Device for discharging powder contained in a bag
US5927352A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B69/0008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The device comprises a housing (10) having a powder inlet opening (12) in an upper face (13) thereof. A dust shield (14) upstands from the upper face (13) adjacent said powder inlet opening (12). A movable box (16) for accommodating a bag (18) containing powder has an open end (20). Co-operating guides (22, 24) provided respectively on the housing (10) and on the box (16) constrain movement of the box (16) between a first position in which the open end (20) is closed by the dust shield (14) and a second position in which the open end (20) mates with the powder inlet opening (12) to allow powder from the bag (18) to fall through the powder inlet opening (12). Thereby, discharge of the powder contents of a flexible material bag can be achieved in a convenient manner.
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