Angled Cross Support Screener Prevents Coke Plugging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing screening technologies for coke products face challenges in consistently separating materials based on size without becoming stuck, leading to reduced efficiency and potential interference in subsequent processing steps.
Innovation Solution
A screener apparatus comprising a screening member, an elevating member, and a cross support, where the screening member and elevating member are configured to allow materials to slide due to gravity, and the cross support is angled relative to the screening member to prevent plugging and ensure smooth material flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional screening devices are used to separate coke by size, then screening function is provided, but the device becomes stuck and screening consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a three-dimensional screening element structure with top surface, side surfaces, and spaced-apart screening surfaces extending in multiple directions. This multi-dimensional configuration prevents material from becoming stuck by providing screening action from multiple angles simultaneously, eliminating the plugging problem while maintaining consistent screening reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The screening device is divided into multiple discrete screening elements spaced apart from each other, rather than using a continuous screening surface. Each screening element operates independently with gaps between them, allowing material to pass through freely while preventing clogging. The screening elements may also be segmented into top, side, and bottom portions that work together to prevent sticking.
2Stability of the object's composition
If screening is performed to ensure uniform size distribution, then heating control improves, but screening efficiency decreases due to frequent sticking
Solution Approach 1:
By extending screening surfaces in multiple dimensions (top, side, and bottom surfaces at different orientations), the device achieves uniform size distribution screening while maintaining high throughput. The multi-dimensional approach allows material to be screened from multiple angles simultaneously, preventing sticking interruptions and maintaining continuous efficient operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The screening elements are configured to provide continuous screening action without interruption from plugging. The spaced-apart arrangement and multi-dimensional screening surfaces ensure that material flows continuously through the device, maintaining constant screening efficiency while consistently achieving uniform size distribution in the output.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables efficient screening of coke products by size, preventing plugging and ensuring consistent material separation, thereby improving processing efficiency and reducing the risk of material sticking.
Implementation Method 1
the screening member and elevating member are configured to allow materials to slide due to gravity
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, devices and methods for screening materials or industrial products, such as foundry coke, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, representative systems and/or devices can include (i) a plurality of screening members each extending along a first axis, wherein the screening members are configured to make contact with a material to be screened, (ii) a plurality of elevating members extending along the first axis, wherein individual elevating member are coupled to a lower portion of corresponding individual screening members, and (iii) a cross support extending along a second axis angled relative to the first axis, wherein the cross support is coupled to a lower portion of at least some of the elevating members.