Patent ID: 6050721
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
A mixing machine for continuous mixing of plasticizable compounds, comprising:a cylindrical mixing housing having a first and a second end wall;a drive motor;an impeller extending centrally through said cylindrical mixing housing and attached at a first end to said first end wall and at a second opposite distal end to said second end wall, said impeller being drivingly connected to said drive motor;a first and second helical flight extending radially outward from said impeller, said first and second flights being in a spaced relationship;an entry inlet into said cylindrical housing;an open exit pathway from said cylindrical housing centrally aligned below said entry inlet;wherein said first helical flight extends from the midpoint of said impeller to said first end and wherein said second helical flight extends from said midpoint of said impeller to said second end.