PROCESSING ELEMENT FOR A ROTARY PROCESSOR

摘要

Novel Processing Element Improved means for aligning processing members at various positions in processing passages of rotary processors. Essentially, the alignment means (or alignment elements) comprise a nonrotatable member positioned in the processing passage and shaped to at least partially interfere with flow of material in the passage. The shaped member is designed to perform certain processing functions on material In the passage such as blocking, collecting, mixing, spreading, restraining etc. The member is positioned 80 as to be non-rotative with the passage but is flexibly supported 80 as to "float" axially in the passage and is self-centering in the passage by hydrodynamic action.