LOOSE LOAD PLATFORM Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: materials handling facilities. SUBSTANCE: proposed platform for loose loads 2 is designed for connection into trailer-train 1 consisting of several similar platforms. Platforms has open-top loose material box 10 secured on frame of running gear 4 and bottom transportation device 5 located in lower part of box 10 and passing lengthwise the platform. To transport loose load between separate boxes 10 intermediate transportation device 14 is provided made in form of endless belt conveyor with transportation drive 17. Guide end 15 of intermediate transportation device 14 arranged lower is made for displacement by drive 19 towards guide end 6, 7 of bottom transportation device 5 arranged higher and is detachably connected with running gear frame by coupler 41. EFFECT: possibility of loading loose material in both directions. 4 cl, 4 dwg