WO1999002278A1 - Gravitational fines classifier - Google Patents
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- WO1999002278A1 WO1999002278A1 PCT/AU1998/000512 AU9800512W WO9902278A1 WO 1999002278 A1 WO1999002278 A1 WO 1999002278A1 AU 9800512 W AU9800512 W AU 9800512W WO 9902278 A1 WO9902278 A1 WO 9902278A1
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- aggregate
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- fines
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07B—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS BY SIEVING, SCREENING, SIFTING OR BY USING GAS CURRENTS; SEPARATING BY OTHER DRY METHODS APPLICABLE TO BULK MATERIAL, e.g. LOOSE ARTICLES FIT TO BE HANDLED LIKE BULK MATERIAL
- B07B13/00—Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided for; Sorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices
- B07B13/10—Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided for; Sorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices using momentum effects
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- GRAVITATIONAL FINES CLASSIFIER BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION relates to an apparatus for separating the fines from an aggregate conglomerate.
- the invention is primarily concerned with the separation of material less than about 600 ⁇ m from crusher screenings of less than about 5.0 mm, and will be described in that context although the broader concept of separation is intended to be understood and form part of the overall inventive concept.
- an apparatus for separating aggregate fines from a mixture of aggregate fines and larger aggregate material comprising the combination of an inclined bed onto which the mixture can be loaded and an upstanding separation partition, wherein the inclined bed has a lower edge which is located at a predetermined spacing from an upper edge of the partition, said predetermined spacing being selected such that when an aggregate mixture moves down the bed and over the lower edge under gravitational forces, the larger aggregate falls to one side of the partition and the aggregate fines fall to the other side of the partition.
- the inclined bed and separation partition are mounted within a box-like structure.
- the box-like structure provides support for the partition and the bed, and containment for the aggregate mixture and the separated components thereof.
- the box-like structure suitably has an open top to enable the aggregate mixture to be conveyed or dropped on to the upper region of the inclined bed. Separate compartments within the box-like structure are provided for the aggregate fines and larger aggregate material to pass into immediately upon separation.
- the inclined bed upon which the mixed aggregate is loaded for sliding under gravitational forces can be flat, curved or irregularly shaped. Typically it is a rectangular plate which is angled between 30° and 60°, most preferably about 45° with respect to the vertical.
- the inclined bed will suitably be constructed out of a relatively wear resisting material such as plate steel having a ceramic coating and will be removably fixed in place in the box-like structure to enable replacement or removal for repair, or for the purpose of altering its inclination.
- the separation partition is preferably a rectangular panel which extends vertically below the lower edge of the inclined bed to the bottom of the box-like structure.
- the spacing of the top edge of the separation partition from the bottom edge of the inclined bed is suitably adjustable to suit the grade of mixed aggregate from which the fines are to be separated.
- the vertical separation is from .2 mm to 15 mm and the horizontal separation is from .8 mm to 15 mm.
- the separation partition can be fabricated from wear-resisting material, such as ceramic-coated steel plate.
- wear-resisting material such as ceramic-coated steel plate.
- a wear-resisting adjustable and removable tip in the form of a flat strip is preferred from a cost point of view.
- Such a wear-resisting tip has the further advantage in that it can be readily replaced by unfastening it from the separation partition. It can also be adjusted in height by the fasteners, to control the amount of separation from the bottom edge of the inclined bed.
- the apparatus according to the invention is particularly suitable for classifying crushed stone screenings to produce a stone sand for use in the production OF hydraulic and asphaltic concrete.
- the apparatus gives rise to a method which has significant cost advantages over existing separation methods and there are substantially no environmental hazards involved.
- the method is a second aspect of the invention.
- a method for separating aggregate fines from a mixture of aggregate fines and larger aggregate material comprises passing the mixture down an inclined bed under gravitational forces, said inclined bed having a lower edge separated from an upper edge of an adjacent partition by such an amount that the larger aggregate falls to one side of the partition and the aggregate fines fall to the other side of the partition.
- Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a separating apparatus according to the invention.
- Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the apparatus depicted in Figure 1.
- the apparatus comprises a rectangular base box-like structure 10 in which are located a flat surfaced inclined bed 11 and a separation partition 12.
- the box-like structure 10 is fabricated from plate steel and comprises five rigid walls 13, 14, 15, 16 welded together with rectangular corners. Outlets 17, 18 are provided in the bottom wall 14 to enable the separated materials to be removed from the respective compartments or to pass straight out of the compartments upon arrival.
- the inclined bed 11 is a rectangular steel plate having a wear-resisting ceramic coating on its upper- facing surface.
- the bed is inclined at approximately 45° and is bolted at that angle by bolts (not illustrated) extending through the side walls 14, 16 of the box- like structure .
- the separation partition 12 is supported substantially vertically within the box-like structure such that its upper edge is at a spacing defined by coordinates X, Y from the lower edge of the inclined bed.
- the separation partition can be moved laterally to change the distance X by screw-threaded bolt connections or other such means (not illustrated) which extend to the separation partition through the walls of the box-like structure .
- the distance Y can be altered by raising or lowering a wear-resisting strip 19 which is attached to the top-edge of the separation partition. Alternatively, the entire separation partition can be raised or lowered.
- the wear-resisting strip is a ceramic coated steel plate.
- crusher screenings and fines are loaded onto the top of the inclined bed 11 from a flat bed feeder or like device.
- the crusher screenings and fines travel down the bed under gravitational forces.
- the heavier and larger screenings have a greater momentum than the lighter fines and are carried over the separation partition into the compartment 20 while the lighter and smaller fines do not move so fast and are blocked in their forward trajectory by the upper edge of the separation partition, that is, by the wear-resisting strip 19, and fall into compartment 21.
- the fines and coarse screenings are then separately removed from their respective compartments .
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Priority Applications (2)
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NZ501905A NZ501905A (en) | 1997-07-08 | 1998-07-06 | Gravitiationally separating fines from aggregate by allowing aggregate to fall over edge of inclined bed |
AU80946/98A AU723584B2 (en) | 1997-07-08 | 1998-07-06 | Gravitational fines classifier |
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AUPO7754 | 1997-07-08 | ||
AUPO7754A AUPO775497A0 (en) | 1997-07-08 | 1997-07-08 | Gravitational fines classifier |
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PCT/AU1998/000512 WO1999002278A1 (en) | 1997-07-08 | 1998-07-06 | Gravitational fines classifier |
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WO (1) | WO1999002278A1 (en) |
Citations (3)
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US1353856A (en) * | 1919-08-02 | 1920-09-28 | Anna J Schlunke | Gravity grain-separator |
FR621477A (en) * | 1926-09-07 | 1927-05-12 | Adjustable density sorter for grains, seeds or similar products | |
US5014858A (en) * | 1990-03-19 | 1991-05-14 | Armstrong Ernest T | Refuse separator |
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- 1997-07-08 AU AUPO7754A patent/AUPO775497A0/en not_active Abandoned
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- 1998-07-06 NZ NZ501905A patent/NZ501905A/en unknown
- 1998-07-06 WO PCT/AU1998/000512 patent/WO1999002278A1/en active IP Right Grant
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US1353856A (en) * | 1919-08-02 | 1920-09-28 | Anna J Schlunke | Gravity grain-separator |
FR621477A (en) * | 1926-09-07 | 1927-05-12 | Adjustable density sorter for grains, seeds or similar products | |
US5014858A (en) * | 1990-03-19 | 1991-05-14 | Armstrong Ernest T | Refuse separator |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
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DERWENT ABSTRACT, Accession No. 85-043366/07, Class P43; & SU,A,1 102 640 (BAMSTROIME KHANIZATS) 15 July 1984. * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN, (M-77), page 7299; & JP,A,52 136 459 (OSAKA GAS K.K.) 15 November 1977. * |
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