Chip bin steam distributor with a vibrating discharge
US4124440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21C7/06
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chips bin that allows thorough steaming of the chips in the bin without blockage of the chip flow. A chips bin with a vibrating discharge includes an activator cone and a number of support arms extending from the activator cone to the bottom portion of the bin. A number of steam ports are formed in each of the supporting arms and steam is introduced into the supporting arms and underneath the activator cone. The steam ports are formed in sidewalls of the supporting arms, and steam is introduced both underneath the bottom portion of the cone and underneath a top portion of the cone.
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