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Filling system for a container for solid particles

US12024376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2021
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/042
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a filling system (1) for a container for storing solid particles, comprising a distribution device (5) for solid particles for receiving and selectively distributing the solid particles towards a dispensing device (7), and comprising at least one divider element (11), the dispensing device (7) comprising at least one scattering element (13) for homogeneously filling the container with solid particles, the divider element (11) being rotatably mounted about an axis substantially parallel to the direction of flow of the stream of solid particles in order to allocate any defect in the flow of the solid particles in the distribution device (5).

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