Patent ID: 9016931
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for containing and mixing a load of liquids and solids, the apparatus comprising: an elongated tank for containing the load, the tank including a lower portion and an upper portion; an elongated rotatable shaft within the tank and arranged in an elongated direction of the tank; at least one blade connected to the shaft, the blade being configured to mix the liquids and solids when the shaft is rotated; a shaft support configured for maintaining the shaft in a rotatable manner within the tank, the shaft support being selectively moveable in a manner permitting the shaft to move in an upward direction from the lower portion toward the upper portion, and in a downward direction from the upper portion toward the lower portion; and an actuator contained within the tank for moving the shaft support in the upward direction and in the downward direction.