POWDER MIXING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

Disclosed herein are powder mixing apparatuses and methods that utilize the deagglomerizing and mixing effects of an air flow that impacts a flowing powder. The resulting powder can have smaller particle sizes and/or exhibit a more homogenous mixture than the premixed powder.

主权项

1. A powder mixing apparatus comprising:
a first powder input portion comprising a first dispensing device; a first mixing portion comprising a first powder inlet, a first gas inlet, and a first mixing cavity; wherein the first dispensing device comprises a first opening configured to dispense a first premixed powder into the first mixing portion; wherein the first gas inlet is configured to provide a first flow of gas into the first mixing cavity; and wherein the gas and the first premixed powder interact in the first mixing cavity to form a first post-mixed powder.