AN APPARATUS AND ATTACHMENT FOR HANDLING COMPRESSIBLE MATERIALS

摘要

An apparatus for handling compressible materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a holding area adapted to accept a compressed charge of material from a compression area of a compacting machine via an inlet at or toward a first end thereof, the holding area further comprising an outlet at or toward a second end thereof, that is smaller in area than the inlet. The holding area includes a pair of opposed sides and an opposed top and bottom defining thereby a passageway aligned to receive a compressed charge and maintain a compressed charge in a compressed state and a substantially rectangular shape. Restrictor plates are positioned within the outlet of the holding area at the top apc bottom thereof at least, in order to effect a reduction in the distance between said top and bottom. A related method and attachment for handling compressible materials are also disclosed.