Orica has been granted a patent for a supply system that efficiently delivers explosives material. The system includes a bin with multiple outlets, a removable cover, and an operation tool for cover installation and removal without personnel entering the bin. GlobalData’s report on Orica gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Explosives material supply system with removable cover and operation tool

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Orica Ltd

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12000686B2) discloses an innovative apparatus designed for supplying explosives materials efficiently. The apparatus includes a supply system with a bin that has multiple outlets for feeding explosives material to delivery mechanisms. The system features removable covers for these outlets, allowing for easy installation and removal without the need for personnel to enter the bin. An operation tool is provided to facilitate the cover installation and removal process through a port at the upper end of the bin, ensuring safety and convenience in handling the explosives material.

Furthermore, the patent details a method for supplying explosives material using the apparatus, emphasizing the ease of operation and maintenance. The method involves installing removable covers, loading and storing the explosives material, and feeding it to the delivery mechanisms. Additional steps include cleaning the material, unlocking and removing covers, loading different explosives materials, and transporting the compartment on a mechanical platform. The apparatus also includes features like shedders to facilitate material flow and engagement interfaces for the operation tool, enhancing the overall efficiency and safety of handling explosives materials. Overall, the patented apparatus offers a comprehensive solution for the safe and efficient supply of explosives materials, with a focus on user-friendly operation and maintenance procedures.

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