PRESSURE RELIEF TUBE FOR AUGER

摘要

A pressure relief tube or enclosure such as for an auger screw. In one embodiment, a pressure relief tube may comprise at least one hatch that is adapted to expand in response to force applied from within the tube. An example of the pressure relief tube may automatically adapt or adjust to potential problem material in the tube to allow for conveyance or clearance of the problem material. Another example of the pressure relief tube may be manually adapted or adjusted to facilitate conveyance or clearance of the problem material. Related systems and methods comprising a pressure relief tube are also provided.

主权项

1. A tube comprising:
a hollow cylinder comprising a base portion and a hatch, said hatch configured to provide an opening through said hollow cylinder in response to force applied against said hatch from inside said hollow cylinder.