LOAD PLATFORM FOR LOOSE LOADS Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: materials handling facilities. SUBSTANCE: load platform for loose loads coupled with freight train 2 has open-top collecting box 10 installed on frame 4 of running gear. Bottom transporter is installed in lower part of box 10 lengthwise the platform. Transporter is made in form of endless belt conveyer with two guide ends and drive. Each guide end of bottom transporter is provided with intermediate transporter installed at angle relative to bottom transporter and projecting beyond the limits of running gear frame. Each transporter is connected with guide runners installed for displacement by drive lengthwise the platform to shift intermediate transporter from idle position into working position and back. Each guide end of both intermediate transporters, pointed to center of platform, is hinge-coupled with guide runners made for turning around vertical axis. EFFECT: possibility of changing direction of loose load transportation. 3 cl, 8 dwg