Pneumatically inflated pillow for grain bin unload
US11155424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D90/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for emptying material from a container on a vehicle. The apparatus has a container with a bottom surface and a sidewall. A membrane being mounted within the container proximate the sidewall and the bottom surface. The apparatus further includes an engine and ducts having a first end and a second end. The first end connected to the engine so as to receive gas from the engine and connected at the second end to the membrane so as to direct the gas into the membrane.
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