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US3667196A
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Adjustable cyclone separator
Assignee: Metal Improvement Co LLC
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Filing: 1970-09-01
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-09-01
Abstract
Abstract In a cyclone separator, a valve means adjustable to cause partial by-pass of gaseous fluid and solid particles entrained therein from the separation chamber to the gaseous fluid outlet. Also, means is provided for adjusting the location of the valve means relative to the separation chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Koenecke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:50
CPC Classifications
B; B04; B04C; B04C5/00; B04C5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A cyclone separator comprising: a. housing means forming a separation chamber therein; b. inlet conduit means for introducing a gaseous fluid stream containing entrained solids of indiscriminate mass into the separation chamber; c. an outlet conduit means forming an outlet passageway within the separation chamber and communicating at one end with the latter to receive the gaseous fluid stream after substantially complete separation of entrained solids from the gaseous fluid stream; d. by-pass port means in the peripheral wall of said outlet conduit means communicating the separation chamber and outlet passageway; e. a gate means cooperating with said by-pass port means for controlling flow through the latter and outwardly moveable from said peripheral wall into the path of the gaseous fluid stream in the separation chamber for deflecting a portion of the gaseous fluid stream containing entrained solids of undesirable mass through said by-pass port means into the outlet passageway before substantially complete separation of solids and gaseous fluid; and f. means for moving said gate means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A cyclone separator comprising: a. housing means forming a separation chamber therein; b. inlet conduit means for introducing a gaseous fluid stream containing entrained solids of indiscriminate mass into the separation chamber; c. an outlet conduit means forming an outlet passageway within the separation chamber and communicating at one end with the latter to receive the gaseous fluid stream after substantially complete separation of entrained solids from the gaseous fluid stream; d. by-pass port means in the peripheral wall of said outlet conduit means communicating the separation chamber and outlet passageway; e. a gate means cooperating with said by-pass port means for controlling flow through the latter and outwardly moveable from said peripheral wall into the path of the gaseous fluid stream in the separation chamber for deflecting a portion of the gaseous fluid stream containing entrained solids of undesirable mass through said by-pass port means into the outlet passageway before substantially complete separation of solids and gaseous fluid; and f. means for moving said gate means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein means is provided for rotating the outlet conduit means about its longitudinal axis to adjust the location of the by-pass port means with respect to the inlet conduit means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said outlet conduit means is a hollow, open ended, cylinder extending centrally of the separation chamber and with the lower open end communicating the outlet passageway with the separation chamber and wherein said by-pass port means includes an opening in the wall of the cylinder and said gate means is pivotally hinged to the cylinder wall adjacent said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said cylinder is supported by the housing means and rotatively adjustable about its longitudinal axis relative to the inlet conduit means to thereby provide for locating the by-pass port means within the separation chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the gate means includes an actuating means comprising: a. a shaft supported by the housing means to extend from a point exterior of the latter to a point adjacent by-pass port means, and b. a crank type linkage interconnecting the gate means with the shaft so that rotation of the shaft about its longitudinal axis effects pivotal movement of the gate means about said hinged attachment to the cylinder wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the housing means includes two cylindrical elements each of which have a first peripheral flange portion disposed adjacent each other and the cylinder has a second peripheral flange portion which is clamped between said first peripheral flange portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said cylinder has a handle extending radially and exteriorly of the housing means to facilitate rotation of the cylinder when unclamped.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |