Abstract: A method and/or a system filters particles using a screen with modular segments installed into a frame. The frame has a perimeter structure and an orthogonal array of support members. The segments have a segment perimeter frame, an orthogonal array of ribs and a mesh stretched across the segment. When the mesh of the segments is damaged, the damaged segment is removed from the frame and a replacement segment is installed.

Abstract: Deblinding apparatuses and deblinding methods are provided. A deblinding apparatus may include a support frame including a grid structure and multiple compartments. Multiple compartments may be formed by a respective portion of the grid structure and a respective set of support members. Further, multiple scattering members may be disposed within a compartment. Scattering members be removably affixed to a portion of the grid structure that forms a part of a compartment. Multiple unsecured objects may be placed within a compartment. When attached to a screen and in response to movement of support frame, at least one unsecured object of the multiple unsecured objects may collide with a first scattering member and with a surface of the screen to thereby cause deblinding of the screen. Sizes, shapes, masses, and morphologies of unsecured objects may be designed to optimize collision rates of unsecured objects with scattering members and with the screen assembly.

Abstract: A perforated plate for a vibratory sifter, the perforated plate including a base plate comprising a plurality of openings formed therethrough, and a flange integrally formed with the base plate. A method of forming a screen assembly for a vibratory sifter, the method including forming a base plate, forming a plurality of openings extending from a top surface to a bottom surface of the base plate, and forming an integral flange on the base plate.

Abstract: Enhanced action cleaning elements enable increased deblinding efficiency of gyratory sifters. The enhanced action cleaning elements increase the collisions between the elements and the screens of the gyratory sifters to enhance deblinding the screens of the gyratory sifter.

Abstract: A circular vibratory screen separator having a separator housing resiliently mounted to a base. A vibratory generator is mounted to the housing for vibratory screen separation. Semicircular slots are cut through the sidewall of the housing normal to the axial centerline thereof. An inflatable seal is positioned about the inner periphery of the separator just below the slot. A stop is located just above the slot such that tension screens may be positioned through the slot into position between an inflatable seal and a stop. Strap ties extend across these slots and are fixed to the wall of the housing such that they are in tension when the inflatable seals are inflated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibratory sieve for separation of fibrous materials from materials containing them, the vibratory sieve comprising a sieve body and a mechanism for imparting vibration to the sieve, the sieve body including a screen to be vibrated by the mechanism, the sieve being adapted to convey a mixture of water and the materials containing the fibrous materials onto the screen through meshes of which finer particles and water are passed by the vibration of the screen, leaving the fibrous materials on the screen, the sieve being characterized in that the sieve is provided with an annular member which is movable on the screen surface by the vibration of the screen and whose movement is confined by an inlet member in such a way that the mixture of water and the materials containing the fibrous materials is placed inside the annular member.

Abstract: A sieve has a rigid outer frame having longitudinally extending side beams and transverse end beams bridging the side beams, at least one cross bar in the frame extending generally parallel to the end beams, a mesh fixed to the cross bar and end beams, and spring elements resiliently supporting the cross bar on the frame for movement relative thereto. A drive reciprocates the outer frame at least generally parallel to the side beams and thereby also moves the cross bar. Thus the spring elements will transmit the movement of the outer frame to the inner cross bar with some delay. The mesh secured to the outer frame and cross bar will therefore be subdivided into panels that will be alternately tightened and slackened for excellent agitation of the material being sifted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ball cleaner for a screening machine in which the ball cages are presented by a molded plastic insert having integral intersecting longitudinal walls and cross walls. The weight of material being screened on the screen which overlies the insert is not carried by the insert but rather by a separate support beneath it. The support comprises a peripheral frame and joists within the frame which directly underlie at least the longitudinal walls of the insert. The insert completely isolates the frame from the erosive action of the cleaning balls and can be replaced separately from the frame.

Abstract: A screen deck having spaced, canted parallel slats which present screening slots between them, wherein the slats are mounted on pedestals that are positioned and aligned by parallel rods which extend transversely through the pedestals. The pedestals are spaced apart by spacers between them, the spacers being held in place by the rods. Slat mounting is facilitated and slot width uniformity is improved by use of the pedestals.

Abstract: A vertical set of sieves receives the particulate material from a vibrating trough conveyor above the set and is vibrated by an agitator on the machine frame. The sieves are spread apart and then tilted to dump the collected particles into respective funnels. The set can then be swung back and contracted for the the next stage. The funnels are connected to collectors which are automatically weighted.

Abstract: A system for providing a self-cleaning function to rectangular vibratory screens which may be disposed on an incline in a vibratory separating system. Pans or screens defining flow-through support surfaces span across the frame of a screen parallel and displaced from the screen cloth. Sliders are positioned on the pans which have the capability of impacting the underside of the screen cloth when the vibratory system is in motion. Dynamic mechanisms for imparting circulatory motion to the sliders include mounting rods associated with the pans or screen frame members which extend laterally across same. Tubes capable of eccentric motion about the rods are mounted thereto such that the vibratory motion of the screening mechanism induces such movement for impacting against sliders to cause slider circulation. The sides of the pans are slightly flared outwardly to engage the screen frame for proper location of the system within each screen.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with an improved structure for the conventional vibro separator which features:A. A novel sereen assembly structure: An additional coarse screen (2-16 mesh) is employed for supporting purpose. It will be secured on a special designed screen frame in order to keep the screen surface in a flat manner. And then the main screen (fine mesh) can be put flatly on coarse screen. It is to be fastened by folding and pressing tight the outside edge into the position between the flanges of spacing frames without using any bolt on welding.B. A new designed ball tray assembly: A certain number of plastic rings are freely added in the ball tray as barriers to confine the tapping balls into certain groups in order to even distribute the tapping balls. And a simplified structure for ball tray assembling is designed with only putting the tray on the flange of lower spacing frame and to be held in position by the inner shoulder cutting space at the bottom of screen frame.C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibratory screening machine comprising a frame, a pair of screens with meshes of different size, mounted within the frame one above the other, pushers formed by double-arm levers located in the interscreen space and hinged to a support, and vibrating drives for imparting vibrational movements to the pushers. The arms of each lever are made of different length and make contact with different screens, the longer arms contacting the screen with larger-sized meshes.

Abstract: A vibratory screening apparatus for dry, very fine material. A vibratory housing is employed with parallel screening elements disposed across the housing and spaced vertically. The lower screening element has a much finer mesh size than the upper screening element. The housing includes an opening laterally from between the two screening elements for discharge of material not passing through the lower screen. Sliders are positioned between the screens which have a flat lower surface for riding directly on the lower screen and extend a major portion of the distance between the upper and lower screens.

Abstract: A machine and method for separating chip-like particles according to thickness which provides low blinding and high efficiency at high throughput in sustained operation. The machine has a sloping deck mounting a series of spaced flexible louvers or slats which extend parallel to the direction of chip flow down the deck. The slats are canted transversely to the direction of flow, and present unobstructed full length slot-like chip openings between them. The deck is driven with a horizontal gyratory motion such that during the upstream half of each cycle of movement, each slot moves toward chips on the adjacent slat which slopes toward it, and moves away from such chips during the downstream half of the cycle. The path of screening movement is uniform over the entire deck, that is, the motion of the lower or discharge end of the deck matches that of the upper or feed end.

Abstract: A vibratory screen separator has cylindrical cleaner elements engaging the lower surface of a horizontal screen with the cleaner elements having a center of gravity offset from their longitudinal axis so that vibration imparted to a supporting perforated surface effects enhanced movement of the cleaner elements. Screen clamp means are pivotally mounted to swing to an external position with respect to a floating tub assembly in which the screen is positioned to permit removal of the screen and a subsequent removal for repair or replacement of a unitary vibrator unit mounted in a housing extending axially below the screen.

Abstract: A vibratory separator for separating drilling solids from drilling mud after return from the well bore, including a separator screen and a screen cleaning device positioned adjacent the screen. The screen cleaning device is supported by suitable means to permit filtered mud to pass freely through the device for collection below. The screen is a fine wire mesh mounted in a unique manner to the separator housing such that it vibrates during operation of the system to keep drilling solids from clogging the wire mesh and restricting the flow of drilling mud. The screen cleaning device serves to support the screen and mud thereon in addition to vibrating and wiping the screen as the device rotates due to the orbital oscillatory vibrations of the system.

Abstract: A self cleaning screen assembly according to the present invention is adapted for utilization in conjunction with an oscillating mechanical separator incorporating a screen framework having a screen and a perforated support plate connected thereto and disposed in spaced relation. The screen is defined by a wire mesh and accomplishes the primary screening function while the support plate is defined by a perforated metal plate which serves a supporting function for a plurality of screen cleaning devices that are disposed in the space between the screen and plate. The height of each of the screen cleaning devices is slightly less than the spacing of the screen and plate while the width thereof exceeds the spacing of the screen and plate, allowing the screen cleaning devices to be movable relative to the screen and while preventing them from becoming misoriented due to oscillation of the mechanical separator. A scraper blade means is carried by each of the screen cleaning devices.