(57) @ A machine for mixing solids in portable containers has a standard in which a mixing
bar extending through the container may be rotably supported. A drive shaft extends
from a drive station. The drive shaft rotates about a horizontal axis. The standard
has an axis which intersects the logitudinal axis of the container at an angle other
than 90 degrees, preferably 60 degrees, such that the longitudinal axis of the container
is tilted at an angle, preferably 30 degrees, to the vertical when the container and
standard are clamped to the drive shaft with the axis of the standard horizontal and
co-indicent with the drive shaft axis. A clamp mechanism in cooperative with the container,
standard and drive shaft clamps the container so that its longitudinal axis is tilted
to the vertical while it rotates about the horizontal axis of the drive shaft. The
continuous tilt while revolving causes the container to execute a symmetric wobble
motion for rapid and complete mixing (blending) of particulate material, whether fine
or coarse, in the container.
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