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US3774785A
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Kiln laying apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for dispensing hops or other particulate material in a drying room, said apparatus comprising an elongated conveyor assembly with a transversely sloped moving belt for advancing the hops in a manner that they tend to roll or slide off to form an elongated pile which builds up to the level of the belt, a spreader board mounted beneath the moving belt, and means for intermittently advancing the conveyor assembly in a transverse direction, whereby the spreader board levels the hops to form an even layer for uniform drying.
Inventors
- 👤 A Gasseling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G69/00; B65G69/04; B65G69/0408; B65G2814/00; B65G2814/02; B65G2814/0241; B65G2814/0247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An apparatus for distributing particulate material at a predetermined level on the floor of a drying room, said apparatus comprising conveyor means for receiving the particulate material and distributing such in an elongated pile extending substantially across the entire width of the drying room, the top of the elongated pile being above said predetermined level, and means associated with said conveyor means responsive to the formation of said elongated pile of particulate material for leveling the top of said pile to said predetermined level, said conveyor means including an elongated moving member for carrying said particulate material in a longitudinal direction, said moving member including a carrying surface which is transversely inclined relative to said longitudinal direction of movement such that the particulate material tends to be displaced from the moving member under the influence of gravity to form said elongated pile.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
An apparatus for distributing particulate material at a predetermined level on the floor of a drying room, said apparatus comprising conveyor means for receiving the particulate material and distributing such in an elongated pile extending substantially across the entire width of the drying room, the top of the elongated pile being above said predetermined level, and means associated with said conveyor means responsive to the formation of said elongated pile of particulate material for leveling the top of said pile to said predetermined level, said conveyor means including an elongated moving member for carrying said particulate material in a longitudinal direction, said moving member including a carrying surface which is transversely inclined relative to said longitudinal direction of movement such that the particulate material tends to be displaced from the moving member under the influence of gravity to form said elongated pile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said leveling means includes spreader means moving transversely of said elongated pile subsequent to the formation thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 2, wherein said apparatus includes motive means located above said conveyor means and supporting said conveyor means for selective transverse movement relative to the elongated pile of particulate material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 3, wherein said motive means includes mounting means supporting said conveyor assembly, said mounTing means being selectively adjustable for adjusting the vertical position of said conveyor means, thereby setting the level of the layer of material being distributed on the drying room floor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said leveling means includes an elongated spreader member and means for advancing said spreader member in a direction transversely of said elongated pile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 5 wherein said carrying surface of said moving member includes a lower moving edge, said spreader member depending downwardly below said lower moving edge for engagement with the top of said elongated pile subsequent to its formation and upon said transverse movement of said conveyor assembly.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for distributing particulate materials in a layer having a generally planar upper surface, said apparatus comprising an elongated material carrying conveyor assembly extending between first and second locations, said conveyor assembly including an elongated, moving member transversely inclined at an angle to the horizontal such that the particulate material being conveyed tends to fall from the moving member between said first and second locations to form an elongated pile of said particulate material which extends upwardly toward said moving member, means for supplying material to said moving member at said first location, means for sensing the buildup of said elongated pile of material at said second location, motive means responsive to said sensing means for moving said elongated conveyor assembly transversely thereto, and leveling means associated with said conveyor assembly for spreading the top of said elongated pile to a predetermined level.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for distributing particulate materials in a layer having a generally planar upper surface, said apparatus comprising an elongated material carrying conveyor assembly extending between first and second locations, said conveyor assembly including an elongated, moving member transversely inclined at an angle to the horizontal such that the particulate material being conveyed tends to fall from the moving member between said first and second locations to form an elongated pile of said particulate material which extends upwardly toward said moving member, means for supplying material to said moving member at said first location, means for sensing the buildup of said elongated pile of material at said second location, motive means responsive to said sensing means for moving said elongated conveyor assembly transversely thereto, and leveling means associated with said conveyor assembly for spreading the top of said elongated pile to a predetermined level.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein said sensing means includes means for disenabling said motive means in response to the leveling of said pile by said leveling means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 8 wherein said sensing means includes level responsive switch means carried by said conveyor assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 7 wherein said motive means includes trolley means located above said conveyor assembly and supporting such for said transverse movement.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 10 wherein said trolley means includes adjustable mounting means for supporting said conveyor assembly with said moving member at a preselected angle of inclination with the horizontal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 10 wherein said trolley means includes means for selectively adjusting the vertical position of said conveyor assembly, thereby setting the level of the layer of material being distributed.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
117 words
An apparatus for distributing particulate materials in a layer at a predetermined level, said apparatus comprising conveyor means for receiving the particulate material and distributing such in an elongated pile, the top of the elongated pile being above said predetermined level, and means associated with said conveyor means for leveling the top of said pile to said predetermined level, said conveyor means including an elongated moving member for carrying said particular material in a longitudinal direction, said moving member including a carrying surface which is transversely inclined relative to said longitudinal direction of movement such that the particulate material tends to be displaced from the moving member under the influence of gravity to form said elongated pile.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
117 words
An apparatus for distributing particulate materials in a layer at a predetermined level, said apparatus comprising conveyor means for receiving the particulate material and distributing such in an elongated pile, the top of the elongated pile being above said predetermined level, and means associated with said conveyor means for leveling the top of said pile to said predetermined level, said conveyor means including an elongated moving member for carrying said particular material in a longitudinal direction, said moving member including a carrying surface which is transversely inclined relative to said longitudinal direction of movement such that the particulate material tends to be displaced from the moving member under the influence of gravity to form said elongated pile.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 13, wherein said leveling means includes an elongated spreader member and means for advancing said spreader member in a direction transversely of said elongated pile.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 14, wherein said carrying surface of said moving member includes a lower moving edge, said spreader means depending downwardly below said lower moving edge for engagement with the top of said elongated pile subsequent to its formation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 13, wherein said leveling means includes spreader means moVing transversely of said elongated pile subsequent to the formation thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |