Apparatus and methods for discharging particulate material from storage silos
US7513280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2590/547
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The silo includes at least three hoppers terminating in rectilinear discharge openings extending lengthwise transversely of a loading area below the discharge openings. Clam gates are movable between open and closed positions to discharge material. The discharge area at the bottom of the silo is increased, facilitating faster loading of trucks with the particulate material.
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