Abstract: A vibrating screening system, made up of at least two screening machines configured in a row and that can be set into vibration, each screening machine having a resiliently supported screening material feed end and a resiliently supported screening material discharge end. All supports of the last screening machine, in the screening material conveying direction, are supported directly on the supporting surface. The support provided respectively in the region of the screening material feed end of any earlier screening machine in the conveying direction is likewise supported directly on the supporting surface. In each case, the support provided in the region of the screening material discharge end of any such earlier screening machine in the conveying direction is supported in the region of the screening material feed end of the screening machine that is subsequent in the screening material conveying direction, on this subsequent machine.

Abstract: A conveyor system for separating mixed recycled materials containing lighter and heavier recycled materials employs an inclined conveyor belt with a series of rows of rotating beaters striking the underside of the conveyor belt. A feeder mechanism deposits mixed recycled materials onto the midsection of the conveyor belt. Heavier recycled materials are bounced from the conveyor belt and tumble to the lower end, while lighter recycled materials are carried by motion of the conveyor belt to its upper end.

Abstract: This invention relates to the conveying of scrap material along a conveyor, such that when the material reaches the top of its transfer conveyor, as rising up from the shredder, most of the scrap material shredded will be of smaller size, and fall directly into a chute, bin, or onto another conveyor for transit. But, larger scrap material, such as rebars, pipe, and the like, that has not been substantially reduced in size by the shredder or crusher, needs to be separated, and conveyed elsewhere for collection. To achieve such, a transfer roller is provided spacedly from the upper end of the initial scrap conveyor, and that particular transfer roller catches the longer material coming off of the initial conveyor, and sends it further along into another chute, or to another conveyor, for separate collection.

Abstract: A longitudinal micrometric separator for the classification of solid particulate materials comprising an outer casing having an inflow opening and an outflow opening for the particulate material, a collection chamber at the bottom, as well as a sliding support for the particulate material extending substantially along a longitudinal drawing axis, in which the material is conveyed in the direction of the aforesaid longitudinal axis by a forced fluid flow. The sliding support comprises at least one first inclined wall, lying in a plane parallel to the drawing axis, and at least one dropping channel with axis parallel to the drawing axis and connected to a side end of the same inclined wall, the other side end of the inclined wall being set at a distance from the internal surfaces of the casing.

Abstract: A deflector (1) for attachment to a spiral separator (2), for capturing and redirecting a portion of a flowing stream of material (5). The deflector (1) includes an attachment means (3), to attach the deflector (1) to the spiral separator (2), a capturing portion (4) to capture a portion of the flowing stream (5), and, a redirecting portion (6) to emit a portion (7) of the stream. A method of separating particles of different densities using the deflector device (1) in conjunction with a spiral separator (2) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is proposed for recovering valuable substances, particularly from construction site wastes and industrial trash as well as a system for implementing the method in which the essential sorters are disposed in a closed container which can be placed onto an elevated foundation. The foundation is formed by intersecting walls which simultaneously serve as partitions for various bunkers.

Abstract: A trough-like vibrating conveyor is used to sort and separate two differently shaped components in a mixture of materials of value. The mixture is separated into generally cylindrically shaped parts, such as hollow parts, and generally flat-shaped parts. The conveyor includes at least two unbalanced motors each arranged on an opposite side of the conveyor extending in the conveying direction. Further, the motors are offset relative to one another in the conveying direction. The vibrating conveyor affords a simple operation for separating the differently shaped components of the mixture as the mixture moves between the inlet and outlet ends of the conveyor and particularly for separating any glass particles. The conveyor requires little in the way of technical or personnel expenditure.

Abstract: A sorting installation for separating a first type of articles (relatively light and substantially two-dimensional) from a second type of articles (relatively heavy and substantially three-dimensional), includes a travelling conveyor belt having an article-supporting surface receiving the first and second type of articles in a generally mixed state. The article-supporting surface is arranged for travel in its length dimension and is inclined to the horizontal in its width dimension for causing primarily the second type of articles to move by gravity downwardly and laterally off the article-supporting surface. The article-supporting surface slopes upwardly as viewed in a direction of travel. There is further provided a vibrator connected to the belt conveyor for enhancing movement by gravity of the second type of articles on the article-supporting surface.

Abstract: A vibratory particle separation apparatus of the type having a two plateau conveying surface interrupted by a drop-out opening. A composite mixture is conveyed by a vibrating action beyond the upper plateau and over the drop-out opening. An air supply is directed angularly in relationship to the plane of the upper plateau and breaks apart the composite mixture and propels particles of a predetermined density and/or dimension to the landing area on the second level. In another aspect of the invention, the landing area is adjustable angularly with respect to the plane of the upper plateau of the conveying surface and is translatable to constrict or enlarge the dimensions of the drop-out opening. The particles passing through the drop-out opening and not intercepted by the landing area exit the system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recycling cans is disclosed. After separating magnetic material from the material input and separating conductive material from the remainder of the material input, overweight magnetic and/or conductive material is removed. The remaining metallic portions are then recombined for storage.

Abstract: A sorter for grains, pulses and the like having a perforated sorting plate mounted on a frame and both longitudinally and laterally inclined with respect to the horizontal plane and adapted to be vibrated in the longitudinal direction while being intermittently lifted toward the upper side. The perforated sorting plate overlies an air chamber into which pressurized air is introduced by a blower through an air duct. The perforated sorting plate is provided with a corrugated upper surface to define a multiplicity of ribs oriented in the direction perpendicular to the direction of vibration of the sorting plate and in parallel rows at a pitch not less than the size of the material to be sorted. A set of discharge openings for receiving the sorted material is provided at the lower end of the perforated sorting plate where the ribs terminate.

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting textile bobbins into groups of empty bobbins and bobbins with residual yarn thereon, utilizing an inclined upwardly moving conveyor belt covered with card clothing for conveying upwardly and discharging therefrom bobbins having residual yarn thereon by engagement of the yarn by the card clothing and for downward sliding discharge therefrom of empty bobbins, and utilizing another inclined conveyor belt to transport and feed bobbins onto the card conveyor. By utilizing a wall extending between the two conveyor belts and providing an opening therein of a predetermined size and shape at the location at which bobbins are fed onto the card belt such that only empty bobbins or bobbins having less than a predetermined amount of yarn thereon can pass therethrough onto the card belt, bobbins can be additionally sorted according to the amount of yarn thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for harvesting worms from their natural habitat. The apparatus includes a frame and an elongated screen movably coupled thereto. As the screen is vibrated the worms are separated from their bedding material which includes earth, peat moss, worm eggs and castings. The smaller worms, together with the worm eggs and castings, filter through a plurality of perforations in the screen, while the larger lumps of earth, together with the larger worms, are cascaded over the width of moving conveyor. The conveyor moves along an axis of motion which is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of motion defined by the elongated frame. Since the lumps of earth will continue to roll down the slope of the width of the conveyor, they will be separated from the worms which cling to the conveyor.