Feeding device having a double-disk feed having a separated drive and method for operating such a feeding device

Abstract

A feeding device for an in-line screw machine with a shaft rotating in a feed container. A conveying screw is arranged in the direction toward the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft. At least one disk wheel is allocated to each longitudinal side in the feed container. A separate drive is allocated to each disk wheel for purposes of rotational movement.

Claims

1. A method for operating a feeding device for in-line screw machines with a shaft that rotates in a feed container and exhibits a screw that conveys in the direction toward the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft, wherein a first disk wheel is allocated to a first longitudinal side in the feed container, a second disk wheel is allocated to a second longitudinal side in the feed container, the first disk wheel is rotated by a first drive, the second disk wheel is rotated by a second drive separate from the first drive, and the first drive and second drive are separate from the shaft that rotates in the feed container and exhibits the screw that conveys in the direction toward the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft characterized by the following points: The first disk wheel and the second disk wheel are separately powered by first drive and second drive, respectively; The disk wheels move and/or loosen a compacted conveying medium in the feed container; and The disk wheels are rotated against or in the conveying direction of a screw.

2. The method for operating a feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the disk wheels are moved at different speeds.

3. The method for operating a feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the disk wheels are powered in opposite directions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 shows a diagrammatic view of the structural design of the feeding device according to the invention.

(2) FIG. 2 shows different directions of movement for the disk motors.

(3) FIG. 3 shows the diagrammatic structural design of a disk wheel with structured surface in a preferred embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(4) The same reference numbers are used for elements of the invention that are identical or have an identical effect. In addition, for the sake of clarity, the individual figures present only reference numbers required for describing the respective figure.

(5) FIG. 1 shows a diagrammatic view of the structural design of the feeding device 20 according to the invention. The first disk wheel 40 and second disk wheel 42 are situated inside the feed container 30 on the longitudinal sides 24 and 26. A first drive 44 is allocated to the first disk wheel 40, and a second drive 46 is allocated to the second disk wheel 42. As a result of the two drives 44 and 46, the two disk wheels 40 and 42 are independent of each other, and can be powered so as to separately rotate. An in-line screw machine 22 is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the feed container 30. Situated inside the in-line screw machine 22 is a shaft 32, on which a conveyor screw 34 is secured. The shaft 32 runs along a longitudinal axis 31.

(6) FIG. 2 shows different directions of movement 50 and 52 for the disk wheels 40 and 42 by way of rotational direction arrows. The conveying direction 36 of the in-line screw machine 22 also runs along the longitudinal axis 31. The disk wheels 40 and 42 can be moved in a first direction of movement 50 in the conveying direction 36, or in a second direction of movement 52 against the conveying direction 36. In addition, it is conceivable to rotate the first disk wheel 40 in the first direction of movement 50 and the second disk wheel 42 in the second direction of movement 52, for example.

(7) FIG. 3 shows the diagrammatic structural design of a disk wheel 40 with structured surface 48 in a preferred embodiment. The disk wheel 40 consists of a disk rim 54 and several spokes 56. The spokes 56 run outwardly from one axis 58 toward the disk rim 56. The disk wheel 40 is connected with a shaft 60 by several attachment points 62. This shaft 60 runs along the axis 58. The disk rim 56 and/or spokes 56 are provided with a structured surface 48. Each disk wheel 40 is radially moved by a separate drive (not shown) via the axis 58.

(8) The invention was described with reference to a preferred embodiment. However, an expert can conceivably modify or change the invention without departing from the protective scope of the following claims.