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Removable and rotatable coating pan spray arm assembly

US4844001A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1987
Grant dateJul 4, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B15/68
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved coating pan apparatus and spray arm assembly are disclosed for providing facilitated maintenance and cleaning of sensitive spray nozzles. The spray arm assembly includes means for varying the spray length and spray angle from a position external to the coating drum. Additionally, this invention provides adjustment means for removing the fixture containing the spray nozzles entirely from the coating drum and laterally from the coating apparatus housing for purging.

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