摘要 |
<p>A side emptying container includes a loader bucket (1) having a semi-elliptical profile, and a discharge plate (2) constituting a side wall ofthe container The discharge plate (2) can be moved across the bucket by a ram driven chain mechanism including a chain (5) anchored at its opposite ends to spaced locations (11) and (12). The plate (2) is secured to a centre portion of the chain (5) which passes round two rollers (9) and (10) mounted on a slidable plate (13) actuated by a hydraulic ram system (3). The bucket (1) is filled with the plate (2) at one side of the bucket. To empty the bucket (1), the ram system (3) moves the plate (13) causing the discharge plate (2) to move across the bucket (1) thereby discharging the contents. The ram driven-chain mechanism is located within the width and outer rear profile of the container.</p> |