Valve for the flow control of a fluid comprising solid particles
US6341715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D90/626
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for operating a closure for an aperture of a material storage container has a device to regulate the position of the closure relative to the aperture, so that an annular gap through which material is discharged is adjustable to prevent crushing of material which might be “bridged” in the gap.
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