MATERIAL FEED CONTAINER, ESPECIALLY FOR THICK MATTER PUMPS

摘要

The invention relates to a material feed container (20), especially for thick matter pumps, comprising a lower part (38) that is open towards the top and a motor-driven agitator (44) that extends through the lower part (38) of the container inbetween two side walls (50). In order to make the inside of the container easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance purposes, the agitator (44) is provided with a pivot bearing (56) and a drive motor (48) that form a structural unit which is detachably connected to the lower part (38) of the container. The container is also provided with a cap (40) that is open towards the top and bottom, can be detachably arranged on the top edge of the lower part (38) of the container and can be connected to the lower part (38) of the container and/or agitator unit if so desired. These measures make it possible to pivot or remove the cap (40) from/in relation to the lower part (38) of the container without the agitator unit or to remove it from the lower part (38) of the container with the agitator unit (38).