Abstract

This invention relates to a feed out device relating to a reversible feeder tube, i.e. a reclaimer, intended for bulk product, in particular a feeder tube (1, 2), which comprises a cylindrical drum or tube (1) in which there are accommodated a large number of inlet openings (10, 11) distributed along the length of the tube, a screw conveyor (2) disposed coaxially with the tube within the tube (1), means for rotating the tube about its axis, means for rotating the screw conveyor relative to the tube, means for moving the feeder tube in the lateral direction,within a silo (3) arrange to feed out bulk product (8) into an outlet space (6), wherein an outer end (1A) of the feeder tube protrudes through an opening (31) in the silo (3) into a sidespace (4), said tube (1) having at least one inlet opening (10) of the tube (1) disposed in said space (4), wherein in that adjacent said outer end (1A) there is arranged a feeding device (7) arranged to assist in feeding bulk material (8) into said inlet (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 33/20 - Screw or rotary spiral conveyors for fluent solid materials comprising a screw or screws enclosed in a tubular housing the housing being rotatable relative to the screw
• B65G 65/46 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using screw conveyors