Machine tool with recirculating coolant filtration system
US12179299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23D59/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and/or methods for filtering, recapture, and/or recirculation of coolant are disclosed. In some examples, coolant (e.g., coolant fluid) is used to cool and/or clean a machine, such as a material removal machine, for example. In some examples, a recirculation tank may be in fluid communication with an inlet and/or outlet of a cabinet (and/or housing) of the machine. The recirculation tank may include a recapture reservoir having a filtering surface configured to prevent particulates, debris, and/or swarf from being recirculated with the coolant. A vibration device (e.g., a vibration motor and/or vibrating actuator), may be in contact with and/or configured to vibrate (and/or shake, rattle, oscillate, etc.) the filtering surface, recapture reservoir, and/or recirculation tank so as to keep the filter free from obstruction and/or help settle and/or compact filtered particulates in a bottom of the recapture reservoir and/or recirculation tank.
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