Vibratory tumbling apparatus
US5512008A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24C9/003
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vibratory material handling apparatus is provided for mixing of materials, cleaning, blending and/or shake out of castings or the like. The apparatus comprises a container having a material supporting surface disposed along a generally horizontal longitudinal axis. The container has a material input end and a material discharge end axially spaced therefrom and it is resiliently mounted relative to a mounting surface. The apparatus also includes a vibration generator for producing a force to cause material within the container to be directed in a path of tumbling movement generally in a direction from the material input end toward the material discharge end of the container. With this arrangement, a tumbling assist mechanism is provided for applying a force to the material in addition to the force produced by the vibration generator to facilitate tumbling of the material as it moves along the path of tumbling movement.
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