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System and method for handling containers of bulk particulate materials

US7063493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2002
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for unloading a container of bulk particulate material, having attachment means for lifting the container and a spout for discharging material therefrom, generally consisting of an unloading apparatus including a material hopper, a mobile apparatus and a carrier member including an arrangement for detachably connecting a container thereto, an arrangement for detachably mounting on a mobile apparatus and an arrangement for detachably mounting on the unloading apparatus.

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