Systems and methods for redirecting airflow in transport systems
OwnerMichael Boydinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods for managing airflow across a transport system are provided. The transport system includes a main transport pipe connected to a collection area configured to collect objects and materials transported through the transport system. The systems and methods also include a branch transport pipe connected to the main transport pipe and a loading station and a loop riser pipe connecting between the main transport pipe and the branch transport pipe. The systems and methods also include a redirector configured to regulate airflow to at least one of the loop riser pipe or the main transport pipe.
Claims20
A materials transport system comprising:
- a main transport pipe operable to transport fluid and materials, the main transport pipe comprising an upstream portion and a downstream portion and connected to a collection area;
- a loading station in communication with the main transport pipe;
- a dedicated fluid conduit operable to convey fluid from the main transport pipe to the loading station, the dedicated fluid conduit comprising a first end in communication with the main transport pipe at a location upstream of the loading station and a second end in communication with the loading station;
- at least one of a damper and a valve configured to selectively direct fluid from the main transport pipe to the loading station.
A transport system comprising:
- a main transport pipe connected to a collection area;
- a branch transport pipe extending between the main transport pipe and a loading station;
- a dedicated air conduit extending between the main transport pipe and the at least one loading station;
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- a redirector system configured to regulate airflow between the dedicated air conduit and the main transport pipe, the redirector comprising a first damper and a second damper.
A transport system comprising:
- a main transport pipe connected to a collection area;
- a branch transport pipe connected to the main transport pipe and at least one loading station;
- a tertiary conduit extending between the main transport pipe and the at least one loading station;
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- a redirector configured to regulate airflow to direct at least one of airflow and material to the tertiary conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.