Waterless solid particles separator

Abstract

A device and method represented for separating sand and dust particles of a mass from one another. The device may comprise a feeder configured to receive the mass, a first chamber connected to the feeder through a channel disposed at an upper-most end of the first chamber, and a filtration unit. The first chamber may comprise a motor mounted inside the first chamber, the motor comprising a distributor blade, wherein the distributor blade configured to disperse the mass inside the first chamber. The first chamber may further comprise a plurality of dampers arranged along a periphery of the first chamber. The filtration unit may comprise at least one suction motor and a plurality of cyclone separators.

Description

WATERLESS SOLID PARTICLES SEPARATORCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority from I.R. Patent Application Ser. No. 140350140003002360, filed on July 1, 2024, entitled “APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING SOIL FROM SAND AND GRAVEL USING DAMPING AND IMPACT METHOD” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for separating solid particles without the use of water, and more particularly to waterless system and methods for separating dust and sand particles of a mass.BACKGROUND

[0003] Separating solid particles such as soil and / or dust from sand and / or gravel is one of the important processes in various industries such as construction and mining industries. Conventional methods, such as using screens, washing, or chemical treatments often face significant issues. These methods usually have low efficiency and struggle with leaving substantial soil and / or dust residues in the final product. They also demand high energy consumption which drives up operational costs. Additionally, they pose environmental concerns, especially washing processes that can pollute water resources. Mechanical processes, integral to these conventional methods, lead to rapid equipment wear and frequent maintenance needs. Furthermore, existing devices are often ineffective in harsh conditions or with specific material types. Therefore, there is need for methods and devices capable of precise and efficient soil and / or dust removal from sand and / or gravel, enhancing separation efficiency, reducingresidual soil and / or dust in the final product, optimizing energy consumption, reducing operational costs, and mitigating environmental impacts.SUMMARY

[0004] This summary is intended to provide an overview of the subject matter of one or more exemplary embodiments, and is not intended to identify essential elements or key elements of the subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the claimed implementations. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. The proper scope of one or more exemplary embodiments may be ascertained from the claims set forth below in view of the detailed description below and the drawings.

[0005] In one general aspect, the present disclosure may describe an exemplary device for separating various particles of an exemplary mass based on respective weights of respective particles. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary device may comprise an exemplary feeder configured to receive an exemplary mass. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary device may comprise an exemplary first chamber connected to an exemplary feeder disposed at an upper-most end of the exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first chamber may be connected to an exemplary feeder through an exemplary channel.

[0006] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first chamber may comprise an exemplary motor mounted inside the exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary motor may comprise an exemplary distributor blade, wherein an exemplary distributor blade may be configured to disperse exemplary particles of an exemplary mass inside an exemplary first chamber.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first chamber may comprise a plurality of exemplary dampers. In an exemplary embodiment, a plurality of exemplary dampers may be arranged along a periphery of an exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective damper of a plurality of exemplary dampers may comprise a respective wing pivotally connected to a periphery of an exemplary first chamber such that the plurality of exemplary dampers may define an exemplary inner wall of the exemplary first chamber around an exemplary motor at a distance thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective wing of a respective damper of a plurality of exemplary dampers may overlap with corresponding adjacent dampers of the plurality of exemplary dampers.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary device may comprise an exemplary filtration unit. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary filtration unit may comprise at least one suction motor. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one suction motor may comprise an exemplary inlet connected to an upper-most end of an exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary inlet of at least one suction motor may be connected to an exemplary first lighter-particle outlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first lighter-particle outlet may be disposed at an upper-most end of an exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary first lighter-particle outlet may conduct some exemplary particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of exemplary mass, into at least one suction motor.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary filtration unit may comprise a plurality of exemplary cyclone separators sequentially connected to one another such that a respective entrance of one cyclone separator of the plurality of exemplary cyclone separators is connected to a respective flow exhaust of another cyclone separator of the plurality of exemplary cyclone separators. In an exemplary embodiment, a respective entrance of at least one cyclone separatorof a plurality of exemplary cyclone separators may be connected to an exemplary outlet of at least one suction motor.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, a plurality of exemplary cyclone separators may be disposed in a second chamber such that respective lighter-particle exhausts of respective cyclone separators may discharge some exemplary particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of exemplary mass, inside an exemplary second chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second chamber may discharge some exemplary particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of exemplary mass, through an exemplary second lighter-particle outlet. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary second chamber may be connected to an exemplary exit of an exemplary first chamber through an exemplary passage at a lower-most end of an exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary passage may span between an exemplary exit of an exemplary first chamber and an exemplary heavier-particle outlet of an exemplary second chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary passage may conduct some exemplary particles, having heavier weights with respect to the other particles of exemplary mass, into an exemplary heavier-particle outlet of an exemplary second chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary exit of an exemplary first chamber may be disposed at a lower-most end of an exemplary first chamber.

[0011] This Summary may introduce a number of concepts in a simplified format; the concepts are further disclosed within the “Detailed Description” section. This Summary is not intended to configure essential / key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present disclosure, as to its structure, organization, use and method of operation, together with further objectives and advantages thereof, will be better understood from the following drawings in which a presently preferred embodiment of the present disclosure will now be illustrated by way of example. It is expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure. Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described by way of example in association with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary system used for solid particles separating, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary waterless solid particles separator, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 2B illustrates a partially- sectioned view of an exemplary waterless solid particles separator, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an exemplary feeder, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0017] FIG. 4A illustrates a partially-sectioned view of an exemplary first chamber, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIG. 4B illustrates a schematic view of an inside of an exemplary first chamber, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary motor used for dispersing solid particles, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of an exemplary wing of a plurality of exemplary dampers, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary suction motor, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary cyclone separator, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0023] FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary dust filtration mechanism, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth by way of examples to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings related to the exemplary embodiments. However, it should be apparent that the present teachings may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and / or circuitry have been described at a relatively high-level, without detail, in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the present teachings.

[0025] The following detailed description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the methods and devices disclosed in one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to practice the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments are provided only as representative examples. Various modifications to the exemplary implementations will be plain to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the implementations shown, but is to be accorded the widest possible scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0026] Disclosed herein is an exemplary device for separating various particles of a mass based on respective weights of the respective particles. In an exemplary embodiment, separating various particles may be performed without the use of water. In an exemplary embodiment, a mass or aggregate of various particles, such as sand and dust particles, may be transferred to an exemplary device. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary device may conduct the mass into a first chamber to be collided with an exemplary distributor blade of a motor. In an exemplary embodiment, collision of the mass and the exemplary distributor blade may cause the particles spread inside the exemplary first chamber.

[0027] In an exemplary embodiment, because of the rotation of the exemplary distributor blade and the impact force exerted to the particles, the particles may be dispersed inside the exemplary first chamber based on their respective weight such that heavier particles may fall down inside the exemplary first chamber, because of the gravity, and lighter particles may be spread in the air, inside the exemplary first chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, heavier particles may be thrown away because of the clash between the mass and the exemplary distributor blade. In an exemplary embodiment, high speed heavier particles may be decelerated by a plurality of exemplary dampers. In an exemplary embodiment, lighter particles may be filtered from the air by utilizing a plurality of cyclone separators.

[0028] Referring now to the figures, FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view 100 of an exemplary system used for solid particles separating, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary system may comprise an exemplary waterless solid particles separator 102 (i.e., an exemplary device), an exemplary hopper 104 which transfers an exemplary mass comprising various particles, such as sand and dust, into waterless solid particles separator 102 via an exemplary conveyor 106. In an exemplary embodiment, hopper 104 may comprise an exemplary funnel-shaped receptacle 108which is capable of conducting an exemplary mass or aggregation of various particles into an exemplary auger (not shown), for example, but not limited to, spiral or screw auger. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary auger may introduce exemplary mass on conveyor 106 to be transferred into waterless solid particle separator 102. In an exemplary embodiment, conveyor 106 may comprise any kind of conveyors capable of transmitting exemplary mass to waterless solid particles separator 102, such as belt conveyor, roller conveyor, overhead conveyor, etc.

[0029] FIG. 2A illustrates a schematic view 200 of an exemplary waterless solid particles separator 102 (i.e., an exemplary device), and FIG. 2B illustrates a partially- sectioned view 202 of an exemplary waterless solid particles separator 102 (i.e., an exemplary device), consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, device or waterless solid particles separator 102 may be capable of separating various particles of exemplary mass based on respective weights of the respective particles. In an exemplary embodiment, exemplary mass or aggregate of particles may comprise various solid particles having different weights. In an exemplary embodiment, some particles of exemplary mass may have heavier weight with respect to the other particles thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, heavier particles may refer to sand particles and lighter particles may refer to lighter particles of exemplary mass. In an exemplary embodiment, some heavier and some lighter particles of exemplary mass may be attached together, such as clustered particles of sand and dust.

[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, with continued reference to FIG. 2A, device 102 may comprise an exemplary feeder 204. In an exemplary embodiment, device 102 may further comprise an exemplary first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, first chamber 206 may be connected to feeder 204 at an upper-most end 207 of first chamber 206. In an exemplaryembodiment, device 102 may further comprise an exemplary filtration unit. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary filtration unit may comprise at least one suction motor (e.g., suction motors 208a and / or 208b). In an exemplary embodiment, suction motor (i.e., suction motor 208a and / or 208b) may be connected to upper-most end 207 of first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, suction motor (i.e., suction motor 208a and / or 208b) may be connected to an exemplary first lighter-particle outlet 210. In an exemplary embodiment, first lighter-particle outlet 210 may be connected to upper-most end 207 of first chamber 206.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, with continued reference to FIG. 2A, device 102 may further comprise a plurality of exemplary cyclone separators 212. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one cyclone separator of cyclone separators 212 may be connected to at least one suction motor (i.e., suction motor 208a or 208b). In an exemplary embodiment, cyclone separators 212 may be disposed in an exemplary second chamber 214. In an exemplary embodiment, second chamber 214 may discharge some particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of the exemplary mass (i.e., lighter particles 220a), through an exemplary second lighter-particle outlet 216. In an exemplary embodiment, second chamber 214 may discharge some particles, having a heavier weight with respect to the other particles of the exemplary mass (i.e., heavier particles 220b), through an exemplary heavier-particle outlet 218.

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment, with continued reference to FIGs. 2A-B, exemplary mass 220 may be introduced into first chamber 206 through feeder 204. In an exemplary embodiment, first chamber 206 may comprise an exemplary motor 222 mounted inside first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, mass 220 may be dispersed inside first chamber 206 because of colliding to an exemplary blade of motor 222 and corresponding impact force exerted to particles of mass 220. In an exemplary embodiment, particles of mass220 may be spread inside first chamber 206 based on their respective weights such that heavier particles (e.g., sand particles) may fall down inside first chamber 206, because of the gravity, and lighter particles (e.g., dust particles) may be spread in the air, inside first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, because of a rotary motion of an exemplary blade of motor 222 and the collision between mass 220 and an exemplary blade of motor 222, heavier particles 220b of mass 220 may be thrown away. In an exemplary embodiment, high speed heavier particles 220b of mass 220 may be decelerated by a plurality of exemplary dampers 226. In an exemplary embodiment, lighter particles 220a of mass 220 may be filtered from the air by utilizing a plurality of cyclone separators 212.

[0033] In an exemplary embodiment, first chamber may comprise an exemplary cylindrical wall 232a and an exemplary funnel-shaped end portion 232b. In an exemplary embodiment, cylindrical wall 232a may surround motor 222. In an exemplary embodiment, dampers 226 may be disposed along cylindrical wall 232a and inside first chamber 206 to be able to mitigate the speed of heavier particles 220b which are thrown away because of the collision to an exemplary blade of motor 222. In an exemplary embodiment, funnel-shaped end portion 232b may be configured to conduct heavier particles 220b into heavier-p article outlet 218 through conducting heavier particles 220b into an exemplary exit 228 of first chamber 206 which is connected to second chamber 214 and introducing heavier particles 220b into an exemplary passage 230. In an exemplary embodiment, exit 228 may be disposed at a lowermost end of first chamber 206, as shown in FIG. 2B. In an exemplary embodiment, passage 230 may be extended between exit 228 of first chamber 206 and heavier-p article outlet 218 of second chamber 214. In an exemplary embodiment, second chamber 214 may comprise an exemplary funnel-shaped end portion 234 which is able to conduct lighter particles 220a into second lighter-particle outlet 216.

[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view 300 of an exemplary feeder 204, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, feeder 204 may be capable of receiving mass 220. In an exemplary embodiment, feeder 204 may comprise an exemplary funnel-shaped receptacle. In an exemplary embodiment, feeder 204 may be connected to fist chamber 206 through channel 304. In an exemplary embodiment, channel 304 may discharge mass 220 above an exemplary blade of motor 222 (an exemplary flow of mass 220 is shown by arrows 306 in FIG. 3) so that the clash of mass 220 and exemplary blade can disperse mass 220 inside first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, because of the collision of mass 220 and an exemplary blade of motor 222, some particles may be suspended in the air inside first chamber 206 (i.e., lighter particles 220a) while some particles are thrown away (i.e., heavier particles 220b). In an exemplary embodiment, suspended lighter particles 220a may be vacuumed by at least one suction motor (e.g., suction motor 208a or 208b) through first lighter-particle outlet 210 (an exemplary flow of lighter particles 220a is shown by arrows 308 in FIG. 3) and heavier particles 220b may be decelerated by dampers 226 and fall into funnel-shaped end portion 232b of first chamber 206 because of the gravity.

[0035] FIG. 4A illustrates a partially- sectioned view 400 of an exemplary first chamber 206, FIG. 4B illustrates a schematic view 402 of an inside of an exemplary first chamber 206, FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view 500 of an exemplary motor 222 used for dispersing solid particles, and FIG. 6 illustrates a side view 600 of an exemplary wing 604 of a plurality of exemplary dampers 226, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, with reference to FIGs. 4A-6, motor 222 may be mounted inside first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, motor 222 may be disposed beneath feeder 204 to be capable of receiving mass 220. In an exemplary embodiment, with reference to FIGs.4A-5, motor 222 may be mounted on an exemplary beam 410 inside first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, motor 222 may be disposed at a center of cylindrical wall 232a so that cylindrical wall 232a surrounds motor 222.

[0036] In an exemplary embodiment, with continued reference to FIGs. 4A-5, exemplary ends of beam 410 may be connected to funnel-shaped end portion 232b of first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, beam 410 may comprise an exemplary indentation 412 which is configured to receive motor 222. In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, motor 222 may comprise an exemplary connector element 506 which can permanently or temporarily be connected to beam 410. In an exemplary embodiment, connector element 506 of motor 222 may have a complementary shape to indentation 412 of beam 410. In an exemplary embodiment, first chamber 206 may be fixed to second chamber 214 via flange 414.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, motor 222 may further comprise an exemplary distributor blade 504. In an exemplary embodiment, distributor blade 504 may comprise two distantly apart parallel surfaces (e.g., surfaces 504a and 504b) which are parallel to an exemplary axis of rotation 508 of motor 222. In an exemplary embodiment, surfaces (e.g., surfaces 504a and 504b) of distributor blade 504 may be perpendicular to an exemplary shaft 510. In an exemplary embodiment, surfaces (e.g., surfaces 504a and 504b) may be similar to each other. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary cross section of distributor blade 504 may have a U- shape, as shown in FIG. 5. In an exemplary embodiment, distributor blade 504 may be disposed bellow channel 304 to receive mass 220. In an exemplary embodiment, motor 222 may comprise any kind of motors capable of generating rotational motion, e.g., electric motors such as alternating current (AC), direct current (DC) motors, etc.

[0038] In an exemplary embodiment, with continued reference to FIGs. 4A and 6, a plurality of dampers 226 may be arranged along a periphery 404 of first chamber 206. In anexemplary embodiment, each respective damper (e.g., damper 226a, 226b, and 226c) of the plurality of dampers 226 may be pivotally connected to periphery 404 of first chamber 206 such that the plurality of dampers 226 may define an exemplary inner wall 406 of first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, inner wall 406 may be along cylindrical wall 232a of first chamber 206.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, with respect to FIGs. 4A and 6, each respective damper (e.g., damper 226a, 226b, and 226c) may be pivotally connected to an exemplary rim 408 of cylindrical wall 232a. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective damper (e.g., damper 226a, 226b, and 226c) may rotate about its respective rotational axis (e.g., rotational axis A, B, and C). In an exemplary embodiment, each respective damper (e.g., damper 226a, 226b, and 226c) of the plurality of dampers 226 may comprise an exemplary wing 604 pivotally connected to periphery 404 of first chamber 206 such that the plurality of dampers 226 may define an exemplary inner wall 406 of first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective wing (e.g., wing 604) of dampers 226 may be connected to periphery 404 of first chamber via a respective connector rod (e.g., connector rod 606, as shown in FIG. 6). In an exemplary embodiment, each respective wing (e.g., wing 604) of dampers 226 can rotate about its corresponding connector rod (e.g., connector rod 606, as shown in FIG. 6). In an exemplary embodiment, each respective wing (e.g., wing 604) of the respective damper of the plurality of dampers 226 may overlap with corresponding adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers 226. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective wing (e.g., wing 604) of the respective damper of the plurality of dampers 226 may covers substantially 25% to 35% of areas of corresponding wings of adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers 226.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, with respect to FIGs. 4A and 6, the plurality of dampers 226 may be arranged around motor 222 and at an exemplary distance thereof. In anexemplary embodiment, the exemplary distance may be equal to an exemplary radius of cylindrical wall 232a when motor 222 is disposed at its center. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary distance may be in a range of substantially 1 meter to substantially 5 meters. In an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary distance may be equal to 3 meters. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective damper (e.g., damper 226a, 226b, and 226c) of the plurality of dampers 226 may be equally spaced apart from motor 222 (i.e., each respective damper may be disposed on an imaginary circle having a radius equal to the exemplary distance).

[0041] FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic view 700 of an exemplary suction motor 208, FIG.8 illustrates a schematic view 800 of an exemplary cyclone separator, and FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view 900 of an exemplary dust filtration mechanism, consistent with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In an exemplary embodiment, with respect to FIG. 7, suction motor 208 may comprise an exemplary inlet 704 and an exemplary outlet 706. In an exemplary embodiment, suction motor 208 may be permanently or temporarily connected to second chamber 214 via connector element 708. In an exemplary embodiment, suction motor 208 may comprise any kind of motors capable of vacuuming lighter particles 220a inside first chamber 206 and transfer them into a series of cyclone separators 212. In an exemplary embodiment, suction motor 208 may comprise an exemplary vacuum pump, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, etc.

[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, with respect to FIG. 8, each respective cyclone separator of a plurality of cyclone separators 212 may comprise an exemplary entrance 804 and an exemplary flow exhaust 806. In an exemplary embodiment, each respective cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators 212 may further comprise an exemplary conical body 808 which is capable of conducting some particles of mass 220 (e.g., lighter particles 220a) towards an exemplary lighter-particle exhaust 812. In an exemplary embodiment,respective cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators 212 may further comprise an exemplary exit tube 810 (or vortex finder) connected tot flow exhaust 806. In an exemplary embodiment, exit tube 810 of an exemplary cyclone separator may be capable of conduct particles which have lighter weight with respect to particles introduced into the exemplary cyclone separator.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, cyclone separators (e.g., cyclone separators 212a, 212b, . . . , 212z) may be sequentially connected to one another, as shown in FIG. 9, such that a respective entrance (e.g., entrances 804b to 804z) of one cyclone separator (e.g., cyclone separators 212b to 212z) of the plurality of cyclone separators is connected to a respective flow exhaust (e.g., flow exhausts 806a to 806z) of another cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators. In an exemplary embodiment, a respective entrance of at least one cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators (e.g., entrance 804a of cyclone separator 212a) may be connected to outlet 706 of the at least one suction motor (i.e. suction motor 208a or 208b). In an exemplary embodiment respective lighter-particle exhaust (e.g., lighter particle exhausts 812a to 812z) of corresponding cyclone separator (e.g., cyclone separators 212a to 212z, respectively) may be collected together in second chamber 214 to discharge lighter particles 220a.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, with continued reference to FIG. 9, suction motor 208 may be connected to first lighter-particle outlet 210 by utilizing any kind of connection means such as channels, ducts, pipes, tubes, etc., which is capable of transferring an exemplary flow of mass 220 and / or its particles 220a and / or 220b. In an exemplary embodiment, suction motor 208 may be connected to first lighter-particle outlet 210 via first channel 904. In an exemplary embodiment, a respective entrance of at least one cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators (e.g., entrance 804a of cyclone separator 212a) may be connected tooutlet 706 of the at least one suction motor (i.e. suction motor 208a or 208b) via any kind of connection means such as channels, ducts, pipes, tubes, etc., which is capable of transferring an exemplary flow of mass 220 and / or its particles 220a and / or 220b. In an exemplary embodiment, entrance 804a of cyclone separator 212a of the plurality of cyclone separators may be connected to outlet 706 of at least one suction motor (i.e. suction motor 208a or 208b) via second channel 906. In an exemplary embodiment, respective entrances (e.g., entrances 804b to 804z) may be connected to respective flow exhausts (e.g., flow exhausts 806a to 806z) of corresponding cyclone separators via any kind of connection means such as channels, ducts, pipes, tubes, etc., which is capable of transferring an exemplary flow of mass 220 and / or its particles 220a and / or 220b. In an exemplary embodiment, respective entrances (e.g., entrances 804b to 804z) may be connected to respective flow exhausts (e.g., flow exhausts 806a to 806z) of corresponding cyclone separators via a plurality of third channels 908a, 908b, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, an exemplary air discharged from the last cyclone separator (e.g., cyclone separator 212z) in a sequentially connected cyclone separators may be purified from any particles having a size greater than approximately 60 microns.EXAMPLE: Sand and Dust Separation

[0045] Hereinafter, one or more exemplary embodiments will be described in further detail with reference to examples. It will be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art that these examples may be for illustrative purposes only and are not to be interpreted to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0046] In this example device or waterless solid particles separator 102 may be utilized for separating sand and dust particles of mass 220 without the use of water. In an exemplary embodiment, mass 220, which comprises dust particles as lighter particles 220a and sand particles as heavier particles 220b, may be conducted to feeder 204. In an exemplaryembodiment, feeder 204 may introduce mass 220 into first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, mass 220 is discharged on motor 222 while motor 222 is working and its distributor blade 504 is rotating about axis of rotation 508. In an exemplary embodiment, because of the clash between mass 220 and distributor blade 504, dust particles (i.e., lighter particles 220a) may be spread in the air inside first chamber 206 and sand particles (i.e., heavier particles 220b) may be thrown away inside first chamber 206. In an exemplary embodiment, suspended dust particles may be vacuumed by at least one suction motor (e.g., suction motors 208a and / or 208b) and transferred to an exemplary filtration unit. In an exemplary embodiment, sand particles may lose their speed and decelerated by dampers 226 which arranged around motor 222 at a distance thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, sand particles (i.e., heavier particles 220b may be discharged from first chamber 206, at exit 228 thereof, and transferred via passage 230 into heavier-particle outlet 218 and then out of second chamber 214. In an exemplary embodiment, dust particles may be filtered from the air through a series of cyclone separators 212 which are sequentially connected to one another in an exemplary filtration unit. In an exemplary embodiment, in each respective cyclone separator some dust particles may be filtered from the air until the last cyclone separator exhaust the air which is purified from particles having a size greater than 60 microns. In an exemplary embodiment, separated dust particles may be discharged into funnel-shape end portion 234 of second chamber 214 and may be conducted to the outside of second chamber 214 through second lighter-particle outlet 216.

[0047] While the foregoing has described what are considered to be the best mode and / or other examples, it is understood that various modifications may be made therein and that the subject matter disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and examples, and that the teachings may be applied in numerous applications, only some of which have beendescribed herein. It is intended by the following claims to claim any and all applications, modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the present teachings.

[0048] Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this specification, including in the claims that follow, are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

[0049] The scope of protection is limited solely by the claims that now follow. That scope is intended and should be interpreted to be as broad as is consistent with the ordinary meaning of the language that is used in the claims when interpreted in light of this specification and the prosecution history that follows and to encompass all structural and functional equivalents. Notwithstanding, none of the claims are intended to embrace subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirement of Sections 101, 102, or 103 of the Patent Act, nor should they be interpreted in such a way. Any unintended embracement of such subject matter is hereby disclaimed.

[0050] Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated or illustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedication of any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, or equivalent to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recited in the claims.

[0051] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as first and second and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. An element proceeded by“a” or “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[0052] It will be understood that the terms and expressions used herein have the ordinary meaning as is accorded to such terms and expressions with respect to their corresponding respective areas of inquiry and study, except where specific meanings have otherwise been set forth herein. Relational terms such as “first” and “second” and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions.

[0053] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it may be seen that various features are grouped together in various implementations. This is for purposes of streamlining the disclosure, and is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed implementations require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed implementation. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.

[0054] While various implementations have been described, the description is intended to be exemplary, rather than limiting and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more implementations and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the implementations. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the accompanying figures and discussed in this detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are possible. Any feature of any implementation may be used incombination with or substituted for any other feature or element in any other implementation unless specifically restricted. Therefore, it will be understood that any of the features shown and / or discussed in the present disclosure may be implemented together in any suitable combination. Accordingly, the implementations are not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A device for separating sand and dust particles of a mass from one another, the device comprising: a feeder configured to receive the mass; a first chamber connected to the feeder through a channel disposed at an upper-most end of the first chamber, the first chamber comprising: a motor mounted inside the first chamber, the motor comprising a distributor blade, wherein the distributor blade configured to disperse the mass, discharging from the channel, inside the first chamber; and a plurality of dampers arranged along a periphery of the first chamber, each respective damper of the plurality of dampers comprising a respective wing pivotally connected to the periphery of the first chamber such that the plurality of dampers define an inner wall of the first chamber around the motor at a distance thereof, wherein each respective wing of the respective damper of the plurality of dampers overlaps with corresponding adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers; and a filtration unit comprising: at least one suction motor comprising an inlet connected to a first lighter-particle outlet, wherein the first lighter-particle outlet disposed at the upper-most end of the first chamber; and a plurality of cyclone separators sequentially connected to one another such that a respective entrance of one cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators is connected to a respective flow exhaust of another cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators, wherein the respective entrance of at least one cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators is connected to an outlet of the at least one suction motor,wherein the plurality of cyclone separators disposed in a second chamber such that respective lighter-particle exhausts of the respective cyclone separators discharge the dust particles inside the second chamber.

2. A device for separating various particles of a mass based on respective weights of the respective particles, the device comprising: a feeder configured to receive the mass; a first chamber connected to the feeder at an upper-most end of the first chamber, the first chamber comprising: a motor mounted inside the first chamber, the motor comprising a distributor blade, wherein the distributor blade configured to disperse the particles of the mass inside the first chamber; and a plurality of dampers arranged along a periphery of the first chamber, each respective damper of the plurality of dampers comprising a respective wing pivotally connected to the periphery of the first chamber such that the plurality of dampers define an inner wall of the first chamber around the motor at a distance thereof; and a filtration unit comprising: at least one suction motor comprising an inlet connected to the upper-most end of the first chamber; and a plurality of cyclone separators sequentially connected to one another such that a respective entrance of one cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators is connected to a respective flow exhaust of another cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators, wherein the respective entrance of at least one cyclone separator of the plurality of cyclone separators is connected to an outlet of the at least one suction motor.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein each respective wing of the respective damper of the plurality of dampers partially with corresponding adjacent dampers of the plurality of dampers.

4. The device of claim 2, wherein the inlet of the at least one suction motor connected to a first lighter-particle outlet, wherein the first lighter-particle outlet disposed at the upper-most end of the first chamber, wherein the first lighter-particle outlet conducts some particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of the mass, into the at least one suction motor.

5. The device of claim 2, wherein the plurality of cyclone separators disposed in a second chamber such that respective lighter-particle exhausts of the respective cyclone separators discharge some particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of the mass, inside the second chamber.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the second chamber discharges some particles, having a lighter weight with respect to the other particles of the mass, through a second lighter-particle outlet.

7. The device of the claim 6, wherein the second chamber connected to an exit of the first chamber through a passage, at a lower-most end of the first chamber.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the passage spans between the exit of the first chamber and a heavier-particle outlet of the second chamber, wherein the passage conducts some particles, having heavier weights with respect to the other particles of the mass, into the heavier-particle outlet of the second chamber.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the exit of the first chamber disposed at a lower-most end of the first chamber.

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