| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to silage handling system for the discharge chute of an upright silo. It comprises a flange member secureable to the lower extremity of a silo discharge chute about the periphery thereof with this flange member restricting the size of the discharge opening. The flange member has a generally centered opening through which silage can pass and cooperates with a funnel member releasably secured to the flange member with the funnel member of a size to cover the opening in the flange. The flange is secured to the chute of a silo and the funnel member is releasably secured to the flange such that access to the interior of the chute through the opening in the flange is possible. In the preferred embodiment the flange and the funnel members are both made of a plastic material such that the flange can be modified to fit the individual characteristics of the silo and discharge chute to which it is to be installed. The funnel member is quite light, simplifying the removal and re-engagement of the funnel to the flange. This system provides an effective means for controlling the discharge of silage from the discharge chute of a silo in a manner which avoids leakage and minimizes waste of silage. The system is capable of operating under a variety of different conditions while still providing good access to the chute of the silo. The system is simple and rugged and easily modified in the field.
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