| 摘要 |
Ware drying apparatus comprising a mould (30) and a frusto-conical mould casing (28). A cap (52) movably vertically by a ram (50) is provided for selectively closing the top of the casing (28). A heating element (58) extends beneath the cap (52) and is of a size to fit within an item of hollow ware (60) in the mould (30). A vacuum pump is connected through a passage (64) to the interior of the mould (28) such that heat and below ambient pressure may be applied for drying the article ware (60). One or more openings may be provided in the cap (52) such that a flow of gas is provided through the mould (28) during drying. |
