Patent ID: 8469237
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. A dispensing device for dispensing a dose of powdered material comprising a closed housing containing the powdered material and provided with a laterally displaced outlet for the dose of the powdered material, and an external manually operated sledge arranged between the housing and the outlet, the sledge being provided with a through-going pocket for containing the dose of the powdered material, and when operating the sledge the through-going pocket is adapted to be moved from a position in the housing to a position in the outlet so as to bring about dispensing of the dose of the powdered material through an action of gravity, the sledge being provided with means for agitation of the powdered material within the housing when the sledge is moved, wherein the means for agitation comprises two posts and at least one bracket, which extends between the posts and which is slightly arched, and having a leading edge which inclines obliquely downwardly so as to press the powdered material towards the pocket when operating the sledge.