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Powder feeding method and apparatus for feeding powders with a fluid with increased precision

US5727607A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1996
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B1/16
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A powder feeding method includes the steps of injecting a gaseous medium into a powder material held in a hopper from a porous wall forming a funnel at a bottom part of said hopper, such that the injection of the gaseous medium is carried out intermittently.

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