Patent ID: 7645064
Filing Date: 2010-01-12
Classification: B01F,B28C

Abstract:
1. A machine for mixing and conveying temporarily flowable solid materials to a delivery location comprising: a base frame; an elongated conveyor frame connected to said base frame; a mixing conveyor mounted within said conveyor frame; a material delivery hopper connected to said base frame; an outlet located in a lower end of said delivery hopper for selectively admitting materials from the hopper into a proximal end of said conveyor; and fluid delivery system connected to said base frame for admitting a fluid into said conveyor wherein an admixture of materials are deposited into a proximal end of said mixing conveyor by said hopper and fluid is added to said conveyor and the admixture of materials and fluid are combined within the conveyor to deliver a mixture; wherein said conveyor further comprises; a set of side walls and a base residing on a conveyor frame so as to define a trough-like containment for the materials and fluid; a delivery port resident at the distal end of said mixing conveyor; and a containment end wall located at the proximal end of said mixing conveyor; a lifting system for said hopper, said lifting system including at least two legs pivotally connected between said base frame and said hopper; and means for pivoting said hopper from a lowered position with respect to said base to a parked end of said mixing conveyor.