Dispensing apparatus

Details Dispensing apparatus Dispensing apparatus

1989-06-16

1990-10-23

Kashnikow, Andres

Dispensing

Automatic control

Material level control

222643, 222650, 222349, 222352, 222368, 119 561, G01F 1110

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049645358

ABSTRACT:
A dispensing apparatus, especially intended for particulate pet food, comprising a hopper having a metering chamber thereunder. The metering chamber has a tumbler rotatable by a motor and controlled by a control means. The tumbler has a longitudinal cavity to receive and dispense pet food and is journalled to the metering chamber with a flap bearing resiliently on it. The tumbler has a plurality of spaced apart fins radiating from it to prevent accumulation of dust and to inhibit jamming of the mechanism. The tumbler is also easily removable for cleaning. Also disclosed are food and water containers.

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Abstract of South African Patent Number 87/5182; Jul. 15, 1987.

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