Patent ID: 6925929
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
1. A generally horizontal screw press for removing excess fluid from material; comprising: a generally tubular body having a meshed surface; said body having a material inlet provided near a proximate end thereof; an endless screw mounted in said tubular body; said endless screw including a generally conical shaft and a helicoidal blade mounted to said shaft; a rear excess fluid outlet provided in said proximate end of said tubular body, said rear excess fluid outlet including a toroidal screen; and a proximate end of said endless screw including at least one blade assembly that is so mounted thereto as to be in near-contact with said toroidal screen; whereby rotation of said endless screw induces a cleaning action of said at least one blade assembly against said toroidal screen to thereby prevent said screen from becoming clogged.