Tumbling apparatus
US4709507A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D29/02
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vibratory material handling apparatus is provided for mixing of materials, cleaning, blending and/or shake-out of castings or the like. The machine comprises a horizontal container carried by a frame resiliently mounted on a foundation. A vibration generator is carried by the contaienr and produces a line of force along an axis which passes exteriorly of the container. The vibration generator is adjustable on the container so that the direction of the line of vibratory force can be changed for changing the tumbling, mixing, cleaning, blending or shake-out characterics of the machine. The relative movement between the inside of the container and the material in the container describes angles of attack with the container surface which movements are rotational about a center of rotation. A line from the center of rotation through the center or gravity of the container intersects the line of force from the vibration generator at a substantially right angle.
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