Apparatus for removing frangible objects from a container
OwnerJack Harrisinventor
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Abstract
Frangible objects that become packed in large containers are removed by crushing the objects while they are still in the containers. A motor-driven crushing assembly is lowered into the container, where rotating strikers come into contact with the frangible objects and break the objects into smaller fragments. The broken fragments are guided into a guiding chute, from which they may be removed by conventional industrial vacuum equipment. The invention may be used for unloading ceramic packing from acid towers.
Claims15
An apparatus for removing frangible members from an acid processing tank, comprising:
- a crushing assembly adapted for positioning inside the tank, said crushing assembly comprising a means for breaking the frangible members into fragments;
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- a guiding chute mounted in secure attachment with said crushing assembly for guiding the fragments toward a removal conduit.
An apparatus for removing frangible ceramic packing members from an acid processing tank, comprising:
- a crushing assembly adapted for positioning inside the tank, said crushing assembly comprising a means for breaking the packing members into fragments;
- and
- a guiding chute mounted in secure attachment with said crushing assembly for guiding the fragments toward a removal conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.