Device for obtaining lateral and vibrational movement within rotatable receptacles
US4188129A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F31/70
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for obtaining vibrational and lateral movement within rotatable receptacles is disclosed. The lateral movement is achieved by the interruption of the simple circular motion of a receptacle by slight projections in the circular path of the receptacles. The interruptions cause the materials within the receptacles to vibrate and move laterally rather than continue in a strict circular path. The interruptions may take the form of studs or projections on the outer circumference of the receptacles being rotated or may take the form of studs or projections located on the means rotating the receptacles. The rotatable receptacles are classically rotated by belts.
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