CPC B65G 41/002 (2013.01) [B65G 41/008 (2013.01); B65G 2201/04 (2013.01); B65G 2814/0326 (2013.01)] | 8 Claims |
8. A method of creating a stockpile of bulk material, the method including the steps of:
a. feeding the bulk material into a first end of a conveyor portion, the bulk material then travels along a length of the conveyor portion and off of a second end of the conveyor portion, which then creates the stockpile;
b. activating a ratcheting cylinder having a base portion connected to the conveyor portion, and a foot portion which extends and retracts in a longitudinal direction;
c. raising the second end of the conveyor portion in a ratcheting fashion with the foot portion acting against the stockpile;
d. supporting the conveyor portion against the stockpile with a support, the support being the connection means between the ratcheting cylinder and the conveyor portion;
e. repeating steps a-d until a desired stockpile height is reached;
f. pivoting the ratcheting cylinder such that the extension of the foot portion translates the second end of the conveyor portion laterally relative to the stockpile;
g. retracting the foot portion to lower the support down one side of the stockpile; and
h. repeating steps f-g until the support rests upon the ground at the base of the stockpile.
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