Patent ID: 7121715
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. A variable height and multiple position batch blender assembly comprising: (a) a batch blender being movably mounted within a hydraulic lifting assembly; (b) the batch blender having a cover and a receiver; (c) the batch blender having a filling means and a discharge means; (d) the batch blender having the capability of placing the receiver in a low position for filling purposes; (e) the batch blender having the capability of placing the receiver in a high position for discharge purposes; (f) the lifting assembly supporting the batch blender; (g) the batch blender having an agitator mounted in the receiver; (h) the agitator having at least one mixing tool secured in the interior of the receiver; (i) the receiver having a discharge mechanism mounted therein; (j) the cover closing the receiver; (k) the cover being pivotally openable relative to the receiver; (l) the lifting assembly supporting the receiver; (m) the discharge means being closeable for filling the receiver; (n) the cover being pivotally sealable in relation to the receiver in order to close the receiver; (o) the discharge means being positioned in a bottom portion of the receiver; (p) the cover closing a top portion of the receiver; (q) the agitator having at least one mixing tool releasably secured thereto; and (r) the low position allowing for the removal and installation of the cover.