US4908998A
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Blast chamber
Assignee: Wheelabrator Corp
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Filing: 1988-11-14
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Granted: 1990-03-20
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Expires: 2008-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A blast chamber contains a plurality of rotatable vertically disposed members with numerous holes therealong. Slidable brackets or yoke assemblies are secured to the vertical members at desired positions. in turn, blast wheels are secured to the mounting brackets. A large number of horizontal, vertical, and angular positions for each blast wheel results and permits the blast treatment of an object of almost any shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Watkin
- 👤 Ronald G. Barrier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:30
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24C; B24C9/00; B24C3/00; B24C3/02; B24C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A device for blast treating with particulate matter an object which may have exposed and recessed surfaces comprising: a chamber having walls, a ceiling and a floor for confining dispersion of the particulate matter; a plurality of means for projecting the particulate matter at said object; means disposed in said chamber for supporting and positioning said projecting means at selectable locations within said chamber to permit projection of the particulate at the object from selected directions, said supporting means including a generally vertical member secured to the ceiling and floor of said chamber and rotatable about a vertical axis and a yoke assembly for securing said projecting means to said vertical member, said yoke assembly positionable along said vertical member and permitting positioning of the projecting means at selected positions about vertical and horizontal axes passing through the vertical member; means for supplying the particulate matter to said projecting means; and means for removing the particulate matter from said chamber.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A device for blast treating with particulate matter an object which may have exposed and recessed surfaces comprising: a chamber having walls, a ceiling and a floor for confining dispersion of the particulate matter; a plurality of means for projecting the particulate matter at said object; means disposed in said chamber for supporting and positioning said projecting means at selectable locations within said chamber to permit projection of the particulate at the object from selected directions, said supporting means including a generally vertical member secured to the ceiling and floor of said chamber and rotatable about a vertical axis and a yoke assembly for securing said projecting means to said vertical member, said yoke assembly positionable along said vertical member and permitting positioning of the projecting means at selected positions about vertical and horizontal axes passing through the vertical member; means for supplying the particulate matter to said projecting means; and means for removing the particulate matter from said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of supporting means, each adapted to mount at least one of said projecting means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
158 words
A device for blast treating with particulate matter objects having exposed and recessed surfaces comprising: a chamber having wall, a ceiling and a floor for confining the dispersion of the particulate matter; a plurality of supporting means each adapted to mount at least one blast wheel in a plurality of horizontal and vertical positions, said supporting means comprising a vertically oriented elongated c-shaped member secured to the ceiling and floor of said chamber and disposed in said chamber and a yoke assembly to which said blast wheel is connected, said yoke assembly positionable along said vertically oriented elongated C-shaped member permitting positioning of the blast wheel at selected positions about vertical and horizontal axes passing through the c-shaped member; means for rotatably fastening each of said supporting means within said chamber for rotation about a vertical axis; means for supplying particulate matter to said blast wheels; and means for removing the particulate matter from inside of said chamber.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
158 words
A device for blast treating with particulate matter objects having exposed and recessed surfaces comprising: a chamber having wall, a ceiling and a floor for confining the dispersion of the particulate matter; a plurality of supporting means each adapted to mount at least one blast wheel in a plurality of horizontal and vertical positions, said supporting means comprising a vertically oriented elongated c-shaped member secured to the ceiling and floor of said chamber and disposed in said chamber and a yoke assembly to which said blast wheel is connected, said yoke assembly positionable along said vertically oriented elongated C-shaped member permitting positioning of the blast wheel at selected positions about vertical and horizontal axes passing through the c-shaped member; means for rotatably fastening each of said supporting means within said chamber for rotation about a vertical axis; means for supplying particulate matter to said blast wheels; and means for removing the particulate matter from inside of said chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said yoke assembly is adapted to slide over and be secured at selectable positions on said supporting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said yoke assembly is comprised of two separate members angularly adjustable with respect to each other.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
135 words
A device for blast treating the surface of an object with particulate matter, comprising: a chamber having walls, a ceiling and a floor for confining the dispersion of the particulate matter; a plurality of blast wheels disposed in said chamber for projecting the particulate matter; means for supplying particulate matter to said blast wheels; means for removing the particulate matter from said chamber; means for supporting said blast wheels in said chamber, said supporting means including (a) a plurality of vertically disposed members secured to the ceiling and floor of said chamber and rotatably disposed inside said chamber; (b) a plurality of yoke assemblies, adaptable for movement on and to be secured at selected positions on said vertically disposed members, each assembly adapted for securing one of said blast wheels to said vertically disposed members.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
135 words
A device for blast treating the surface of an object with particulate matter, comprising: a chamber having walls, a ceiling and a floor for confining the dispersion of the particulate matter; a plurality of blast wheels disposed in said chamber for projecting the particulate matter; means for supplying particulate matter to said blast wheels; means for removing the particulate matter from said chamber; means for supporting said blast wheels in said chamber, said supporting means including (a) a plurality of vertically disposed members secured to the ceiling and floor of said chamber and rotatably disposed inside said chamber; (b) a plurality of yoke assemblies, adaptable for movement on and to be secured at selected positions on said vertically disposed members, each assembly adapted for securing one of said blast wheels to said vertically disposed members.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-03-19 | 1993-09-18 | 1994-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-19 | 1997-09-18 | 1998-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-19 | 2001-09-18 | 2002-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |