Patent ID: 9115446
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B02B,D01B

Abstract:
1. A system for removing linters from ginned cottonseeds, the system comprising: a drum having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, an interior of the drum defining a cavity; a first end plate positioned proximate the first longitudinal end of the drum; a second end plate positioned proximate the second longitudinal end of the drum; a frame rotatably supporting the drum; a brush insert disposed within the cavity, the brush insert comprising: a spring frame having a first surface and a second surface, and having a first longitudinal seam edge and a second longitudinal seam edge, and a brush unit having a plurality of flexible filaments, wherein the flexible filaments face an interior of the drum; a plurality of longitudinal brushes disposed within in the cavity proximate the brush insert; a rotation device for rotating the drum; a feed conduit coupled to the first end plate for introducing the ginned cottonseeds into to the cavity; a seed-material offtake coupled to the second end plate for removing the cottonseeds after delinting; and wherein the rotation device comprises a variable speed frequency drive.