Sequential start clutch for a material mixing machine
US9010991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/7041
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixer system includes a mixing chamber with a drive panel, open top, discharge opening in a side of the mixing chamber, and door configured to open and close the discharge opening. A first mixing auger is disposed inside the mixing chamber, and a first auger drive is disposed on another side of the drive panel and connected to the first auger through the drive panel and connected to a driveline. A second mixing auger is disposed inside the mixing chamber on the first side of the drive panel, and another auger drive is connected to the second auger through the drive panel. A clutch is connected between the second auger drive and the driveline and configured to mechanically connect and disconnect the second auger drive from the driveline based on an input. A method of sequentially starting different augers within a mixing chamber is provided.
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