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Receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyor system

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CA2105195A1
CA2105195A1 CA 2105195 CA2105195A CA2105195A1 CA 2105195 A1 CA2105195 A1 CA 2105195A1 CA 2105195 CA2105195 CA 2105195 CA 2105195 A CA2105195 A CA 2105195A CA 2105195 A1 CA2105195 A1 CA 2105195A1
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mesh bag
compartment
intake channel
vacuum source
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Jozef Wrobel
Marek Mazurek
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65GTRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G51/00Conveying articles through pipes or tubes by fluid flow or pressure; Conveying articles over a flat surface, e.g. the base of a trough, by jets located in the surface
    • B65G51/04Conveying the articles in carriers having a cross-section approximating that of the pipe or tube; Tube mail systems

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Abstract

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE

A receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system which includes an air impervious storage chamber having an interior with a top, a bottom, peripheral sidewalls, and an access opening sealed by a removable closure. An intake channel adapted to be connected to an intake pipe communicates with the interior of the storage chamber. A vacuum source conduit is adapted to be connected to a vacuum source. A mesh bag is suspended within the interior, such that articles entering through the intake channel are directed into the mesh bag.
The mesh bag is spaced from the peripheral sidewalls thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the peripheral sidewalls through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source. A grid-form support is disposed in the interior and spaced above the bottom such that the grid-form support supports the mesh bag in spaced relation to the bottom thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the bottom through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source.

Description

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The present invention relates to receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A number of pneumatic conveyer systems have been developed. United States Patent 2,556,058 was granted to William Boon in 1951 for an invention entitled ~Pneumatic Conveyer System . This system is described as being an improved conveying system for laundries, cleaning plants, textile processing plants and the like, which is suitable for conveying batches of damp weighty and bulky material and articles from a feeding position to a remote delivering position. United States Patent 3,951,461 was granted to Sergio De Feudiæ in 1976 for an invention entitled "Pneumatic Conveying Pipe System for Collection and Intermittent Conveyance of Different Types of Goods~. This system is described as being adapted to collect and intermittently convey goods of different kind, for example laundry, from different buildings and stories, for example in hospitals, hotels, and the like, to a central collecting station.

25Although both of the described references contemplate the conveyance of damp articles, such as laundry, neither address the problem of having a receptacle suitable for ~torage of damp articles. It is well known that if damp articles are left in storage for any period of time mildew begins to form and the articles emit an unpleasant odour.

SU~ARY OF THE INVENTION

35What is required is a receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system.

According to the present invention there is provided a receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system which L~ 3 includes an air impervious storage chamber having an interior with a top, a bottom, peripheral sidewalls, and an access opening sealed by a removable closure. An intake channel adapted to be connected to an intake pipe communicates with the interior of the storage chamber. A vacuum source conduit is adapted to be connected to a vacuum source. A mesh bag is suspended within the interior, such that articles entering through the intake channel are directed into the mesh bag.
The mesh bag is spaced ~rom the peripheral sidewalls thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the peripheral sidewalls through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source. A grid-form support is disposed in the interior and spaced above the bottom such that the grid-form support supports the mesh bag in spaced relation to the bottom thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the bottom through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source.

The receptacle, as described, provides an improved circulation of air which greatly reduces the formation of mildew.

Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the receptacle, as described, considerable time and labour can be saved if some means is provided for sorting articles as they enter the receptacle. Even more beneficial re~ults may, therefore, be provided by having the interior divided by a baffle into a first compartment and a second compartment. A deflector plate is pivotally mounted within first compartment of the interior adjacent the intake channel.
The deflector plate pivots between an operative position and an inoperative position. In the inoperative position articles pass through the intake channel into the first compartment and in the operative position articles passing through the intake channel strike the deflector plate and are deflected into the second compartment.

Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the receptacle, as described, it is important that there be ease of access to the contents of the mesh bag. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the mesh bag has a sidewall with an access opening extending therethrough. Fastening means are provided along opposed sides of the access opening whereby the access opening is selectively opened and closed.

Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the receptacle, as described, with a system of this type it is undesirable for the receptacle to be overfilled.
In such event the intake channel and attached intake pipe can become blocked. Pneumatic conveyance of articles is, of course, impossible when the intake pipe is blocked. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained by having a sensor positioned in the interior adjacent the top adapted to provide a signal when the interior is filled with articles to a predetermined level.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 iB a diagrammatic section view of a pneumatic conveyance system.
FI~URE 2 is a perspective view, partially in section, of a receptacle constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FI5URE 3 is a side elevation view in longitudinal section of an alternative form of receptacle constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TH~ PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The preferred embodiment, a receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 3.

Referring to FIGURE 1, there is illustrated a pneumatic conveyer system. This system consists of a series of branch pipe6 12 and 14 which join to form an intake pipe 16 which is connected to receptacle 10. A vacuum motor 18 is provided which serve~ as a vacuum source and is connected via vacuum conduit 20 to receptacle 10. With the exception of receptacle 10, which will be hereinafter further described, the illustrated pneumatic conveyer system is in accordance with the teachings of the prior art.

Referring to FIGURE 2, receptacle 10 includes an air impervious storage chamber 22 having an interior 24. Interior 24 has a top 26, a bottom 28 and peripheral sidewall~ 30. An access opening 32 i8 provided into interior 24 of storage chamber 22. A neoprene seal 34 is provided around access opening 32. Referring to FIGURE 1, a removable closure in the form of door 36 is provided. When door 36 is closed against neoprene seal 34, access opening 32 is sealed. An intake channel 38 i~i provided which i8 adapted to be connected to intake pipe 16. Intake channel 38 communicates with interior 24 of storage chamber 22. A vacuum source conduit 40 is provided which is adapted to be connected via vacuum conduit 20 to vacuum motor 18 which ~erves as the vacuum source. A
mesh bag 42 i8 ~uspended from hooks 44 within interior 24.
Articles entering through intake channel 38 are directed into mesh bag 42. Mesh bag 42 i8 spaced from peripheral sidewalls 30 thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent peripheral sidewalls 30 through mesh bag 42 upon activation of vacuum motor 18. A grid-form support 46 is disposed in interior 24 spaced above bottom 28. Grid-formi support 46 supports mesh bag 42 in spaced relation to bottom 28 thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent bottom 28 through mesh bag 42 upon activation of vacuum motor 18. Mesh bag 42 has a sidewall 48 with a generally ~T~ shaped access opening 50 extending therethrough. Two zippers are provided;
a horizontally extending zipper ~2 and a vertically extending zipper 54. Zippers 52 and 54 have interlocking zipper tabs (not shown) positioned along opposed sides 56 and 58 of access opening 50. Zippers 52 and 54 serve as fastening means whereby access opening 50 is selectively opened and closed. An external vent 60 i~ provided from interior 24, preferably vented to an outside location.

The use and operation of receptacle 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 and 2. The combination of grid-form support 46 and mesh bag 42 promotes air circulation within interior 14 of storage chamber ~2. When vacuum motor 18 is activated, articles enter into interior 24 through inta~e channel 38 and are directed into mesh bag 42.
There i8 a circulation of air from adjacent peripheral sidewalls 30 through me~h bag 42 and from adjacent bottom 28 through mesh bag 42. This circulation of air helps reduce, if not eliminate mildew formation. Any unpleasant odours are vented through external vent 60. Articles within mesh bag 42 are removed by opening door 36, and opening "T" shaped access opening 50 by means of zippers 52 and 54. "T" shaped access opening provides superior access for the removal of any articles.

Referring to FIGURE 3, there is illustrated some additional features that may be added to receptacle lO.
Although mesh bag 42 and grid-form support 46 are not illustrated in FIGURE 3, it wili be appreciated that it is intended that FIGURE 3 have the same features as FIGURE 2.
The removal of this subject matter from FIGURE 3 is merely intended to simplify the illu tration. Referring to FIGURE 3, interior 24 is divided by a baffle 62 into a first compartment 9 ~

64 and a second compartment 66. A deflector plate 68 is pivotally mounted within first compartment 64 adjacent intake channel 38. Deflector plate 68 is pivoted by means of a solenoid 70 between an operative position and an inoperative -position. The inoperative position is illustrated in broken lines. In this position articles pass through intake channel 38 directly into first compartment 64. The operative position has deflector plate 68 positioned spaced angularly from intake channel 38. In this position articles passing through intake channel 38 strike deflector plate 68 and are deflected into æecond compartment 66. An infrared sensor 72 is positioned in interior 24 adjacent top 26. Infrared sensor 72 is connected to a signal emitting device (not shown) to provide a visible or audible signal when interior 24 is filled with articles to a predetermined level.
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It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the Claimæ.

Claims (6)

1. A receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system, comprising:
a. an air impervious storage chamber having an interior with a top, a bottom, peripheral sidewalls, and an access opening sealed by a removable closure;
b. an intake channel adapted to be connected to an intake pipe and communicating with the interior of the storage chamber;
c. a vacuum source conduit adapted to be connected to a vacuum source;
d. a mesh bag suspended within the interior, such that articles entering through the intake channel are directed into the mesh bag, the mesh bag being spaced from the peripheral sidewalls thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the peripheral sidewalls through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source; and e. a grid-form support disposed in the interior and spaced above the bottom such that the grid-form support supports the mesh bag in spaced relation to the bottom thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the bottom through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source.
2. The receptacle as defined in Claim 1, the interior being divided by a baffle into a first compartment and a second compartment, a deflector plate being pivotally mounted within first compartment of the interior adjacent the intake channel, the deflector plate pivoting between an operative position and an inoperative position such that in the inoperative position articles pass through the intake channel into the first compartment and in the operative position articles passing through the intake channel strike the deflector plate and are deflected into the second compartment.
3. The receptacle as defined in Claim 1, the mesh bag having a sidewall with an access opening extending therethrough, fastening means being provided along opposed sides of the access opening whereby the access opening is selectively opened and closed.
4. The receptacle as defined in Claim 1, having a sensor positioned in the interior adjacent the top adapted to provide a signal when the interior is filled with articles to a predetermined level.
5. A receptacle for use in a pneumatic conveyer system, comprising:
a. an air impervious storage chamber having an interior with a top, a bottom, peripheral sidewalls, and an access opening sealed by a removable closure;
b. an intake channel adapted to be connected to an intake pipe and communicating with the interior of the storage chamber;
c. a vacuum source conduit adapted to be connected to a vacuum source;
d. a mesh bag suspended within the interior, such that articles entering through the intake channel are directed into the mesh bag, the mesh bag being spaced from the peripheral sidewalls thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the peripheral sidewalls through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source, the mesh bag having a sidewall with an access opening extending therethrough, fastening means being provided along opposed sides of the access opening whereby the access opening is selectively opened and closed;
e. a grid-form support disposed in the interior and spaced above the bottom such that the grid-form support supports the mesh bag in spaced relation to the bottom thereby permitting a circulation of air from adjacent the bottom through the mesh bag upon activation of the vacuum source; and f. a baffle dividing the interior into a first compartment and a second compartment, a deflector plate being pivotally mounted within first compartment of the interior adjacent the intake channel, the deflector plate pivoting between an operative position and an inoperative position such that in the inoperative position articles pass through the intake channel into the first compartment and in the operative position articles passing through the intake channel strike the deflector plate and are deflected into the second compartment.
6. The receptacle as defined in Claim 5, having a sensor positioned in the interior adjacent the top adapted to provide a signal when the interior is filled with articles to a predetermined level.
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