US5975351: METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING BULK BAGS DURING EMPTYING
We had a project for a customer that wanted to replace 1,100 lb boxes with our Portabulk bag. They used vacuums to remove the product from the boxes and did not want to change that part of their system. Since bulk bags are not free standing as they discharge, we had to develop a way to keep the bag upright while it is emptied. Our solution was a machine that tensions the bag and holds the vacuum wand vertical.