Abstract:
The present invention provides a level indicator for indicating the level of bulk materials such as molding sand which are stored in a bin. The indicator employs a pneumatically operated sensor having a J-shaped output tube which is mounted in the bin to supply a stream of air to an input tube across a gap between the J-shaped output tube and the input tube when no bulk material is present at the level of the indicator. When the bulk material is present at the level of the indicator, it obstructs the gap between the output and input tubes. This causes a pressure change at the input tube which can be detected by suitable means coupled to the input tube to provide a control signal. The control signal can be utilized in conjunction with filling apparatus to automatically refill the bin when the level falls below a predetermined level at which an indicator is installed. A second level indicator can be installed near the top of the bin to provide a control signal which will automatically stop associated filling apparatus when the bulk material has reached the level of the second indicator and the bin is filled.
Abstract:
A wheeled vehicle for storing and dispensing pulverized or granular material such as fertilizer, grain, etc., and more particularly cement, especially mortar cement, at a place where the material is to be used, such as, a residence or a construction site and the like, and which dispenses the material in portions of predetermined size or amounts.
Abstract:
This invention relates to apparatus for feeding upright stacks of can ends to an upright column from the leading end of which column, can ends are fed one at a time in succession to, for example, a can seaming machine. The apparatus includes columnholding means for location of said upright column, conveyor means for carrying a supply of upright stacks of can ends for replenishing said column, said column-holding means being located below the level of said conveyor means, positioning means for positioning each stack in turn on top of the diminished column of can ends, and control means responsive to the height of the column for operating the conveyor means to feed a stack of can ends towards the column holding means to enable the positioning means to locate the said stack on the column and so replenish said column.