Apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press

Claim 1

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said means for moving comprising a guide screw to be driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving said filter plates and supported above said filter plates along the direction of the travel thereof, and said vibrating means comprising rotary shafts disposed in parallel with said guide screw and connected to said supporting means by means of links and cams mounted on said shafts, said cams being adapted to be moved only in the axial direction of said rotary shafts.

Claim 2

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said means for moving comprising a guide screw to be driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving said filter plates and supported above said filter plates along the direction of the travel thereof, and said vibrating means comprising rotary shafts disposed in parallel with said guide screw and connected to said supporting means by means of links and cams mounted on said shafts, said cams being adapted to be moved only in the axial direction of said rotary shafts.

Claim 3

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said means for moving comprising a guide screw to be driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving said filter plates and supported above said filter plates along the direction of the travel thereof, said supporting member comprising a vibration box mounted in screw thread engagement on said guide screw, and said vibrating means comprising a rotary shaft exTending through the lower half portion of said box in parallel with said guide screw, a cam being associated with said rotary shaft within said vibration box and adapted to be movable only in the axial direction, a hook member mounted on a portion of a shaft vertically extending through said vibration box being adapted to be engaged with said cam, a spring acting between said hook member and vibration box, a vibrating member being provided at the lower end of said shaft.

Claim 4

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said means for moving comprising a guide screw to be driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving said filter plates and supported above said filter plates along the direction of the travel thereof, said supporting member comprising a vibration box mounted in screw thread engagement on said guide screw, and said vibrating means comprising a rotary shaft exTending through the lower half portion of said box in parallel with said guide screw, a cam being associated with said rotary shaft within said vibration box and adapted to be movable only in the axial direction, a hook member mounted on a portion of a shaft vertically extending through said vibration box being adapted to be engaged with said cam, a spring acting between said hook member and vibration box, a vibrating member being provided at the lower end of said shaft.

Claim 5

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said means for moving comprising a guide screw to be driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving said filter plates and supported above said filter plates along the direction of the travel thereof, and said vibrating means comprising a motor mounted on a supporting plate on a movable member in screw thread engagement therewith, an eccentric body mounted on a vibrating plate supported through springs on said supporting plate, said eccentric body being adapted to be driven by said motor by means of a belt, and said vibrating plate having legs, the lower parts of which having bent portions disposed under said rod for hanging the filter cloth.

Claim 6

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said means for moving comprising a guide screw to be driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving said filter plates and supported above said filter plates along the direction of the travel thereof, and said vibrating means comprising a motor mounted on a supporting plate on a movable member in screw thread engagement therewith, an eccentric body mounted on a vibrating plate supported through springs on said supporting plate, said eccentric body being adapted to be driven by said motor by means of a belt, and said vibrating plate having legs, the lower parts of which having bent portions disposed under said rod for hanging the filter cloth.

Claim 7

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said vibrating means comprising a vibrator main body supported above said filter plates on rails and connected to a chain driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving the filter plates, said vibrator main body comprising a cylinder having upper and lower air inlets, a piston positioned within said cylinder and vibrating member adjustably attached to the lower end of said piston.

Claim 8

An apparatus for automatically shaking filter cake in a filter press having a plurality of filter plates mounted for opening movement in a first direction, a horizontal rod mounted above and between each pair of said filter plates and a filter cloth folded over each of said rods to be positioned between said filter plates; said apparatus comprising a vibration supporting member mounted above said filter press, a vibrating means supported by said vibration supporting member for selectively imparting vibrating motion to each of said rods, and means for moving said vibration supporting member in a direction opposite to said first direction, said vibrating means comprising a vibrator main body supported above said filter plates on rails and connected to a chain driven in operative relationship with a driving means for moving the filter plates, said vibrator main body comprising a cylinder having upper and lower air inlets, a piston positioned within said cylinder and vibrating member adjustably attached to the lower end of said piston.