Apparatus for emptying a hose bag

Abstract

Apparatus for emptying a hose bag, comprising a cap-like mating part fixed on one end of the hose bag, which has a pipe-shaped outlet opening and a helical cutting blade arranged therein for opening the hose bag.

We claim:  
     
         1 . Apparatus for emptying a hose bag ( 1 ) comprising a cap-like mating part ( 2 ) fixed on one end of the hose bag ( 1 ), which has a pipe-shaped outlet opening ( 3 ) and a device arranged therein for opening the hose bag, characterized in that the device is a helical cutting blade ( 4 ).  
     
     
         2 . Apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the blade ( 4 ) can be rotatably displaced into the outlet opening ( 3 ) and in the hose bag direction by means of an insertable nozzle ( 5 ).  
     
     
         3 . Apparatus in accordance with claims  1  and  2 , characterized in that the blade ( 4 ) can be locked in an end position, wherein a hose bag ( 1 ) is cut open.  
     
     
         4 . Apparatus according to one of the  claims 2  to  3 , characterized in that the nozzle ( 5 ) seals against the inner wall of the pipe-shaped outlet opening ( 3 ).