US4279740A
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Light-material segregating method and apparatus
Assignee: Somar Corp
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Filing: 1980-02-19
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Granted: 1981-07-21
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Expires: 2000-02-19
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for separating light and heavy materials from one another. Materials to be separated are transported on a conveyer belt past a set of overhead rollers. Air is sucked through gaps between the rollers with covers surrounding groups of rollers which are coupled to a suction pump. Air is jetted through apertures in the conveyer belt to loosen adherence between lighter materials and larger articles. A high voltage is impressed upon the rollers to provide electrostatic attraction for light dry materials. The rollers may be provided with opposing protrusions which are used to pinch off certain materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Keiichi Isogaya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07B; B07B4/00; B07B4/08; B03; B03C; B03C7/00; B03C7/02; B03C7/04; B07B13/00; B07B13/003; B07B9/00; B07B9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for separating light and heavy materials from one another comprising the steps of: transporting materials to be separated on a conveyor past a set of parallel rollers; applying a high voltage to said rollers; rotating said rollers; and sucking air through gaps between said rollers during rotation of said rollers, wherein said step of sucking air through gaps between said rollers comprises sucking air through covers disposed around upper portions of predetermined groups of rollers.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for separating light and heavy materials from one another comprising the steps of: transporting materials to be separated on a conveyor past a set of parallel rollers; applying a high voltage to said rollers; rotating said rollers; and sucking air through gaps between said rollers during rotation of said rollers, wherein said step of sucking air through gaps between said rollers comprises sucking air through covers disposed around upper portions of predetermined groups of rollers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of jetting air through apertures in said conveyor towards said rollers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of pinching materials between protrusions formed on said rollers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of vibrating said conveyor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
Apparatus for separating light and heavy materials comprising: a conveyor for transporting materials to be separated; a plurality of rollers disposed adjacent a portion of an upper surface of said conveyor, a predetermined gap being left between adjacent ones of said rollers; a cover disposed around said rollers and having an open portion on the side of said conveyor; means for applying a high voltage to said rollers; means for rotating said rollers; and a suction pump coupled to, and operable to suck air through, said cover, said rollers being disposed in groups and wherein said cover comprises a plurality of cover sections, one of said cover sections covering a corresponding group of rollers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
Apparatus for separating light and heavy materials comprising: a conveyor for transporting materials to be separated; a plurality of rollers disposed adjacent a portion of an upper surface of said conveyor, a predetermined gap being left between adjacent ones of said rollers; a cover disposed around said rollers and having an open portion on the side of said conveyor; means for applying a high voltage to said rollers; means for rotating said rollers; and a suction pump coupled to, and operable to suck air through, said cover, said rollers being disposed in groups and wherein said cover comprises a plurality of cover sections, one of said cover sections covering a corresponding group of rollers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 further comprising means for applying a high voltage to said rollers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 or 6 wherein said conveyer has a plurality of air jet apertures formed therein and further comprising means for blowing air through said air jet apertures towards said rollers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 wherein said rotating means rotates adjacent ones of said rollers in the same direction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 wherein said rotating means rotates adjacent ones of said rollers in opposite directions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 wherein said rollers further comprise protrusions, said rollers cooperating with said rotating means wherein protrusions of adjacent rollers are periodically in abutment with one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 wherein said rollers are mounted on said cover and further comprising means for varying the vertical position of said cover and said rollers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The separating apparatus of claim 5 further comprising means for vibrating said conveyer belt.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-20 | 1989-01-19 | 1989-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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