Vibration unit assembly for a belt conveyor

US11215397B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The University of Newcastle · AU

Inventors

• Craig Anthony Wheeler · Newcastle, AU
• Jens Plinke · Newcastle, AU
• Kenneth C. Williams · Detroit, US
• Peter W. Robinson · Branford, US
• Kevin James Barber · Maitland, AU
• Oliver James Whatnall · Highfields, AU
• John J. Warner · Gnarabup, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 17, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 4, 2022
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01D33/052
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A vibration unit assembly for a belt conveyor has a vibration element, and vibration generator and a connection assembly. The vibration generator is operatively connected to the vibration element for inducing vibrations in the vibration element. The connection assembly connects the vibration element to the belt conveyor so that the vibration element may move relative to the belt conveyor. A contact surface of the vibration element engages a material to vibrate and compress the material as it is transported on the belt conveyor. The vibration element may include a plate or a roller. A method for treating a material involves applying a vibration force and applying a compressive force to compact the material. A method for drying a material involves applying a vibration force to the material to release fluid and applying a compressive force to compact the material.