A wheel assembly for a centrifugal blast wheel machine includes a blast wheel and several blades configured to throw blast media introduced into the blast wheel against a work piece. Each blade includes a first side having a first rail portion that extends along a length of the first side and a second side having a second rail portion that extends along a length of the second side. Each rail portion has a locking member positioned on an outside surface of the rail portion adjacent a first end of the blade. Each rail portion further has a contact surface that is configured to engage a surface of a seat of the blast wheel. Each blade further includes a positioning knob located on the first contact surface to prevent the blade from inadvertently being removed from the seat.
A wheel assembly for a centrifugal blast wheel machine includes a blast wheel and several blades configured to throw blast media introduced into the blast wheel against a work piece. Each blade includes a first side having a first rail portion that extends along a length of the first side and a second side having a second rail portion that extends along a length of the second side. Each rail portion has a locking member positioned on an outside surface of the rail portion adjacent a first end of the blade. Each rail portion further has a contact surface that is configured to engage a surface of a seat of the blast wheel. Each blade further includes a positioning knob located on the first contact surface to prevent the blade from inadvertently being removed from the seat.
An impeller for a centrifugal blast wheel machine includes a hub provided at one end of the impeller, with the hub being configured to be coupled to the motor. The hub further includes a ring provided at an opposite end of the hub, with the ring defining a media inlet to receive blast media. The impeller further includes a plurality of cylindrical vanes positioned between the hub and the ring. The plurality of cylindrical vanes is spaced from one another on peripheries of the hub and the ring. The plurality of cylindrical vanes defines a plurality of impeller media outlets constructed and arranged to allow egress of blast media upon rotation of the impeller.
A turnover mechanism is configured to receive and flip over parts delivered by an in-feed conveyor to an out-feed conveyor. The turnover mechanism includes a frame and a gripper assembly coupled to the frame. The gripper assembly is configured to secure and move a part having one surface treated from the in-feed conveyor. The turnover mechanism further includes a flipper assembly coupled to the frame, the flipper assembly being configured to rotate and deliver the part to the out-feed conveyor with an opposite surface of the part exposed for treatment.
B65H 9/08 - Holding devices, e.g. finger, needle, suction, for retaining articles in registered position
B65G 47/248 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them
B24C 3/08 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants essentially adapted for abrasive blasting of travelling stock or travelling workpieces
An impeller for a centrifugal blast wheel machine includes a hub provided at one end of the impeller, with the hub being configured to be coupled to the motor. The hub further includes a ring provided at an opposite end of the hub, with the ring defining a media inlet to receive blast media. The impeller further includes a plurality of cylindrical vanes positioned between the hub and the ring. The plurality of cylindrical vanes is spaced from one another on peripheries of the hub and the ring. The plurality of cylindrical vanes defines a plurality of impeller media outlets constructed and arranged to allow egress of blast media upon rotation of the impeller.
B24C 3/06 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other movableAbrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other portable
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System for internal air blasting of an enclosed space with an automated apparatus
A system for internal air blasting of an enclosed space includes a ground vehicle, an arm supported by the ground vehicle, and a blasting nozzle provided at the end of the arm. The blasting nozzle being configured to direct blast media to a desired surface of the enclosed space to be treated by the arm. A method of internal air blasting an enclosed space is further disclosed.
B24C 3/06 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other movableAbrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants characterised by the arrangement of the component assemblies with respect to each other portable
B24C 3/32 - Abrasive blasting machines or devicesPlants designed for abrasive blasting of particular work, e.g. the internal surfaces of cylinder blocks
B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
B08B 9/093 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by the force of jets or sprays
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
A turnover mechanism is configured to receive and flip over parts delivered by an in-feed conveyor to an out-feed conveyor. The turnover mechanism includes a frame and a gripper assembly coupled to the frame. The gripper assembly is configured to secure and move a part having one surface treated from the in-feed conveyor. The turnover mechanism further includes a flipper assembly coupled to the frame, the flipper assembly being configured to rotate and deliver the part to the out-feed conveyor with an opposite surface of the part exposed for treatment.
B65G 47/248 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them
A dynamic baffle system for a magnetic separator includes a containment barrier secured to a frame and positioned between a rotary screen drum and a magnetic drum. The dynamic baffle system further includes a baffle configured to block an opening of the containment barrier. The baffle is movable between an open position in which media mixture is capable of flowing from the containment barrier to the magnetic drum and a closed position in which the media mixture is prohibited from flowing from the containment barrier to the magnetic drum and configured to evenly build up on the containment barrier. The dynamic baffle system further includes a sensor and a controller coupled to the sensor and the baffle to control the amount of media mixture flowing from the rotary screen drum to the magnetic drum.
A surface measurement method includes inspecting a plurality of samples of a first irregular workpiece surface in two dimensions, determining, based on the inspections of the samples, a total number of surface peaks on each of the plurality of samples, and deriving a control limit from a statistical variation of the total number of surface peaks on each of the samples. The control limit specifies an out-of-tolerance condition for the total number of surface peaks on a second irregular workpiece surface. The method further includes inspecting a portion of the second irregular workpiece surface in two dimensions, determining, based on the inspection of the portion of the second irregular workpiece surface, a total number of surface peaks on the portion, and comparing the total number of surface peaks on the portion to the control limit to determine whether the second irregular workpiece surface is in the out-of-tolerance condition.
A surface measurement method includes inspecting a plurality of samples of a first irregular workpiece surface in two dimensions, determining, based on the inspections of the samples, a total number of surface peaks on each of the plurality of samples, and deriving a control limit from a statistical variation of the total number of surface peaks on each of the samples. The control limit specifies an out-of-tolerance condition for the total number of surface peaks on a second irregular workpiece surface. The method further includes inspecting a portion of the second irregular workpiece surface in two dimensions, determining, based on the inspection of the portion of the second irregular workpiece surface, a total number of surface peaks on the portion, and comparing the total number of surface peaks on the portion to the control limit to determine whether the second irregular workpiece surface is in the out-of- tolerance condition.
A screw conveyor to move media includes a first feed screw having a first end portion, a second feed screw having a second end portion, and a support hanger assembly to support the first feed screw and the second feed screw. The support hanger assembly includes a hanger bracket having a vertical support member and an inner hub secured to and extending perpendicularly from the vertical support member, a shaft portion disposed within the inner hub, an inner sleeve configured to be disposed between the shaft portion and the inner hub, at least one outer hub coupled to the shaft portion, and an outer sleeve configured to be disposed between the inner hub and the at least one outer hub. The first feed screw and the second feed screw are coupled to the at least one outer hub. The inner sleeve and/or the outer sleeve may be fabricated from low coefficient of friction material.
A screw conveyor to move media includes a first feed screw having a first end portion, a second feed screw having a second end portion, and a support hanger assembly to support the first feed screw and the second feed screw. The support hanger assembly includes a hanger bracket having a vertical support member and an inner hub secured to and extending perpendicularly from the vertical support member, a shaft portion disposed within the inner hub, an inner sleeve configured to be disposed between the shaft portion and the inner hub, at least one outer hub coupled to the shaft portion, and an outer sleeve configured to be disposed between the inner hub and the at least one outer hub. The first feed screw and the second feed screw are coupled to the at least one outer hub. The inner sleeve and/or the outer sleeve may be fabricated from low coefficient of friction material.
A control cage (300) for an abrasive blasting wheel (600) includes a housing forming an interior chamber, a blast media outlet (330) positioned in the housing, and a channel (340) formed in an inner side of the housing. A distribution device for an abrasive blasting wheel includes an impeller (200) having a media inlet (210) at one end adapted to receive blast media and a plurality of impeller media outlets (240) constructed and arranged to allow egress of the blast media upon rotation of the impeller, a control cage surrounding the impeller and having a cage media outlet (330) adapted for passage of the blast media, and a channel (260, 340) formed between the impeller and the control cage. The channel of the distribution device may be formed on an inner side (302) of the control cage, an outer side of the impeller, or both.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
(1) Blast cleaning machine used to prepare surfaces of metallic components, such as castings, forgings, stampings, plates, by removing contamination, blending appearance, color brightening or profiling/texturing.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product. (1) Designing blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impact metal abrasive against the product, and associated systems therefor to the specifications of customers.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product. (1) Designing blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impact metal abrasive against the product, and associated systems therefor to the specifications of customers.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Locking mechanism on a blast machine, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product, for locking blades to the wheel. (1) Designing blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product, and associated systems therefor to the specifications of customers.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product. (1) Designing blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impact metal abrasive against the product, and associated systems therefor to the specifications of customers.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product. (1) Designing blast machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impact metal abrasive against the product, and associated systems therefor to the specifications of customers.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Custom manufacture of cleaning machines for use in impacting metal abrasives against the product to be cleaned, shot peening machines for use in impacting metal shot against the product to be peened, automatic paint spray machines, and vacuums for collecting dust comprising fabric and paper filters; engineering and design services for others in the field of cleaning machines which utilize impact abrasives, in the field of shot peening machines which utilize impact shot, in the field of automatic spray paint machines, and in the field of vacuums for collecting dust comprising fabric and paper filters. (1) Cleaning machines, namely machines for cleaning metal products by impacting metal abrasive against the product; peening machines, namely machines for shot peening metal products by impacting metal shot against the product to be peened, automatic paint spray machines.
