发明名称 |
Coarse particle separator for toner particles |
摘要 |
A coarse particle separator for separating and collecting coarse toner particles having a size greater than substantially 500 microns comprises a tank having an inlet and an outlet, the separation being performed within the tank. The inlet to the tank is located at a lower portion of the tank and is connected to an eductor station by an eductor line. Particles are introduced to the inlet by the eductor line at a velocity of approximately 4500 ft/min. The separation of coarse and light toner particles can be performed by reducing the flow velocity so the coarse particles settle out by their own weight. A flow baffle made of a 75 micron screen hinders the passage of coarse particles. The outlet outputs light toner particles to at least one toner storage bin. Alternatively, the tank can have a conical-shaped upper portion which induces a cyclone effect in the flow of toner particles, the cyclone effect resulting in the collection of coarse particles in the lower portion of the tank. The apex of the conical-shaped upper portion terminates in the outlet. The inlet is located at a side of the tank such that a clearance is provided below the inlet for collection of the coarse toner particles.
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申请公布号 |
US5174455(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1992.12.29 |
申请号 |
US19910786197 |
申请日期 |
1991.10.31 |
申请人 |
XEROX CORPORATION |
发明人 |
ZELAZNY, JOSEPH S.;SMITH, LEWIS S.;O'CONNOR, THOMAS W. |
分类号 |
B07B7/01;B07B7/086;G03G9/08;G03G21/10 |
主分类号 |
B07B7/01 |
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