Transfer device for transferring bulk materials packaged in flexible containers

Abstract

Transfer device (1) for transferring bulk materials conditioned in a flexible container comprising a body (2) delimiting a longitudinal through passage (3), this body (2) being open at its upper end (4) and being provided at its lower end (5) with an external peripheral collar (6) and a sealing element (7) in the form of a plate positionable against said collar (6), said sealing element (7) and the collar (6) each being provided with a gripping handle (91, 92) being coupled by a connecting axis and the sealing element (7) being able to pivot about said axis between a closed position in which the lower end (5) of said body (2) is closed and an open position.The device (1) comprises a centrally recessed, attached plate (10) that can be positioned opposite the collar (6) and coupled to the collar (6) by locally providing a space (11) between the collar (6) and the plate (10) for positioning a portion of the obturation element (7) between the collar (6) and the plate (10) in the closed position of the obturation element (7). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1.