Abstract
A cell strainer is described consisting of an integrated vibrating mechanism to prevent clogging up the mesh by larger components.
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Claims
1. A vibrating research device to separate particles by their size by using a woven mesh or a pored membrane with defined openings.
2. A research device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration is caused by an eccentric rotating mass vibrating motor.
3. A research device according to claims 1 and 2, wherein the eccentric rotating mass vibrating motor is a built-in device of the separation device.
4. A research device according to claims 1 and 2, wherein the eccentric rotating mass vibrating motor is part of an auxiliary device which can be adjusted outside or inside of the strainer/filter.
5. A research device according to 4, wherein the auxiliary device located inside the strainer/filter has protrusions in a shape which creates a rotating movement of the liquid to be filtrated.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0008] FIG. 1 shows the schematic side view of a cell strainer with the vibrating device as integrated part of the strainer housing
[0009] FIG. 2 shows the schematic side view of a cell strainer with the vibrating device as a secondary part to be attached to the strainer
[0010] FIG. 3 shows the schematic side view of a cell strainer with the vibrating device ha
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] Filter devices (FIG. 1) basically consist of a plastic or metal housing (1) carrying the filter mesh or the membrane (4) can be integrated in the housing or be an exchangeable part of the device. According to the invention, the filter device is equipped with an eccentric rotating mass vibrating motor (2), the like of which is commonly used in massage equipment, warning devices, cell phones, etc. Amplitude and frequency of the vibration can be varied according to the specific needs by rotating mass and rotation speed. The low voltage motors are fueled by batteries, commonly used 3 V to 12 V or by a low power DC supply coming from a transformer or another battery-driven device like cell phones, laptops, tablets etc. The vibration frequency can be consistent or variable and regulated by the power supply.
[0012] One embodiment (FIG. 1) is that the eccentric rotating mass vibrating motor (2) is an integrated part of the filter/strainer device (1). The motor is permanently or temporarily placed in an opening of the filter housing (3). Vibration motor and filter housing should be tidily connected to allow the transfer of the mechanical energy to the filter/strainer unit to keep the woven mesh or membrane (4) in constant movement.
[0013] Other embodiments are to place the vibrating motor in auxiliary devices (FIGS. 2 and 3). This supplementary vibrating device can have all shapes which are complementary to the shape of the filter/strainer housing. One shape of the secondary vibrating device can be a ring (5) which enfolds the filter/strainer housing.
[0014] Another embodiment is to place the auxiliary device inside the filter/strainer housing, having direct contact with the liquid to be filtered (FIG. 3). The auxiliary device can be used to move the liquid inside the filter/strainer housing by giving the vibrating unit protrusions of a twisted form (6).
