Mixer with shaking and tumbling motion
US7942571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/42
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixer for combining ingredients using a composite shaking and tumbling motion. The mixer includes a base carrier rotating about a primary axis and supporting a container carrier assembly having a clamp retaining a container to be mixed. The container carrier assembly is coupled to the base carrier to oscillate in an eccentric manner with respect to the rotating base carrier. The container carrier assembly also rotates with the base carrier rotation. The composite resulting motion includes shaking and tumbling components of the motion to mix the ingredients. The clamp has a first housing portion receiving the container, and a second housing portion movable with respect to the first portion to retain the container. A latch selectively retains the first and second housing portions together in a closed condition.
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