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Spiral mixing element

US4199269A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateMay 18, 1978
Grant dateApr 22, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 18, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0822
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a device for mixing and/or conveying, in particular for mixing and conveying a developer composition in an electrophotographic copying machine. The device comprises an elongated member which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis, this member comprising a T-shaped lateral cross-section which has been spirally twisted about its longitudinal axis, whereby at least two portions of the T cross-section comprise helically extending mixing and/or conveying elements. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing such a device.

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