SCRAPER-TYPE DEHYDRATING CONVEYOR Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: mining industry. SUBSTANCE: scraper-type dehydrating conveyor has trough-type unit composed of sections and inclined in direction of displacement of bulk material. Trough-type unit has sieves, pulling device made in the form of two chains equipped with scrapers having flexible cleaners, and drive mounted on opposite end. Conveyor is provided with additional trough-type unit inclined in direction of displacement of bulk material. Both trough-type units are arranged in spaced relation one relative to another in vertical plane. Conveyor is preferably used for mineral material dehydration and concentration. EFFECT: increased efficiency in bulk material dehydration and increased specific filtration of process water per unit of area of sieves. 3 dwg