WO1998042602A1 - Self propelled wetland conveyor device - Google Patents
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- WO1998042602A1 WO1998042602A1 PCT/US1997/004775 US9704775W WO9842602A1 WO 1998042602 A1 WO1998042602 A1 WO 1998042602A1 US 9704775 W US9704775 W US 9704775W WO 9842602 A1 WO9842602 A1 WO 9842602A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D88/00—Large containers
- B65D88/16—Large containers flexible
- B65D88/20—Large containers flexible with rigid end-walls
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- the present invention relates generally to a device designed to convey objects over wet or boggy ground and more particularly to a self propelled wetland conveyor device designed to assist in the transportation of sediments and debris in storm water facilities, swamps, bogs or similar environments and which is controlled by an operator by way of a remote.
- the device of the present invention is adapted to remove the sediments and debris via a conveyor belt which feeds the objects to a waiting waste dump, truck or the like.
- Such a device is disclosed in US Patent No. 4,363,725 issued to Morita et al.
- Morita et al. disclose a self propelled apparatus that is used to remove stone and gravel from excavated soil.
- This device consists of a first conveyor belt, which guides the excavated soil and gravel to the sieving area, and a second conveyor which aids in the transportation of the soil and gravel through the sieving mechanism.
- This device though efficient in removing stone and gravel from excavated soil, does suffer some drawbacks.
- the combination of sieve mechanism, a first conveyor and a second conveyor provides for an apparatus that is bulky, difficult to maneuver, and expensive to operate. Additionally, this apparatus is not designed nor configured to travel through wetlands or the like.
- the present invention provides for a self propelled wetlands conveyor device that is adapted to move sediments and debris over wet or boggy ground.
- the device of the present invention is self propelled on an endless track and can be controlled via a remote control unit.
- the present invention includes an endless track. Located above the endless track is the frame or chassis. This frame or chassis will support the transport unit.
- the transport unit comprises a turntable and a hydraulic system. This transport unit also engages a conveyor belt system that is adapted to receive and transport the collected debris and sediment.
- the conveyor belt can be raised, lowered, and angularly altered via the hydraulic system while the turntable will permit for the rotational movement of the conveyor belt system.
- a final object of the present invention is to provide a device in accordance with the preceding objects and which will increase the efficiency of clearing sediments and debris from bogs, swamps, and storm water holding ponds; conform to conventional forms of manufacture, be simple to construct and easy to use so as to provide a device that will be economically feasible, long lasting and relatively trouble free in operation.
- Figure 1 is a side planar view of the self propelled conveyance device of the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a back planar view of the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 3a is a front planar view of the hitch assembly used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 3b is a top planar view of the turntable bearing assembly and turntable plate used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention, turntable plate.
- Figure 3c is an enlarge planar view of the support joint of the support frame used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 3d is a side planar view of the turntable bearing assembly and the turntable plate used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 4 is a detail view illustrating the vertical adjustment and leveling hydraulic systems for the conveyor system used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 5 is a rear planar view of the lateral slide frame used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 6A is a side planar view conveyor belt system used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 6B is a front planar view of the conveyor belt system used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 7 is a side planar view of the vertical adjustment and leveling hydraulic cylinder used in the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention.
- Figure 8 is a front planar view of the components of the self propelled conveyor device of the present invention prior to assembly.
- the self propelled conveyor device 20 of the present invention comprises a support frame 9 and a conveyor belt system 22.
- the support frame 9 is provided with endless tracks 10 which allow the device 20 to be self-propelled.
- the endless tracks 10 can include treads or cleats in order to provide for a multi-terrain device which can adequately be utilized in any environment, including wet or boggy ground.
- rollers 24 (illustrated in figures 1, 4, and 7, but labeled only in figure 7). These rollers 24 are powered via a first motor (not illustrated). This will enable the device 20 to move in a desired direction once the rollers 24 are rotating, inherently causing the endless track 10 to rotate.
- This motor is powered by the power unit 14 which is mounted on the support frame 9.
- This power unit 14 is a hydraulic system and includes a pump that is power via a second motor.
- This second motor can be a diesel, gasoline, or electrically operated motor.
- the support frame 9, illustrated in figs. 1 and 2 is located between the endless tracks 10. This support frame 9 maintains the transport assembly.
- the transport assembly enables the vertical, horizontal, angular, and rotational movement of the conveyor belt assembly 22.
- the conveyor belt assembly 22 Secured above the frame 9 and between the endless track 10 is the conveyor belt assembly 22.
- first or header roller 2a Located in the proximity of the front end or delivery end of the conveyor frame 3 is a first or header roller 2a, while located in the proximity of the back end or receiving end of the conveyor frame 3 is a second roller or footer roller 2b.
- a standard conveyor belt 26 extends around the header roller 2a and the footer roller 2b.
- This conveyor belt 26 can be fabricated from a mesh material, so as to provide for a conveyor that includes a plurality of perforations. This will enable the desired material, i.e. water, to escape while enabling the non-desired material (material to be collected), i.e. debris or the like, to remain on the conveyor. It is noted that the sized and shape of the perforations, if used, can be designed so as to conformed to the particular item to be removed.
- the rollers (2a, 2b) are controlled and powered by the conveyor belt drive assembly 19.
- This conveyor belt drive assembly 19 includes a third motor and a gear box. Hence, the activation of the third motor will provide for the activation of the first and second rollers 2a and 2b, respectively, via the drive belt.
- the use of the gear box will enable the motor to step up or to step down, when necessary, in order to provide for an adequate amount of torque for enabling the transportation of items regardless of weight and size.
- This conveyor belt drive assembly 19 is powered via the power unit 14.
- a loading hopper 1 Extending outwardly from the conveyor frame 3 are a plurality of evenly spaced and laterally aligned rollers 4. These rollers 4 are used to assist the relocation or repositioning of the conveyor assembly 22.
- a loading hopper 1 Secured to the conveyor frame 3 and in the proximity of the back end of the frame 3 is a loading hopper 1.
- This loading hopper 1 extends upwardly from the conveyor frame 3 and will permit the loading of the material onto the belt 26.
- the loading hopper 1 can includes an access door 29 which is located on one of the side walls of the hopper. This access door 29 will enable the user an easier means of depositing items onto the assembly. As illustrated in fig. 1, the access door 29 is hingedly secured to the side wall of the hopper.
- the turntable plate 8 Located above the upper surface of the support frame 9 is the turntable plate 8. This turntable plate is designed to rotate. This turntable plate is illustrated in further detail in figures 2 and 3a-3d. As shown, attached to the upper surface of the turntable plate 8 via bearings 7 is a sun gear 30. Hydraulic cylinders 31 engage the teeth of the sun gear 30 inherently causing the turntable plate to rotate. This will provide for the sun gear 30 and the cylinders 31 to act as the turntable plate actuator 11. This will provide for the conveyor system 22 to rotate.
- a plurality of clamps 16 are used to assists in maintaining the turntable plate 8 on the support frame 9.
- Anti-friction pads 17 are located between the turntable plate 8 and the clamps 16 in order to provide protection to the plate 8 and clamps 16 and can also be utilized as a damper in order to absorb vibrations of the device 20.
- a hitch assembly 6 Attached to the lower surface of the conveyor frame 3 is a hitch assembly 6.
- This hitch assembly seen in figs. 1 - 5 and 8, will enable the conveyor assembly 22 to be adjusted to a desired position or location. Accordingly, the hitch assembly 6 is part of the transport assembly and is also designed and configured to maintain the conveyor assembly 22.
- a lateral slide frame 13 is secured to the hitch 6 via an extension 32.
- This extension once secured, is considered a component of the hitch assembly 6.
- the lateral slide frame 13 further includes a receiving means 28 that is adapted to receive and maintain guide rollers 4.
- Affixed to the lateral guide frame and the turntable hold down clamp 16 are hydraulic cylinders 5. These hydraulic cylinders 5 are used for the adjustment of the tilt angle of the conveyor assembly 22.
- a leveling switch is used to level the assembly, thereby providing a means of raising the height while enabling the conveyor assembly to remain in a horizontal position with respect to the ground.
- Horizontally secured on the lateral slide frame 13 are horizontal hydraulic cylinders 18. These horizontal hydraulic cylinders 18 are used to adjust the horizontal positioning of the conveyor assembly 22. As seen in figure 1, the horizontal hydraulic cylinders 18 include opposite ends. The first end is secured to the conveyor the front end 2a of the conveyor frame 3. The second end of the horizontal hydraulic cylinder is secured to the lateral slide frame 13. Once the horizontal hydraulic cylinders are activated, the rollers 4 roll within the receiving means 28. The combination of the horizontal cylinders, rollers, and receiving means allows for smooth horizontal displacement.
- the device can be controlled and operated via a remote control panel device 15.
- This remote control panel 15 device may be connected to the device 20 by way of a cable 33.
- a user or operator would activate the device via the remote control panel device 20. This enables the device to be transported to a desired location or designation via the endless tracks 10. These endless tracks 10 move once the rollers are rotating. Once the device 20 is at a desired location, adjustments can be done to the conveyor assembly 22. This adjustment will permit for the conveyor assembly 22 to be lifted, lowered, tilted, rotated, or horizontally adjusted via the transport assembly as defined above.
- the conveyor assembly is activated to provide for continuous movement of the conveyor belt. This will permit for the optimum utilization of the apparatus of the present invention 20.
- the undesired items will be loaded into the hopper 1 to permit for its transportation from the location of the footer roller to the header roller, and then to the desired location for removal and dumping.
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DE3016699A1 (en) * | 1979-07-27 | 1981-02-05 | Voest Alpine Ag | Mobile conveyor gantry structure - has tilt axis offset from centre of gravity towards discharge end (AT 15.7.80) |
US4624357A (en) * | 1984-06-25 | 1986-11-25 | Rotec Industries, Inc. | Vehicle-mounted extensible conveyor |
US4733767A (en) * | 1984-03-05 | 1988-03-29 | Fmc Corporation | Low profile aircraft belt loader |
JPH02225146A (en) * | 1990-01-12 | 1990-09-07 | Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd | Multistage booming device for transferring fluid |
SU1692914A1 (en) * | 1989-07-03 | 1991-11-23 | Московское научно-производственное объединение по строительному и дорожному машиностроению "ВНИИстройдормаш" | Belt conveyer |
US5090549A (en) * | 1989-10-12 | 1992-02-25 | Krupp Industrietechnik Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung | Conveyor system |
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DE3016699A1 (en) * | 1979-07-27 | 1981-02-05 | Voest Alpine Ag | Mobile conveyor gantry structure - has tilt axis offset from centre of gravity towards discharge end (AT 15.7.80) |
US4733767A (en) * | 1984-03-05 | 1988-03-29 | Fmc Corporation | Low profile aircraft belt loader |
US4624357A (en) * | 1984-06-25 | 1986-11-25 | Rotec Industries, Inc. | Vehicle-mounted extensible conveyor |
SU1692914A1 (en) * | 1989-07-03 | 1991-11-23 | Московское научно-производственное объединение по строительному и дорожному машиностроению "ВНИИстройдормаш" | Belt conveyer |
US5090549A (en) * | 1989-10-12 | 1992-02-25 | Krupp Industrietechnik Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung | Conveyor system |
JPH02225146A (en) * | 1990-01-12 | 1990-09-07 | Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co Ltd | Multistage booming device for transferring fluid |
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