Storage structure
US4627333A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H2007/225
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for storing a particulate material in a storage assembly. The storage assembly includes a wall for retaining the particulate material and a cover. A cap is positioned above the cover and mounts a vertically movable ring assembly. During filling, the ring assembly is adjusted to tension the cover. A flow of fluid is provided through said stored particulate material for maintaining the temperature within the stored particulate material within a predetermined upper and lower limit and also urges the cover into contact with the particulate material.
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