Patent ID: 9017001
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. An integrated elevator bin system, comprising: a storage bin for storing a particulate material, wherein said storage bin includes a lower opening; an elevator assembly positioned within said storage bin, wherein said elevator assembly is vertically orientated extending from a lower portion of said storage bin, wherein said elevator assembly is comprised of a tubular structure having at least one sidewall; a plurality of openings extending into said at least one sidewall; a plurality of louvers extending outwardly from said at least one sidewall and positioned above said plurality of openings, wherein said plurality of louvers are adapted to prevent substantially all particulate material outside of said elevator assembly from entering via said plurality of openings; and a conveyor positioned within said elevator assembly, wherein said conveyor is adapted to convey particulate material upwardly within said elevator assembly, wherein said plurality of openings are adapted so that upwardly conveyed particulate material is dispersed outwardly through said plurality of openings from said elevator assembly.