Patent ID: 9015956
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: F26B,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A solar drying tunnel for drying of a commodity, the tunnel comprising: a flexible bottom portion, said bottom portion having a width and length, said bottom portion having a first length end and a second length end, wherein said length extends from said first length end to said second length end and further having a first width end and a second width end, wherein said width extends from said first width end to said second width end, said bottom portion configured to receive the commodity thereon; a frame positioned at least at said first length end of the bottom portion, said frame extending vertically from said bottom portion to a frame height; a transparent cover disposed over said frame and further extending along said length of said bottom portion, such that said transparent cover is positioned above said bottom portion from said first length end to said second length end and from said first width end to said second width end; and an externally-controllable manual mechanism for turning the commodity by forming a moveable ridge in said bottom portion, wherein the commodity is a comprised of grains or seeds and wherein the moveable ridge causes the grains or seeds to turn over as said externally-controllable mechanism is operated.