Material diverter and separator

US11136203B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Sesotec GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Michael Hiller · Brighton, US
• Stefan Ertl · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 18, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 5, 2021
• Expiry date: Sep 18, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2203/042
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A material diverter for separating bulk goods includes a housing containing an inlet and at least two outlets, as well a guide element located between the inlet and the outlets that is pivotable about a pivot bearing in order to guide the material flow to one of the outlets. The material diverter further includes a pivot drive for pivoting the guide element, in order to align it between the inlet and one of the outlets. The housing includes a door that can be moved on the housing or removed therefrom. A first bearing element in the pivot bearing is located on the housing, and a second bearing element in the pivot bearing is located on the door. The guide element is received in the first and/or second bearing element such that it can be removed therefrom to facilitate servicing and cleaning of the material diverter and the guide element.