Apparatus for distributing furnish material in the compression molding of cellulosic articles

摘要

A distribution system for distributing wood furnish in a multiple-mold compression molding apparatus includes an upper mobile hopper which is selectively translatable along a rail to be positioned over one of multiple lower distributing hoppers such that the distributing hoppers can selectively load respective molds. Preferably, the mobile hopper is provided with a clam shell discharge gate.