High speed vertical processor

a vertical processor and high-speed technology, applied in metal-working equipment, polishing machines, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve the problems of complex construction of these existing machines, high noise, and limited machine types, and achieve the effect of enhancing the motion of containers

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-10
MIKRONITE TECH GROUP
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[0010] A drive system is provided for centrifugally driving the inner containers against the drum. The drive system can also be used to rotate the outer drum, thereby further enhancing the motion of the containers.

Problems solved by technology

These types of machines are limited to a particular ratio of revolutional speed to rotational speed.
Also, the construction of these existing machines is complicated requiring many moving parts, and are generally extremely noisy.
As such, excessive speed can result in overheating of the machines.
One of the key deficiencies with many of the prior art machines is that the rotating components are supported by bearings.
As such, the speed and operational life of those machines is limited to the maximum capability of the bearings.
Also, bearings tend to not tolerate vibration very well.
As such, machines which utilize bearings to support the rotating containers operate fairly slow.
Although the '638 and '929 patents provide a significant advancement in the field of rotational processing, these machines do not describe any mechanism for automating the opening and closing of the barrels or vessels for ease of loading and unloading of products and media.

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[0021] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals illustrate corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1 and 2 are isometric views of a vertical processor 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The vertical processor 10 includes a frame assembly 12 which forms a support structure and safety housing for the processor. The frame assembly 12 includes frame covers 14 which are attached to a frame structure 16. One or more of the covers may be removable from the frame structure to facilitate access to the processor. In the illustrated embodiment, the frame assembly 12 forms an enclosure within which the processing assembly 18 is located. The covers limit access to the processing assembly 18 so as to inhibit foreign objects from entering the processing assembly 18.

[0022] The frame structure 16 is preferably made from tubular steel or other high strength components. As shown in FIG. 2, the frame structure includes vertical ...

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A vertical processor (10) for processing parts by subjecting the parts to rotational and centrifugal motion with abrasive media. The processor includes an outer drum (32), and a plurality of inner containers (34) positioned within the outer drum. The inner containers are driven into engagement with the inner surface of the outer drum by centrifugal motion. Each container has an open top. A drive system centrifugally drives the inner containers within the outer drum. A lid (62) is removably engaged with each container for closing the container. A lifting mechanism is attached to each lid for lifting the lids off of the container.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to apparatus for high speed processing of products and, more particularly, to an improved vertical axis processor which includes an lid lift assembly. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Various processes and machines have been developed over the years to provide processing of the surfaces of products. Some processing machinery use the centrifugal force imparted by a rotating vessel, in combination with an abrasive media, to finish products. A number of these machines subject objects to both centrifugal and rotational forces using a complex gearing arrangement. These types of machines are limited to a particular ratio of revolutional speed to rotational speed. Also, the construction of these existing machines is complicated requiring many moving parts, and are generally extremely noisy. Other types of machines create centrifugal forces by revolving a vessel around a shaft and creating rotational forces using a belt wrapped a...

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IPC IPC(8): B24B19/00B24B31/02
CPCB24B31/0212B24B31/0218
InventorHOFFMAN, STEVE E.
OwnerMIKRONITE TECH GROUP