.~ With load-receiving portion comprising horizontally disposed, rotatable cylinder
DEFINITION
Classification: 414/468
With load-receiving portion comprising horizontally disposed, rotatable cylinder:
(under subclass 467) Apparatus wherein the load receiving portion is in the form of a cylinder which is located in a generally horizontal position and has means to rotate it about its longitudinal axis, and the handling means comprises one or more devices for moving material into, within, or out from the cylinder, at least one of which devices (a) derives its movement from the rotation of the cylinder and (b) imparts movement to the material in a direction longitudinally of the cylinder.
(1) Note. The one device typically is a spiral vane affixed to the inner wall of the cylinder.
(2) Note. The rotation of the cylinder frequently is reversible for the purpose of changing the direction of movement of the material moved by the one device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
467, for a load-receiving portion which is rotatable, but for some other purpose than that of this subclass; e.g.,., to place a door, which is located in the periphery of the portion, in a position whereby a load within the portion may exit by gravity.
