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Filter with top spray
Assignee: Kadant Inc
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Filing: 1981-03-25
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Granted: 1983-11-01
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Expires: 2001-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A screen filter device for removing solid particles from a liquid is disclosed. The device includes a spray or shower for cleaning the filter media. In operation, a first liquid containing particulate matter flows over the filter media having an opening formed therein. Spray nozzles are arranged with respect to the filter media to impinge cleansing liquid on the surface of the filter media over which the first liquid flows. The cleansing liquid carries particulate matter continuously and in a spiral fashion towards the opening within the filter media.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Bolton
- 👤 Armond A. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:37
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/01; B01D29/018; B01D29/62; B01D29/64; B01D29/6438; B01D29/6446; B01D29/88; B01D29/90; B01D29/92; B01D29/94; B01D29/945; B01D2201/00; B01D2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A filter separation device including a filter screen, a surface of said filter screen, means for flowing a first liquid containing particulate over said surface, a particulate receiving opening formed in said screen, and spray nozzles above said surface and arranged with respect to said screen to impinge cleansing liquid on said surface at an angle thereto in the range of 10° to 45° to direct particulate disposed thereon by said first liquid towards said opening, rotary support means for rotating said spray nozzles about an axis which passes through said opening, said spray nozzles further being arranged on said rotary support means such that said cleansing liquid can carry particulate continuously and in a spiral fashion towards said particulate receiving opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A filter separation device including a filter screen, a surface of said filter screen, means for flowing a first liquid containing particulate over said surface, a particulate receiving opening formed in said screen, and spray nozzles above said surface and arranged with respect to said screen to impinge cleansing liquid on said surface at an angle thereto in the range of 10° to 45° to direct particulate disposed thereon by said first liquid towards said opening, rotary support means for rotating said spray nozzles about an axis which passes through said opening, said spray nozzles further being arranged on said rotary support means such that said cleansing liquid can carry particulate continuously and in a spiral fashion towards said particulate receiving opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 1 in which said spray nozzles are supported by and distributed along respective leading concave edges of radially disposed spray pipes, each of which is of arced configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 1 in which the means for flowing said first liquid includes a feed container, means for introducing said first liquid into said feed container, a second container within said feed container, a second wall of said second container, said screen being supported by said second wall, said second wall constructed and arranged to allow said first liquid to overflow said screen upon said liquid reaching a predetermined level within said feed tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 3 in which a third container is provided within said second container beneath said opening for receipt of materials passing therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 4 in which first and second removal means are provided for removal respectively of materials passing through said opening and into said second container, and through said screen and into said first container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 1 in which said rotary support means includes a rotatable shaft and said spray nozzles are supported by and distributed along respective leading edges of cane-shaped spray pipes, said spray pipes having an arcuate end secured to said rotatable shaft and a straight portion, said spray nozzles being distributed along said straight portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said rotary support means includes a spray pipe and said spray nozzles are supported by said spray pipe, said spray nozzles being positioned along a leading edge of said pipe, and said pipe is rotated by said rotary support means in the direction of said leading edge.
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