Materials handling system

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1996-12-04

1997-12-30

Krizek, Janice L.

Material or article handling

Marine loading or unloading system

By use of endless belt conveyor on marine vessel

198532, 222559, B63B 2722

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057022216

ABSTRACT:
A materials handling system for controlling the gravity discharge of material through a discharge opening 33 onto a conveyor 34 comprises a gate 40 extending across the discharge opening 33 and having at least one but preferably a plurality of outlet openings 40.4 therein for the through flow of material from the discharge opening and a feeder deck 60 below the gate 40 having a surface for receiving material discharged from the discharge opening 33 through the gate 40. The feeder deck surface is movable transversely of the discharge opening 33 for controlling the flow of material through the gate 40 and for discharging the material onto the conveyor 34. The materials handling system can be employed for controlling the gravity discharge of material from a plurality of in-line domes 100 or from a plurality of holds 112 of a self-unloading ship 110.

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patent: 4828448 (1989-05-01), Skeath

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