Densimetric Separation Table With Fluidification Pre-Separation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing densimetric separation tables have limitations in loading capacity and separation efficiency, particularly when handling materials with significantly different densities like organic matter and inert materials, due to inefficient initial separation methods.

Innovation Solution

The densimetric separation table incorporates a fluidification channel with adjustable airflow and inclination, allowing prior separation of lightweight materials before reaching the main separation base, combined with chevrons and an additional base to enhance separation efficiency and reduce table size.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If material is passed directly to the working base for separation, then separation function is provided, but loading capacity is limited and separation time is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveloading capacityVSAvoidseparation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by introducing a fluidification channel before the working base to perform initial separation of lightweight materials. This pre-separation step removes a portion of lightweight materials before they reach the main separation area, thereby increasing the loading capacity and reducing the time required for complete separation in the working base.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Volume of moving object

If table size is reduced to decrease equipment footprint, then space efficiency is improved, but separation efficiency may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetable sizeVSAvoidseparation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the separation process into two distinct stages: initial separation in the fluidification channel and main separation in the working base. This segmentation allows the overall separation function to be achieved in a more compact configuration while maintaining high separation efficiency through the coordinated action of both stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If conventional separation method is used without fluidification channel, then device complexity is low, but loading capacity and separation efficiency are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveloading capacityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies pneumatics by introducing a fluidification channel that uses airflow to fluidize and separate lightweight materials before they reach the working base. This pneumatic pre-separation mechanism significantly increases loading capacity and separation efficiency, with the added complexity being justified by the substantial improvement in productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

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

This approach doubles the loading capacity and separation efficiency, reducing the overall separation time and table size while maintaining high separation quality, especially for compost and inert materials.

Implementation Method 1

In said fluidification channel, a first airflow is passed through a channel treatment base

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluidification: Fluidisation

Implementation Method 2

a prior separation of the materials occurs in the rest of the segment, such that separation time is saved

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir current separation: Density Gradient

Implementation Method 3

driving means for reciprocating the table to drop over the step at a point in the up-stroke not later than, the end thereof

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 4

separate according to their specific weight and shape

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDensity separation: Density Gradient

Implementation Method 5

The fraction which can be brought to the surface of the bulk material by vibration is sucked off from the surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentEP4289509B1Densimetric separation table
Publication Date: 2026.03.11 MOGENSEN SPAIN SLU
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AI summary

Densimetric separation table. The table (1) comprises a main separation box (2) in which two materials are separated by means of the fluidification of the lightweight material and the vibration of a working base of the box (3). The table also comprises a fluidification channel (7) for the prior separation of the materials, comprising a conduit (8) with a channel treatment base (9) allowing the passage of an airflow therethrough, such that a first part of lightweight materials is directed to the suction system (6), a second part is directed to a lightweight material outlet (4), and a third part is directed to the working box (2) mixed with the heavy material. The table comprises a fan (10) for generating the airflow and a duct (11) through which the airflow is directed to the conduit (8) where it is forced through the channel treatment base (9).