Apparatus for the transport and storage of proppant
US9809381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G63/008
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for the transport and storage of proppant has a container with a top wall, a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls. The pair of side walls extend between the pair of end walls. The container has a bottom discharge opening. The container includes a funnel extending from the pair of side walls and from the pair of and walls toward the bottom discharge opening. The funnel has sides extending in an angle of greater than 25° with respect to horizontal. The funnel includes a pair of side plates extending respectively from the pair of side walls toward the bottom discharge opening and a pair of end plates extending respectively from the pair of end walls toward the bottom discharge opening. Each of the side plates and the end plates is formed of a stainless steel material.
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