US3779183A
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Tire incinerator
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1972-05-12
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-05-12
Abstract
Abstract The incinerator is designed to burn whole tires representing 100 percent of the charge. A hearth which is smaller in width than the diameter of the tires to be burned has longitudinal vertical walls provided with lateral orifices for the admission of combustion air. A charging lock-chamber having internal dimensions slightly larger than the dimensions of a vertical tire has a sloping floor along which the tire rolls into the hearth and remains vertical. The combustion chamber of the incinerator is fitted with nozzles for the injection of air in order to induce high turbulence.
Inventors
- 👤 J Brion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:48
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23G; F23G7/00; F23G7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A tire incinerator, comprising: a hearth defined by spaced longitudinal vertical walls, the width of said hearth as defined by said walls being smaller than the diameter of a tire to be incinerated, lateral orifice means provided in said walls for the admission of combustion air into said hearth, a combustion chamber, nozzles for injecting tubulent air into said combustion chamber, a charging lock-chamber including spaced wall portions defining said chamber, the internal dimensions of said lockchamber as defined by said wall portion being slightly larger than the dimensions of a tire to be incinerated when the tire is disposed in a vertical position, and an inclined bottom wall or floor provided in said lock-chamber which is inclined towards said combustion chamber for guiding a tire to be incinerated into said combustion chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A tire incinerator, comprising: a hearth defined by spaced longitudinal vertical walls, the width of said hearth as defined by said walls being smaller than the diameter of a tire to be incinerated, lateral orifice means provided in said walls for the admission of combustion air into said hearth, a combustion chamber, nozzles for injecting tubulent air into said combustion chamber, a charging lock-chamber including spaced wall portions defining said chamber, the internal dimensions of said lockchamber as defined by said wall portion being slightly larger than the dimensions of a tire to be incinerated when the tire is disposed in a vertical position, and an inclined bottom wall or floor provided in said lock-chamber which is inclined towards said combustion chamber for guiding a tire to be incinerated into said combustion chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 1, wherein an orfice is provided between said combustion chamber and said lock-chamber, a vertically sliding leak-tight door is provided to separate said combustion chamber from said charging lock-chamber, said leak-tight door is secured to a rigid frame, said frame is provided with an inclined end-wall adapted to be brought into alignment with said charging lock-chamber and with said orifice of said combustion chamber when said leak-tight door is in an open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 1, wherein shutters are pivotally mounted on said lock-chamber opposite said inclined bottom wall or floor, said shutters being pivotable about horizontal axes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 1, wherein an ash pit is provided below said hearth, at least one movably mounted door is provided for opening and closing the lower portion of said hearth to discharge combustion residue into said pit, and wherein an opening is provided in said ash pit for removal of combustion products therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 2, wherein shutters are pivotally mounted on said lock-chamber opposite said inclined bottom wall or floor, said shutters being pivotable about horizontal axes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 2, wherein an ash pit is provided below said hearth, at least one movably mounted door is provided for opening and closing the lower portion of said hearth to discharge combustion residue into said pit, and wherein an opening is provided in said ash pit for removal of combustion products therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 4, wherein two doors are provided for opening and closing the lower portion of said hearth and wherein means are provided for selectively controlling the opening and closing of said two doors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 7, wherein each of said two doors are mounted on horizontal pin means for movably supporting each of said doors, and wherein said means for selectively controlling said two doors include link means operatively connected to said horizontal pin means and jack means operatively connected to said link means for selectively moving said link means to open and close said two doors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 4, wherein means are provided for selectively controlling the opening and closing of said at least one door.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
A tire incinerator according to claim 9, wherein said at least one door is mounted on horizontal pin means for movably supportiNg said door and wherein said means for selectively controlling said at least one door include link means operatively connected to said horizontal pin means and jack means operatively connected to said link means for selectively moving said link means to open and close said at least one door.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |