Patent ID: 8092362
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: B04B

Abstract:
1. A separator arrangement comprising: a separator including a drum having a vertical rotation axis, the drum being placed on a rotatable drive spindle and being surrounded by a shroud, and the drum being rotatable during operation by a drive device at a rotation speed of more than 1000 rpm but less than 8500 rpm; a separating wall separating the separator arrangement into a sanitary area that includes the drum and the shroud and a drive area that includes the drive device; wherein the separator, which includes a machine frame, the shroud and the drum, and the drive device are decoupled as a unit, in terms of vibration, by at least one of the separating wall and a foundation attachment; wherein the drive device includes a motor, a coupling, at least one bearing device, and a flange section around the drive spindle underneath a drive cover, and a sealing device; and wherein a membrane arrangement is formed in a region of the drive cover and, for vibration purposes, decouples the drive cover from the machine frame in a region around the drive spindle.