Separation apparatus and separation method
US9199283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2501/0018
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A separation apparatus includes: a conveyor that conveys a group of pieces; a material distinguishing unit that distinguishes between first pieces and second pieces that are placed on the conveyor, according to material; a blower that generates airflow supplied from a middle of the conveyor toward a conveying end along a conveying surface; a first separation unit that blows off the first pieces thrown forward from the conveying end, based on a differentiation result obtained by the material distinguishing unit; a second separation unit that blows off the second pieces toward a different place; and a current plate provided below the group of pieces thrown forward and protruding from the conveyor.
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