Granular material storage capacity increasing device and system
US8959846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/51
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A granular material storage capacity increasing device and system includes a housing including a first and second side walls each having an upper edge. A roof structure is attached to and extends between the first and second side walls. The roof structure includes roof trusses each having an inner chord. A plurality of curtain assemblies is attached to the roof structure to define an auxiliary storage capacity. At least one of the curtain assemblies is mounted adjacent to and associated with the first side wall and at least one of the curtain assemblies is mounted adjacent to and associated with the second side wall. Each of the curtain assemblies a flexible panel extending between and is attached to two inner chords. A top edge attached to the inner chords and bottom edge attached to one of the first or second side walls.
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