Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved positioning device for the concave of a cone crusher. The concave is provided with a plurality of tabs which are symmetrically disposed and each of the tabs is provided with a inclined surface which directs to same direction. The top cell or bottom cell is provided with a plurality of positioning device which is corresponding to each of the tabs. The positioning device is provided with a complimentary inclined and tapped surface corresponding to the inclined surface of the concave. As a result, the concave can be fixedly supported over the positioning devices. The concave can be quickly assembled while features a firm and durable engagement therebetween for life long service.

Abstract: A protection arrangement for a hopper seal in a conical crusher having a material feed hopper located within the upper portion of the crusher bowl, over the crusher bowl liner. The protection arrangement preventing material and liquid flowing from the hopper into the crusher bowl from flowing against and abrading components of the hopper seal. The protection arrangement including an upwardly extending lip on the bowl liner which is received within a discharge hole in the bottom of the hopper.

Abstract: A conical crusher having a rigidly supported outer frustoconically shaped crushing member and an inner conical crushing member supported on a wobble mechanism which is in turn supported by air bellows. The air pressure in the air bellows is regulated to adjust the spacing between the inner and outer crushing members, and therefore the particle size of the crushed material. The inner and outer crushing members are readily replaceable. The inner crushing member serves as a single piece crushing head/mantle attachment.

Abstract: A conical crusher having a rigidly supported outer frustoconically shaped crushing member and an inner conical crushing member supported on a wobble mechanism which is in turn supported by air bellows. The air pressure in the air bellows is regulated to adjust the spacing between the inner and outer crushing members, and therefore the particle size of the crushed material. The inner and outer crushing members are readily replaceable.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a gyratory crusher has a hydraulically supported main shaft. An inlet line to the cylinder is provided with a pressure relief valve. When the pressure in the cylinder, e.g. because of a disturbance, exceeds the opening pressure of the relief valve, fluid flows from the cylinder through the pressure relief valve to the lubricating circuit of the crusher and further to the return line. The safety system of the crusher is simple, reliable, and quick.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher includes a frame structure; an eccentric member rotatably mounted to the frame structure about a first axis; a main shaft rotatably mounted to the eccentric member about a second axis angularly offset from the first axis; a crusher head mounted to the main shaft and supported by a plurality of hydrostatic bearings, mounted on the frame structure in abutting engagement with the crusher head; a first drive mechanism for rotating the eccentric member about the first axis; and a stroke adjusting mechanism having an outer race continuously and dynamically rotatable about a third axis, angularly offset from both the first and second axes, for adjusting the angular offset of the second axis relative to the first axis. A hydraulic drive mechanism, including a hydraulic motor and a rotary hydraulic connector, distribution lines and ports, for distributing pressurized hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic motor, is provided for rotating the outer race relative to the eccentric member about the third axis.

Abstract: The structure of this invention involves a driving device for rotating a concave support, an input detection device for detecting a variation of electric current to a driving motor of the driving device, a rotation detection device for detecting the number of revolutions of the concave support, an operation display device for processing a signal from the rotation detection device on the basis of a conversion program to operate a moving amount of the concave support to store and display it, and a backpressure detection device for detecting a variation of backpressure of a static pressure type thrust bearing of a main shaft, the input detection device, the operation display device and the backpressure detection device are connected to a control device of the driving device.

Abstract: A cone crusher having a main frame, a crusher head interconnected with the main frame, a crusher bowl positioned adjacent to the first crusher member, and a double-acting hydraulic lift interconnected with both the main frame and the second crusher member. A force transfer member extends downward relative to the crusher bowl. The hydraulic lift includes an upper end interconnected with the main frame and a lower end interconnected with the force transfer member, thereby providing a downward clamp force on the force transfer member to compliantly clamp the crusher bowl to the main frame in an operating position. The hydraulic lift can provide an upward lift force on the force transfer member to move the second crusher member from the operating position to a clear position.

Abstract: A grinding mill comprises a support structure, a frame movable with respect to the support structure, a bottomless bowl supported on the frame, vibrators for imparting circular and approximately horizontal vibrations to the bowl, and a cone fitted inside the bowl and mounted on the support structure for free rotation around an axis of the cone. The speed of rotation of the cone around the axis is measured, the bowl and the cone defining a gap therebetween for receiving a layer of a material to be ground upon rotation of the cone, and for the ground material to be discharged in a discharge plane. A minimum thickness of the layer of ground material in the discharge plane is determined on the basis of a measured value of the cone rotation, and the frequency and/or amplitude of the bowl vibrations is adjusted so as to maintain the minimum thickness of the layer at a set value.

Abstract: The invention is a crusher having a fixed crusher member and a vertically reciprocating crusher member. Reciprocation of the crusher member is achieved by a pivoting arm located beneath the crusher member which is preferably driven by a toggle mechanism located to one side of the crusher.

Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting a conical concave crushing bowl of a gyrasphere crasher relative to a conical convex crashing head of the gyrasphere crasher includes a plurality of lugs connected to the conical concave crashing bowl; a bushing i) connected to the conical convex crashing head and ii) defining a bushing axis; and ii) defining a bushing axis a swivel bracket i) circumscribing an elongated trans cylinder release stud ii) defining a swivel axis that is coaxial with the bushing axis iii) adjacent the elongated bushing and iv) freely radially repositionable with regard to the swivel axis; and a tensioner having a proximal end attached to the swivel bracket and a distal end removably attached to one of the plurality of lugs. A method of adjusting the conical concave crashing bowl relative to the conical convex crashing head includes shortening the tensioner so as to rotate the conical concave crashing bowl relative to the conical convex crushing head.

Abstract: An improved cone crusher for crushing rock and the like has a welded metal hardfacing pattern made by welding beads of chromium carbide or similar hardfacing material to selected portions of its crushing surfaces. Tungsten carbide particles are introduced into the weld puddle as the beads are deposited. Predetermined spacing is maintained between adjacent beads to expose portions of the crushing surfaces. The beads can be deposited in recessed grooves in the crushing surfaces for increased lateral support. In the preferred embodiment, the beads are welded in a concentric circular pattern on the mantle and bowl liner of the cone crusher.

Abstract: A retention and positioning device is disclosed for a crusher having a main frame with an upper seat, and an upper frame held in releasably biased relation to the main frame and including a portion engaging the upper seat during normal operation. The retaining and positioning device includes a bracket constructed and arranged for retention upon the upper seat during operation of the crusher, the bracket defining at least one pad aperture, and at least one shock absorbing pad configured for retention in each aperture. During operation of the crusher, when the upper frame is momentarily displaced from engagement with the main frame, the return of the upper frame to the upper seat is cushioned by the at least one pad.

Abstract: A conical crusher head of a gyratory cone crusher is supported by a spider arm cradle. Radially disposed and circumferentially evenly spaced spider arm type support members of the cradle extend outwardly through an annular material discharge path in the lower portion of the crusher and through the generally cylindrical frame of the crusher. A gyratory drive mechanism is disposed annularly about the material flow path region and is coupled to the head support members to gyrate the head.

Abstract: A rolling bearing arrangement for a conical crusher in which a vertically arranged driving element is rotatably mounted on a base and a crushing cone is mounted inclined with respect to the vertical on the upper end of the driving element so as to be freely rotatable, characterized in that the rolling bearing arrangement comprises a single common hollow cylindrical outer part in which two inner rings situated axially behind each other are supported on rolling elements, the outer part being part of the driving element and the first inner ring being connected with the base whereas the second inner ring, which is arranged inclined and eccentrically offset with regard to the first inner ring, carries the crushing cone.

Abstract: A gyratory mantle liner assembly for use in a gyratory cone crushing machine; each assembly includes a retaining ring formed from high density steel having a conical lip on the edge surface thereof, a conical shape upper liner having arcuate teeth and a bevelled lower-end surface on the arcuate teeth formed from mild steel, a plurality of lower liner segments having an upper arcuate tooth surface with a bevelled edge and a seat, and a retaining nut for tightening and holding in position the upper and lower liner segments. The lower liner segments defining the crushing surface are made from heat treated alloy material and are arranged in a ring fashion on the bell skirt without the need for adhesives.

Abstract: A conical crusher designed for high yield, low waste crushing includes a head mantle with a crushing surface having a uniform radius of curvature and a bowl liner with a crushing surface having a uniform radius of curvature, the radius of curvature of the head mantle being distinct from the radius of curvature of the bowl liner.

Abstract: A method of conical crushing to achieve the grinding of feed material includes narrowing the crusher setting beyond the specified minimum limit to enable the head to periodically exert high levels of compressive crushing force, interspersed with low pressure relief periods for mixing of the particles, the cycle of crushing periods corresponding with the gyrational cycle of the head. The method also includes increasing the releasing force exerted upon the crusher bowl to promote the grinding action of the crusher at its narrowed setting.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting fluid into the crushing region of a rotary crusher, which may be either a gyratory crusher or a cone crusher, is disclosed. The injection of fluid can be through conventional nozzles, ports, or through other shapes of apertures. The injection of fluid can be on a continuous basis, on a time-modulated basis, or on a spatially modulated basis. The invention is not limited to use with a particular type of material to be crushed, nor is it limited to use with a particular type of injected fluid. Performance is improved in three areas: (a) a substantial throughput increase is achieved, (b) the output produce is more uniform and therefore of higher value than a non-uniform product would be, and (c) greater size reduction is achieved on a single pass. The invention can increase the capacity of an existing crushing installation, or enable use of a smaller crusher than would normally be required.

Abstract: A bowl support ring for a gyratory rock crusher has an annular inwardly directed threaded surface extending in an upright direction. A bowl having an outwardly directed threaded surface is engageable with the threaded surface on the bowl support ring for supporting the bowl on the support ring and for rotatably adjusting it to different vertical planes. A locking ring threadedly engaged with the bowl above the support ring is connected to downwardly extending hydraulic cylinders secured to the main frame of the crusher. These cylinders are arranged to apply a hold-down force on the locking ring which in turn provides a hold-down force acting through the threads of the locking ring and bowl to maintain the bowl in a stationary vertical position and also to frictionally lock the threads of the locking ring and bowl together to maintain the bowl in a non-rotatable position. A plurality of retainer pins with adjustable thrust portions maintain the locking ring in proper spaced relation from the support ring.

Abstract: A milling device comprises two milling bodies one of which is hollow and encloses the other, and a driving unit connected to one of the milling bodies via a shaft nonrotatably connected with the one milling body to cause it to rotate about its own axis in rolling contact with the other milling body. Both milling bodies are universally movable in a surface essentially transverse to the axis of rotation, but are actuated by a return force which increases as the pendulum movement increases. To provide for the return force, the two milling bodies are supported in pendulum fashion, or use is made of resilient means, such as springs.

Abstract: A novel supporting structure for the crushing head of a cone crusher in which an eccentric rotating in a frame and the crushing head gyrating in the inner periphery of the eccentric are movable up and down by hydraulic pressure, characterized in that a cylindrical socket is inserted in a sleeve of the frame which is slidable up and down while the eccentric and the crushing head are supported by a hydraulic mechanism mounted on the upper end of the sleeve, thereby reducing the overall height of the cone crusher.

Abstract: A control system for a rock crusher in a rock crushing plant operates the crusher at optimum efficiency for increasing the throughput of the crusher. The horsepower of the motor that drives the crusher is sensed, and the level of rock within the crusher bowl is sensed, and these sensed conditions are inputted into a programmable logic controller. The programmable logic controller correspondingly adjusts the feed rate of a feeder that supplies rock to the crusher. The controller also commands a bypass component positioned between the feeder and crusher adjacent the mouth of the crusher for providing an immediately responsive control of the feed rate being delivered to the crusher.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the gap width between a rotatable crusher cone and a crusher housing includes determining a reference position of the crusher cone relative to the crusher housing, storing a first quantity representative of the reference position, rotating the crusher cone, moving the crusher cone to the reference position, moving the crusher cone from the reference position toward the crusher housing until a limit is reached and measuring the distance of the crusher cone from the reference position, storing a second quantity representative of the distance, repeating the preceding three steps a plurality of times while separately storing each of the second quantities, obtaining a new reference position based on each of the second quantities, and determining an operating position of the cone crusher based on the new reference position.

Abstract: An annular seat member is supported between an annular base member and a load receiving member. The seat member is tapered toward its upper end and projects into an inverted V-shaped recess in the load receiving member. The tapered surfaces of the seat member have a plurality of annular grooves. Inserts are mounted in projecting relation from these grooves and are formed of a material which provides a long wearing bearing surface with the metal of the load receiving member.

Abstract: A remote operable cone crusher employing all-hydraulic adjust and clamping systems features a hydraulic "intensifier" for the clamp cylinders and an auxiliary pressure maintaining circuit for the adjust cylinders in order to overcome "creep" under load.

Abstract: A conical crusher having a power draw of approximately 1,000 Hp and capable of being installed in a conventional crusher foundation is provided with an annular frame shell with support means capable of withstanding the higher than normal crushing forces, a hydraulic circuit capable of counterbalancing the crusher bowl while it is in a raised position to allow material to be cleared from a jammed crusher, and a mechanical anti-spin head bushing. A method is provided for increasing the production of conical crushers by altering head throw and diameter, increasing the power draw and increasing the internal volume of the crusher.

Abstract: A crusher with rotary crusher plates and a vertical main axis has plates (1,2) disposed one above the other and spaced apart to form between the plates an annular slot (4) having radial, outwardly converging crushing surfaces (1', 2'). Said plates are rotatable about axes (A,B) which are non-parallel; the lower plate (2) is driven and the upper plate (1) is provided with a central feed opening (3) with a feed funnel (5) projecting downwardly into the opening. During operation, the lower plate (2) is arranged to execute a simultaneous gyrating movement in an opposite direction in relation to its direction of rotation, the number of revolutions per minute of the gyrating movement being substantially higher than the number of revolutions per minute of the lower plate (2) about its axis of rotation (B). The crushing surface (2') of the lower plate (2) has a central, cone-shaped section (2") which projects upwardly into the central feed opening (3) of the upper plate (1).

Abstract: A cone crusher is provided for fine and superfine comminution and a high throughput performance. The largest open gap clearance between the crushing mantle and the crushing cone in the region of the crushing zone is not smaller than the grain size of the feed product to be comminuted as heretofore known, but larger than such grain size. A so-called stratified crushing occurs under the filling pressure of a relatively high column of feed product, wherein the grains of the feed product are not individually crushed per se between the crushing tools, but largely mutually crush one another in the crushing gap.

Abstract: The crusher of this invention has a conical crushing head that gyrates in an annular lower frame member. An upper frame member that seats on the lower frame member in a normal operative position comprises a bowl that cooperates with the head to define a crushing gap. Upright, circumferentially spaced double-acting hydraulic jacks are connected between the lower frame member and a tie ring surrounding it; and upright, circumferentially spaced tie rods connect the tie ring with the upper frame member. Preferably the piston rods of the jacks project downward. The upper jack chambers are normally communicated with a fluid pressure system that maintains fluid in them at a predetermined pressure and comprises an accumulator charged by a hydraulic pump that is controlled by a pressure responsive switch. A relief valve near each jack vents fluid from its upper chamber to its lower one when pressure in said upper chamber exceeds said predetermined value by a predetermined amount, as when tramp iron lifts the bowl.

Abstract: Retainer apparatus for releasably securing a generally frusto-conical bowl liner to the bonnet of a rock crusher wherein the generally radially extending loops on the outer surface of the bowl liner are equipped with an upper surface having a curvature extending perpendicular to a radial plane and wherein wedge means includes a wedge and a contoured element having one planar longitudinally extending surface and one arcuate longitudinally extending surface whereby the wedge can be inserted from either side of the loop while still obtaining full surface bearing.

Abstract: An inertia cone crusher comprises a housing having an outer cone and a spherical support of an inner cone which is installed concentrically with the outer cone. A cylindrical bearing bush carrying an unbalanced mass member is installed on the inner cone shaft and is connected to a power motor by means of a flexible link. The bush is connected to the housing by means of a spherical support, and for that purpose, an annular bore with a spherical surface is made in the housing, the bush has an annular outer projection on the end thereof facing the inner cone, and an annular "floating" end thrust bearing is provided between the annular projection and the spherical surface of the bore, the end thrust bearing engaging with its spherical surface the spherical surface of the bore.

Abstract: Oppositely facing surfaces have grooves in one of the surfaces and low coefficient of friction inserts in the grooves. The inserts have a thickness greater than the depth of the grooves so as to project from the grooves when seated therein for bearing against a facing surface and maintaining the two surfaces in spaced apart relation. Such inserts provide a reduced friction relation between the two surfaces whereby the two surfaces can be readily rotated between a working condition having a thrust load therebetween and a loosened non-working condition. Preferably, two or more of the grooves and inserts are provided, the inserts being held in the grooves by distorted portions in the walls of the grooves.

Abstract: A cone-type rock crusher includes a base, a fixed shaft projected upwardly from the base, a rotatable member positioned around the fixed shaft, a generally conical crusher head positioned over the rotatable member, and a stationary crushing surface over the head. The rotatable member revolves on a first set of bearings including a tapered roller thrust bearing between the top of the shaft and the rotatable member, a tapered roller radial bearing between the side of the shaft and the rotatable member, and a much larger tapered roller bearing between the side of the rotatable member and a carrier that is fixed in position with respect to the base. Both radial bearings have their tapered rollers arranged in a single row with the large diameter ends of those rollers presented downwardly to facilitate seating the rollers and to permit easy assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A device for clamping the adjustment ring 3 of a cone crusher with respect to a support ring 1 mated therewith by means of threads 2 comprises a check nut 4 and hydraulic cylinders 7 with spring-actuated piston rods 6 whose tips 8 are arranged in a groove 9, one of the surfaces of the groove being formed by a taper recess 5 of the clamping ring 4 and the other surface thereof being formed by the end surface 10 of the support ring 1. The piston rods 6 of the hydraulic cylinders 7 are arranged radially with respect to the axis of the check nut 4.

Abstract: An inertia cone crusher having a shell installed via elastic shock-absorbers on a base is provided with a crushing bowl, and a breaking head having a shaft mounted on a spherical support. An out-of-balance unit formed as a bearing bush is provided with an out-of-balance weight and a carrier disc and is installed on the shaft of the breaking head. A rod for mounting the out-of-balance unit on the breaking head has its lower end installed on the bearing bush. The upper end of the rod is installed in a bore of the shaft shank with a mounting clearance with respect to the rod end face and the out-of-balance unit is liftable and fixable in its upper position.

Abstract: Rocks are known to contain minute cracks and fissures and such rocks can be crushed under less force than the ordinary crushing force when a vibrational force is applied to exert tension at the cracks and fissures. Rock crushers of the type which include hydraulic means connected to a crushing member are improved by adding means for superposing a vibratory force into hydraulic circuits of such crushers.

Abstract: An upright frame is secured to the base member of a rock crusher and supports a slide bar for horizontal movement. A fluid-operated cylinder is connected between the upright frame and the slide bar for driving the latter longitudinally in both directions, and a pivotal driver is mounted on the slide bar for movement into and out of engagement with projections on the crusher bowl. A second fluid-operated cylinder is connected between the slide bar and the driver for pivoting the latter between an inner engaging position with the projections and an outer release position. By suitable operation of the two fluid-operated cylinders, the bowl can be rotatably driven on threads on the base member for installing it and removing it. An upright extension is attachable to the slide bar and carries an auxiliary driver thereon disposed above the main driver so as to engage the projections on the bowl when such projections are above the plane of the main driver such as when installing or removing the bowl.

Abstract: A piston and cylinder unit for a gyratory crusher including a cylinder having an upper piston carrying the crusher head and a lower piston dividing the interior of the cylinder into a hydraulic chamber and a gas chamber. The hydraulic chamber is selectively chargeable with hydraulic fluid to adjust the crushing gap between the crusher head and the bowl of the crusher, and the gas chamber is connected in communication with a pressure relief chamber within the lower piston to provide an accummulator within the unit accommodating the momentary displacement of the crusher head by noncrushable materials moving through the crushing gap during crushing operations.

Abstract: The crusher bowl clamping device comprises a stationary carrier ring screw-threaded to the bowl, a cylindrical bush mounted on the top end of the carrier ring, and a flange arranged above the bush carrying hydraulic jacks to provide a clamping thrust in the threads between the bowl and the carrier ring. The flange is matched and meshed by means of threads with the crushing bowl and is locked against rotation with respect to the carrier ring, and the hydraulic jack piston rods bear against the cylindrical bush.

Abstract: A position indicator for monitoring movement of one part of an assembly relative to another--e.g., for monitoring the relative positions of the movable and fixed jaws of a gyratory crusher. The position indicator has a body which is fixed to a probe suitable support and a variable capacitor which responds to movement of the member to be monitored to adopt a capacitance value which is characteristic of each position of that member relative to the support. The capacitor is connected into an electrical circuit operative to generate a signal which varies according to the capacitance value and therefore provides an indication of the position of the member being monitored. The probe body includes at least two telescopic tubes arranged so that the body extends and contracts in accordance with movement of the member being monitored and conductive parts of the variable capacitor are connected to the tubes, so that their relative positions change with extension and contraction of the probe body.

Abstract: A device for mounting the breaking cone of an inertia crusher having a crushing bowl and a breaking cone arranged within the crushing bowl comprises a shell, the top portion of which contains a spherical support provided with a central cylindrical hole to receive a shaft of the breaking cone, and in the bottom portion thereof, there is arranged a ball spindle interconnected with a bush carrying an out-of-balance weight on the outer surface thereof intended for placing the breaking cone shaft therewithin. The bush is of such a length that its upper end is disposed in the central cylindrical hole and enters it so far that the bush rests, when tilted, upon the wall of the central cylindrical hole. Also, an annular projection in the bottom portion of the shell serves as a support for the out-of-balance weight when the bush rests upon the wall of the cylindrical hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening an armour to the crushing cone of a crusher having an armour-clad outside cone and an armour-clad crushing cone mounted therein on a spherical support. The device comprises a pressure bush and a screw provided with a flange threaded into a bore in the central area of the crushing cone. The pressure bush is arranged in the upper end face of the armour-clad crushing cone and it is provided with projections. The flange is provided with threaded bores and slots to receive the projections of the pressure bush. The pressure bush is located under the flange with a clearance there between and said clearance being fixed with distance bolts threaded into the threaded bores of the flange and bearing against the pressure bush, thereby generating an interference between the thread of said screw and the bore of the crushing cone.

Abstract: A cone crusher characterized by a frame having a completely fabricated construction, an anti-spin mechanism and an improved crusher setting indicator is disclosed. The frame of the structure, which is composed solely of pre-formed and/or forged members, includes a number of tubular members, a number of annular members and a number of ribs, all of which are welded together to provide a rigid, strong frame. The anti-spin mechanism is characterized by the use of a unidirectional valve and a spring loaded ball valve, thereby permitting the rotation of the mantle of the crusher in one direction while barring rotation of the mantle in the opposite direction unless a force exceeding a pre-selected magnitude is applied to the mantle.

Abstract: In a device and method for particulating conglomerated materials, and especially soil samples, a revolving drum is mounted for eccentric rotation about a vertical axis. A grating or screen comprises the cylindrical wall of the open ended drum. The materials to be worked are placed between the outer periphery of the drum and an arcuate wall mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the drum. The materials are then crowded by the movable wall into engagement with the grating of the revolving eccentric drum to break up the materials into particles of workable size. Hard matter, such as rocks or gravel, is segregated during the process. If desired, a row of fingers and/or a brush can be mounted for engagement with the drum to loosen accumulated materials from the drum during operation of the device.

Abstract: The shell of the breakers is mounted on the upper part of the housing of a cone crusher in such a way that when expansion of the shell occurs under operation of the cone crusher the mounting bolts are not twisted or sheared and at the same time are readily accessible for replacement. Thus the shell is provided with a number of symmetrically spaced pockets around the middle part of its outer surface, each of these pockets extends through a corresponding opening in the casing and is connected to a mounting bolt for attaching to the casing through the intermediary of a two-arm lever directed radially away from the shell.

Abstract: A cone crusher characterized by a frame having a completely fabricated construction, an anti-spin mechanism and an improved crusher setting indicator is disclosed. The frame of the structure, which is composed solely of pre-formed and/or forged members, includes a number of tubular members, a number of annular members and a number of ribs, all of which are welded together to provide a rigid, strong frame. The anti-spin mechanism is characterized by the use of a unidirectional valve and a spring loaded ball valve, thereby permitting the rotation of the mantle of the crusher in one direction while barring rotation of the mantle in the opposite direction unless a force exceeding a pre-selected magnitude is applied to the mantle.

Abstract: In the case of overloading of a gyratory crusher the manometer 14 detects a mean effective pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the cylinder 7 greater than a first limiting value, which causes the opening of the maximum pressure valve 18. The hydraulic fluid then flows into the hydraulic accumulator 22, previously filled with a gas at a pressure substantially equal to the said first limiting value. When the overloading is terminated, the maximum pressure valve 18 re-closes and the hydraulic fluid returns by the return branch 24 into the pressure chamber of the cylinder 7. In the case of very substantial overloading capable of damaging the apparatus, the manometer 26 causes the opening of the safety valve 29.

Abstract: A gyratory crusher has a sealing device between a shaft and a body, the device comprising an annular chamber carried by the body, and containing liquid, and a rigid wall carried by the shaft and projecting downwards into the liquid, and extended downwards by a flexible skirt.

Abstract: A cone crusher characterized by a frame having a completely fabricated construction, an anti-spin mechanism and an improved crusher setting indicator is disclosed. The frame of the structure, which is composed solely of pre-formed and/or forged members, includes a number of tubular members, a number of annular members and a number of ribs, all of which are welded together to provide a rigid, strong frame. The anti-spin mechanism is characterized by the use of a unidirectional valve and a spring loaded ball valve, thereby permitting the rotation of the mantle of the crusher in one direction while barring rotation of the mantle in the opposite direction unless a force exceeding a pre-selected magnitude is applied to the mantle.