Pedestal for supporting an adhesive melter and related systems and methods

摘要

A pedestal for use with an adhesive melter adapted for melting adhesive particulates includes a support structure, a hopper, and a flow tube. The support structure has an upper portion adapted to support the adhesive melter. The hopper is connected to the support structure and positioned generally below the upper portion of the support structure. In addition, the hopper has an opening adapted for receiving adhesive particulates for storage therein. The flow tube has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is fluidly connected to the hopper, and the second end portion is fluidly connected to the adhesive melter. Furthermore, the flow tube is configured for moving adhesive particulates from the hopper to the adhesive melter via an air pressure differential created between the first and second end portions of the flow tube.

主权项

1. A pedestal for an adhesive melter adapted for melting adhesive particulates into a fluid adhesive, the pedestal comprising:
a support structure comprising an upper portion supporting the adhesive melter; a hopper connected to the support structure and positioned generally below the upper portion, the hopper having an opening and a cover, the opening adapted for receiving the adhesive particulates for storage within the hopper, and the cover connected to the support structure via a hinge and positioned adjacent to the opening for covering the opening; and a flow tube having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion connected to the support structure and fluidly connected to the hopper, the second end portion adapted for being fluidly connected to the adhesive melter, wherein the flow tube is configured for moving adhesive particulates from within the hopper to the adhesive melter via forced air moving therethrough.