摘要 |
2012101907 An apparatus for collecting particles from a mixture of particles and air and then discharging of the collected particles, the apparatus comprising: a first chamber in which the particles are separated from the mixture and a second chamber in which the separated particles are collected, the first and second chambers being in communication with each other, the second chamber having an outlet for discharging the collected particles therethrough; a first gate between the first chamber and the second chamber, the first gate having an open condition in which the separated particles are allowed to flow from the first chamber to the second chamber and a closed condition in which the separated particles are substantially prevented from flowing from the first chamber to the second chamber; and a second gate in the outlet of the second chamber having an open condition in which the collected particles are allowed to be discharged from the second chamber and a closed condition in which the collected particles are substantially prevented from leaving the second chamber, the second gate operable to be able to adopt its open condition when the first gate is in its closed condition. WO 2013/020161 PCT/AU2012/000885 Iinlet 4- Out16t Cyclonic separator do 22 11 Chamber 1 Valve 1 closed Chamber 2 Valve 2 closed |