Versatile knockdown manual bag filling apparatus for particulate material
US5802807A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B67/1238
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A versatile apparatus for quickly and easily filling bags of sand, dirt, or other particulate material which includes a scoop mounted on a lower frame and upwardly extending handles which are braced to the lower frame in use. A latch is provided to detachably secure a bag to the scoop during filling. The entire apparatus can be compactly folded for storage, including relocation of ground wheels and push handles to minimize external size. The invention includes a simplified form for light duty usage.
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