摘要 |
A vibratory apparatus for de-piling a mass of particulate material comprises a vibrated trough 16,17 surmounted by an upwardly-convex deflector 22 and arranged between an opening in a pile-supporting surface and an endless conveyor 33, a central opening 18 in the trough allowing material to pass on to the conveyor when the trough is vibrated, and vertical gates 60 being provided to prevent flow when the trough is still. <IMAGE> |