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Apparatus for treating solids

US7708257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ekato Solidmix GmbH · DE

Inventors

Uwe Schmidt
Christian Krumbholz · Maulburg, DE
Martin Amsler · Laufenbürg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2005
Grant date	May 4, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 10, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01F2215/0422
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for treating solids, in particular mixing, pelletizing or drying, includes a vessel receiving a solid product, and a driveshaft which is arranged in the vessel. Disposed in fixed rotative engagement with the driveshaft is at least one mixing member which rotates in a rotation direction and has two mixing arms. Each mixing arm includes a main vane of generally triangular cross section to define an apex which is directed in the rotation direction of the mixing member.

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