Device and method for sorting bulk material
US9975149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2501/0018
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a device and corresponding method for sorting bulk material, in particular pellets, comprising a vibration conveyor apparatus and a feed apparatus, which feeds bulk material to the vibration conveyor apparatus and is examined for defects using a detector apparatus. Bulk material identified as being non-defective is deposited in a first outlet and bulk material identified as being defective is shorted out and deposited in.
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