Remotely positioned intake apparatus for a pneumatic conveying system and method of using same

摘要

A new and improved remotely positioned intake system for use with a pneumatic conveying system and in particular for feeding boll cotton to a cotton ginning operation. The system includes a frame assembly that supports a downwardly extending intake tube or conduit having an inlet opening and which is movable from a remote location. The intake tube is supported from a movable carriage on the support frame for increased loading capability.