Patent ID: 7981282
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. An automatic strainer assembly for straining a slurry, said strainer assembly comprising: (a) an inlet for receiving such slurry; (b) a horizontally disposed strainer body in fluid communication with said inlet; (c) a rotatable strainer member received within said body having an inner surface and an outer surface, said strainer defining a plurality of passageways for strained fluid to pass therethrough; (d) a scraper positioned substantially adjacent to said outer surface of said strainer member for removing material from said outer surface of the strainer member; (e) a collection vessel positioned substantially below said body for receiving material scraped from said outer surface of said strainer member; and (f) an outlet for expelling the strained slurry in fluid communication with said horizontal strainer body; and (g) a frame comprising a pair of plates positioned on either end of said strainer member for supporting said strainer member, each of said plates including beveled edge portions for expelling any trapped material.