Vertical mixer with moveable floor
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Jun 28, 2011
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Mar 12, 2009
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Sep 11, 2007
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Sep 11, 2007
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A vertical mixer assembly for mixing a bulk material is disclosed. The vertical mixer assembly comprises a floor having an upper surface; at least one wall extending from the floor and having an interior surface and an upper edge; the floor and the at least one wall defining an open topped mixing chamber having a general tub-shape suitable for receiving the bulk material; at least one vertical auger positioned in the mixing chamber for mixing the bulk material, the auger having a flight suitable for mixing the bulk material upon operation of the auger; an opening in the mixing chamber for allowing egress of the bulk material, the opening having a wall portion and a floor portion; and a door assembly. The door assembly allows for more consistent unloading of the mixed bulk material and for quicker unloading of the mixed bulk material. The door assembly comprises a side door moveable between a closed position covering the wall portion of the opening and an open position exposing the wall portion of the opening; and a floor section moveable between a closed position covering the floor portion of the opening and an open position exposing the floor portion of the opening.
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