Swing hammer for particulate size reduction system
US7516912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C13/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a particulate size reduction system including a grinding chamber, a center shaft defining an axis of rotation and configured for rotational motion within the grinding chamber, a wheel assembly mounted on the center shaft and at least one swing hammer mounted on the wheel assembly. The at least one swing hammer preferably includes a base portion having a first end having a mounting portion for attachment to a wheel assembly of a material treatment system, a second end, an inboard portion proximate the mounting and an outboard portion proximate the second end. The swing hammer also preferably includes a wear pad disposed on the base portion. The wear pad preferably substantially covers a face of the base portion. The wear pad preferably extends from a point proximate the second end of the base portion toward the first end of the base portion to a location proximate the mount.
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