Apparatus for dispensing material from a bag
US4527716A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for dispensing material from a bulk bag wherein the bag is supported from below by a cradle having a central opening through which material from the bag may pass. An overhead support is employed to prevent the bag from collapsing downwardly as the bag empties. The apparatus includes a discharge assembly positioned beneath the opening and extending generally downwardly therefrom for receiving material from the bag and directing the material to a desired location.
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