Vibratory separator with automatically adjustable beach
US7331469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07B2230/01
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vibratory separator having a basket for supporting screen apparatus for treating material, the basket pivotably mounted on a base, vibratory apparatus connected to the basket for vibrating the basket, the material forming a pool on the screen apparatus, and a beach formed on the screen apparatus, measurement apparatus connected to the basket and positioned above the screen apparatus for measuring a distance from the measurement apparatus to a top surface of the pool, control apparatus for controlling and in communication with the measurement apparatus for receiving signals therefrom indicative of said distance, which distance is indicative of pool depth at that location and which correspond to beach extent, and adjustment apparatus controlled by the control apparatus for adjusting angle of the basket, thereby adjusting extent of the beach.
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