External impactor for bulk storage containers
US9493300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25D11/106
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impactor is externally securable to a container of flowable material to break up bridging or clumping of the material in the container. The impactor comprises a strike plate mountable to an outlet hopper or the like and a drive which axially reciprocally moves the hammer, such that operation of the drive causes the hammer to impact the strike plate to thereby pass vibrations into the container.
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