Pneumatic separation of particulate material
US5148921A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03B4/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to apparatus for the pneumatic separation of particulate material particularly but not solely for the separation of objectionable material such as stem from cut lamina or cut rolled stem tobacco (CRS). Apparatus for the pneumatic separation of particulate material comprises a substantially horizontal vibrating conveyor having a plurality of grooves having apertures (14) through which air passes to partially or wholly fluidize the material under treatment.
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