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United States Patent 6116771
Douris , ê et al. September 12, 2000


Multi-shaft extruder screw bushing and extruder

Andersen September 12, 2000

Abstract

A single flighted multi-screw conveying bushing that has only one helical screw element extending the length of the bushing. The bushing has a cross-section shape that has a segmented circular base and a lobe extending from the base. The lobe has a truncated crest that is sized to have a circumferential angle of from 15.degree. to 30.degree. and preferably from 22.degree. to 24.degree.. Also, a twin screw extruder having a pair of side by side drive shafts with at least two of the single flighted screw bushings mounted end to end on each shaft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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