Apparatus for removing material from a container and container therewith

摘要

Provided is an apparatus for removing material from a reciprocating floor container. The apparatus may comprise a first member, a flexible sealing portion coupled to the first member and configured to provide a seal between the first member and the container, and a biasing arrangement configured to enable the first member to be moveably attached to a frame member. The biasing arrangement may comprise an actuation mechanism for biasing the flexible sealing portion towards the container. The actuation mechanism may comprise adjustable tension means. In some embodiments of the invention there may also be provided a system comprising a frame member and an apparatus, wherein the frame member is moveable through the container in use.

主权项

1. An apparatus for removing material from a reciprocating floor container comprising:
a body arranged to be located in a container to assist in removal of material therefrom, the body comprising a blade suitable for urging material out of the container in use; a first member located on a face of the blade and extending along a lateral side of the blade and being hingedly mounted relative to the blade, the first member having a flexible sealing portion configured to provide a seal between the first member and the container, the first member being more rigid than the flexible sealing portion; and a biasing arrangement between the body and the first member and configured to bias the first member away from the face of the blade while forcing the flexible sealing portion towards a lateral side wall of the container and towards a floor of the container while material is urged through the container.