An adaptive sensor mount assembly for mounting a sensor to a vessel is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a mount body configured to be attached to the vessel. A flange is connected to the mount body, and the flange is configured to be arranged within an interior area of the vessel. A sensor assembly is configured to be retained with the mount body. A mounting element is configured to engage with the mount body in an exterior area relative to the vessel. Engagement of the mounting element with the mount body is configured to draw the flange against an interior surface of the vessel to provide a seal either directly via the flange abutting the vessel wall or via the flange compressing a gasket arranged between the flange and the vessel wall.
A toggle cam bolt is provided having a threaded shank having a slot at a second end. A cam lever is pivotably attached to the second end. A toggle actuating sleeve in which the shank extends is provided, and includes a collar at one end, a toggle insertion slot and diametrically oppositely located toggle actuating and a toggle clearance slots separated by an actuating web. A toggle is pivotably connected in the shank slot and has a cross arm and an actuator arm. The toggle is movable, from an installation position in which the cross arm is parallel to the bolt axis and the actuator arm extends into the toggle actuating slot, to a clamping position in which a portion of the cross arm extends through the toggle clearance slot due to contact by the actuator arm against the actuating web as the shank is moved in a first direction.
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
A toggle cam bolt is provided having a threaded shank having a slot at a second end. A cam lever is pivotably attached to the second end. A toggle actuating sleeve in which the shank extends is provided, and includes a collar at one end, a toggle insertion slot and diametrically oppositely located toggle actuating and a toggle clearance slots separated by an actuating web. A toggle is pivotably connected in the shank slot and has a cross arm and an actuator arm. The toggle is movable, from an installation position in which the cross arm is parallel to the bolt axis and the actuator arm extends into the toggle actuating slot, to a clamping position in which a portion of the cross arm extends through the toggle clearance slot due to contact by the actuator arm against the actuating web as the shank is moved in a first direction.
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
F16B 13/10 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device by a separate operation
F16B 13/04 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front
An adaptive sensor mount assembly for mounting a sensor to a vessel is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a mount body configured to be attached to the vessel. A flange is connected to the mount body, and the flange is configured to be arranged within an interior area of the vessel. A sensor assembly is configured to be retained with the mount body. A mounting element is configured to engage with the mount body in an exterior area relative to the vessel. Engagement of the mounting element with the mount body is configured to draw the flange against an interior surface of the vessel to provide a seal either directly via the flange abutting the vessel wall or via the flange compressing a gasket arranged between the flange and the vessel wall.
An adaptive sensor mount assembly for mounting a sensor to a vessel is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a mount body configured to be attached to the vessel. A flange is connected to the mount body, and the flange is configured to be arranged within an interior area of the vessel. A sensor assembly is configured to be retained with the mount body. A mounting element is configured to engage with the mount body in an exterior area relative to the vessel. Engagement of the mounting element with the mount body is configured to draw the flange against an interior surface of the vessel to provide a seal either directly via the flange abutting the vessel wall or via the flange compressing a gasket arranged between the flange and the vessel wall.
A bulk bag conditioner assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a frame assembly defining a bulk bag conditioning area. The frame assembly includes a first carrier frame with a first ram, and a second carrier frame with a second ram. A first actuator assembly includes a first end fixed to the first carrier frame and a second end fixed to the second carrier frame. A second actuator assembly includes a first end fixed to the first carrier frame and a second end fixed to the second carrier frame. A control unit is configured to simultaneously drive the first ram and the second ram linearly towards each other to engage a bulk bag within the bulk bag conditioning area.
A bulk bag conditioner assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a frame assembly defining a bulk bag conditioning area. The frame assembly includes a first carrier frame with a first ram, and a second carrier frame with a second ram. A first actuator assembly includes a first end fixed to the first carrier frame and a second end fixed to the second carrier frame. A second actuator assembly includes a first end fixed to the first carrier frame and a second end fixed to the second carrier frame. A control unit is configured to simultaneously drive the first ram and the second ram linearly towards each other to engage a bulk bag within the bulk bag conditioning area.
A bulk bag conditioner assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a frame assembly defining a bulk bag conditioning area. The frame assembly includes a first carrier frame with a first ram, and a second carrier frame with a second ram. A first actuator assembly includes a first end fixed to the first carrier frame and a second end fixed to the second carrier frame. A second actuator assembly includes a first end fixed to the first carrier frame and a second end fixed to the second carrier frame. A control unit is configured to simultaneously drive the first ram and the second ram linearly towards each other to engage a bulk bag within the bulk bag conditioning area.
A sprocket tip for a sprocket assembly is disclosed. The sprocket tip includes a body defining at least one circumferential end face forming an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system. A void is defined on an internal face of the body defined on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face.
B65G 13/07 - Roller driving means having endless driving elements
B65G 47/26 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles
B65G 13/071 - Roller driving means with frictional engagement
A sprocket tip for a sprocket assembly is disclosed. The sprocket tip includes a body defining at least one circumferential end face forming an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system. A void is defined on an internal face of the body defined on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face.
B65G 23/24 - Gearing between driving motor and belt- or chain-engaging elements
B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
B65G 47/26 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles
F16H 55/12 - Toothed membersWorms with body or rim assembled out of detachable parts
A toggle cam bolt is provided including a shank, a cam lever, a recess, and a toggle. The shank includes a first end and a second end. The cam lever is rotatably attached to the first end by a first pivot pin. The cam lever includes a lever handle and a cam lobe that is eccentric relative to the first pivot pin. The recess is located at the second end of the shank. The toggle is attached to the recess so that it is rotatable about a second pivot pin. A method of clamping two or more parts together using a toggle cam bolt is also provided.
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
A toggle cam bolt is provided including a shank, a cam lever, a recess, and a toggle. The shank includes a first end and a second end. The cam lever is rotatably attached to the first end by a first pivot pin. The cam lever includes a lever handle and a cam lobe that is eccentric relative to the first pivot pin. The recess is located at the second end of the shank. The toggle is attached to the recess so that it is rotatable about a second pivot pin. A method of clamping two or more parts together using a toggle cam bolt is also provided.
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
F16B 13/04 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front
F16B 13/10 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device by a separate operation
A sprocket tip for a sprocket assembly is disclosed. The sprocket tip includes a body defining at least one circumferential end face forming an engagement face configured to drivingly engage a traction system. A void is defined on an internal face of the body defined on an underside of the at least one circumferential end face.
A drag conveyor assembly is disclosed that allows for improved functionality and connectivity to form an endless loop. The assembly includes a traction element and a plurality of slugs fixedly attached to the traction element. When any one of the slugs is split, each split slug section of the slug remains fixedly attached to the traction element. In one embodiment, each slug of the plurality of slugs includes a cutting groove. A ferrule pair is provided to attach each slug to the traction element. The cutting grooves facilitate a cutting or slicing process to split the slug into split slug sections.
B65G 19/24 - Attachment of impellers to traction element
B65G 19/14 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in closed conduits, e.g. tubes
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TUBULAR CABLE CONVEYOR SLUG WITH INTEGRATED CONNECTOR
A drag conveyor assembly is disclosed that allows for improved functionality and connectivity to form an endless loop. The assembly includes a traction element and a plurality of slugs fixedly attached to the traction element. When any one of the slugs is split, each split slug section of the slug remains fixedly attached to the traction element. In one embodiment, each slug of the plurality of slugs includes a cutting groove. A ferrule pair is provided to attach each slug to the traction element. The cutting grooves facilitate a cutting or slicing process to split the slug into split slug sections.
B65G 19/14 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in closed conduits, e.g. tubes
B65G 19/24 - Attachment of impellers to traction element
16.
TUBULAR CABLE CONVEYOR SLUG WITH INTEGRATED CONNECTOR
A drag conveyor assembly is disclosed that allows for improved functionality and connectivity to form an endless loop. The assembly includes a traction element and a plurality of slugs fixedly attached to the traction element. When any one of the slugs is split, each split slug section of the slug remains fixedly attached to the traction element. In one embodiment, each slug of the plurality of slugs includes a cutting groove. A ferrule pair is provided to attach each slug to the traction element. The cutting grooves facilitate a cutting or slicing process to split the slug into split slug sections.
B65G 19/24 - Attachment of impellers to traction element
B65G 19/14 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in closed conduits, e.g. tubes
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AUTOMATED TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR CABLE OR CHAIN CONVEYOR
An automated tensioning system is provided for a conveyor with an endless traction element that travels around an adjustably mounted pulley or sprocket. The tensioning system includes a spring housing with a lead screw/drive shaft assembly located therein that has a pushing face that extends out of one housing end. A spring compression plate is threadingly engaged with the lead screw. A plate indicator is located on the spring compression plate. A tensioner spring is located between the tensioner spring support provided by a first housing end and the spring compression plate. A sensor is located on the spring housing that is configured to detect a position of the plate indicator. A driven wheel, rotationally engaged with the drive shaft and axially slideable thereon, is driven by a motor that is controlled by a controller configured to receive position data from the position sensor/drive shaft assembly and to actuate the motor to drive the driven wheel and rotate the lead screw and advance or retract the face so that a desired tension is maintained.
An automated tensioning system is provided for a conveyor with an endless traction element that travels around an adjustably mounted pulley or sprocket. The tensioning system includes a spring housing with a lead screw/drive shaft assembly located therein that has a pushing face that extends out of one housing end. A spring compression plate is threadingly engaged with the lead screw. A plate indicator is located on the spring compression plate. A tensioner spring is located between the tensioner spring support provided by a first housing end and the spring compression plate. A sensor is located on the spring housing that is configured to detect a position of the plate indicator. A driven wheel, rotationally engaged with the drive shaft and axially slideable thereon, is driven by a motor that is controlled by a controller configured to receive position data from the position sensor/drive shaft assembly and to actuate the motor to drive the driven wheel and rotate the lead screw and advance or retract the face so that a desired tension is maintained.
An automated tensioning system is provided for a conveyor. The tensioning system includes a spring housing with a lead screw/drive shaft assembly located therein that has a pushing face that extends out of one housing end. A spring compression plate is threadingly engaged with the lead screw. A plate indicator is located on the spring compression plate. A tensioner spring is located between the tensioner spring support provided by a first housing end and the spring compression plate. A sensor is located on the spring housing that is configured to detect a position of the plate indicator. A driven wheel, rotationally engaged with the drive shaft and axially slideable thereon, is driven by a motor to drive the driven wheel and rotate the lead screw and advance or retract the face so that a desired tension is maintained.
B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
B65G 23/24 - Gearing between driving motor and belt- or chain-engaging elements
B65G 43/06 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting interrupting the drive in case of driving-element breakageBraking or stopping loose load-carriers
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands
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BULK BAG CONDITIONER WITH VERTICALLY TRAVELING RAM ASSEMBLIES
An apparatus for conditioning a bulk bag and a compacted product contained within the bag is provided to facilitate emptying the contents of the bag. A frame encloses a bulk bag receiving region including a support surface for receiving the bulk bag for conditioning. A plurality of conditioning plates, supported for horizontal and vertical displacement, is provided to break up the compacted product within the bag.
B30B 7/04 - Presses characterised by a particular arrangement of the pressing members wherein pressing is effected in different directions simultaneously or in turn
B65B 1/24 - Reducing volume of filled material by mechanical compression
B65D 88/66 - Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying preventing bridge formation using vibrating or knocking devices
A drag conveyor system having a tube and a traction element extending through tube is provided. A plurality of slugs are connected to the traction element, each of the slugs including a slug flange. A disk is removably attached to each of the slugs, with the disk including first and second disk parts that are adapted to be placed around the cable and are engagable with one another and/or the slug so that each of the disks is located on the respective one of the slugs. A snap clip is engaged to each of the slugs, with the snap clip including a flange located on an opposite side of the disk from the slug flange that, together with the slug flange, maintains the first and second disk parts together and engaged with the slug in a fixed position on the slug.
B65G 19/14 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in closed conduits, e.g. tubes
B65G 19/24 - Attachment of impellers to traction element
A drag conveyor system having a tube and a traction element extending through tube is provided. A plurality of slugs are connected to the traction element, each of the slugs including a slug flange. A disk is removably attached to each of the slugs, with the disk including first and second disk parts that are adapted to be placed around the cable and are engagable with one another and/or the slug so that each of the disks is located on the respective one of the slugs. A snap clip is engaged to each of the slugs, with the snap clip including a flange located on an opposite side of the disk from the slug flange that, together with the slug flange, maintains the first and second disk parts together and engaged with the slug in a fixed position on the slug.
Bulk bag discharging equipment, namely, bulk bag
conditioners for use in loosening bulk solid material that
has solidified during storage and shipment.
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