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Dumping apparatus for particulate-bearing container

US4370087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1980
Grant dateJan 25, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G65/23
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Mechanical dumping apparatus is described that is adapted for use in a zinc powder galvanizing system. The apparatus is effective to confine the powder during the dumping operation in order to minimize operator exposure to the harmful effects thereof. Mechanism provided for inverting the container includes a lid closure device incorporating a slide gate for controllably discharging the contents of the container when in its inverted mode.

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