F26B21/08

LOW PROFILE DESIGN AIR TUNNEL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM AIR FLOW IN A REFRACTANCE WINDOW DRYER
20230349634 · 2023-11-02 ·

A low profile design air tunnel system and method for providing uniform air flow in a refractance window dryer are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a conditioned air supply manifold that provides air into a drying chamber. The system has a drying belt directed through the drying chamber. A feed application tray at a first end of the drying belt applies a liquid to the drying belt. The system has an exhaust manifold located at the first end of the drying belt.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN AIR TUNNEL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM AIR FLOW IN A REFRACTANCE WINDOW DRYER
20230349634 · 2023-11-02 ·

A low profile design air tunnel system and method for providing uniform air flow in a refractance window dryer are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system comprises a conditioned air supply manifold that provides air into a drying chamber. The system has a drying belt directed through the drying chamber. A feed application tray at a first end of the drying belt applies a liquid to the drying belt. The system has an exhaust manifold located at the first end of the drying belt.

System and method for curing plants in a container with a sealed lid
11821683 · 2023-11-21 · ·

A lid for curing organic plants. The lid is configured to be secured onto a contain with an open top, wherein the lid includes a gasket located on the bottom side of the lid, wherein the lid further includes one or more valves configured to prevent air from entering the container when the lid is secured, wherein the valve is further configured to allow air to escape the container and enter the container when actuated, wherein the lid includes a plurality of numbers associated with a calendar date and a calendar month annularly arranged on a top surface of the lid, and wherein the lid further includes a plurality of tabs, wherein the plurality of tabs are configured to move bi-directionally and include an opening configured to align and display the plurality of numbers.

System and method for curing plants in a container with a sealed lid
11821683 · 2023-11-21 · ·

A lid for curing organic plants. The lid is configured to be secured onto a contain with an open top, wherein the lid includes a gasket located on the bottom side of the lid, wherein the lid further includes one or more valves configured to prevent air from entering the container when the lid is secured, wherein the valve is further configured to allow air to escape the container and enter the container when actuated, wherein the lid includes a plurality of numbers associated with a calendar date and a calendar month annularly arranged on a top surface of the lid, and wherein the lid further includes a plurality of tabs, wherein the plurality of tabs are configured to move bi-directionally and include an opening configured to align and display the plurality of numbers.

Electrostatic spray dryer system
11712638 · 2023-08-01 · ·

An electrostatic spray dryer for drying liquid into powder including an elongated cylindrical drying chamber having an electrostatic spray nozzle at an upper end and a powder collection vessel at a lower end. The powder collection vessel includes a removable and replaceable filter collections sock made of filter material for receiving and collecting dried powder from the drying chamber. For cleaning residual powder from an inside wall of the drying chamber, a scraper member is provided that is coupled by magnetic attraction to a manually removable driver on the external surface of the wall.

PLANT FOR DRYING GRANULAR POLYMER MATERIAL
20230382014 · 2023-11-30 · ·

A plant for drying granular polymer material comprises a hopper, in which granular polymer material is dried, and a process gas circuit which is configured to supply a process gas to the hopper in order to dry the granular polymer material.

ELECTRODE DRYING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH WATER SUPPLY PART, AND METHOD FOR DRYING ELECTRODE USING SAME
20220276001 · 2022-09-01 · ·

Provided is an electrode drying apparatus including a moisture supply unit capable of setting the internal temperature of a drying oven to a reference value, which is a level at which the drying of an electrode to be dried is stabilized, before an electrode drying process using hot air is started, thereby preventing the electrode from being fractured by over-drying at the early stage of drying the electrode in the drying oven, and an electrode drying method using the same.

ELECTRODE DRYING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH WATER SUPPLY PART, AND METHOD FOR DRYING ELECTRODE USING SAME
20220276001 · 2022-09-01 · ·

Provided is an electrode drying apparatus including a moisture supply unit capable of setting the internal temperature of a drying oven to a reference value, which is a level at which the drying of an electrode to be dried is stabilized, before an electrode drying process using hot air is started, thereby preventing the electrode from being fractured by over-drying at the early stage of drying the electrode in the drying oven, and an electrode drying method using the same.

Radiant conveyor drying system and method
11435141 · 2022-09-06 ·

A system according to the present invention provides a radiant conveyor drying system and method of operation. The radiant conveyor drying system generally comprises an input assembly, a drying assembly and an exit assembly mechanically fixed to one another. The drying assembly comprising at least one drying unit in communication with one another to provide for passage of product between the respective drying units and the input assembly and the exit assembly. The drying unit comprising a conveyor belt and a drying unit heating assembly. The drying unit heating assembly comprising a plenum and a heating chamber. The drying unit further comprising a burning unit in communication with the heating chamber to provide for radiant heat to contact the product traveling on the conveyor through the drying unit. The drying unit further comprising a blower fan in communication with the plenum to provide for convective air advancing from the plenum, over and through the radiant heat, to the product. Wherein the radiant heat is disbursed throughout the product. A first embodiment of the invention controlling hear generated by the burning unit of each respective drying unit. A second embodiment of the invention controlling heat generated by the burning unit and rate of the conveyor of each respective drying unit. A method of operation of the radiant conveyor drying system is described.

DRYER CONVEYOR BELT TRACKING SYSTEM

The present invention provides a conveyor belt tracking system for a dryer having a web of a mesh material having a protrusion extending along the length proximal one lateral edge and above a flat surface and a first generally cylindrical roller having a three-tiered slot for receiving the protrusion and two flanking shallow tracks for receiving base flanges.