Expandle gravity-feed bin
US10450152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F1/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin includes a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensing gate is in the closed position, the dispensing gate blocks the opening of the dispensing chute. The main bin includes a vertical front wall joined to planar first front surface that is disposed below the vertical front wall, at an angle relative to the vertical front wall so as to direct bulk material inwardly towards the interior of the storage reservoir. A second planar front surface is joined to the first front surface, and disposed at an angle relative to the first front surface, so as to direct the bulk material towards the dispensing chute.
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