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Mixing apparatus for mixing materials

US5385403A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1993
Grant dateJan 31, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S366/603
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mixer apparatus is disclosed for mixing materials. The apparatus includes a container which defines an opening for the reception therein of the materials. The container also defines an outlet for the discharge therethrough of the materials. A rotatable feed auger is disposed within and co-operates with the container for feeding the materials through the container. The feed auger has an axis of rotation which extends through the container. A rotatable mixing auger is disposed within the container and co-operates with the container and the feed auger for mixing the materials within the container. The mixing auger has a further axis of rotation which extends through the container. The further axis of rotation is disposed spaced and parallel relative to the axis of rotation of the feed auger. The container also includes a base which has a first portion which co-operates with the feed auger and a second portion which co-operates with the mixing auger. The second portion is disposed at a lower elevation relative to the first portion. The arrangement is such that when the feed auger and the mixing auger are rotating, all the materials within the container are fed at a substantially cons…

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