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Device for the separation of minute magnetizable particles, method and apparatus
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1978-08-14
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A device for filtering systems for the separation of minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium introduced into a working volume permeated by a magnetic field in which the working volume is located in a rotating magnetic field and, in some embodiments, an agitated filter structure is disposed in the working volume to cause relatively large magnetic structures to be developed from the minute individual particles in a relatively weak rotating field, which structures can then be filtered out at a relatively high separating rate.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Schuster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:21
CPC Classifications
B; B03; B03C; B03C1/00; B03C1/02; B03C1/23; B03C1/24; B03C1/253; B03C1/025; B03C1/031; B03C1/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for the agglomeration of minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium which includes a working volume permeated by a magnetic field, into which the medium is introduced in combination with a filtering system for the separation of said particles from said medium, comprising (a) a tubular member of non-magnetic material adapted to have said medium thereto; (b) means surrounding a first portion of said member on its outside surface for generating a rotating field which is oriented at least approximately radially relative to the axis of the cylinder and which rotates around said axis, said first portion defining the working volume of said device said field causing an agglomeration of said minute particles to form larger structures; and (c) a filter system disposed in said tubular member downstream of the working volume for separating said larger structures from said medium.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for the agglomeration of minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium which includes a working volume permeated by a magnetic field, into which the medium is introduced in combination with a filtering system for the separation of said particles from said medium, comprising (a) a tubular member of non-magnetic material adapted to have said medium thereto; (b) means surrounding a first portion of said member on its outside surface for generating a rotating field which is oriented at least approximately radially relative to the axis of the cylinder and which rotates around said axis, said first portion defining the working volume of said device said field causing an agglomeration of said minute particles to form larger structures; and (c) a filter system disposed in said tubular member downstream of the working volume for separating said larger structures from said medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said means for generating comprise a cylindrical stack of laminations with a central bore and a three-phase winding wound on said stack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said device further includes at least one part of ferromagnetic material fixedly disposed in the working volume to obtain greater magnetic induction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 3, comprising a ferromagnetic cylinder disposed in the working volume along the axis of rotation of the magnetic field.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for the agglomeration of minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium which includes a working volume permeated by a magnetic field, into which the medium is introduced in combination with a filtering system for the separation of said particles from said medium, comprising (a) a tubular member of non-magnetic material adapted to have said medium fed thereto; (b) means surrounding a first portion of said member on its outside surface for generating a rotating field which is oriented at least approximately radially relative to the axis of the cylinder and which rotates around said axis, said first portion defining the working volume of said device said field causing an agglomeration of said minute particles to form larger structures; and (c) a filter structure for the filtering system disposed in the working volume for separating said larger structures from said medium.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for the agglomeration of minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium which includes a working volume permeated by a magnetic field, into which the medium is introduced in combination with a filtering system for the separation of said particles from said medium, comprising (a) a tubular member of non-magnetic material adapted to have said medium fed thereto; (b) means surrounding a first portion of said member on its outside surface for generating a rotating field which is oriented at least approximately radially relative to the axis of the cylinder and which rotates around said axis, said first portion defining the working volume of said device said field causing an agglomeration of said minute particles to form larger structures; and (c) a filter structure for the filtering system disposed in the working volume for separating said larger structures from said medium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein said filter structure is disposed in said working volume so as to be capable of being agitated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said filter structure is disposed in said working volume for oscillation therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said filter structure comprises a wire net loosely wound around the axis of rotation of the rotating magnetic field or an axis at least parallel to said axis of rotation of the magnetic field.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said filter structure comprises: an end piece of an inner pipe which is provided with openings in the area of the working volume and is closed at one end face; and a wire net loosely wound around said end piece.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein said end piece consists of ferromagnetic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said filter structure is supported for rotation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 11, and further including a squirrel cage rotor supported for rotation in the working volume, said filter structure connected to said rotor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 12, wherein said filter structure comprises a net loosely wound around said squirrel cage rotor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 12, wherein said filter structure comprises a stack of round nets connected to said squirrel cage rotor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6, comprising a drive for the filter structure motion located outside of the working volume.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said filter structure comprises individual particles of ferromagnetic material accumulating in the direction of the field lines of the rotating magnetic field.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said rotating field is generated by the stator winding of a three-phase motor.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said rotating field is generated by permanent magnets revolving around the working volume.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said rotating field is generated by revolving dc-field magnet coils.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein said means for generating comprise a cylindrical stack of laminations with a central bore and a three-phase winding wound on said stack.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of agglomerating minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous and liquid medium and subsequently filtering larger structures formed by the agglomeration, comprising: (a) establishing a closed working volume to which the gaseous or liquid medium can be fed; (b) establishing a rotating magnetic field within the working volume; (c) continuously conducting the medium including the particles suspended in it through the working volume at a predetermined flow velocity, whereby particles in the working volume will be magnetized and will be attracted to each other forming larger structures; and (d) feeding said gaseous or liquid medium with said larger structures therein through a filter system to filter out said larger structures.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of agglomerating minute magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous and liquid medium and subsequently filtering larger structures formed by the agglomeration, comprising: (a) establishing a closed working volume to which the gaseous or liquid medium can be fed; (b) establishing a rotating magnetic field within the working volume; (c) continuously conducting the medium including the particles suspended in it through the working volume at a predetermined flow velocity, whereby particles in the working volume will be magnetized and will be attracted to each other forming larger structures; and (d) feeding said gaseous or liquid medium with said larger structures therein through a filter system to filter out said larger structures.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of agglomerating magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium and subsequently filtering larger structures formed by the agglomeration, comprising: (a) establishing a closed working volume to which the gaseous or liquid medium can be fed; (b) establishing a rotating magnetic field within the working volume; (c) supplying said medium including the particles suspended therein to said working volume and retaining said medium therein for predetermined period of time whereby particles in the working volume will be magnetized and will be attracted to each other forming larger structures; and (d) then subsequently discharging said medium from said working volume and feeding said medium through a filter structure to filter out said larger structures.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of agglomerating magnetizable particles down to particle sizes below 1 μm from a gaseous or liquid medium and subsequently filtering larger structures formed by the agglomeration, comprising: (a) establishing a closed working volume to which the gaseous or liquid medium can be fed; (b) establishing a rotating magnetic field within the working volume; (c) supplying said medium including the particles suspended therein to said working volume and retaining said medium therein for predetermined period of time whereby particles in the working volume will be magnetized and will be attracted to each other forming larger structures; and (d) then subsequently discharging said medium from said working volume and feeding said medium through a filter structure to filter out said larger structures.
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