Comprising Seal, Or Element Cooperating Therewith, Movable Axially For Controlling Outlet On Periphery Of Bowl Patents (Class 494/40)
  • Centrifuge apparatus
    Patent number: 4392846
    Abstract: A centrifuge apparatus having an external movable member to close the outer end of a fixed width peripheral discharge opening which may be partially deformable to effect such closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: Joy Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John Novoselac, Dale L. Churcher
  • Centrifugal separator with valved outlets
    Patent number: 4375870
    Abstract: The rotor of a centrifugal separator has at its periphery a plurality of valves for discharging medium from the interior of the rotor, which interior communicates with the valves through channels. Each valve is opened by a slot through a sleeve-formed section of a first part being uncovered by an edge of a second part of the valve. When the valve is closed, it is kept tight by said edge being pressed against an abutment surface of a seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1983
    Assignee: Alfa-Laval AB
    Inventor: Berth I. A. Bodelson