METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING BULK MATERIAL TO AND FROM BOTH WAYS USING A TUBULAR BELT

摘要

A method and apparatus for transferring bulk material in two directions using a flexible tubular endless belt are disclosed. A tubular form flexible tubular endless belt is extended between loading and unloading points positioned at a predetermined distance away from each other at any height. The return path of the belt, which is empty in a convention method and apparatus, is utilized effectively for transferring another bulk material according to an embodiment of the present invention. The endless belt is twisted through 180 degrees into a tubular form or into a flat form before loading and after unloading the second bulk material.