Air sealed bearing for an industrial centrifuge for chemical extraction
US12115540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B9/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An industrial centrifuge for extracting one or more compounds from biomass includes a centrifuge basket disposed within a cylindrical vessel. The centrifuge basket includes a cylindrical sidewall comprising an upper perforated portion and a lower solid portion and a basket baseplate coupled to the sidewall between the upper perforated portion and the lower solid portion. The centrifuge includes a spindle coupled to the basket baseplate, a spindle bearing assembly, and a contact seal disposed between the spindle bearing assembly and the basket baseplate. The lower solid portion of the sidewall, the spindle, and the basket baseplate define a skirted volume. During operation of the industrial centrifuge, air trapped within the skirted volume provides an air seal between an extraction fluid in the cylindrical vessel and the contact seal, spindle bearing assembly, or both, to prevent extraction fluid from contacting the spindle bearings and causing damage thereto.
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