Apparatus and method for separating free metal from ore

Details Apparatus and method for separating free metal from ore Apparatus and method for separating free metal from ore

1979-12-10

1981-05-12

Cuchinski, Jr., William A.

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

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With liquid treatment

209506, B03B 574

Patent

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042670365

ABSTRACT:
A multi-step wheel is provided for separating heavy metals in the free state from their ores.
One embodiment of a separating wheel includes at least two sets of inwardly directed spiral grooves that move from the wheel periphery to a central annulus. A retaining step or ledge area is defined between each groove set for collecting or retaining ore.
In another embodiment, the separator wheel is inwardly curved with a decreasing groove depth when moving from the outer periphery to the central annulus.
Unique groove designs for the separating wheel are also disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1986778 (1935-01-01), Hinkley
patent: 4008152 (1977-02-01), Kleven
patent: 4110206 (1978-08-01), Kleven

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