Patent References 3712682 3747985 3787093 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/901485 filed on 05/01/1978US Classes:406/155, Conveyor having plural outlets406/162RotatableExaminersPrimary: Nase, Jeffrey V.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesD01G 23/08 (20060101)D01G 23/00 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1977-04-29 CHAbstractA rotatable cylinder or the like is provided between the branch duct and the main transporting duct in order to draw off a part flow of flock-laden air from the main air stream passing through the transport duct. The cylinder may be an integral part of the branch duct or a separate member. Rotation of the cylinder effects withdrawal of a part flow from the transport duct. | |