Gate assembly for a bulk feeder

US9561902B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventor

• Scott Veix · Bradenton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 17, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 7, 2017
• Expiry date: Sep 17, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16K1/2021
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A gate assembly for a bulk feeder includes a gate housing and a plurality of paddles. The gate housing defines a product feed path therein extending between intake and dispensing ends. The plurality of paddles are mounted to the gate housing and pivotable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the product feed path is blocked by the plurality of paddles, and unblocked in the open position. In the closed position, the plurality of paddles collectively forms a polyhedron, open facing the intake end and tapering to a closed apex toward the dispensing end.