Adjustable bucket sieve device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable and removable vibration sieving apparatus that sorts plant extract and the like according to size, and more particularly, to a sieving apparatus using motorized vibration that is suitable for sorting plant extracts or other particles.

Claims

1. An improved vibration sieving device for sorting plant extract and other particles, the device comprising: a circular-shaped frame; a gasket; a clamping means; and a motor fitted to the circular frame, wherein, the said clamping means is fitted to the said circular frame at the point of an opening gap on the circular frame; and characterized in that, the said circular frame is removable, wherein the said frame is placed over a container covered with a loose mesh or screen for agitating the mesh for sieving of particles.

2. The vibration device of claim 1, wherein the said clamping means is a latch.

3. The vibration device of claim 1, wherein the motor is an electric motor.

4. The vibration device of claim 1, wherein the motor is a pneumatic motor.

5. The vibration device of claim 1, wherein, the said gap on the circular frame allows it to be fixed on containers with variable-sized openings.

6. The vibration device of claim 1, wherein, the circular frame is made of metal.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more fully describe embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are not to be considered limitations in the scope of the invention but are merely illustrative.

[0018] FIG. 1 represents the perspective view of one of the existing prior art.

[0019] FIG. 2 represents the perspective view of another prior art which is commonly used

[0020] FIG. 3 is an assembled perspective view of the sieve vibrator for sorting of particles of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a disassembled perspective view of the sieve vibrator for sorting of particles of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a first embodiment of the present invention wherein the motor is an electric motor, and the fig. depicts the perspective view of the electric motor attached to the circular frame from the top.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of FIG. 5 from below.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a second embodiment of the present invention wherein the motor is a pneumatic motor, and the FIG. 8 depicts the perspective view of the pneumatic motor attachment to the circular frame from the top.

[0025] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of FIG. 7 from below.

[0026] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the present invention representing the container, the pneumatic motor, and the mesh screen attached to the container.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0027] 100 Sieve vibrator device [0028] 10 Metal Sheet Ring [0029] 20 Metal sheet piece [0030] 30 Gasket [0031] 40 Latch [0032] 50 Vertical plate [0033] 60 Opening gap [0034] 70 Electric motor [0035] 80 Pneumatic motor [0036] 90 Outer circumference of the frame

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0037] The description above and below and the drawings of the present document focus on one or more currently preferred embodiments of the present invention and describe some exemplary optional features and/or alternative embodiments. The description and drawings are for the purpose of illustration and not limitation. Those of ordinary skill in the art would recognize variations, modifications, and alternatives. Such variations, modifications, and alternatives are also within the scope of the present invention.

[0038] FIGS. 1 and 2 represent prior art. In both these figures, the mesh is attached to a separate pan which is then attached to an agitation device and furthermore to the container. Further in FIG. 2, as depicted, in the bucket or container, an incision is required for fitting the mesh pan and the motor/vibrator assembly. The prior art, therefore, is a bit cumbersome to fit and relies on the use of pans with pre-installed screens.

[0039] The present invention, however, is devoid of such a process and is easy and cost-effective to be fitted on any container without requiring any separate mesh pan as well as a specific container size. The user can quickly replace any mesh that may be clogged or damaged, or because a different mesh size is required.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 3-9, the device 100 is equipped with a circular-shaped frame 10 and a corresponding gasket 30 for holding a mesh screen which is held in between the said circular frame 10 and the gasket 30, wherein the gasket 30 is glued to the said frame 10. The clamping means 40 may be a latch as shown in FIG. 1. The latch 40 is fitted to the circular frame 10 at the point of an opening gap 60. The circular frame 10, can be fitted to the opening of a bucket along with a sieve mesh or screen (not shown in the figure) for the purpose of sieving the particle. For accommodating the frame (10) onto ,variable-sized bucket openings, a gap 60 is provided which gives the frame 10 flexibility of accommodating it with variable-sized containers.

[0041] The outer circumference (90) of the said circular frame (10), at a distance of quarter half from the latch (40) of the said circular frame, is fitted with a pair of vertical plates (50). A metal sheet plate (20) as shown in FIG. 1 is attached with the said vertical plates (50). These together form an anchor for an electric motor (70) to be configured with the metal steel frame (10).

[0042] For agitating any particle, the motor is powered on which vibrates and transfers the energy to the metal frame (10) which agitates the screen and the material is slowly sieved into the bucket, without any manual intervention.

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric motor may be replaced by a pneumatic motor, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0044] The present invention also provides a method for sifting plant or herb components, utilizing the device as described, the method comprising:

[0045] Opening the latch (40) of the device, thereby releasing the circular frame (10). Inserting a sieve bag between the said circular frame (10) and bucket or other container wherein the gasket (30) and the circular frame (10) are pressed against screen and container and tightened with a clamping means (40). This arrangement is then mounted on a container with a wide opening. The provision of a gap (60) on the circular frame (10), provides flexibility in mounting the vibration device on containers having varied sized openings. In the circular frame (10) after being mounted on the container opening, the latch (30) is closed for fixation. The vibration device having been mounted on the container, the motor is switched on, agitating the container and sifting the plant material without manual intervention.

[0046] Throughout the description and drawings, example embodiments are given with reference to specific configurations. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms. Those of ordinary skill in the art would be able to practice such other embodiments without undue experimentation. The scope of the present invention, for the purpose of the present patent document, is not limited merely to the specific example embodiments or alternatives of the foregoing description.