COVER FOR VERTICAL SPIRAL CHUTE

摘要

The invention concerns a cover for a spiral chute (1) for articles, the chute having a chute entry (4) at its top for receiving articles at an elevated point and a helical slide extending to a delivery point (5) below the elevated point. The cover includes a roof (7) adapted to be mounted to the top of the chute (1), the lateral periphery of the roof extending beyond the lateral periphery of the helical slide (3). Preferably a translucent skirt (12) extends downwardly from the roof so as to enclose the spirals of the helical slide. The skirt may be supported by a helical brace (16) located intermediate to the spirals of the slide.