MATERIAL DELIVERY METHOD AND SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention provides a method of discharging dry bulk material from a container. The method comprises the steps of applying vibration to the container in accordance with a predetermined vibration application routine. A resultant amplitude of vibration of the container resulting from the applied vibration is then monitored to facilitate the determination of a level of dry bulk material present in the container. In the event that the determined level of dry bulk material is above a predetermined level, the application of vibration to the container is ceased for a predetermined time interval. In the event that the determined level of dry bulk material is at or below a predetermined level, the application of vibration to the container is maintained in accordance with the predetermined vibration application routine.

主权项

1. A method of discharging dry bulk material from a container, comprising the steps of:
a) applying vibration to the container in accordance with a predetermined vibration application routine; b) monitoring a resultant amplitude of vibration of the container resulting from the applied vibration; c) determining a level of dry bulk material present in the container; wherein, in the event that the determined level of dry bulk material is above a predetermined level, ceasing the application of vibration to the container for a predetermined time interval; or in the event that the determined level of dry bulk material is at or below a predetermined level, maintaining the application of vibration to the container in accordance with the predetermined vibration application routine.