US3713552A
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Mechanized storage silo
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-18
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1990-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A symmetrically shaped storage vessel for particulate material which material to be stored is introduced into the upper portion of the vessel and evenly distributed on a bed of the material therein by a rotating horizontally extending conveyor assembly. The lower portion of the storage vessel is provided with V-shaped wall assemblies terminating in horizontally disposed decks. Adjacent to the decks are rotating circular chute assemblies into which the particulate material is discharged by plows traversing the decks. At selective locations, the particulate material drops onto conveyor belts from the chutes, and eventually is passed from the storage vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 A Schnyder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/30; B65G65/34; B65G65/40; B65G65/48; B65G65/4809; B65G65/4836; B65G65/4854
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A storage silo for particulate material which comprises: a container including an outer wall having an inwardly extending lower section thereof; an interior wall sloping towards a terminal portion of said lower section of said outer wall and forming therewith a restricted discharge opening therebetween; a deck including a discharge edge disposed below said opening; a collecting assembly positioned adjacent said discharge edge, said collecting assembly being comprised of a plurality of receiving sections; a plow assembly positioned on said discharge deck and including a plow having a forward lead angle; means for rotating said conveyor assembly; and means for moving said plow assembly over said discharge deck whereby particulate material is forced over said discharge edge of said deck into said receiving section of said collecting assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A storage silo for particulate material which comprises: a container including an outer wall having an inwardly extending lower section thereof; an interior wall sloping towards a terminal portion of said lower section of said outer wall and forming therewith a restricted discharge opening therebetween; a deck including a discharge edge disposed below said opening; a collecting assembly positioned adjacent said discharge edge, said collecting assembly being comprised of a plurality of receiving sections; a plow assembly positioned on said discharge deck and including a plow having a forward lead angle; means for rotating said conveyor assembly; and means for moving said plow assembly over said discharge deck whereby particulate material is forced over said discharge edge of said deck into said receiving section of said collecting assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
A storage silo for particulate material which comprises: a container including an outer wall having an inwardly extending lower section thereof; an interior wall sloping towards a terminal portion of said lower section of said outer wall and forming therewith a restricted discharge opening therebetween; a deck including a discharge edge disposed below said opening; a collecting assembly positioned adjacent said discharge edge, said collecting assembly being comprised of a plurality of receiving sections; a plow assembly positioned on said discharge deck and including a plow having a forward lead angle; means for rotating said conveyor assembly; and means for moving said plow assembly over said discharge deck whereby particulate material is forced over said discharge edge of said deck into said receiving section of said collecting assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
A storage silo for particulate material which comprises: a container including an outer wall having an inwardly extending lower section thereof; an interior wall sloping towards a terminal portion of said lower section of said outer wall and forming therewith a restricted discharge opening therebetween; a deck including a discharge edge disposed below said opening; a collecting assembly positioned adjacent said discharge edge, said collecting assembly being comprised of a plurality of receiving sections; a plow assembly positioned on said discharge deck and including a plow having a forward lead angle; means for rotating said conveyor assembly; and means for moving said plow assembly over said discharge deck whereby particulate material is forced over said discharge edge of said deck into said receiving section of said collecting assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 1 wherein said plow and collecting assemblies rotate with respect to one another and are mechanically interlocked to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 2 wherein the particulate material introduced into said silo is evenly distributed therein by a rotating conveyor assembly positioned in the upper portion of the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 3 wherein the rotating conveyor assembly is provided with fluid spray means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 1 wherein said container is provided with blow means beneath said restricted openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 1 wherein said container is provided with two decks, each deck provided with a plow assembly and a rotating collecting assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 1 wherein said plow is provided with a 45* lead angle to the direction of rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
80 words
The storage silo as defined in claim 1 wherein said collecting assembly is comprised of a cylindrically-shaped side wall spaced apart from a second cylindrically shaped side wall and affixed to each other by a plurality of vertically disposed plates thereby forming said receiving sections and wherein said cylindrically shaped side walls overlay a circularly shaped bottom wall, said circularly shaped bottom wall being provided with aperture means disposed above a conveyor means for withdrawing particulate material from said silo.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |