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The present invention is directed to a bagging device for directing a flowable substance from a transport trailer to a flexible agricultural bag. The device includes a tunnel housing attached to the back of the trailer. The open end of the bag is held behind a ridge member and between the ridge memb

The present invention is directed to a bagging device for directing a flowable substance from a transport trailer to a flexible agricultural bag. The device includes a tunnel housing attached to the back of the trailer. The open end of the bag is held behind a ridge member and between the ridge member and a stretchable strap so as to resist release of bag until the bag on the ground has been filled. A tray beneath the housing supports the bottom portion of the bag to prevent it from stretching and ripping. A shield near the tires of the trailer prevent the bag from entangling in the tires. The device is especially appropriate for use with flowable commodities such as brewers grains and stillage by-product which rapidly deteriorate unless promptly stored in an air exchange-free enclosure.

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Apparatus for directing a flowable substance from a transport location to a storage location, comprising: a transport container supported on wheels, said transport container having a first bottom; an elongated, flexible bag having a first portion resting on the ground and also having a second portio

Apparatus for directing a flowable substance from a transport location to a storage location, comprising: a transport container supported on wheels, said transport container having a first bottom; an elongated, flexible bag having a first portion resting on the ground and also having a second portion; a housing formed as a tunnel, said housing having a second bottom; means for attaching said housing to said transport container so that said entire second bottom of said housing is inclined downwardly with respect to the first bottom of said transport container, said second bottom being adjacent to said transport container; a ridge member attached to and encircling said housing, said ridge member for retaining a second portion of said bag from slipping off said housing when an open end and folded lengths of said bag are installed about said housing; and means for selectively releasing some of the second portion of said bag as the first portion of said bag fills and pulls on the second portion; whereby said substance flows under the force of gravity from said transport container along said first bottom through said housing along said second bottom to said first portion of said bag on the ground, said second portion of said bag being pulled by said filling first portion for partial releasing by said releasing means to add to said first portion on the ground for further filling by said flowing substance.