VERTICAL MIXER Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC B01F7/16 C06B21/00 

FIELD: technique for mixing of explosive compounds, including powders and solid rocket fuels.

SUBSTANCE: apparatus has vertical mixer comprising planetary reducing gear of drive for agitators and carrier, blade screw-type self-cleaning agitators with cars, and hydraulic cylinder for lifting of replaceable bowl. Mixer is equipped with devices for mounting and removal of agitators, comprising base mounted on car in axially aligned relation with respect to mixer and hydraulic cylinder for lifting of replaceable bowl. On upper part of base there is vertical axle on which axle apparatus carrier is positioned for rotation around this axle. In lower part of base there is receptacle for stem head of hydraulic cylinder for lifting of bowl. There is basket on carrier for preliminary accommodation of agitators, said basket being made in the form of guard for vertical arrangement of each agitator in spaced relation with respect to guard. Screw jacks are positioned on carrier in axially aligned relation with respect to guard axes, with jack heel block being positioned on thrust bearing whose races are turned with their roll races oriented outside so that heel block is limitedly movable in horizontal plane. Mixer agitators are provided with detachable strap devices.

EFFECT: increased efficiency and enhanced reliability in operation.

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