DE29710895U1 - Device for emptying - Google Patents

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DIPL.-ING. DIERK HANSMANN · DR.-ING. HANS-HENNING KLICKOW · GEORG HANSMANN(11977) Telephone international: (++ 49 40) 38 24 57 /3 89 84 45 · Facsimile international: (++ 49 40) 3 89 35 JESSENSTRASSE 4 ■ 22767 HAMBURG · TEL. (040) 38 24 57/3 89 84 45 · FAX (040) 3 89 35

G.6081

Applicant: AFFELDT Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH Altendeich 14, D-25335 Neuendorf

Device for emptying

The innovation relates to a device for emptying relatively large boxes for receiving, storing and transporting bulk goods, in particular agricultural products such as potatoes, and for transferring them to conveyor belts or the like, whereby the box can be picked up via a pivoting device and the opening side of the box can be closed via a lid element serving as a cover, and after pivoting the device through 90 degrees into an emptying position, an outlet gap for emptying is released on the opening side through the lid element via a drive element.

It has been shown that for agricultural products, especially potatoes, crate storage is becoming increasingly popular. This type of storage

Deutsche Bank AG 65 49 844 (bank code 200 700 00) · Postbank Hamburg 4234-206 (bank code 200 100 20) VAT Identification Number (VAT Reg No) DE 117 938 972

has advantages over so-called loose storage, as different varieties can be stored separately and easily transported in the appropriate boxes.

Devices of this type have also already become known for subsequently emptying the material for transfer into other containers via conveyor belts or the like.

However, it must be taken into account that agricultural goods are sensitive when they are affected by falling or compaction.

The aim of the innovation is therefore to improve a generic device and to design the cover element serving as a cover to protect the goods held in it and to ensure that the goods are discharged in a gentle manner.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the lid element is formed by frame parts which carry a supported rubber mat on the side facing the interior of the box and the rubber mat is guided outwards as a tab in the area of the outlet gap when the lid element is closed and the rubber mat is supported as a closure element at least in the area of the opening width of the outlet gap via an adjustable slider.

The rubber mat provides cushioning when the box is swivelled into the emptying position and the outward overlap of the rubber mat in the section area ensures a smooth discharge guide when the slide is opened.

An advantageous design is created by the fact that the outer end of the rubber mat is connected to an outside of the slide and, when the outlet gap is open, an outlet lip is formed by the rubber mat.

It is further proposed that the rubber mat be designed as a cushion in the form of a belt strap rubber with high inherent rigidity.

The drawing shows a schematic example of the innovation. It shows:

Fig. 1 a receiving frame with a swivel bracket for inserting the box to be emptied and the associated lid element in the receiving and emptying position,

Fig. 2 a schematic diagram of the box in the emptying position with the lid element closed and

Fig. 3 is a representation according to Fig. 2 with the cover element opened.

In the arrangement shown, a filled box 1 is picked up in a known manner in a receiving frame with a swivel bracket 2. A cover element 3 serving as a cover is arranged on the receiving frame 2 and is placed on top to close it after the box 1 has been inserted. Of course, weighing processes are also carried out, but these are not described in more detail here.

The closed box 1 is then rotated from this receiving position by approximately 150 degrees into an emptying position

pivoted in order to then open an outlet gap 4 for emptying by adjusting a slide 5 of the cover element 3 via a servomotor 6.

The lid element 3 is formed by frame parts 7, which on the side of the box 1 facing the interior carries a supported rubber mat 8. The rubber mat 8 serves as padding and has a high inherent rigidity. In the area of the outlet gap 4, the rubber mat 8 is guided outwards when the lid element 3 is closed and is connected to the associated adjustable slider 5 on the outside in area 9, whereby the slider 5 is integrated into the frame parts 7 and releases the outlet gap 4 according to the control. As a result, the folded rubber mat 8 forms a tab 10, which releases an outlet opening through gravity and the exiting goods.

Of course, the exiting rubber mat is also functional without being attached to the slider 5 in order to ensure that the goods exit gently.

Claims (3)

Protection claims Device for emptying relatively large boxes for receiving, storing and transporting bulk goods, in particular agricultural products such as potatoes, and for transferring them to conveyor belts or the like, wherein the box can be picked up by a pivotable device and the opening side of the box can be closed by a cover element serving as a cover, and after pivoting the device through 90 degrees into an emptying position on the opening side, an outlet gap for emptying is released by the cover element via a drive element, characterized in that the cover element (3) is formed by frame parts (7) which carry a supported rubber mat (8) on the side facing the interior of the box (1) and the rubber mat Deutsche Bank AG 65 49 844 (bank code 200 700 00) ■ Postbank Hamburg 4234-206 (bank code 200 100 20) VAT Identification Number (VAT Reg No) DE 117 938 972 (8) in the area of the outlet gap (4) when the cover element (3) is closed, is guided outwards as a tab (10) and the rubber mat (8) is supported as a closure element at least in the area of the opening width of the outlet gap (4) via an adjustable slide (9). 2. Device according to claim ₁₇ , characterized in that the outer end of the rubber mat (8) is connected to an outer side of the slide (5) and, when the outlet gap (4) is released, a tab (10) is formed by the rubber mat (8). 3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rubber mat (8) is designed as a cushion in the manner of a belt rubber with high inherent rigidity.