Intake assembly for rotary drums

摘要

The present invention deals with a chute for a kiln intake housing of a rotary tubular kiln or the like, the chute having a lining composed of a refractory material and a double-walled, inwardly facing collar disposed at the lower end thereof, the collar functioning to support the lower end of the refractory lining within its metal jacket and the collar being equipped with a special coolant circulating device. The inner end of the collar is composed of support segments which are connected to each other and to a holding means, the interior space of the collar being subdivided as required in order to provide for an induced circulation of a coolant.