.~ Vertically-oriented, and including structural provision for bottom entry of material
DEFINITION
Classification: 494/65
Vertically-oriented, and including structural provision for bottom entry of material:
(under subclass 43) Apparatus wherein the member is one which turns about a vertical axis, and wherein the member includes structure defining an inlet or the like whereby material enters the member through that portion thereof which is lowermost.
(1) Note. This subclass is concerned only with the locus of entry, which often bears no relationship to the region within the member at which the material is released for movement therewithin; for example, the material may enter through the bottom but remain within a feed tube until it reaches an upper region of the member.
(2) Note. The inlet or the like may or may not include a device (e.g., a valve) for controlling the entry of material.
(3) Note. Usually shown in the art of this subclass is the conduit (e.g., a hollow drive spindle) for conducting material to the inlet.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5+, for a separator provided with condition responsive means for controlling an inlet valve.
23+, for a separator provided with means for furnishing auxiliary fluid, as contrasted with the admission here (65) of material.
