Patent ID: 6182718
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B65B,B65G,G01G

Abstract:
Where it is desired to transfer dry bulk material from a supply hopper to a receiving container in precisely controlled quantities, a dispenser system comprising:(a) at least one measuring device which determines a quantity of material dispensed and generates measurement signals corresponding to said quantity:(b) a first and a second linear vibratory feeder, each comprising:(i) an elongated trough having a longitudinal axis and a discharge end, and(ii) means for generating linear oscillation of said trough responsive to control signals for activation and deactivation;(c) a controller, in communication with said measuring device, responsive to said measurement signals by generating said control signals to said oscillation means; andwherein said longitudinal axis of said first and second feeders are substantially aligned in the same vertical plane, said discharge ends of said first and second dispensers are substantially vertically aligned and each of said oscillation means is separately controllable.