Automatic hatch for bulk material containers

    公开(公告)号:US11268301B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-08

    申请号:US15963560

    申请日:2018-04-26

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    Abstract: An automatic hatch assembly for bulk material containers includes a hatch cover which covers a fill opening of the container, and may be retrofitted to existing containers equipped with a conventional hatch cover. A drive unit is operable to open and close the hatch cover, and a locking assembly actuates an extendable lock member. Optionally, a pneumatic seal is provided within the cover for sealing the container from the outside environment. The locking assembly is adapted to resist opening forces applied to the cover, such as when the container is pressurized, and a sequencing controller may be provided to facilitate automated operation of the opening/closing, locking/unlocking, and/or sealing/unsealing of the hatch cover.

    Apparatus and method for filling multi-chamber containers with bulk materials
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for filling multi-chamber containers with bulk materials 有权
    用散装材料填充多室容器的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09010382B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-21

    申请号:US13599024

    申请日:2012-08-30

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    CPC classification number: B65B1/06 B65B2220/14 B65B2230/02

    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for filling multi-chamber containers with different loose bulk materials. The apparatus and method may be particularly well-suited to packaging at least one bulk material, which is susceptible to water, chemicals, or other contaminants, with at least one other bulk material. The apparatus is a machine that includes separate hoppers for handling the separate bulk materials, and directs the separate bulk materials into different chambers of a multi-chamber container, which is then transported away from the machine for storage or use. The machine may include one or more movable hoppers supported on tracks, for moving the bulk materials to the hoppers that direct the bulk materials into different chambers of the multi-chamber container. A controller and data logger may be provided to control the apparatus and record the quantity and/or weight of the contents of each multi-chamber container.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于填充具有不同松散散装材料的多室容器的装置和方法。 该装置和方法可能特别适合于用至少一种其它散装材料包装易受水,化学物质或其它污染物影响的至少一种散装材料。 该装置是一种机器,其包括用于处理单独的散装材料的单独的料斗,并将单独的散装材料引导到多室容器的不同的室中,然后将其从机器运输出来用于存储或使用。 机器可以包括支撑在轨道上的一个或多个可移动料斗,用于将散装材料移动到料斗上,该料斗将散装材料引导到多室容器的不同室中。 可以提供控制器和数据记录器来控制装置并记录每个多室容器的内容物的数量和/或重量。

    Apapratus for and method of locating the center of an opening in a
vehicle
    3.
    发明授权
    Apapratus for and method of locating the center of an opening in a vehicle 失效
    Apapratus和定位车辆开口中心的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5881780A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-16

    申请号:US906060

    申请日:1997-08-05

    CPC classification number: B65G67/22 B61D5/008 G01B11/024

    Abstract: A centering and loading apparatus for locating the center of a fill opening of a vehicle and loading bulk material into the vehicle through the opening is provided which includes a movable loading spout assembly and a locator assembly which locates the fill opening of the vehicle and is adapted to move the loading spout assembly for centering over the fill opening of the vehicle. The loading spout assembly is supported on a first support and is adapted to move along the longitudinal and lateral horizontal axes of the first support for aligning the loading spout assembly over the fill opening of the vehicle. The locator assembly includes a pair of scanning devices, for example, charge coupled devices, radio frequency sensors, and laser and infrared devices, that detect and scan the fill opening to locate the center of the opening. The locator assembly and loading spout are controlled by a programmable logic controller, which processes the data provided by the scanning devices to calculate the center of the opening. Once the center of the opening is calculated, the controller moves and centers the loading spout assembly over the opening and starts the loading sequence. A centering and loading method includes scanning the vehicle with scanning device, which preferably detects reflected light, locating the center of the fill opening from the signals generated by the scanning device, and aligning a loading spout with the center coordinates of the opening so that the vehicle can be loaded with the bulk material by the loading spout through the fill opening.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于定位车辆的填充开口的中心并通过开口将散装材料装载到车辆中的定中心和装载装置,其包括可移动的装载喷口组件和定位器组件,其定位车辆的填充开口并且被适配 以移动装载喷口组件以便在车辆的填充开口上居中。 装载喷口组件被支撑在第一支撑件上并且适于沿着第一支撑件的纵向和横向水平轴线移动,用于使装载喷口组件对准车辆的填充开口。 定位器组件包括一对扫描装置,例如电荷耦合装置,射频传感器以及激光和红外装置,其检测和扫描填充开口以定位开口的中心。 定位器组装和装载喷口由可编程逻辑控制器控制,可编程逻辑控制器处理由扫描装置提供的数据以计算开口的中心。 一旦计算出开口的中心,控制器将加载出口组件移动并将其居中放置在开口上并启动加载顺序。 定心和加载方法包括用扫描装置扫描车辆,扫描装置优选地检测反射光,将填充开口的中心从扫描装置产生的信号定位,并将加载喷嘴与开口的中心坐标对准,使得 车辆可以通过装载喷口通过填充开口装载散装材料。

    MOBILE CONCRETE MIXING PLANT
    4.
    发明申请
    MOBILE CONCRETE MIXING PLANT 审中-公开
    移动混凝土搅拌站

    公开(公告)号:US20130265843A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-10

    申请号:US13625491

    申请日:2012-09-24

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    Abstract: A transportable concrete mixing plant is provided and includes a frame, a mixing drum for mixing concrete, a conveying system having at least one rail for moving a pre-measured quantity of premix concrete to the mixing drum, and a supply hopper for directing the pre-measured premix concrete into the mixing drum. The rail forms a support track that is traversed by the supply hopper, which travels from a dispensing position near the mixing drum to a loading position spaced from the mixing drum. Optionally, a concrete pump dispenses flowable concrete received from the mixing drum and pumps it to a remote location, such as a work site.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种可运输的混凝土搅拌设备,包括框架,用于混合混凝土的混合滚筒,具有至少一个导轨的输送系统,用于将预先测量的预混合混合物移动到混合滚筒中;以及供料斗, - 预混合混凝土入混合桶。 轨道形成由供料斗横穿的支撑轨道,该供料斗从混合鼓附近的分配位置行进到与混合鼓隔开的装载位置。 可选地,混凝土泵分配从混合滚筒接收的可流动的混凝土并将其泵送到诸如工地的远程位置。

    Automated hatch
    5.
    发明授权
    Automated hatch 失效
    自动孵化

    公开(公告)号:US06293051B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-25

    申请号:US09507619

    申请日:2000-02-21

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    CPC classification number: F16J13/24 F16J13/18

    Abstract: An automated hatch for a bulk transport vehicle includes a cover and a locking assembly. The vehicle includes a container and at least one upstanding annular flange defining a fill opening for the container. The cover is adapted to pivotally mount on the vehicle, with the cover moving between an open position and a closed position for extending over the annular flange and closing the fill opening. The locking assembly includes a driver assembly and a plurality of locking members. The driver assembly includes a plurality of pusher members, with each of the pusher members being pivotally mounted to a respective locking member. The locking members are mounted to the peripheral portion of the cover for engaging the annular flange of the vehicle for locking the cover in the closed position. The driver assembly further includes a driving member which rotates about a drive axis, with each of the pusher members being pivotally mounted to the driving member and being moved by the driving member between a retracted position and an extended position. The pusher members pivot the locking members to their unlocked positions when the pusher members are moved to their retracted positions and pivot the locking member to their locked positions when the pusher members are moved to their extended positions thereby locking the cover in its closed position over the fill opening.

    Abstract translation: 用于散装运输车辆的自动化舱口包括盖和锁定组件。 车辆包括容器和限定用于容器的填充开口的至少一个直立的环形凸缘。 盖适于枢转地安装在车辆上,其中盖在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动以便在环形凸缘上延伸并且关闭填充开口。 锁定组件包括驱动器组件和多个锁定构件。 驱动器组件包括多个推动器构件,其中每个推动器构件枢转地安装到相应的锁定构件。 锁定构件安装到盖的周边部分,用于接合车辆的环形凸缘以将盖锁定在关闭位置。 驱动器组件还包括驱动构件,其围绕驱动轴线旋转,其中每个推动器构件枢转地安装到驱动构件并且通过驱动构件在缩回位置和伸出位置之间移动。 当推动器构件移动到其缩回位置时,推动器构件将锁定构件枢转到其解锁位置,并且当推动器构件移动到其延伸位置时将锁定构件枢转到其锁定位置,从而将盖锁定在其关闭位置上 填补开放。

    AUTOMATIC HATCH FOR BULK MATERIAL VEHICLES
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180313131A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-01

    申请号:US15963560

    申请日:2018-04-26

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    Abstract: An automatic hatch assembly for bulk material containers, and especially for bulk material containers on vehicles, provides for the remote control and automated operation of opening/closing, locking/unlocking, and/or sealing/unsealing hatch functions. The hatch covers a fill opening of the container, and may be retrofitted to existing containers equipped with conventional hatch covers. A drive unit is operable to open and close the hatch cover, and a locking assembly actuates extendable lock members. Optionally, a pneumatic seal is provided within the cover for sealing the container from the outside environment. The locking assembly may be particularly well-suited to resisting opening forces applied to the cover, such as when the container is pressurized, and a sequencing controller may be provided to facilitate automated operation.

    Multi-chamber container for bulk materials, and method of filling a multi-chamber container
    7.
    发明授权
    Multi-chamber container for bulk materials, and method of filling a multi-chamber container 有权
    用于散装材料的多室容器,以及填充多室容器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09045274B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-02

    申请号:US13599036

    申请日:2012-08-30

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    Abstract: A multi-chamber container includes at least two sections for storing at least two separate bulk materials in isolation from one another, and/or in isolation from environmental elements such as water or humidity, and/or in isolation from other chemicals. The container may include at least two separate openable apertures or regions for dispensing the respective bulk materials separately or simultaneously, and may be filled in a manner that surrounds one bulk material with another, but isolates the bulk materials from one another while they are in the container. The container permits flexibility in storage and handling of the bulk materials, which are substantially prevented from premature chemical reactions or undesired exposure to environmental elements or chemicals.

    Abstract translation: 多室容器包括至少两个部分,用于彼此隔离地存储至少两个独立的散装材料,和/或与环境要素(例如水或湿气)隔离,和/或与其它化学品隔离。 容器可以包括至少两个可单独打开的孔或区域,用于单独地或同时地分配相应的散装材料,并且可以以围绕一个散装材料与另一个散装材料的方式填充,但是当散装材料处于 容器。 该容器允许在大量材料的储存和处理方面的灵活性,其基本上防止过早的化学反应或不期望的暴露于环境元素或化学品。

    MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER FOR BULK MATERIALS, AND METHOD OF FILLING A MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER
    8.
    发明申请
    MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER FOR BULK MATERIALS, AND METHOD OF FILLING A MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER 审中-公开
    用于大容量材料的多层容器,以及填充多个容器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130056472A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:US13599036

    申请日:2012-08-30

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    Abstract: A multi-chamber container includes at least two sections for storing at least two separate bulk materials in isolation from one another, and/or in isolation from environmental elements such as water or humidity, and/or in isolation from other chemicals. The container may include at least two separate openable apertures or regions for dispensing the respective bulk materials separately or simultaneously, and may be filled in a manner that surrounds one bulk material with another, but isolates the bulk materials from one another while they are in the container. The container permits flexibility in storage and handling of the bulk materials, which are substantially prevented from premature chemical reactions or undesired exposure to environmental elements or chemicals.

    Abstract translation: 多室容器包括至少两个部分,用于彼此隔离地存储至少两个独立的散装材料,和/或与环境要素(例如水或湿气)隔离,和/或与其它化学品隔离。 容器可以包括至少两个可单独打开的孔或区域,用于单独地或同时地分配相应的散装材料,并且可以以围绕一个散装材料与另一个散装材料的方式填充,但是当散装材料处于 容器。 该容器允许在大量材料的储存和处理方面的灵活性,其基本上防止过早的化学反应或不期望的暴露于环境元素或化学品。

    Mobile concrete mixing plant
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09636843B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-02

    申请号:US13625491

    申请日:2012-09-24

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    Abstract: A transportable concrete mixing plant is provided and includes a frame, a mixing drum for mixing concrete, a conveying system having at least one rail for moving a pre-measured quantity of premix concrete to the mixing drum, and a supply hopper for directing the pre-measured premix concrete into the mixing drum. The rail forms a support track that is traversed by the supply hopper, which travels from a dispensing position near the mixing drum to a loading position spaced from the mixing drum. Optionally, a concrete pump dispenses flowable concrete received from the mixing drum and pumps it to a remote location, such as a work site.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINERS WITH BULK MATERIALS
    10.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINERS WITH BULK MATERIALS 有权
    用多孔材料填充多层容器的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130048148A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-28

    申请号:US13599024

    申请日:2012-08-30

    Applicant: Reinhard Matye

    Inventor: Reinhard Matye

    CPC classification number: B65B1/06 B65B2220/14 B65B2230/02

    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for filling multi-chamber containers with different loose bulk materials. The apparatus and method may be particularly well-suited to packaging at least one bulk material, which is susceptible to water, chemicals, or other contaminants, with at least one other bulk material. The apparatus is a machine that includes separate hoppers for handling the separate bulk materials, and directs the separate bulk materials into different chambers of a multi-chamber container, which is then transported away from the machine for storage or use. The machine may include one or more movable hoppers supported on tracks, for moving the bulk materials to the hoppers that direct the bulk materials into different chambers of the multi-chamber container. A controller and data logger may be provided to control the apparatus and record the quantity and/or weight of the contents of each multi-chamber container.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于填充具有不同松散散装材料的多室容器的装置和方法。 该装置和方法可能特别适合于用至少一种其它散装材料包装易受水,化学物质或其它污染物影响的至少一种散装材料。 该装置是一种机器,其包括用于处理单独的散装材料的单独的料斗,并将单独的散装材料引导到多室容器的不同的室中,然后将其从机器运输出来用于存储或使用。 机器可以包括支撑在轨道上的一个或多个可移动料斗,用于将散装材料移动到料斗上,该料斗将散装材料引导到多室容器的不同室中。 可以提供控制器和数据记录器来控制装置并记录每个多室容器的内容物的数量和/或重量。

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