摘要 |
A technique of moving electrically conductive non-magnetic particles wherein a plurality of electromagnets are positioned on either side of an air gap with each electromagnet facing a non-magnetic space between electromagnets on the opposite side of the air gap. The electromagnets are energized with polyphase current in a manner to generate a sweeping magnetic flux down the air gap for moving particles therealong. Eddy currents generated by one magnetic field relative phase reacts with flux of another magnetic field relative phase to provide motion of the article. Two specific utilizations of this technique are described; the separation of conductive non-magnetic particles from waste material and the movement of aluminum can lids. |