Thomas S Hedrick

US Patent:

20080131235, Jun 5, 2008

Filed:

Jun 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/766637

Inventors:

Wyn D. Laidig - Mishawaka IN, US
Thomas W. Hedrick - Sikeston MO, US

Assignee:

Dome Technology, LLC - Idaho Falls ID
Laidig Systems, Inc. - Mishawaka IN

International Classification:

B65G 65/30

US Classification:

414133, 137561 R, 198523, 414808

Abstract:

A reclaiming system for use with bulk material includes a storage structure, an elongated mechanical reclaimer, and an aeration system for delivering a pressurized gas into bulk material located within the storage structure. The storage structure comprising a floor having a perimeter wall upstanding therefrom, the floor and perimeter wall bounding a chamber adapted to hold bulk material, the floor having a passageway formed thereon. The elongated mechanical reclaimer has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end being disposed adjacent to the passageway and the second end being rotatable about the first end. The aeration system is located adjacent to the floor, adjacent to the mechanical reclaimer or is integrated into the mechanical reclaimer. By using the mechanical reclaimer in conjunction with the aeration system, the bulk material is effectively removed from the storage structure through the passageway.