FILTER FOR CONTINUOUS FILTRATION Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: filtration processes; separation of liquid media and mechanical particles, including suspensions; food-processing, chemical, medical and other industries. SUBSTANCE: filter has housing, unit for accumulation and discharge of shaved cake, revolving central axle with filtering disks rigidly secured on it in perpendicular position at some distance from one another, Central axle is provided with one longitudinal passage used for accumulation and discharge of filtrate through connecting unit. Filtering disks are coated with filtering material (cloth, gauze, screen, etc.); disks are connected with inner passage of central axle through opening. Scrapers located between disks are secured to axle in such way that they remain immovable relative to central axle and filtering disks during rotation of axle. Scrapers rest against retainer found in lower portion of filter housing. EFFECT: simplified construction of filter; reduced overall dimensions at retained through; low operational expenses. 7 cl, 2 dwg