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Apparatus for controllably discharging powder and/or pellets from a hopper
Assignee: PELEUS AND CO KB
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Filing: 1986-03-27
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Granted: 1987-04-21
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Expires: 2006-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for discharging powder and/or pellets from a hopper defining an outlet adjacent the base thereof. The apparatus includes a control member associated with the outlet to control the rate of flow of the powder and/or pellets and a chute located under the control member to receive the powder and/or pellets, there being an outlet from the chute through which the powder and/or pellets may be discharged.
Inventors
- 👤 Agne Peleus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/30; B65G65/34; B65G65/40; B65G65/44; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/16; B65G47/18; B65G47/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for discharging powder and/or pellets from a hopper having an outlet located adjacent its base, said apparatus comprising: a control member for controlling the rate of flow of said powder and/or pellets from said outlet, said control member comprises two abutting plates that are downwardly inclined from their point of abutment, said two abutting plates being hinged together at their point of abutment; adjustment means for adjusting the angular inclination between said two abutting plates, said adjustment means including a screw threaded member and a resilient spring, the resilient spring engaging the underside of said two abutting plates and being adjustable by rotation of the screw threaded member; a chute located under the control member to receive the powder and/or pellets; and an outlet defined by said chute for discharging the powder and/or pellets.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for discharging powder and/or pellets from a hopper having an outlet located adjacent its base, said apparatus comprising: a control member for controlling the rate of flow of said powder and/or pellets from said outlet, said control member comprises two abutting plates that are downwardly inclined from their point of abutment, said two abutting plates being hinged together at their point of abutment; adjustment means for adjusting the angular inclination between said two abutting plates, said adjustment means including a screw threaded member and a resilient spring, the resilient spring engaging the underside of said two abutting plates and being adjustable by rotation of the screw threaded member; a chute located under the control member to receive the powder and/or pellets; and an outlet defined by said chute for discharging the powder and/or pellets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein means are provided for vibrating the hopper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein means are provided for vibrating the chute.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the control member is movable relative to the outlet defined at the base of the hopper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said outlet defined by said hopper is an elongate substantially rectangular outlet and said control member is an elongate substantially rectangular control member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the control member is mounted on the hopper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the control member is mounted on the chute.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the hopper and the chute are interconnected by resilient sealing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control member is shaped with irregular edges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the control member forms a cutting knife.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the chute is supported in a resilient bed which forms a sealing joint between the hopper and the chute.
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