Abstract:
This disclosure relates to a novel device for feeding material to a processing machine including means for defining a path of travel for the material to be treated between upstream and downstream portions of the device, means at the downstream portion for feeding the material from the device, means for shaking the material as it moves along the path between the upstream and downstream portions thereof, and means for controlling the speed of operation of the shaking means proportionately to and in dependence upon the speed of operation of the feeding means, preferably the controlling means are mechanical transmission means between the shaking means and the feeding means in the form of sprocket and drive means, and the shaking means includes a wall mounted for swinging motion with respect to and in part defining the path of travel for the material.
Abstract:
An apparatus for separating opened fiber flocks from a transporting air stream charged with such fiber flocks at a feed chute connected with a pneumatic flock transporting duct wherein the upper part of the feed chute is equipped with at least two inlet openings for the transporting air stream carrying the fiber flocks. A centrifugal wheel is provided for each such inlet opening.