Agitator having a rotational-orbital movement for mixing or blending various products

Abstract

An agitator for mixing or blending various products, in particular paints, varnishes or the like, disposed in a container, has a fixed support structure which is resiliently connected to a first framework which in turn supports a second framework in a generally oscillatory manner. An upper plate and a lower plate, rotatable about a vertical axis and mounted on the second framework, hold the container. When the machine is in use, an electric motor, mounted on the first framework, rotates a shaft provided with pins which are eccentric relative to the axis of rotation of the shaft and are connected to the second framework. The actuation of the motor gives rise to an orbital oscillatory motion of both frameworks together and the intermittent and unidirectional rotation of the lower plate about a substantially vertical axis. This promotes quick and homogeneous mixing of paints, varnishes or other such products in a broad range of quantities. Also, the agitator can be used by unskilled operators and is simple and inexpensive to produce.

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