Patent ID: 6126015
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: A01K,B07B

Abstract:
A device, for selectively separating and removing larger sized objects from a mixture of larger and smaller sized objects which comprises:(a) a rotatable chamber, the chamber adapted to contain the mixture of larger and smaller sized objects, the chamber having at least one opening substantially coincident with an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation being longitudinal with respect to the chamber, the opening in the chamber suitable for access into the interior of the chamber and for removal of the larger sized objects from the interior of the chamber;(b) a support base, the support base rotatively supporting the chamber for rotation about the axis of rotation, the support base having at least one opening that aligns with the opening in the chamber and is substantially coincident with the axis of rotation, the opening in the support base suitable for access into the interior of the chamber and for removal of the larger sized objects from the interior of the chamber;(c) at least one separating element, the separating element being rigidly situated, longitudinally with respect to the chamber and parallel with respect to the axis of rotation, on the interior of the chamber such that the combination of the separating element, gravity and the interior of the chamber cooperate to separate the larger sized objects from the mixture of larger and smaller sized objects and to retain the separated larger sized objects onto the separating element during the rotation of the chamber; and(d) a ramp, the ramp interior of the chamber and fixed to the support base such that the combination of the separating element and the ramp cooperate to allow the separated larger sized objects to exit the chamber.