Patent ID: 7153114
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B01J,B05B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for the granulation of a substance provided in fluid, semi-fluid and similar state comprising a prilling tower ( 1 ), a prilling bucket ( 15 ) revolvingly supported inside and at the top of said tower ( 1 ), a driving shaft ( 14 ), revolvingly supported at the top of said tower ( 1 ) and extending in the axial direction (A—A) thereof, said shaft having at least one end portion ( 14 b ) associated with said prilling bucket ( 15 ) to command it into rotation, and a device ( 27 ) to apply vibration to said bucket ( 15 ), characterized in that the bucket ( 15 ) is mounted in a sliding way on said driving shaft ( 14 ) in said axial direction (A—A) and it is integral with it in rotation and in that said device ( 27 ) is directly associated with said bucket ( 15 ) to make it vibrate in said axial direction (A—A).