Bulk material unloading systems and methods
US12116224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/49
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure provides a bulk material unloading system and method. The system includes a bulk material container containing a bulk material and an unloading device. The unloading device is configured to engage the bulk material container and at least partially invert the bulk material container. The method includes engaging a bulk material container containing a bulk material with an unloading device and emptying the bulk material container. Emptying the bulk material into the hopper includes lifting the bulk material container using the unloading device and rotating the bulk material container using the unloading device.
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