Batch charger for glass furnace
US5134627A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B3/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A batch charger for feeding raw batch material to a glass making furnace of the type having a reciprocating charger plate positioned under a hopper chute. A pusher bar is supported substantially parallel to the front edge of the charger plate, and rams are connected to the pusher bar to move it from a position under the charger plate such that raw batch that has been delivered over the edge of the charger plate can be pushed further into the furnace.
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