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Movable magnetic assembly for collecting and releasing magnetic materials and method

US6056879A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1998
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C2201/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An assembly and method for collecting and releasing magnetic materials includes an elongated permanent magnet (A) within an elongated cover (B) constructed from non-magnetic material for providing a collection area for the magnetic materials thereon opposite the magnet. Apparatus (C) separates the magnet to a more remote position in relation to the collection area for releasing magnetic materials from the elongated cover. The magnet and the cover may be moved while in superposed closely adjacent relation for collecting magnetic material and thereafter separated for releasing magnetic material collected on the cover. A driven conveyor (D) may be included in the assembly for transporting the magnet and the cover through a coolant liquid containing magnetic materials in the form of particulate matter formed during a machining operation.

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