Hopper for storing free flowing solid material
US4361254A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/4836
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hopper includes a peripheral side wall having upper and lower open ends, and a conical body provided inside the peripheral side wall to define an annular space for storing solid material therebetween. The lower open end of the peripheral wall is separated from the conical body to define an annular discharge point therebetween.
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