Patent ID: 9033639
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: B65D,B65G

Abstract:
1. A system for unloading grain from a grain bin, the system comprising: a grain bin including an exterior face and an interior space; an access panel affixed to the wall of said grain bin, said access panel including a frame, an interior door, and an exterior door; said exterior door comprising a weather-proof door hingedly connected to said grain bin wall and capable of sealing said access panel; a pipe chute including a proximal end and an distal end, said pipe chute further comprising a plurality of sections affixed to said grain bin and placed below said access panel; and a series of steps leading up to a platform secured to said grain bin, and wherein said platform is adjacent to said access panel; said exterior door hingedly connected to said grain bin, is adapted for providing a weather-proof and pest-proof seal when said exterior door is in a closed position, and is further adapted for allowing access to said interior door when in an open position; said interior door including an upper door portion with an inner face and an outer face, and a lower door portion with an inner face and an outer face, wherein said lower door portion is capable of being raised such that an opening is formed providing access to the interior of said grain bin and allowing grain stored within said grain bin to exit through said opening; and said upper door portion including at least one sample access opening, said sample access opening adapted to allow access to grain stored within said grain bin for sampling or cleaning purposes.