METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING FINES PRODUCED DURING THE DRYING OF CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES

摘要

Method and apparatus for collecting fines produced during the drying of charcoal briquettes in a furnace. A conveyor having a run passing through the furnace for supporting the briquettes during the drying thereof is provided. The conveyor has openings therein through which fines produced during the drying process may fall. An endless power-driven belt having a run positioned under and generally coextensive with the briquette supporting run of the conveyor is provided to catch the falling fines and transport the fines to a depository which is spaced from the furnace.