The Mortar Mixer consists of a large tilting drum with
internal rotating paddles or spiral blades for combining
cement, lime, aggregate and water into a mixture for
forming mortar. The enclosure on the back end houses
the electric motor or gas engine for turning the mix-
ing elements. A set of pulleys and drive belt within the
enclosure transmits rotational power to a gearbox that
powers the mixing elements.
A lever on the front end of the drum assembly allows
the operator to tilt the drum to the required position
for mixing and emptying. A lever on the bottom of the
frame extends to the power compartment and moves
the gearbox to engage the drive belt for turning the mix-
ing elements. An extendable hitch allows the hitch to
extend for towing and retracts during operation.
Fig. 1 MACHINE COMPONENTS
4.2 HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
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A Gas Engine
B Electric Motor
C Belt/Pulley Drive
D Gearbox
E Power Compartment
F Paddles
G Spiral Blades
H Grill
J Bag Splitter
K Drum
L Tilt Lever
M Drum Lock
N Engagement Clutch
O Hitch
P Safety Chain
Q Emergency Stop
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