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Method and apparatus for leveling a batch of pulverulent constituents in making a vitreous cellular material

US4571321A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1983
Grant dateFeb 18, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B19/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for leveling a batch of pulverulent constituents in making a vitreous cellular material. A screen structure having at least one substantially flat screen layer is impressed down into and through at least a portion of the batch of pulverulent constituents. The screen structure is vibrated horizontally in a circular orbital motion while impressing the screen structure down into and through at least a portion of the batch of pulverulent constituents.

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