Melter for preparing a molten medium
US11766808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0097
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A melter for preparing a molten medium, in particular for preparing a molten adhesive, has a melting tank that has a melting chamber for receiving and melting a medium to be melted. The melter has a heating device for heating the melting chamber. The melting chamber has an upper chamber section and a lower chamber section. The melting tank has a dispensing opening that can be fluidly connected to a delivery device for delivering the molten medium. The melting tank further has a drain opening. The dispensing opening and the drain opening open into the lower chamber section. The melter further has a closure body for closing the drain opening. In a closed position, the closure body closes the drain opening and an end section of the closure body projects into the lower chamber section.
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