Patent ID: 6044979
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B03B

Abstract:
A device for separating superfine material from continuously fed granular material using a washing liquid, comprisinga machine frame;a charging chute disposed adjacent to the machine frame for feeding the material in a flow direction, said charging chute having a false bottom in a material feed area;means for showering the separated granular material with the washing liquid;an endless conveyor belt having support and guide rollers, said rollers being mounted on the machine frame so that part of the conveyor belt is arranged downstream of the charging chute and serves as a washing trough for receiving the material from the charging chute, and another part of the conveyor belt is arranged underneath the charging chute and is inclined against the direction of flow of the material, and wherein the conveyor belt is driven against the direction of flow of the material,wherein the charging chute adjoins the washing trough via a gap extending over the total width of the washing trough, andwherein a remaining part of the bottom of the charging chute is perforated.