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Self-cleaning splitter

US10092907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2016
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C1/284
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A splitter that physically delineates the travel path between material steams having different trajectories mounted on a metal sorting system. The splitter has an outer edge and comprising an automatic mechanism located at the outer edge for removing accumulated debris from the splitter. The automatic mechanism may be a sliding body that moves across said outer edge or a retractable blade extends and retracts to remove debris from the splitter.

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