Bulk bag discharging system assembly
US7223058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C19/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment of the present invention, a material container discharge assembly includes: a main frame assembly; material container impactors engaged to the main frame assembly; a discharge receiving gate having a material container receiving aperture and first, second, and third movable plates, where the first and third plates are movable between an open and closed position and further define a second plate receiving area for receiving the opposed second plate when the second plate and the first and third plates are in the closed position; and a substantially circular access chamber spaced below the material container receiving aperture that includes at least two access doors on substantially opposite sides of the chamber that operate to substantially air tight seal when closed and a sealing system having a sealing device movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, where the engaged position operates to seal the container in position.
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