Patent ID: 6056027
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: B65B,G01G

Abstract:
An apparatus for filling a container with a desired quantity of dry material, comprising:a frame;a material hopper connected to said frame and having an outlet at a bottom end thereof;an arm member movably connected to said frame;a valve mounted on said arm member and communicating with said outlet in said hopper, said valve movable between an open position and a closed position by movement of said arm member, said valve forming a seal with said outlet in said hopper when positioned in said closed position;a funneling member positioned proximate to said valve and connected to said arm member, said movement of said arm member producing substantially vertical movement of said funneling member therewith between an upward position and a downward position, said upward position of said funneling member corresponding to said closed position of said valve and said downward position of said funneling member corresponding to said open position of said valve; andsaid funneling member adapted to direct material into the container when the container is placed below said funneling member.