Abstract: Apparatus for emptying bulk material from a storage chamber comprising a first rake in the storage chamber for transporting material in the longitudinal direction, the first rake being movable vertically and transversely. A vertical transport device is mounted in the storage chamber for transporting material from the storage chamber vertically upwards for removal from the storage chamber. A second rake is mounted in the storage chamber transversely and the second rake is positioned adjacent one end of the first rake at a level therebelow for receiving material longitudinally transported by the first rake to in turn transport the material transversely to the vertical transport device. The vertical transport device comprises a plurality of vertically displaceable buckets with a cover plate arrangement positioned in front of the buckets at a level below the second rake and associated with a mechanism for adjusting the cover plates for downward movement as the storage chamber is emptied of material.

Abstract: Apparatus for emptying bulk material from a storage chamber comprising a rake in the storage chamber for transporting material in one direction therein for external discharge from the chamber and a guide beam in the chamber extending transversely and supporting the rake means for slidable movement thereon. The guide beam is supported for vertical movement and comprises a plurality of telescopic sections for adapting the length of the guide beam to varying width of the storage chamber.