Transfer device for transferring solid articles
US5868234A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transfer device for transferring solid articles, comprising: a cylindrical member which has a supply opening formed at one end portion and a discharge opening formed at the other end portion, such that an angle formed between an axis of the cylindrical member and a horizontal plane is not more than 75.degree.; a transfer member which is rotatably provided in the cylindrical member; the transfer member including a rotary shaft extending along the axis of the cylindrical member and a helical vane projecting from a peripheral surface of the rotary shaft such that lead angle of the helical vane at its outer peripheral edge ranges from 3.degree. to 25.degree.; and a drive member so as to rotate the transfer member about the axis of the cylindrical member at a rotational speed of not more than 500 r.p.m.
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