US9539585B2 — Magnetic separator with dynamic baffle system

Claim 1

Independent Claim 197 words

A dynamic baffle system for a magnetic separator including a frame, a rotary screen drum secured to the frame and configured to receive abrasive/sand media mixture, and a magnetic drum secured to the frame and positioned below the rotary screen drum, the dynamic baffle system comprising: at least one containment barrier secured to the frame and positioned between the rotary screen drum and the magnetic drum, the at least one containment barrier having an opening formed therein; a baffle configured to block the opening of the at least one containment barrier, the baffle being movable between an open position in which media mixture is capable of flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and a closed position in which the media mixture is prohibited from flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and configured to evenly build up on the at least one containment barrier; a sensor configured to detect a presence of media within the at least one containment barrier; and means for controlling an amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum via the at least one containment barrier.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 197 words

A dynamic baffle system for a magnetic separator including a frame, a rotary screen drum secured to the frame and configured to receive abrasive/sand media mixture, and a magnetic drum secured to the frame and positioned below the rotary screen drum, the dynamic baffle system comprising: at least one containment barrier secured to the frame and positioned between the rotary screen drum and the magnetic drum, the at least one containment barrier having an opening formed therein; a baffle configured to block the opening of the at least one containment barrier, the baffle being movable between an open position in which media mixture is capable of flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and a closed position in which the media mixture is prohibited from flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and configured to evenly build up on the at least one containment barrier; a sensor configured to detect a presence of media within the at least one containment barrier; and means for controlling an amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum via the at least one containment barrier.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 44 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one containment barrier includes a first sloping wall positioned on one side of the rotary screen drum and a second sloping wall positioned on an opposite side of the rotary screen drum.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 54 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one containment barrier further includes a horizontal wall extending from one of the first sloping wall and the second sloping wall, the opening being defined between the horizontal wall and the other of the first sloping wall and the second sloping wall.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 23 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 3 , further comprising a shaft configured to rotate the baffle between the open and closed positions.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 31 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 4 , further comprising a stop secured to the frame and configured to limit a motion of the baffle when moving to the open position.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 32 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 3 , further comprising a burden plate secured to the frame and positioned adjacent the opening and configured to guide media mixture around the magnetic drum.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 28 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes one of a capacitive proximity switch, a differential air pressure sensor, and a vibrating type sensor.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 31 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 1 , wherein the means for controlling the amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum includes a controller.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 107 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 8 , wherein the controller is configured to control a movement of the baffle to the open position when the at least one containment barrier is completely full with media mixture, and to control a movement of the baffle to the closed position when media mixture contained within the at least one containment barrier retreats from an exit end of the magnetic separator to enable an outer flighting of the rotary screen drum to push the media mixture to the exit end of the magnetic separator thereby resulting in a full distribution of abrasive across a face of the magnetic drum.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 29 words

The dynamic baffle system of claim 8 , further comprising a timer coupled to the controller to mitigate responses near a set point to avoid chattering of the baffle.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 192 words

A magnetic separator comprising: a frame; a rotary screen drum secured to the frame and configured to receive abrasive/sand media mixture; a magnetic drum secured to the frame and positioned below the rotary screen drum; at least one containment barrier secured to the frame and positioned between the rotary screen drum and the magnetic drum, the at least one containment barrier having an opening formed therein; and a dynamic baffle system including a baffle configured to block the opening of the at least one containment barrier, the baffle being movable between an open position in which media mixture is capable of flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and a closed position in which the media mixture is prohibited from flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and configured to evenly build up on the at least one containment barrier, a sensor configured to detect a presence of media with the at least one containment barrier, and means for controlling an amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum via the at least one containment barrier.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 192 words

A magnetic separator comprising: a frame; a rotary screen drum secured to the frame and configured to receive abrasive/sand media mixture; a magnetic drum secured to the frame and positioned below the rotary screen drum; at least one containment barrier secured to the frame and positioned between the rotary screen drum and the magnetic drum, the at least one containment barrier having an opening formed therein; and a dynamic baffle system including a baffle configured to block the opening of the at least one containment barrier, the baffle being movable between an open position in which media mixture is capable of flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and a closed position in which the media mixture is prohibited from flowing from the at least one containment barrier to the magnetic drum and configured to evenly build up on the at least one containment barrier, a sensor configured to detect a presence of media with the at least one containment barrier, and means for controlling an amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum via the at least one containment barrier.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 43 words

The magnetic separator of claim 11 , wherein the at least one containment barrier includes a first sloping wall positioned on one side of the rotary screen drum and a second sloping wall positioned on an opposite side of the rotary screen drum.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 53 words

The magnetic separator of claim 12 , wherein the at least one containment barrier further includes a horizontal wall extending from one of the first sloping wall and the second sloping wall, the opening being defined between the horizontal wall and the other of the first sloping wall and the second sloping wall.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 27 words

The magnetic separator of claim 13 , wherein the dynamic baffle system further includes a shaft configured to rotate the baffle between the open and closed positions.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 35 words

The magnetic separator of claim 14 , wherein the dynamic baffle system further includes a stop secured to the frame and configured to limit a motion of the baffle when moving to the open position.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 31 words

The magnetic separator of claim 13 , further comprising a burden plate secured to the frame and positioned adjacent the opening and configured to guide media mixture around the magnetic drum.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 27 words

The magnetic separator of claim 11 , wherein the sensor includes one of a capacitive proximity switch, a differential air pressure sensor, and a vibrating type sensor.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 30 words

The magnetic separator of claim 11 , wherein the means for controlling the amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum includes a controller.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 106 words

The magnetic separator of claim 18 , wherein the controller is configured to control a movement of the baffle to the open position when the at least one containment barrier is completely full with media mixture, and to control a movement of the baffle to the closed position when media mixture contained within the at least one containment barrier retreats from an exit end of the magnetic separator to enable an outer flighting of the rotary screen drum to push the media mixture to the exit end of the magnetic separator thereby resulting in a full distribution of abrasive across a face of the magnetic drum.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 33 words

The magnetic separator of claim 18 , wherein the dynamic baffle system further includes a timer coupled to the controller to mitigate responses near a set point to avoid chattering of the baffle.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2020-01-10	2020-07-11	2021-01-10	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2024-01-10	2024-07-11	2025-01-10	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2028-01-10	2028-07-11	2029-01-10	$7700.00	Pending Window

Magnetic separator with dynamic baffle system

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