FIELD: transport, mechanics.
SUBSTANCE: flexible hopper incorporates a flexible curvilinear enclosure with attachment at its top. The set movable enclosure is fastened, with its top lengthwise edges, on to a horizontal load distributor jointed to the supports so that, when in operating position, the enclosure lower curvilinear part cross section features a semi-circular shape. The enclosure top lengthwise parts represent vertical straight lines. The proposed hopper features, light and simple design and boasts ease of manufacture and mounting.
EFFECT: reduced metal intensity, lower labor input in manufacture.
6 cl, 10 dwg
