Patent ID: 6355176
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A method for collecting and releasing particulate magnetic material from a liquid comprising the steps of:mounting a plurality of elongated vertical covers constructed of non-magnetic material in spaced relation within a liquid containing magnetic material; positioning elongated permanent magnets in vertical alignment with and in closely adjacent relation to the respective elongated covers forming as assembly; collecting magnetic material from the liquid on the covers of the respective magnets of assembly; positioning a plurality of the assemblies in longitudinally spaced relation within the liquid in a tank; transporting said assemblies forwardly within the tank on a power operated conveyor; sequentially removing the assemblies from the tank preparatory to separating the magnets from the magnetic material; transporting the magnets and covers carrying magnetic material collected from the liquid on said power operated conveyor to a position remote from the liquid; thereafter mechanically separating the magnets from the magnetic material collected on the elongated covers for releasing magnetic material from the elongated covers by removing the magnets at least partially from the covers; and collecting magnetic material released from the covers.