Loading arm with hatch plate for top hatch of transport tank
US9731915B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/3209
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A loading arm that transfers flowing bulk material from a storage vessel and into a transport tank through a top hatch of the transport tank that is carried on a truck or rail car for transport includes an articulating arm having a plurality of connected hollow pipes. A hatch plate connected to the discharge of the aim and defines a top member, a bottom member and an outer edge connecting the top and bottom members. At least one of the bottom member and the outer edge of the hatch plate defines a resiliently flexible section configured to deform upon engaging with the top hatch of the transport tank.
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