Reciprocating Support Patents (Class 209/431)
Divergent travel (Class 209/432)
Opposite travel (Class 209/433)
  • Separation apparatus including relatively movable presser module and filtration belts
    Patent number: 4676902
    Abstract: Apparatus for the separation of the liquid phase of a solid-liquid suspension, in which the suspension previously thickened is disposed between two endless filtration bands and is subjected to pressure by a presser module to which is imparted a reciprocating motion, includes at least two tight enclosures, juxtaposed and disposed parallel with respect to each other. Each enclosure is provided with an inflatable membrane providing filtration pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignees: Degremont, Filtres Philippe S.A.
    Inventors: Christian Fayoux, Andre Haubry