Apparatus for metering and dispensing powdered product, and method for replacing a filler wheel for such an apparatus
US7185791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B1/366
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for metering and dispensing powdered product into containers, including a storage chamber for receiving the product, an incrementally rotating filler wheel that has at least one metering opening, the filler wheel in a first position receiving product from the storage chamber and in a second position dispensing the received product to a container, and a closure element, which is disposed adjacent to the filler wheel and can be connected to the filler wheel in such a way that upon a motion of the filler wheel into its replacement position, the closure element is disposed below the storage chamber, to prevent the escape of product from the storage chamber.
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