Title: Horizontal centrifugal separator

Abstract: In a horizontal centrifugal separator there is included a housing that rests by means of cushioned supports upon the ground, foundation, or the like, with the housing providing for the bearing mounting of a shaft that connects with a revolvable bowl, with both of said shaft and bowl being arranged substantially along a horizontal axis; the bowl includes a series of vanes extending from its interior surface, arranged between its base and the rim portion, with the rim portion having a series of perforations therethrough so as to allow for separation of the coolant from the metal chips as accumulated in the metal working industry. A chute also mounts upon the housing and has its discharge end extending into the bowl, and further includes a deflector that is arranged approximate its end, and therein allows for the continuous delivery of chips to the bowl and their uniform distribution along its interior surface to facilitate the centrifugal separation of any coolant from the chips.

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Inventors: Derton, Harry E. (Cahokia, IL, US)
Cope, Dewey M. (Affton, MO, US)

Application Number: 739708
Filing Date: 1976-11-08
Publication_date: 1979-01-23
Assignee: Centrifugal & Mechanical Industries, Inc. (St. Louis, MO)
Primary Class(es): 210/369 210/360.1, 210/380.3, 210/382, 210/497.01, 494/15, 494/36, 494/43, 494/60
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US Patent Ref:

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Other Refs: 146859

Jun, 1952	AU

Primary Examiner: Krizmanich, George H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Denk; Paul M.