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Bag emptying arrangement

US5341959A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1993
Grant dateAug 30, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/183
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a bag emptying arrangement, for bulk dry material bags with outlet spouts in which a bag is supported, spout lowermost, and inserted into a tube atop a valve. The tube has an inner annulus and a pinch mechanism so that the spout can be passed over the annulus and pinched between it and the tube to seal the spout to the tube.

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