Patent ID: 6964544
Filing Date: 2005-11-15
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A system for pneumatically conveying a bulk particulate material comprising: means for holding said material, having an inlet and an outlet; a first transport line segment including a material flow passageway having an inlet communicating with said inlet of said holding means and an outlet; a second transport line segment including a material flow passageway having an inlet communicating with said outlet of said first transport line segment, and an outlet; said second segment being displaceable relative to said first segment between a first position communicating said outlet of the material flow passageway thereof with a receptacle into which said material is to be conveyed, and a second position communicating said outlet of said material flow passageway thereof with said inlet of said material holding means; and means for inducing flow of material in said passageways, causing material introduced therein from said holding means to be impelled therethrough.