Apparatus for metering dry and/or pulverulent pourable material, especially dye powder
US5145009A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G13/024
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (1) for metering dry and pulverulent pourable material, for example dye powder in a laboratory dyeing line for textiles, the apparatus (1) having a discharge container (8) which has a closable outlet (9) in its lower region, scales (10) for metering the amount of material that is to be conveyed from the outlet (9) of the container (8), with outlet (9) being arranged on the underside of the container (8) and having as closure a valve body (12) that tapers towards the top and can be displaced vertically downwards, the valve body (12) being drivable in rotation and rotating while it is in its open position and having the capability for conveying the material in the direction towards the outlet opening (14), therefore performing a dual function.
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