Adjustable orbit imbalance compensating orbital shaker
US8226291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F31/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An orbital shaker apparatus is provided, including a first shaft connected to a first bearing assembly at a first end and a mounting portion at the other. The first shaft is rotatable about a first shaft axis, and is connected to a motor. The second shaft has a bearing assembly on the mounting portion at one end and a platform at the other, and is aligned parallel to and offset from the first shaft by a distance. A counterweight rotor assembly is coupled to the mounting portion, and rotated by a belt driven by a pulley connected to the rotating shaft of a counterweight motor. The counterweight assembly includes two counterweight bearings, each having a counterweight wedge. The platform also includes supports for objects to be secured thereto. In use, as the counterweight rotor rotates, the second shaft, second bearing assembly, and platform describes a circular orbit with diameter 2R.
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