BIN GATE Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B65D90/54 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: bin gate consists of gate, bracket whereon case of bin is mounted, and of drive mechanism including actuating device and lever. The drive mechanism consists of a strip with installed thereon stop, one end of which is fixed on the gate, while another one is attached to rotation axle of the gate. The rotation axle is secured on the bracket. A roller interacts with the above said strip, and a return spring with one end is connected to the case of the bin, while with the other end - to the lever; the roller and the return spring are installed on the lever of the drive mechanism secured to the bracket, the lever is designed to rotate and is mechanically tied with the actuating mechanism by means of a spoke. Dead point of the strip, lever and roller facilitates "closed" position of the gate. Maintaining position of "dead point" is achieved by means of the stop located on the strip not allowing further roller rotating.

EFFECT: simple design of bin gate facilitating decrease of error at weighing small doses.

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