Patent ID: 7849892
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A discharge box for transporting and for dispensing a high bulk density of solid product within an automated material handling system substantially without human intervention, said discharge box comprising: an enclosure having a conical shaped lower surface and a discharge port located at the peak of said conical shaped lower surface, said enclosure also having a top opening; a displaceable cone valve positioned in said discharge port, said cone valve being displaced against said conical shaped lower surface when said enclosure is initially loaded with the high bulk density of solid product and which closes said cone valve and discharge port, said displaceable cone valve comprising a cavity for receipt of an actuator from the automated material handling system; a pallet releasably secured to said enclosure adjacent said conical shaped lower surface, said pallet forming a support for said enclosure, said pallet comprising first keying elements that correspond to second keying elements in a lower surface of said enclosure, said pallet comprising an opening for providing access to said cavity of said displaceable cone to the actuator and for permitting passage of the high bulk density of solid product from said discharge port; and a removable lid for closing off said top opening of said enclosure, said lid comprising third keying elements that correspond to fourth keying elements in an upper surface of said enclosure, said removable lid comprising a window for permitting visual observation of the high bulk density of solid product; and wherein said removable lid further comprises desiccant pockets positioned against an inner side of said lid by a releasable cover and wherein said cover comprises vent holes.