Mixing tower for concrete or the like

Abstract

A mixing tower for concrete or the like has a series of superimposed prefabricated modules which are connected to one another and include a cylindrical lowermost module, a frustoconical intermediate module with several outlets which is integral with the top of the lowermost module, and several larger-diameter cylindrical modules above the intermediate module. The modules contain prefabricated mixers, controls, scales and/or analogous aggregates which are assembled with the respective modules at the manufacturing plant and are coupled to each other at the locus of erection of the tower, preferably by coupling devices each of which is disposed at the level of connection between the respective modules. A separate silo can be erected next to the tower and is then provided with an inlet for transfer of surplus concrete or the like from the intermediate module of the tower as well as with an outlet which can discharge the finished product into a truck simultaneously with admission of concrete into such truck from an outlet of the intermediate module.

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