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Scraping device for a rotary tablet press, as well as a rotor and rotary tablet press

US9561634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2014
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB30B15/304
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a scraping device for a rotary tablet press comprising a scraper that is designed to scrape off material for pressing that is located on the top side of a die plate of the rotary tablet press, the die plate rotating relative to the scraper, and comprising a force-generating apparatus that is designed to press the scraper with a predetermined compression against the top side of the die plate, characterized in that the force-generating apparatus comprises a fluid pillow filled with a fluid that is in contact with the scraper directly or via at least one transmission element in order to press the scraper by the predetermined compression against the top side of the die plate. The invention also relates to a rotor for a rotary tablet press, as well as a rotary tablet press.

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