Spider and lifter assembly for centrifugal pellet dryer
US5638606A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29B9/065
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Improvements in centrifugal pellet dryers and more particularly to improvements in the rotor structure which includes a shaft, pellet lifter assemblies and supporting spiders which support the pellet lifter assemblies from the shaft. Each spider is made of a one-piece plate laser cut for strength, balance and simplicity. Mounting of the pellet lifter assemblies on the spider, and the spider on the shaft, are configured for easy assembly and maintenance.
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