A method and apparatus for filling multi-cell or honeycomb cored panels wih
fibrous insulation is described. Bales of insulation are reduced to
particulate composition and evenly distributed within honeycomb panels.
Insulation reduced to particulate composition is temporarily stored in an
insulation feeder. Located within the feeder is a reciprocating grating
that disperses the stored insulation at a controlled rate. Below the
grating is an insulation conveyor belt that receives the dispersed
insulation and transfers it to a point of discharge into a panel to be
filled. The panel is conveyed over a vibrator to evenly distribute the
insulation contained therein. The panel is also conveyed under
reciprocating and rotary brushes that extend into the panel interior for
uniformly packing the insulation to achieve an even predetermined
insulation density. Flexible scrapers are located between the rotary
brushes to scrape the surfaces of the panels clear of any insulation
remaining on such surfaces.