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Mixer with dissimilar augers

US7004617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2004
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S366/603
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vertical mixer is disclosed for mixing feed materials and the like. The apparatus includes at least two augers which rotate around two respective vertical axes. The augers are dissimilar relative to each other, providing an improved mixing performance. The dissimilarity can include, but is not limited to, direction of rotation and size.

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