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Batch charger for glass furnace

US5134627A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1991
Grant dateJul 28, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 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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