摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a transport or storage container for fluent or fluidizable solids comprising a cylindrical container, the opposing ends thereof being of bell-shaped configuration, thus forming a first and a second end chamber area, a guide tube positioned within the cylinder parallel to the longitudinal axes thereof, a bell-shaped generally rigid piston movably mounted around said guide tube and sealingly engaging the interior of the cylindrical container, said piston having fluidizing means located in a lower section thereof, pressure inducing means located in the vicinity of and opening into the said first end chamber area, fluidizing means located in the second end chamber area adjacent a discharge outlet, and means for filling the cylinder with solids.</p> |