Particulate disaggregating method and apparatus
US9469472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and means for disaggregating aggregated particulate. A housing contains a rotational motor and a vibrating motor also has an auger drivingly linked to the rotational motor. Legs extend from the housing in the same direction as the auger and the device rests upon the aggregated particulate. Upon driving the rotational motor, the auger bores through the aggregated particulate, thereby disaggregating particulate. The vibrating motor is also driven to vibrate and further disaggregate the particulate. A plate device with a vibrating motor attached is also used to disaggregate the particulate, such as by teeth extending from the bottom of the plate that are driven into the aggregate by the weight of the plate when vibrated.
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