Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical conveyor (2) with double spirals (21, 31). The vertical conveyor (2) consists of a casing (20) and two shaftless spirals (21, 31). The spirals (21, 31) are driven each by a motor (24) via a gear and journal unit (25). The motors (24) are placed at the one short end of the vertical conveyor (2). The inlet (22) and outlet (23) of the conveyor (2) are disposed on opposite sides of the casing (20). The spirals (21, 31) are driven in opposite directions in such a manner that the material is “drawn” in at the inlet (22), while being “pressed” out at the outlet (23). This takes place thanks to the material being subjected to force components from the two spirals (21, 31) which act in the directions of the inlet (22) and the outlet (23), respectively. In a number of embodiments, a stationary shaft (33) is disposed within the spirals (21, 31) at least in the region of the inlet (22).

Abstract: The apparatus for removing bodies (41) from a liquid in which the apparatus includes a first container (1) which is provided with an inlet (13) through which the liquid is supplied to the first container, and a second container (2) which, in the lower region (35) of the apparatus, surrounds the first container. Between the wall (17) of the first container and the wall (27) of the second container, there is formed a space (26). The wall of the first container is provided with passages (15) through which liquid passes from the first container to the space (26). The passages (15) are dimensioned so as to separate bodies (41) transported by the liquid towards the inside of the wall (17) of the first container. A helix (3) is disposed in a path (7) which is formed by the wall of the first container and is oriented at an angle (&agr;) to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating bodies from a flowing liquid in which the apparatus includes a rotary conveyor helix (3) which is disposed at an angle with the horizontal and has a lower portion (10) which forms a screening device (40) and an upper portion where discharge takes place of material which has been displaced by the conveyor helix (3) from the screening device to the upper portion. At least one extra screening device (70) is disposed adjacent to the first screening device (40) for lateral transport to the first screening device of material which has been entrapped by the extra screening device.

Abstract: A device for displacing sediment, for example sand, from the bottom of a liquid-filled container (20) to a receptacle device (29) in which first conveyor (22) is disposed in the edge region (21) of the container (20) near the bottom of the container to receive sediment which accumulates at the bottom. The first conveyor (22) has a rotating screw thread (24) located in a casing (23) and includes a discharge portion (27). A second conveyor (40) consisting of a rotary screw thread (44) in a casing (41) has an infeed opening (43) located at the lower portion of the container, preferably below its bottom, and a discharge portion (42) located above the maximum filling level of the container (20). A mechanical device (50) displaces the sediment from the discharge portion (27) of the first conveyor (22) to the infeed opening (43) of the second conveyor (40) via a tube 50a having a "thread-free" portion nearest the second conveyor.

Abstract: A device for displacing sediment, for example sand, from the bottom of a liquid-filled container (20) to a receptacle device (29) in which first conveyor (22) is disposed in the edge region (21) of the container (20) near the bottom of the container to receive sediment which accumulates at the bottom. The first conveyer (22) has a rotating screw thread (24) located in a casing (23) and includes a discharge portion (27). A second conveyor (40) consisting of a rotary screw thread (44) in a casing (41) has an infeed opening (43) located at the lower portion of the container, preferably below its bottom, and a discharge portion (42) located above the maximum filling level of the container (20). A mechanical device (50) displaces the sediment from the discharge portion (27) of the first conveyor (22) to the infeed opening (43) of the second conveyor (40). The discharge portion (42) of the second conveyor (40) discharges sediment to a receptacle (29) either directly via a transport device (60).

Abstract: Apparatus for conveying and compacting material which includes fractions of different sizes, densities, elasticity, moisture-content, etc., wherein a shaftless spiral is disposed in a casing and the spiral is driven in rotation at an end of the casing where the material is fed into the casing. At the opposite end of the casing, i.e. a discharge end, the casing surrounds the spiral with slight play, and, moreover, the casing extends beyond the spiral to form a compaction zone. Counterpressure brakes the movement of the material to compact the material in the compaction zone. The casing is provided with drainage holes for discharge of liquid expressed from the material during passage through the casing. At the discharge end of the casing, the compacted material is cut into particles, preferably by a second spiral in a second casing which also serves to convey the cut material away from the casing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus (1) and a method for compacting material, in which the apparatus comprises a path (10), an infeed device (40) which discharges in an opening (11) disposed in the path, and a spiral (30) which is rotary about its longitudinal axis and has no mechanical shaft. In connection with the discharge opening (12) of the apparatus, baffles (13) are provided which impede displacement of the material, Between the free end (39) of the spiral and the discharge opening (12) of the apparatus, the casing forms a compaction cell (15). The spiral is disposed to at least intermittantly abut against the path, in addition to which the spiral and the path form, in the region of the opening (11), a feed compartment (35) for supplied material, this compartment directly merging into the compaction cell (15).

Abstract: A conveying apparatus for particulate material comprises a first conveyor combination including a first casing and a first shaftless spiral drive element, a second conveyor combination coupled to said first conveyor combination and including a second casing and a shaftless spiral drive element; and a elongated body coaxially arranged with respect to the first shaftless spiral.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying and compacting material which includes fractions of different sizes, densities, elasticity, moisture-content etc. wherein a shaftless spiral is disposed in a casing and the spiral is driven in rotation at an end of the casing where the material is fed into the casing. At the opposite end of the casing, i.e. the end located adjacent a discharge section of the casing, the casing surrounds the spiral with slight play, and, moreover, the casing extends in an end region below the spiral to form a correction zone. Counterpressure brakes the movement of the material to compact the material in the compaction zone. The casing is provided with drainage holes in the compaction zone for discharge of liquid expressed from the compacted material during passage through the compaction zone.

Abstract: An apparatus for displacing material includes a transport thread composed of a central thread spiral and an outer thread. The outer thread spiral is fixed to one of the radially directed defining surfaces of the central thread spiral. The central thread spiral is dimensioned so as, without permanent deformation, to absorb at least the major portion of the mechanical forces occurring in the axial and radial direction of the transport thread. The outer thread spiral has an outer surface which faces away from the geometric centre axis of the transport thread and is of shorter extent in the axial direction of the transport thread and is located more distally from the center axis than the outer surface of the central thread spiral. By regulating the extent in the axial direction of the transport thread of the surface of the outer thread spiral turned to face the substrate, the abutment pressure of the transport thread will be adapted to the substrate in relation to the properties of the material being displaced.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus comprises a first conveyor combination including a horizontal casing and a horizontal shaftless spiral drive element, and a second conveyor combination including a vertical casing and a vertical shaftless spiral drive element. The discharge section of the first casing and the free end of the first driving element are directed from the side towards the center axis of the second casing. The casing of the second conveyor combination has a cross section having either a corner or a longitudinally extending rib to increase the friction between the casing and the material which abuts against the same.

Abstract: A driving device for producing substantially linear movement of a driver comprises a shaftless spiral rotatable around its longitudinal axis. The spiral encloses at least one sliding body which is provided with at least one element projecting from the sliding body which passes between two adjoining turns of the spiral. The sliding body co-operates with an element secured against rotational movement which prevents the sliding body from rotating with the spiral. An elongated element oriented in the axial direction of the spiral is connected at one end to the sliding body and at its other end to the element which is secured against rotational movement to form the driver. Upon rotation of the spiral, the sliding body and thereby the driver are moved in the axial direction of the spiral for moving the element secured against rotational movement.

Abstract: A method and device for the separation of substantially solid bodies from a liquid are disclosed in which an obliquely arranged screen grid is provided with an upper region, a lower region, and two opposite edge regions and is suppllied with liquid at the upper region to separate the solid bodies from the liquid in the form of screenings which travel along an upwards facing surface of the screen grid. A cleaning device rests against the upwards facing surface of the screen grid and moves the screenings during movement of the cleaning device horizontally towards the edge regions to cause the screenings to pass onto transport surfaces situated adjacent to the edge regions. The transport surface extends along the length of the screen grid and is smooth.

Abstract: A driving device comprising a shaftless spiral rotatable around its longitudinal axis and enclosed by a limiting structure. The limiting structure has a first end region and a second end region corresponding to each end of the spiral. The shaftless spiral encloses a sliding body which is provided with an element projecting radially from the sliding body, between two adjoining spiral turns of the spiral and has a part located radially outside the spiral turns in a slot oriented substantially in the axial direction of the limiting structure. A driving element rotates the spiral, which moves the sliding body and consequently the projecting element in the longitudinal direction of the spiral.

Abstract: An apparatus for the compaction and reduction of liquid content in a material includes at least one floating helix (3) rotatable about its axis by drive means (4, 30) and disposed in a casing (2) which, at least along a portion of its extent in the longitudinal direction, completely encloses the helix. In conjunction with the discharge portion of the apparatus, the casing encloses the helix with slight play. Seen in the direction of movement of the material, the discharge portion includes a helix-free region most proximal the discharge opening of the casing, intended for the formation of a counterpressure member which arrests the movement of the material. In this region, the helix is provided with an extension body (100) which reduces the available conveyor surface area. As a rule, the body is a cylindrical hollow body which as a rule is provided with drainage apertures.