Patent ID: 6435433
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B02C,D01B,D01G,Y02W

Abstract:
A device mechanically for processing materials or compounds, comprising:a rotor mounted for rotation about an axis; a tool ring surrounding said rotor, radially spaced from said rotor, and mounted for rotation about the axis; and a distributor disposed for receiving materials or compounds that are fed to said device and for distributing the materials or compounds in a radial direction to said rotor, wherein: said rotor comprises a plurality of radially extending blades constructed to radially accelerate and propel the materials or compounds such that the materials or compounds undergo flight outwardly toward said tool ring; said tool ring has a circumference and comprises a plurality of tools each having a working edge, said working edges being disposed to intercept the materials or compounds in flight from said rotor when said tool ring is rotating for impacting against the materials or compounds and causing the materials or compounds to be bent around said working edges; and said tools are spaced apart around said circumference of said tool ring by distances such that a major portion of said circumference is open to assure an unhindered discharge of the materials or compounds after impact with said working edges.