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Blowing wool machine flow control

US7762484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2008
Grant dateJul 27, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F21/085
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A machine is provided for distributing blowing wool from a source of compressed blowing wool. The machine is configured to discharge the blowing wool into distribution hoses. The machine including a shredding chamber having an outlet end. The shredding chamber includes a plurality of shredders configured to condition the blowing wool. A discharge mechanism is mounted at the outlet end of the shredding chamber. The discharge mechanism is configured for distributing the conditioned blowing wool from a discharge mechanism outlet end into an airstream provided by a blower. A choke is positioned between the outlet end of the shredding chamber and the discharge mechanism. The choke is configured to direct heavier clumps of blowing wool to the shredding chamber for further conditioning and configured to allow conditioned blowing wool to enter the discharge mechanism.

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