Dry bulk pressure differential container with external frame support
US5390827A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/128
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container used for transporting dry bulk product which can be loaded and unloaded using a pneumatic mechanism and without need for tipping the container, comprising a plurality of hoppers and an external frame. A unique method of connecting the hoppers to the frame is disclosed using skirt rings at the ends of the frame and side panels secured to the hoppers and to the end pieces of the external frame and extending the length of the container to provide sufficient strength to the container.
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