摘要 |
A vibratory material handling apparatus is provided for mixing of materials, cleaning, blending and/or shake-out of castings or the like. The apparatus comprises a container having a curved or arcuate material supporting surface disposed about a generally horizontal longitudinal axis wherein the material supporting surface has a plurality of generally circumferential, para11e1 troughs disposed about and extending along the longitudinal axis. The container, which is carried by a frame, is resiliently mounted to a mounting surface. The apparatus further comprises a vibration generator mounted on the container for producing vibratory forces directed along a linear path displaced not only from the longitudinal axis but also from the center of gravity of the container. With this arrangement, the troughs are arranged to direct materials upwardly and forwardly to establish a path of tumbling movement in a direction from a material input end toward a material discharge end of the container.
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