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Device and method for conveying bulk material

US10155912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2017
Grant dateDec 18, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2200/158
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device and method for conveying bulk material, said device comprising a movable conveying member and an outer wall that is stationary in relation to the conveying member, wherein the device is connected to a further processing chamber for receiving and further processing the bulk material and a dynamic seal is used which seals with respect to the differential pressure between the further processing chamber and regions lying upstream in the process. A seal element of the dynamic seal formed of a sealant in the form of a material pattern or material seal that can be regenerated during operation of the conveying device, wherein the seal element is provided from a branch flow of the bulk material to be conveyed or from a separate sealant source.

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