Patent ID: 7862260
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: A01D,B65G

Abstract:
1. A high capacity bulk loader and transfer apparatus for particulate materials comprising: a. a first air-materials separating chamber; b. an inlet into the first air-materials separating chamber; c. a first outlet from the first air-materials separating chamber; d. a second outlet from the first air-materials separating chamber; e. a suction mechanism having an inlet and an exhaust outlet, the inlet of the suction mechanism being in communication with the first outlet from the first air-materials separating chamber for drawing a high powered air stream through the inlet of the first air-materials separating chamber and into the first air-materials separating chamber, to entrain the materials and propel them through the inlet into the first air-materials separating chamber; f. first separating means within the first air-materials separating chamber for restricting the passage of particulate materials to the suction mechanism while allowing the passage of air from the first air-materials separating chamber to the suction mechanism; g. a discharge conveyor operably coupled with the second outlet from the first air-materials separating chamber and adapted to allow the continuous transfer of particulate materials from the second outlet from the first air-materials separating chamber to a remote location; and h. an exhaust structure mounted to the exhaust outlet of the section mechanism, the exhaust structure being rotatable such that an outlet of the exhaust structure points in a different direction when the exhaust structure is rotated.