DISCHARGE GATE DEVICE FOR BULK CARGO HOPPERS, PARTICULARLY HOPPERS IN BULK CARGO VESSELS

摘要

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSUREIn a discharge gate arrangement for cargo hoppersfor bulk cargo, a cover is guided for sliding in its ownplane between a closed and an open position. The cover isalso mounted for movement towards and away from the planeof the discharge opening at the end of the closing movementand the beginning of the opening movement, repsectively.In the closed position the cover presses against a gasketlaid around the opening, providing a gas- and liquid-tightseal.