MACHINE FOR LEVELING A MIXED BED DUMP

摘要

A machine for leveling a mixed bed dump includes a transversely extending bridge frame which travels relatively to the dump to be leveled and which includes transversely extending chord girders providing mounts for ring posts at each end at a plurality of transverse locations. The ring posts extend radially outwardly and carry cutting blades or knife edges. Between the knife edges and the chord girders are arranged a mat formed of chains or similar members which arch downwardly during the upward cutting of the knives and receive the material of the dump and subsequently transfer the material into a conveyor running through the central frame work as the ring members are rotated. The apparatus also includes a grate which is mounted on a side and is adapted to engage over the surface of the dump to provide a raking action for any caking material which may be handled.