Patent ID: 7547162
Filing Date: 2009-06-16
Classification: A01D,B65G

Abstract:
1. A bulk loader and transfer apparatus for particulate materials comprising: a. an air-materials separating chamber, the air-materials separating chamber comprising an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet; b. a suction mechanism having an inlet and an exhaust outlet, the inlet of the suction mechanism being in communication with the first outlet of the air-materials separating chamber for drawing an air stream through the inlet of the air-materials separating chamber and into the air-materials separating chamber, to entrain the materials and propel them through the inlet into the air-materials separating chamber; c. a conveying mechanism operably coupled with the second outlet of the air-materials separating chamber and adapted to transfer particulate materials from the second outlet of the air-materials separating chamber to a remote location; and, d. a drive mechanism connected to the conveying mechanism, the drive mechanism comprising a speed varying mechanism for varying the speed of the conveying mechanism.