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A transfer device is disposed vertically between an apparatus for carrying out a process and a further apparatus for carrying out a subsequent process so as to transfer solid articles from the apparatus to the further apparatus by gravity. The transfer device includes a cylindrical member which exte

A transfer device is disposed vertically between an apparatus for carrying out a process and a further apparatus for carrying out a subsequent process so as to transfer solid articles from the apparatus to the further apparatus by gravity. The transfer device includes a cylindrical member which extends vertically and is provided, at its upper and lower portions, with a solid article supplying portion and a solid article discharge portion, respectively. A guide member is provided for effecting flow of the solid articles. The guide member is fixed to the cylindrical member so as to extend through a hollow defined in the cylindrical member from the solid article supplying portion to the solid article discharge portion. The guide member includes a central shaft extending through an axis of the cylindrical member, and a vane turning helically about an axis of the central shaft and projecting from an outer peripheral surface of the central shaft such that a whole outer peripheral edge of the vane extends in close proximity to an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical member.

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A transfer device for use vertically between an upper apparatus for carrying out a process and a lower apparatus for carrying out a subsequent process to feed solid articles from the upper apparatus to the lower apparatus by gravity, said transfer device comprising: a hollow cylindrical member havin

A transfer device for use vertically between an upper apparatus for carrying out a process and a lower apparatus for carrying out a subsequent process to feed solid articles from the upper apparatus to the lower apparatus by gravity, said transfer device comprising: a hollow cylindrical member having an open upper end constituting an article inlet, and an open lower end constituting an article discharge port; a solid article guide member fixedly mounted in said hollow cylindrical member and extending from said upper end to said lower end thereof; wherein said guide member comprises a central shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of said cylindrical member, and a helical vane mounted about said central shaft and projecting radially outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of said central shaft by a radial distance larger than an outer diameter of said central shaft; wherein said cylindrical member is formed of transparent resin; wherein said guide member is formed of resin and is integral with said central shaft; and wherein an iron core is embedded in said central shaft along said longitudinal axis.