Adjustable discharge apparatus
AssigneeFinn Corporation
InventorsDouglas E. Wysong, Joseph A. Bedel
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Abstract
Adjustable discharge apparatus include a first conduit apparatus with a first conduit section extending along an arcuate path about a pivot axis. A second conduit apparatus is pivotally mounted about the pivot axis in a telescoping relationship with the first conduit apparatus. Adjustable discharge apparatus kits are also provided with a first conduit apparatus, a second conduit apparatus and a third conduit apparatus. The second and third conduit apparatus of the kit are for selective mounting to the first conduit apparatus.
Claims20
An adjustable discharge apparatus comprising:
- a) a first conduit apparatus including a first conduit section extending along an arcuate path about a pivot axis,
- b) a second conduit apparatus pivotally mounted about the pivot axis in a telescoping relationship with the first conduit apparatus, the second conduit apparatus including a sealing structure adapted to provide a seal between telescoping portions of the first conduit apparatus and the second conduit apparatus, the sealing structure including a substantially pliable sealing member including a lip having a first surface facing toward the first conduit section and a second surface facing away from the first conduit section, the sealing structure further comprising a support member engaging the second surface of the lip to facilitate engagement between the first surface of the lip and the first conduit section, the adjustable discharge apparatus adapted to discharge bulk material from an outlet of a pneumatic conveyor.
An adjustable discharge apparatus comprising:
- a) a first conduit apparatus including a first conduit section extending along an arcuate path about a pivot axis,
- b) a second conduit apparatus pivotally mounted about the pivot axis in a telescoping relationship with the first conduit apparatus with a clearance area defined between telescoping portions of the first conduit apparatus and the second conduit apparatus, the second conduit apparatus including a sealing structure adapted to seal the clearance area, the sealing structure including a substantially pliable sealing member including a mounting portion and a lip, the mounting portion engaging a mounting location of the second conduit apparatus and extending across the clearance area to the lip, the lip having a first surface facing toward the first conduit section and a second surface facing away from the first conduit section, the sealing structure further comprising a support member adapted to engage a surface of the sealing member extending across the clearance area, the adjustable discharge apparatus adapted to discharge bulk material from an outlet of a pneumatic conveyor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.