Collapsible hopper bin
US9580237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D90/587
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention provides a collapsible hopper bin having a dispensing portion and a storage portion. The dispensing portion includes first and second opposing side walls and first and second opposing end walls. The storage portion includes first and second opposing side walls and first and second opposing end walls. The storage portion first and second side walls are hingedly attached to the dispensing portion first and second side walls. The storage portion first and second end walls are hingedly attached to the dispensing portion first and second end walls. The collapsible hopper bin has a collapsed position and a filled position. The storage portion first and second end walls and first and second side walls are substantially horizontally flat along the top of the dispensing portion in the collapsed position.
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