Light-weight device for loading solid particles
US9255659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8376
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a light-weight device for loading solid particles into an enclosure including at least one pipe (18, 20) for the circulation of said solid particles and at least one movable element for controlling the fall velocity of the particles, which is designed to be slidably moved inside of said pipe (18, 20). The device further includes a plurality of identical guide plates (12a, 12b) connected to each other by attachment means. Said at least one pipe (18, 20) is made of a flexible material and each guide plate (12a, 12b) has at least one through opening for receiving and guiding said at least one pipe (18, 20) in a position in which the longitudinal axis of the pipe extends substantially perpendicular to the plane of each guide plate.
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