CLAMP-TYPE STORAGE Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: storage of potato and roots at production places. SUBSTANCE: storage has rectangular panels fixed on hollow rectangular members making inner transverse ventilation channels with air openings. Lower parts of rectangular members are pivotally attached to brackets on side walls for vertical lifting during loading and unloading of storage and fixation at an angle of rest of product pile. Exhaust channel is defined between storage top and product pile. Panels upper ends are provided with shields. Panels are secured by means of plates with openings, through which rods are inserted. One of end boards has ventilation chamber provided with rotary valve allowing ventilation and recirculation of product to be effectuated. EFFECT: increased efficiency and improved product storage conditions. 3 dwg