US4553703A
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Machine and process for grinding granular particles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-23
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Granted: 1985-11-19
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Expires: 2004-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A grinding process and machine for granular particles comprising two flexible continuously moveable belts which form a cavity separated apart a critical distance. The granular particles rub against each other when the belts relatively moving at different speeds grind the materials to achieve a predetermined condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Raul M. Villarreal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:03
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02C; B02C19/00; B02C19/0012; B02C19/005; B02B; B02B1/00; B02B1/02; B02B3/00; B22; B22C; B22C5/00; B22C5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A grinding process comprising the steps of providing a grinding cavity formed between two opposed flexible continuously movable belts which are in contact with each other at least along their transverse edges forming a tubular like spill free conveyor, adjusting said belts relative to each other to form a cavity of predetermined size based on the type of granular particles to be ground, grinding said particles by imparting a rotating action upon the outer surface of the particles while the particles are in said cavity, said rotating action causing said particles to rub and grind against each other and said belts to a predetermined condition, said rotating action being effected by moving said belts relative to one another at different speeds, said particles being conveyed along said belts without spillage in any direction and without any undesired contact with foreign surfaces due to said belts being in contact with each other, and discharging the ground material from said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A grinding process comprising the steps of providing a grinding cavity formed between two opposed flexible continuously movable belts which are in contact with each other at least along their transverse edges forming a tubular like spill free conveyor, adjusting said belts relative to each other to form a cavity of predetermined size based on the type of granular particles to be ground, grinding said particles by imparting a rotating action upon the outer surface of the particles while the particles are in said cavity, said rotating action causing said particles to rub and grind against each other and said belts to a predetermined condition, said rotating action being effected by moving said belts relative to one another at different speeds, said particles being conveyed along said belts without spillage in any direction and without any undesired contact with foreign surfaces due to said belts being in contact with each other, and discharging the ground material from said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process as defined in claim 1 including the further step of separating said materials as they are discharged from said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The process as defined in claim 2 including the step of separating said materials by positioning at least two separator blades in the path of said discharged particles, one blade positioned to separate particles of lower weight, a second blade to separate particles of higher weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process as defined in claim 2 including the step of reducing the dimensions of said granular particles before introducing said material into the cavity between said belts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process defined in claim 4 including the steps, (a) scraping the dust from said conveyor belts, and, (b) collecting said dust in a collection container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process as defined in claim 5 wherein said separating step including adjusting said separator blades and varying the speed of said conveyor belts to optimize the separation of said material.
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