Translatably mobile batch charger
US11787722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D3/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A batch charger includes a barrel defining a direction X of charging a glass forming batch into the furnace, and a mechanical assembly provided with a member for conveying the batch to the furnace in the charging direction X, this conveying member being at least partially arranged in the barrel, and a motorized unit for driving the conveying member. The batch charger includes a mechanical assembly translatably mobile relative to the barrel, in the charging direction X.
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