Abstract: The invention relates to a device for filling a chamber with a divided solid comprising a divided solid feeder hopper (1), an exhaust chimney (2) fixed to said hopper or connected thereto by a supply conduit (3), a motor unit (4) rotatably driving a shaft (5) which is substantially disposed in the direction of the exhaust chimney and at least one deflector member (8) which is mounted downstream of the output orifice(s) (6, 7) of the exhaust chimney and is pivotable about sail shaft (5) in such a way that it angularly moves away therefrom due to a centrifugal force when said shaft (5) rotates. The shaft (5) is embodied in such a way that it is hollow and shaped in the form of a tube whose internal diameter is sufficient for passing a functional device (9) therethrough.

Abstract: A device is provided for charging a pressurized enclosure, particularly a blast furnace. The device comprises a closing off bell which is movable inside a hopper and is used to close off a discharge opening. A lower sealing member encompasses a closing off element set out below the bell and is capable of moving axially with respect to the latter, and a seat is mounted below the discharge opening. The closing off element is equipped with an inflatable seal, and its seat is equipped with a first peripheral sealing surface which is substantially vertical or points downwardly. The inflatable seal interacts with the first sealing surface in order to ensure sealing of the pressurized enclosure with respect to the hopper.

Abstract: The installation comprises a chute for distributing the charging material, a skip transport system, a closed casing containing a device for the controlled sluicing of the charging material between the discharge by the skips and the distribution chute, a lower sealing valve and a proportioning valve opening symmetrically about a central axis, and a funnel-shaped hopper suspended rotatably within a sealed casing. A closing and material-deflecting plate is located in the hopper, this plate being movable vertically and axially within the hopper. A valve is associated with each of the skips in order to regulate the flow of material from the skips towards the hopper.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus is provided for charging particulate coal through ceiling holes into a coke oven. A conveyor above the coke oven ceiling is connected with each ceiling hole by a conduit. Mounted in the conduit is a first closure member which is movable to and from a position in which it permits gravity flow of coal from the conveyor to the ceiling hole. Also mounted in the conduit is a second closure member movable to and from a position in which it blocks the escape of gas from the ceiling hole. To charge, the second member is first moved to open position and thereupon the first member; when charging is completed the members are moved in reversed sequence to their closing positions.

Abstract: A charging device comprising a receiving hopper with an outlet through which passes a rod carrying a bell adapted to close the outlet of a hopper located above a furnace. Mounted on the receiving hopper from below is an appliance for adjusting the cross-sectional area and shape of the hopper outlet, the appliance including sector shields fixed in guideways, forming a hopper-shaped surface and associated with their longitudinal transfer drive. A rod is provided along the axis of said hopper with guard rings, one of which rings is tapered and disposed at the bottom edge of the sector shields.