Manually operated sandbag filling apparatus
US5988237A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B69/0075
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manually operated sandbag filling apparatus includes a frame and wheels rotatably mounted to the frame for moving the frame over a ground surface including into position proximate a supply of sand on the ground surface. Handles project from the frame for manually manipulating the frame into and out of the position. An auger drive is operatively mounted to the frame to convey sand on the ground surface to a discharge port. A power drive is mounted to the frame for driving the auger drive. A support table is provided for supporting a sandbag to be filled proximate the discharge port.
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