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Milling device

US8091817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 11, 2009
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C2015/002
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A milling device includes a grinding member, a table, a plurality of actuators and a controller. The table has a grinding surface. The table is positioned adjacent to the grinding member such that the grinding surface faces toward at least a portion of the grinding member. The table and the grinding member at least partially define a grinding chamber sized and configured to receive material. Each actuator is connected to the grinding member such that movement of that actuator causes at least a portion of the grinding member to move from a raised position to a lowered position to grind the material. The controller is connected to the actuators and is configured to cause the actuators to move in a sequence that causes the grinding member to wobble as the grinding member is moved by the actuators to grind material.

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