Method and apparatus for continuous gravimetric metering and feeding of pourable material
US4661024A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G53/4616
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating an apparatus for continuous gravimetric metering and feeding of pourable material conveyed by a conveyer through a metering path, the conveyer including a rotor provided with conveyer pockets, having an essentially vertical axis and being arranged within a housing in a tightly sealed manner, the housing being provided with a charging station and a discharging station the latter including ports for connecting a pneumatic feeding system, wherein a gas is supplied to spaces within the housing and the rotor outside the metering path.
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