Glass batch agglomerate flow diverter for forming beds of uniform height
US4252485A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus are provided for distributing a downwardly flowing stream of water-containing glass batch agglomerates in such fashion that the stream is diverted so as to form a bed of substantially uniform height on an agglomerate-supporting bottom wall of an enclosed chamber. There is contemplated the use of plural members for this purpose, including a first member, preferably in the shape of a tubular-like, right frusto-conical member and disposed internally thereof a second member, preferably in the form of a right, frusto-pyramidal member.
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