Abstract: A dispensing system of the type including an essentially horizontally oriented plate and an essentially vertically oriented hollow storage cylinder is disclosed. A distinguishing spindle and disc system is present inside said essentially vertically oriented hollow storage cylinder. The disc can serve to form chambers thereabove and therebelow within the essentially vertically oriented hollow storage cylinder. The dispensing system is easy to use, requiring only that a user lift the essentially vertically oriented hollow storage cylinder to dispense dispensable items contained therein onto the upper surface of the essentially horizontally oriented plate.

Abstract: A machine for dispensing powder products into suitable receptacles comprises a rotating container in which is defined a withdrawal zone, a dispensing unit, and a fixed device which levels the produce in the container. The device includes a member located upstream of the withdrawal zone and having a first portion which levels the product into a layer and a second portion which defines a channel which directs the product accumulated on this first portion in excess of the layer, towards a part of the container downstream of the withdrawal zone; and a member positioned downstream of the withdrawal zone, along which the excess product slides. The latter member defines with a central part of the container, a passage which directs the excess product towards a part of the container upstream of the fixed device.

Abstract: A device for emptying a barrel having a highly viscous content by pushing a piston into the barrel. In order to prevent the barrel from being deformed or damaged, the device includes a turntable onto which the barrel can be mounted. The barrel can be reinforced on its outer periphery by means of a flexible looping element wound therearound, which looping element is unwound from or wound onto a drum.

Abstract: An apparatus of this invention for dispensing particles into an annular pattern is preferably employed in relining a foundry furnace. The furnace relining operation comprises positioning an expendable steel form in the furnace spaced apart from an outer wall, filling the annular space with refractory particles, and sintering the particles into a continuous lining. The apparatus of this invention comprises a platform removably positioned atop the form and having a circular track. The apparatus further comprises a carriage rotatably mounted on the platform and riding on wheels that travel along the circular track. A supply of the refractory particles is loaded into a hopper carried by the carriage. A feeder conveys particles from the hopper for discharge into the space. During use, the carriage rotates while continuously dispensing particles to uniformly distribute the particles into the space.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a vertically extending receiving hopper (1) having a guide funnel (2) in the bottom part thereof. A disk (3) having at least one discharge opening (4) is mounted between them. Above the discharge opening (4) is mounted a cut-off member (9) with a possibility of vertical and horizontal movement and has its surface extending in parallel with the disc (3) surface.

Abstract: Centrifugal machine for discharging cylindrical containers having adhered viscous products, wherein said products are juice or pulp wastes of vegetables, fruits and the like, which remain adhered on the inner surfaces of generally cylindrical containers having a capacity of about two hundred liters, said machine comprising an auto-balancing support structure supporting a large inverted frusto-conical structure, the largest open base of which extends upwardly forming a converging annular flange towards which products from said containers are driven by centrifugal force, said containers being subjected to a high speed rotation by a rotary structure fixed about a central axle and having at least two radial formations for supporting removable containers with their longitudinal axes radially oriented in a balanced and horizontal manner, with their access covers open located distantly from the axle which is coaxial to the bin, the axle being connected to a radial exhausting turbine located beneath said bin and to a

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a hydraulic unit mounted directly on the wall of the bottom of a rotary hopper and supplying hydraulic fluid to each of the jacks mounted on the hopper wall. This hydraulic unit is connected to an energy source on a fixed bracket located in the region of the bottom of the hopper, but which is independent therefrom. As the rotary hopper rotates, the hydraulic unit retains its connection with the energy source. The energy source activates the hydraulic unit, which subsequently opens the hopper.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a predetermined quantity of a liquid comprises: a pipette (1) constituted by a rod having a substantially spherical open element at its end, the element having a calibrated internal volume; mechanical device for holding this pipette either in a first position (51) for filling and for calibration purposes, or else in a second position (52) for emptying purposes; and mechanical device for rotating the pipette at high speed.

Abstract: The invention provides an asphalt patching device capable of single-handed operation, reducing the time and expense of conventional asphalt patching. The device comprises an auger, a hopper with an associated spreader, a conveyor to transport asphalt from the auger to the hopper, and an operator's station. This device, exclusive of the hopper, is mounted to a wheeled frame which is pulled behind a dump truck carrying the asphalt. The frame is provided with wheels which permit the device to rotate substantially 180.degree. side-to-side behind the truck in order to effect asphalt patches on a roadway.

Abstract: The rolling track comprises a series of rollers which are supported by a fixed reinforcement and on which travels the circular pedestal of the hopper. This circular pedestal is equipped with a toothed ring in order to be driven in rotary movement about its vertical axis. The rollers are grouped in pairs, and each pair of rollers is carried by an axle pivotable about a radial axis; with each of the rollers being carried in its axle by floating bearings mounted on springs.

Abstract: The hopper comprises a cylindrical side wall supported by an annular rolling ring so as to be rotatable about its vertical axis, and a funnel shaped bottom with a central outflow orifice controlled by a valve. To allow rapid removal of the rolling ring, the bottom is separated from the side wall and rests freely on an inner edge of the latter. An apparatus is provided for raising the bottom within the wall and for lifting the side wall slightly from the rolling ring.

Abstract: A concrete bucket assembly which is rigidly mounted for vertical, tilting, and rotational movement to a forklift vehicle. The concrete bucket is provided with upper and lower ball and socket assemblies. The lower ball and socket assembly secures the bucket to the extending fork of the vertically movable frame of the forklift truck. The upper ball and socket assembly secures the bucket, at the top thereof, to an arm which extends from and is pivotally secured to the vertically movable frame of the forklift vehicle. The hydraulic system of the vehicle is used to move a closure member at the funnel-shaped bottom of the bucket and to also control movement of a chute at the bottom of the bucket.

Abstract: A sailboat chlorine dispenser is provided which will dispense chlorine more evenly due to its shape as a sailboat wherein wind will help move the dispenser around water in a pool. In a modification a sleeve containing the chlorine is rotated and activated by water movement in the pool.

Abstract: A machine for delivering a viscous or paste-like foodstuff includes a hopper for receiving the foodstuff, the lower part of which is formed to include a funnel-shaped tapered portion, and a feed sleeve rotatably connected to the lower side of the hopper and having its lower end communicating with the exterior of a machine frame on which the hopper and feed sleeve are rotatably supported. A helical delivery blade is fixedly secured to the frame by a stationary shaft and includes a first blade portion fitted in the feed sleeve and a second blade portion of larger diameter fitted in the lower part of the tapered portion of the hopper, the first and second blade portions being continuous. A first drive mechanism rotates the feed sleeve and a second drive mechanism rotates the hopper in the same direction as the feed sleeve but at a lower speed, thereby producing a speed differential between the hopper and feed sleeve.

Abstract: A rotary heating apparatus, for example, for liquefying glass batch or the like, is provided with dynamic stability by isolating structural support elements from vessel elements that are subject to thermal distortion and by supporting the vessel so as to be self-centering. The preferred embodiment entails a support ring separate from the vessel, rotatably supported at an elevation above the center of gravity of the vessel, and attached to a lower portion of the vessel by way of a plurality of link rods. Horizontal force is applied to the support ring to damp oscillations of the vessel. Rotation of the ring may be on a conical track to aid self-centering.

Abstract: A compost spreader has a hopper mounted on a turntable so that the hopper may be rotated lengthwise to go through gates but crosswise when spreading the compost. The frame of the spreader telescopes so as to accommodate the length of the hopper when the hopper is turned lengthwise. After the spreader has gone through the gate and the hopper turned crosswise, then the frame is shortened or collapsed. The compost is distributed from the hopper by an endless belt at the bottom of the hopper.

Abstract: Explosive powder is fed to a receptacle within a barricade by means of a tube which is open at only one end. A first motor is provided for pivoting the tube between an upright refill position and a dispensing position wherein the longitudinal axis of the tube is slightly below horizontal. A second motor is coupled to the tube for movement therewith and for rotating or oscillating the tube about its longitudinal axis to cause powder to be dispensed from the tube.

Abstract: A container comprises a hollow outer element and an inner element. The inner element is mounted for movement within the hollow portion of the outer element and is also hollow to contain articles. The inner element has a hole in one end to permit the articles to be dispensed when the inner element extends from the outer element. The contents are retained in the inner element when the hole is covered by the outer element. A control mechanism causes the inner element to extend from the outer element when the container is in the open position, holds the inner element so that the hole is covered by the outer element in a closed position and holds the inner element in a third, locked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus in which a perforated belt travels across to a moving sheet upon which granules are deposited through holes in the belt.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the total dispensing of the contents, e.g. insecticide, of a container, which comprises actuating a release valve by an actuator and placing at least the actuator in rotation about a vertical axis as the contents discharge.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a selectively variable measured quantity of granular material from a container includes a cup-shaped first member and a hollow cylindrical dispensing member having a sidewall disposed concentrically within the first member. The dispensing member includes a handle, an open bottom, a closed top panel, and a pair of radially extending side panels depending from the top panel to define a measuring chamber. The volume of the measuring chamber may be varied by means of an adjustment member having a lateral panel disposed in a recess in the top of the dispensing member and a depending panel which forms a sidewall of the measuring chamber. The dispensing member is rotatable about a tubular projection extending from the first member, so that the measuring chamber may be moved from alignment with an intake port in the bottom panel of a reservoir supported above the first member to alignment with a discharge port in the bottom of the first member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filler for metering liquid products, into containers. The filler includes a vessel which is provided with a number of filling pipes communicating with the inside of the vessel and projecting from the bottom of the vessel, and which is provided with a feed pipe both ends of which open inside the vessel. In the feed pipe a pump is arranged which pumps product from the vessel to the outlet opening of the feed pipe which can be joined successively with the filling pipes as a function of the rotation of the vessel.

Abstract: Apparatus for dividing freeflowing particulate matter into aliquots of closely equal weight comprises a weighing receiver and a volumetric dividing receiver. The weighing receiver receives freeflowing particulate matter and includes a weigher for determining when a predetermined weight of the matter has been received therein and a discharger for then discharging the predetermined weight of received matter. The volumetric dividing receiver receives the matter discharged from the weighing receiver and includes a plurality of aliquot receivers of identical effective volumetric capacity, a distributor for distributing on a volumetric basis the matter received by the dividing receiver into the aliquot receivers, and structure for discharging the matter from the aliquot receivers.

Abstract: A revolving-ladle turret having a turret member supporting a platform which rotates around a vertical axis and which is furnished with ladle-carrying arms. The turret member is supported by a pair of articulated linkages similar to parallelograms of the double-handle type. The upper or bridge sides of the parallelograms are horizontal and rigidly supported by the structure carrying the machine. These parallelograms have their respective handles shaped at right angles and are linked to the turret member in positions which are symmetrical to it with respect to the axis of rotation of the platform and which effectively resist the torque which works on the turret due to the constant unevenness of the loads which act on the turret because of variations in the amounts of materials in the ladles.

Abstract: An apparatus for the uniform, controlled distribution of free flowing material comprising a rotatable, vertically-oriented, hollow delivery tube mounted for rotation about a vertical axis within a fixed housing and driven by means of a motor external of said tube. At its upper end, the tube has an inlet port for receiving material and carrying it for distribution from its lower end by an integral system which includes apertures located in the tube walls, and a deflection member at the base of said tube for impelling the material out of the tube through the said apertures. The lower end of said tube protrudes from and is restrained by said housing.

Abstract: An articulated dual rotatable support is provided for casting ladles in which opposed supporting arms extend from an annular central support column which is rotatable. Each support arm may be raised and lowered independently of the other. Each support arm includes a U-shaped support arrangement carrying a ladle receiver. In addition, each support arm is supported in an open topped bearing arrangement so as to be easily lifted out of position for repairs or replacement. A power device for moving each support arm is provided connected to a transverse beam on the rotatable annular support and movable therewithin which power device is connected to an L- or Z-shaped power arm rigidly connected to each supporting arm to provide for the articulation of each supporting arm largely below the top of the annular support.

Abstract: Supporting apparatus for a foundry ladle has a vertical support member on which are rotatably mounted a number of horizontal support members. A ladle carrier is provided at the outer end of each horizontal support member. The carrier comprises spaced parallel carrier arms with respective parallelogram linkages mounting the arms on the support member so as to project beyond the end thereof in a vertically movable manner. Lateral brackets extend from the support member in flanking relationship with the carrier arms for guiding a foundry ladle into a position in which it is ready to be received by the carrier.

Abstract: An emptying apparatus for pasty materials is disclosed. The apparatus consists of a cylindrical container and means for stirring pasty materials in the container. The container is equipped with a spiral pump associated with an adjustable strip baffle along the vertical wall of the container wherein the baffle strip can be adjusted to vary the angle the baffle makes with the container wall. The spiral pump is connected with a suitable outlet means such as a pipe which may be provided with a closure means such as a stopcock and an overflow pipe to return material to the container when the closure means is closed.

Abstract: Materials to be fed through an aperture in a container are urged towards the aperture by rotary motion of the sidewalls of the container. The feeding of the materials is augmented by selectably positionable blades attached to move with the sidewalls but extendible into or out of the container interior so as to break up bridging effects of the material around the aperture. The blades can likewise be completely withdrawn from the container interior.

Abstract: A continuous casting plant has at least one tundish car movable on a circular arc-shaped pathway. The tundish car is pivotable around a column, centered in the horizontal direction by means of three guiding rollers and secured against tilting in the vertical direction by two vertical supporting rollers. When two cars are used, one of the cars has a cranked longitudinal carrier. The column can be hollow and surround the ladle stand, and it can be vertically separated into two parts.

Abstract: Epoxy application apparatus is provided to repetitively mechanically dispense the proper quantity and shape of epoxy on the substrate for the repetitive attachment of a small part such as a semiconductor die.Rotating epoxy pot has its surface refreshed, levelled and height controlled by a doctor or squeegee blade so that a transfer tool can pick up epoxy from the fresh surface behind the squeegee blade and place it on the substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing a powdered substance, such as dried eggs, from a container and feeding the substance at a uniform rate to another location includes a rotating platform on which the container is placed, a suction pipe located over the container and having its lower end near the top surface of the powdered substance and attached to a pair of blades which support the pipe in the powdered substance, feed the powdered substance to the suction pipe and maintain the surface level of the powdered substance substantially uniform by breaking up clumps of the powdered substance.