream from said discharge opening for removing dust particles from said discharge nozzle assembly, said dust removing means being in fluid communication with a vacuum source, said means for removing dust particles being configured to create suction force sufficient to divert the dust particles from the discharge opening; and a control panel operationally connected to the pressurized vessel and the means for removing the dust particles.