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Pelleting machine

US7976300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2007
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB30B11/08
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pelleting machine has a die table having at least one die plate, dies associated with the die plate and a feed device for feeding a material to be pressed into the die plates. The feed device includes a feed shoe arranged substantially parallel to a surface of the die table and has at least one feed opening which is arranged or can be arranged in the region of the die plates. The pelleting machine includes a sealing device disposed between the feed shoe and the die table. The sealing device has at least one sealing element forming the contour of the feed opening, wherein a force acting in the direction of the die table is applied to the sealing element.

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