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Apparatuses for the loading of an enclosure with a particulate solid

US4564328A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 1983
Grant dateJan 14, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00778
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for loading an enclosure with particulate solids includes a loading hopper, a discharge chute (integral with the hopper), and a movable member disposed below the outlet opening of the chute. The movable member includes a shaft driven in rotation by a motor and flexible, moderately hard deflecting strips, which are articulated to the shaft or to a structure rigidly integral with the shaft, so as to spread out from the shaft at an angle by the effect of centrifugal force when driven in rotation. At least one discharge opening is provided in the side wall of the hopper and/or of the chute in the direction of the rotating deflecting strips.

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