Patent ID: 7287673
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: A47J,D06F

Abstract:
1. An automatic dosing device for a machine comprising a container unit ( 22 ) for dosing material and a dosing screw ( 9 ) that feeds material out from the container unit ( 22 ), the container unit ( 22 ) comprising an essentially cylindrical receptacle ( 1 ) and a cover ( 2 ) which together encloses an agitating part ( 14 ) that by a force transmitted to the part ( 14 ) rotates and thereby agitates and transports the material toward the screw ( 9 ), wherein the container unit ( 22 ) and thereby the receptacle ( 1 ) during feeding is placed essentially in a horizontal position and during refilling and cleaning when being arranged on the device is placed essentially in a vertical position with its top above the bottom.