Abstract: A loading device for loading and unloading of a loading space comprising a framework having longitudinal profile strips and transverse coal-fibre foils between which a slide cloth is positioned. A partition limits the loading space and is connected to a transport cloth which extends forwards above the slide cloth to the front end of the loading space and over the front foil and backwards below the slide cloth and at the other end being connected to several pull bands which extend further backwards to the inner end of the loading space below the slide cloth and then forwards above the slide cloth and to the other side of the partition. Two nuts are attached to the partition and cooperate with two longitudinal drive screws. The screws are anchored in the longitudinal direction by sleeves in either end and the sleeves having axial needle bearings as well as radial roller bearings.