Bin activator apparatus
US4545509A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/66
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bin activator apparatus is provided for depiling or unpiling a mass of material from a bin or hopper. The activator apparatus is mounted below the bin or hopper on resilient supports and is adapted to arrest material flow when the apparatus is at rest. A unique structure is provided for producing a circular orbital vibratory motion substantially in the plane of the outlet opening of the activator apparatus which motion produces a steady flow of material from the bin or hopper through the apparatus and onto a conveyor or the like.
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