摘要 |
<p>Hopper (101) for use with a blasting apparatus comprises a container (102). A conduit (104) is arranged within the container (102). The conduit (104) is fastened to the container (102) such that it is securely held in place relative to the container (102). The conduit (104) is continuous and has an exit aperture (128), intake aperture (126), and feed aperture (122). The feed aperture (122) is arranged inside the container (102) and towards a base (112) of the container (102). The intake and exit apertures (126,128) are arranged on the outside of the container (102) and at a height spaced from the feed aperture (122). The exit and intake apertures (126,128) are connected to the feed aperture (122) via first and second straight, inclined sections (124,125) of the conduit (104). The intake aperture (126) extends downwardly.</p> |