A clamping system secures a discharge spout of a bulk storage bag to an outer surface of a process interface connection. The clamping system includes a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm. Each clamping arm has a fixed end and a free end arranged such that the free end can pivot about the fixed end between a clamping position and an open position. Each clamping arm has an inner clamping surface configured to clamp a portion of the discharge spout against a portion of the outer surface of the process interface connection when the clamping arm is in the clamping position. The inner clamping surfaces are arranged such that when the first and second clamping arms are in the clamping position, the inner clamping surfaces cooperate to clamp the discharge spout against substantially the entire outer surface of the process interface connection.
A cinch valve includes a first plate with a first aperture, an orbital plate with a second aperture that is substantially aligned with the first aperture. The first plate is arranged to rotate relative to the first plate between a first (open) position and a second (closed) position. The cinch valve includes multiple cables, each of which has a first end coupled to the first plate and a second end coupled to the orbital plate. Rotation of the orbital plate from the first position to the second position causes the plurality of cables to converge and form a woven closure. One or more elastic devices are arranged such that when the plurality of cables converges to form the woven closure, each elastic device urges a corresponding one of the cables in a direction that tends to open the woven closure.
F16K 7/04 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force
A clamping system secures a discharge spout of a bulk storage bag to an outer surface of a process interface connection. The clamping system includes a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm. Each clamping arm has a fixed end and a free end arranged such that the free end can pivot about the fixed end between a clamping position and an open position. Each clamping arm has an inner clamping surface configured to clamp a portion of the discharge spout against a portion of the outer surface of the process interface connection when the clamping arm is in the clamping position. The inner clamping surfaces are arranged such that when the first and second clamping arms are in the clamping position, the inner clamping surfaces cooperate to clamp the discharge spout against substantially the entire outer surface of the process interface connection.
In an aspect of the present invention, a system and method are provided that detect belt mis-tracking and in response, automatically adjusts. In some implementations, the system and method are implemented in conjunction with a weigh feeder or weigh belt. In other implementations, the system and method are implemented in conjunction with other devices that convey material via one or more belts. The system and method can be implemented by providing one or more sensors that detect belt mis-tracking, a motor for adjusting a belt pulley and one or more controllers that operate the motor in response to signals from the one or more sensors.
A cinch valve includes an upper plate having a first aperture; an orbital plate rotatable relative to the upper plate and having a second aperture substantially aligned with the first aperture; an actuator coupled to the orbital plate arranged to rotate the orbital plate between a first position and a second position; and a plurality of cables each having a flexible portion and each having a first end and a second end, wherein each first end is coupled to the upper plate and each second end is coupled to the orbital plate. Rotation of the orbital plate from the first position to the second position causes the plurality of cables to converge and form a woven closure in approximately the center of the second aperture.
F16K 7/04 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force
A cinch valve includes an upper plate having a first aperture; an orbital plate rotatable relative to the upper plate and having a second aperture substantially aligned with the first aperture; an actuator coupled to the orbital plate arranged to rotate the orbital plate between a first position and a second position; and a plurality of cables each having a flexible portion and each having a first end and a second end, wherein each first end is coupled to the upper plate and each second end is coupled to the orbital plate. Rotation of the orbital plate from the first position to the second position causes the plurality of cables to converge and form a woven closure in approximately the center of the second aperture.
A system and method are disclosed that provide a specific volumetric output (e.g., product feed and discharge) of a material. In some implementations, these systems and methods are particularly suited for use with strand-type materials, namely, materials having difficult handling characteristics. For some implementations, a specific pile depth and width of a material is created on a moving belt to provide a specific volumetric output based on the speed of the belt. One or more leveling drums can be used to make the pile depth consistent. Moreover, a weighing system can be provided that is used in combination with the metering mechanism and other components (e.g., a control system) to create a “weight-loss” type weigh feeder.
G01F 11/20 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
G01G 11/10 - Apparatus for weighing a continuous stream of material during flowConveyor-belt weighers having means for controlling the rate of feed or discharge by controlling the height of the material on the belt
G01G 11/08 - Apparatus for weighing a continuous stream of material during flowConveyor-belt weighers having means for controlling the rate of feed or discharge
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METERING MECHANISM FOR STRAND-TYPE BULK SOLID MATERIALS
A system and method are disclosed that provide a specific volumetric output (e.g., product feed and discharge) of a material. In some implementations, these systems and methods are particularly suited for use with strand-type materials, namely, materials having difficult handling characteristics. For some implementations, a specific pile depth and width of a material is created on a moving belt to provide a specific volumetric output based on the speed of the belt. One or more leveling drums can be used to make the pile depth consistent. Moreover, a weighing system can be provided that is used in combination with the metering mechanism and other components (e.g., a control system) to create a "weight-loss" type weigh feeder.
B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
B65G 65/42 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using belt or chain conveyors
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
G01G 11/10 - Apparatus for weighing a continuous stream of material during flowConveyor-belt weighers having means for controlling the rate of feed or discharge by controlling the height of the material on the belt
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WEIGHT-LOSS WEIGH FEEDER WITH PRESSURE COMPENSATION
A system is disclosed that minimizes the effect of internal pressure upon weight-loss weighing systems. The system can include a flexible gas purge line that pressurizes the system as well as a pressure compensator that negates the adverse effects of internal pressure on weight sensing equipment during normal operation.
B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
B65G 65/46 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using screw conveyors
G01G 11/08 - Apparatus for weighing a continuous stream of material during flowConveyor-belt weighers having means for controlling the rate of feed or discharge
G01G 13/24 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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parts and fittings for feeders. Electric apparatus and instruments, namely power supplies for weigh feeder controllers and weigh feed controllers; magnetic data carriers, namely magnetic data carriers with recorded software for weigh feeder controllers and weigh feed controllers; data processing equipment, namely adapter plugs, data converters, data concentrators, network gateways, I/O modules and keyboards for weigh feeder controllers and weigh feed controllers; electronic and electrical control apparatus, namely weigh feeder controllers; weigh feed controllers; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
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Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements; incubators for eggs; filling machines and mechanisms; feeders, pumps, hoppers and auger drives; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), lifesaving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus; measuring and weighing apparatus; apparatus for dispensing and/or conditioning measured amounts of substances; electronic and electrical control apparatus; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; Installations and apparatus, all for separating, screening, purifying, heating, drying and dehydrating; installations and apparatus for use in the treatment, processing and disposal of waste, sewage, water slurries and industrial and domestic effluents; installations and apparatus for the handling of effluents; installations and apparatus for the removal of sludge from waste effluents; flushing apparatus; regulating and safety apparatus for the aforesaid goods; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
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(1) Disturbance-detection feature for loss-in-weight weigh feeding systems.
(2) Weight loss/sensor used as a component of granular and liquid mixers, feeders and metering systems.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Metering pumps, dispensing hoppers, bin dischargers, auger drives, metering mechanisms and machines namely feeders, weigh feeders, blenders, hoppers, and parts for all these goods; feeding machines for dispensing solid and fluid materials; parts for all these goods; Feeders for conditioning and dispensing in measured amounts solid material.
(2) Measuring and weighing machines for dispensing solid and fluid materials; micro-computer and mini-computer feeder controllers; parts for all these goods.
