Powder filling utilizing vibrofluidization
US6347648B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B37/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for filling a powder container, including the steps of placing a first powder container to be filled in filling relationship to a supply of powder in a vessel, vibrofluidizing the powder in the vessel to improve its flow properties, dispensing powder from the vessel into the first container, removing the first container from the vessel, and placing a second container to be filled in filling relationship to the vessel.
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