Patents Assigned to Hosokawa Micron BV
  • Patent number: 6599005
    Abstract: A device for mixing of particulate material comprises a conical mixing vessel having a vertical axis, which vessel narrows in a downward direction and in which vessel at least one vertical mixing shaft is rotatable. A number of radial elements project from the mixing shaft, and carry paddles at their distal ends, adjacent the sidewall of the vessel. The radial elements are long and thin, while the mixing paddles are relatively short and are symmetrical round the axis of the elements. Due to the rotating paddles and the conical shape of the vessel, the contents move spirally upwardly. The layers of material closest the wall end to have less spiral and more upwards movement, so that the intermediate layer is subjected to strong shearing forces that promotes mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Hosokawa Micron BV
    Inventor: Peter Gerardus Van Der Wel
  • Patent number: 5890803
    Abstract: A device for mixing powdery, granular and/or pasty material, which device comprises a conical mixing vessel having a vertical axis, and at least one mixing screw that extends parallel to the inside wall of the mixing vessel. The mixing screw is mounted on a drive unit that extends into the mixing vessel, for rotation around its axis, and also revolves slowly around the innerside of the mixing vessel. A high speed rotor is mounted in a open cage which is hung from the drive unit. Completing the mixing device separate driving motors mounted outside the vessel, for driving the rotor and the mixing screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Hosokawa Micron BV
    Inventor: Jan Willem Jolink