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Traveling band screen
Assignee: Aqseptence Group GmbH
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Filing: 1975-12-04
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1995-12-04
Abstract
Abstract An endless traveling band screen formed of a plurality of screening elements is carried by endless, impermeable, flexible drive belts which extend along opposite sides of the traveling band screen adjacent the ends of the screening elements. The belts travel around upper and lower rotary members with sealing means interposed between adjacent screening elements, between the screening elements and the belts, and between the belts and adjacent walls of the screening unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Jopp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:49
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07B; B07B1/00; B07B1/10; B01; B01D; B01D33/00; B01D33/333; B01D33/44; B01D33/46; B01D33/463; B01D33/80; B01D33/801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In a screening unit embodying an endless traveling band screen formed of a plurality of screening elements, a. an endless, impermeable, flexible belt extending alongside each side of said traveling band screen adjacent the ends of said screening elements, b. upper and lower rotary members around which the endless belts pass, c. means operatively connecting each end of each said screening element to the belt adjacent thereto, and d. a laterally projecting endless sealing member carried by each said belt in position to sealingly engage an adjacent wall of the screening unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a screening unit embodying an endless traveling band screen formed of a plurality of screening elements, a. an endless, impermeable, flexible belt extending alongside each side of said traveling band screen adjacent the ends of said screening elements, b. upper and lower rotary members around which the endless belts pass, c. means operatively connecting each end of each said screening element to the belt adjacent thereto, and d. a laterally projecting endless sealing member carried by each said belt in position to sealingly engage an adjacent wall of the screening unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said sealing member is in the form of a resilient lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said sealing member is detachably connected to said belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which the portion of said wall that is engaged by said sealing member carries a contact surface of low-friction, low wear material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which a plurality of bearing sleeves as embedded in and secured to said belt and receive fastening bolts which connect said screening elements to said belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 in which said fastening bolts fit within said bearing sleeves with a loose fit to provide the necessary radial clearance to compensate for variations in distance between adjacent fastening bolts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said rotary members carry annular rims which engage said belt and limit lateral movement of said belt relative to said rotary members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |