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Translatably mobile batch charger

US11787722B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2018
Grant dateOct 17, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 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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