Swing hammer for particulate size reduction system
US7837138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C13/28
- 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 that preferably includes an interrupted surface to improve wear resistance of the swing hammer.
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