Fibrous plant stalk decorticator
US9080257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/66
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fibrous plant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
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