Apparatus for moving the filter plates of a filter press
US4362616A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D25/172
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter press having a plurality of plates adapted to be arranged in abutting relationship in an operating position and to be separated from the operating position for cleansing, replacement or the like, having a pair of first and second reciprocable conveyors arranged respectively along opposing side edges of the plates. Each of said first and second conveyors carry first and second members respectively for engaging the plates selectively during movement of said conveyors, so that when moved in one direction each of the first conveyors and first engaging members act to move the first of said plates from the operating position while each of the second conveyors and second engaging members when moved in an opposite direction act to retain the second of the plates in the operating position.
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