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Method and apparatus for spreading and distributing a solid or liquid particulate material

US4530462A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 1983
Grant dateJul 23, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M9/0061
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for separating, spreading and distributing a solid or liquid particulate material. The particulate material is pneumatically conveyed into a centrifugal chamber within a rotor (20) operatable by the flow of material for centrifugal separation of the particulate material. The terminal edge of the circumference of the centrifugal chamber serves as an overflow for establishing a buffer store and has a flow-retarding inwardly directed flange. A baffle may be provided around the terminal edge to intercept the material flung out and to conduct the material, via hopper-like flow-retarding recesses, to different outlets provided around the terminal edge.

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