| CPC B65G 65/32 (2013.01) [B65G 17/126 (2013.01); B65G 41/002 (2013.01); B65G 41/008 (2013.01); B65G 2201/045 (2013.01)] | 26 Claims |
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1. A system, comprising:
a base configured to be positioned on a ground, wherein the base comprises:
a funnel configured to be positioned under a knife gate; and
a first conveyor positioned under the funnel, wherein the funnel is configured to direct a material from the knife gate onto a middle portion of the first conveyor;
a derrick having a first end that is coupled to the base, wherein the derrick comprises:
a second conveyor configured to receive the material from the first conveyor and to convey the material upward when the system is in an unfolded state; and
a drum motor positioned proximate to an end of the derrick and configured to provide power to the second conveyor; and
a first arm having a first end that is coupled to the end of the derrick, wherein the first arm comprises:
a third conveyor;
a skirt that directs the material toward a middle portion of the third conveyor; and
a deflector positioned downstream from the skirt, wherein the deflector consolidates the material as the material enters a transition from the third conveyor to a fourth conveyor, and wherein the deflector also reduces aeration and dust from the material proximate to the transition, wherein the deflector comprises:
a central portion, wherein the central portion is curved, and wherein the central portion includes a front face and a back face;
a first sidewall connected to a first side of the central portion, wherein the first sidewall is curved, and wherein the first sidewall extends outward from the front face;
a second sidewall connected to a second side of the central portion, wherein the second sidewall is curved, and wherein the second sidewall extends outward from the front face;
a neck connected to the back face of the central portion and extending upward therefrom; and
a plate connected to an upper end of the neck, wherein the plate is positioned above the central portion, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall, and wherein the plate defines one or more openings therethrough that are configured to receive fasteners to couple the deflector to the system;
a telescoping loading spout positioned downstream from the third conveyor, wherein the telescoping loading spout is configured to load the material into a silo;
a duct having at least one end positioned proximate to a downstream end of the third conveyor; and
a fan configured to draw a vacuum through the telescoping loading spout and the duct.
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