СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ТЕПЛООБРАБОТАННОГО УДОБРЯЮЩЕГО МАТЕРИАЛА ИЛИ ОБОГАЩЕННОГО УДОБРЕНИЕМ СУБСТРАТНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА, ГОТОВОГО К ПРИМЕНЕНИЮ, И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Сущность изобретения: естественный субстрат или удобряющие материалы, такие как сфагнум, кокосовый порошок или птичий помет, могут содержать семена и другие загрязнения, которые могут быть нейтрализованы тепловой обработкой. Изобретение предусматривает особенно эффективную обработку благодаря тому, что материал, после прохождения проточной печи 8 поступает далее в теплоизолированный канал 38. Благодаря этому время тепловой обработки может быть существенно увеличено без дополнительного расхода энергии, а поток материала далее проходит через транспортную систему практически герметичную от окружающей среды, и содержащую зону 42. В последней материал охлаждается продуванием фильтрованным воздухом, смесительную станцию 12, в которой в поток материала вносят необходимые вещества и микробиологическую среду, и выпускную зону или станцию 16, в которой материал помещают в герметичные транспортные контейнеры, например, пакеты. Тем самым достигается, что материал полностью пастеризованный в печи экономичным ...

ЧИСТЯЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УСТРОЙСТВА УДАЛЕНИЯ ВОЛОС

... 1. Чистящее устройство для устройства удаления волос, имеющего стригущий блок для удаления волос, содержащее: полость для чистки для размещения в ней стригущего блока; механизм циркуляции текучей среды для подачи чистящей текучей среды в полость для чистки или удаления ее из полости для чистки; механизм сушки для сушки стригущего блока в полости для чистки после очистки стригущего блока; и контроллер для управления механизмом циркуляции текучей среды и механизмом сушки, в котором контроллер передает сигнал управления на устройство удаления волос, чтобы привести в действие стригущий блок в то время, пока работает механизм сушки. 2. Чистящее устройство по п.1, в котором контроллер приводит в движение стригущий блок периодически, в то время, пока работает механизм сушки. 3. Чистящее устройство по п.2, в котором во время прерывистого привода стригущего блока время работы стригущего блока устанавливается контроллером так, чтобы быть меньше времени паузы. 4. Чистящее устройство по п.2 или 3, ...

Improvements with the wood driers.

Axial-flow fan

The proposal is for an axial-flow fan for wood-drying plants with a reversible direction of rotation for the purpose of reversing the flow of air, which takes place parallel to the axis of rotation, having blades which are fixed to the fan shaft and each of which has at least two blade carriers which extend essentially radially away from the fan shaft and together carry a blade surface, with the characterizing feature that, to match the blade surfaces to an air guidance or blade profile that is ideal for the respectively opposite directions of rotation, the width of the flexible blade surface 7 is, as is known, larger than the respective internal spacing between the blade carriers 4, or the elastically extendible blade surfaces 7 are capable of being expanded in an arc shape by the air pressure during rotation, with the result that, in the course of the reversal of the direction of delivery, the blade surface 7 can move unhindered from one side to the other of a plane defined by the two ...

DRYING UNIT FOR DRYING FRESH PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR IN THE BRICK AND COARSE CERAMICS INDUSTRY

TROCKNUNGSANLAGE ZUM TROCKNEN VON FORMLINGEN, INSBESONDERE IN DER ZIEGEL- UND GROBKERAMIKINDUSTRIE

AXIALVENTILATOR

THERMAL TREATMENT MACHINE WITH PROMOTION OF THE TREATED PROPERTY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ENTERPRISE OF THIS THERMAL TREATMENT MACHINE

Trocknungsvorrichtung

Bei einer Trocknungsvorrichtung (1) zum Trocknen von Trocknungsgut (2) umfassend einen Trocknungsraum (3) zur Aufnahme des Trocknungsgutes (2) und wenigstens ein Gebläse (4) zum Erzeugen eines Luftstromes durch das Trocknungsgut (2), wird vorgeschlagen, dass das Gebläse (4) zwischen einem Durchluftbetrieb, in welchem das Gebläse (4) die Luft zu mindestens 75% des Gebläsedurchsatzes von außerhalb des Trocknungsraumes (3) ansaugt, und einem Umluftbetrieb, in welchem das Gebläse (4) die Luft zu mindestens 75% des Gebläsedurchsatzes aus dem Trocknungsraum (3) ansaugt, umschaltbar ist.

Air-guiding system, drying plant and method provided therewith for supply and discharge of air for moisture reduction

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Luftführungssystem (12) zur Abfuhr oder Abfuhr von Luft aus einer Fußboden-Unterkonstruktion (4). Diese umfasst ein Luftführungselement (19) zur Ausbildung eines Luftleitkanals (18) und mehrere Haltevorrichtungen (20). Jede der Haltevorrichtungen (20) weist einen ersten Schenkel (21) und einen mittels einer Gelenkanordnung (23) schwenkbar damit verbundenen zweiten Schenkel (22) auf. Am ersten Schenkel (21) ist ein Halteschenkel (24) angeordnet, welcher in winkeliger Ausrichtung bezüglich des ersten Schenkels (21) über den ersten Schenkel (21) vorragt. In deren Einsatzstellung schließen die beiden Schenkel (21, 22) einen spitzen Winkel ein. Zur Bildung des Luftleitkanals (18) ist das Luftführungselement (19) jeweils auf voneinander abgewendeten Flachseiten der beiden Schenkel (21, 22) angeordnet. Die Erfindung betrifft auch noch eine mit dem Luftführungssystem (12) ausgestattete Trocknungsanlage sowie ein Trocknungsverfahren.

DRYING UNIT FOR DRYING FRESH PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR IN THE BRICK AND COARSE CERAMICS INDUSTRY

AIR MIXER.

IMPROVED HEAT EXCHANGER.

DEVICE FOR THE DRYING PROCESS OF DAMP FODDER IN THE FORM OF ROUND AND/OR CUBIC MAJORITY BUNDLES

Coupled system and method for the separation and drying of moist fine particle coal

Abstract The present invention discloses a coupled system and a method for separation and drying of moist fine particle coal. The coupled system comprises a blast blower, a surge tank, a moisture detection sensor, a control device and two pipelines, wherein the blast blower is communicated with the surge tank; one end of two pipelines which are connected in parallel is communicated with the surge tank, while the other end is communicated with a fluidized bed; one of the two pipelines consists of a No. 1 valve, a No. 1 flowmeter, an air heater and an electric butterfly valve which are connected in series sequentially, while the other pipeline consists of a No. 2 valve and a No. 2 flowmeter which are connected in series; the moisture detection sensor is arranged in the fluidized bed; and the control device is respectively connected with the blast blower, the No. 1 valve, the No. 1 flowmeter, the air heater, the No. 2 valve, the No. 2 flowmeter and the moisture detection sensor. The coupled ...

Integrated method and apparatus based on pulsating fluidization for lignite de-ashing and dehydration

An integrated method and apparatus based on pulsating fluidization for lignite de-ashing and dehydration，belonging to an integrated method and apparatus for lignite de-ashing and dehydration. The system for generating and controlling pulsating airflow can realize real-time automatic feedback control through a PLC aiming at the properties of dried and sorted materials in a sorting bed and product specifications. In the sorting bed, the material to be sorted enters into the pulsating hot air drying stage firstly, and is dried and upgraded under the effect of air flow and high-temperature hot air, the material enters into the pulsating cold wind sorting stage under the effect of scraper conveyors which are parallely arranged up and down inside. The light products and heavy products sorted and layered are respectively conveyed to fine coal and gangue discharging outlets at both ends of the sorting machine. The float and hypostasis at the corresponding discharging ends are respectively discharged ...

EQUIPMENT FOR DRYING BALES OF FORAGE OF ANY SHAPE WHATSOEVER

The invention produces equipment for drying bales of forage comprising: at least one unit for generating hot air (30) channelled onto at least one pair of treatment units (A, B) stack one over the other, each having a rectangular bottom chamber (2, 5) and top chamber (4, 6), kept apart by spacing devices (40, 41; 60, 61; 103, 104) supporting the top chamber above the bottom chamber, and where one or more telescopic columns (A1, A2, A3; B1, B2, B3) set between the bottom chamber and the top chamber transfer the hot air from the bottom chamber to the top one. The bales are set in each treatment unit between the bottom chamber (2, 5) and the top chamber (4, 6) stacked in two layers so that they can be dried by the countercurrent flow of hot air. One or more of the telescopic columns (A3; A1, A2) is provided with shutoff dampers (20; 101, 102) suited to opening/closing the air flow from the bottom treatment unit (A) to the top treatment unit (B).

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRYING A PLURALITY OF DIVERSE ARTICLES

COUPLED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION AND DRYING OF MOIST FINE PARTICLE COAL

COUPLED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION AND DRYING OF MOIST FINE PARTICLE COAL

The present invention discloses a coupled system and a method for separation and drying of moist fine particle coal. The coupled system comprises a blast blower, a surge tank, a moisture detection sensor, a control device and two pipelines, wherein the blast blower is communicated with the surge tank; one end of two pipelines which are connected in parallel is communicated with the surge tank, while the other end is communicated with a fluidized bed; one of the two pipelines consists of a No. 1 valve, a No. 1 flowmeter, an air heater and an electric butterfly valve which are connected in series sequentially, while the other pipeline consists of a No. 2 valve and a No. 2 flowmeter which are connected in series; the moisture detection sensor is arranged in the fluidized bed; and the control device is respectively connected with the blast blower, the No. 1 valve, the No. 1 flowmeter, the air heater, the No. 2 valve, the No. 2 flowmeter and the moisture detection sensor. The coupled system ...

DRYING DEVICE FOR COLUMNAR STRUCTURE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLUMNAR STRUCTURE

Provided is a device (1) for drying a columnar structure (30) supported in an upright state on a support surface (2a). In the device (1), a supply section (5a) which supplies drying gas toward the support surface (2a) and a discharge section (6b) which discharges the supplied drying gas are both provided on a facing surface (6a) which faces the support surface (2a). It is preferable that the number of supply sections (5a) is more than one, and the number of discharge sections (6b) is more than one. It is also preferable that more than one discharge section (6b) is arranged symmetrically around one supply section (5a).

VENT DRYER STAND

A vent dryer stand for insertion into a floor mounted vent outlet includes a base which includes a support housing for contacting the floor and supporting the vent dryer stand; the base includes an inserted portion for insertion into the vent outlet, the inserted portion defining an inlet for receiving air from the vent outlet. The vent dryer stand also includes air conduits in fluid communication with the base for receiving air from the base and distributing the air to outlet orifices.

ARMOIRE

A dryer has an internal drying chamber for accommodating articles that are subjected to a heated circulating air to remove moisture from the articles. An air mixing chamber contains a first fan for moving air through a heater into the drying chamber. A second fan draws air out of the drying and mixing chambers and discharges air through a filter into the external environment. The heated air in the drying chamber is mixed with fresh air and recirculated through the drying chamber to minimize heat losses and increase drying effectiveness. Ultraviolet lamps within the drying chamber destroy contaminants in the air and articles within the chamber. A boot dryer, located in the drying chamber, has fans that move air through tubes used to support boots, shoes, skates and socks. Ultraviolet light in the boot chamber destroy contaminants in the air in the boot chamber and articles supported on the tubes. One modification of the dryer located within a locker room is used to remove moisture and odors ...

Anlage zum Trocknen von Massengütern.

Installation de séchage.

Zellen-Reihengebläse.

Einrichtung zum Trocknen empfindlicher Langwaren.

Composition contenant un polyacrylonitrile.

Elektrischer Leiter mit einer mit ihm verbundenen Metallblechzwinge und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung

Verfahren zum Trocknen von Gütern

Séchoir à au moins un chariot.

Vorrichtung zur Trocknung von Gut mit veränderlichem Strömungswiderstand und Verwendung der Vorrichtung

Verfahren zum Entfeuchten von geschnittenem Grüngewächs und Anlage zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Trocknungsvorrichtung

Common grain drier for silo-unit - is connected to silos by ducting system with branches and valves

The grain drier serves a number of grain storage silos. This arrangement is more compact than when separate driers are used for each silo. The silos are connected to the drier by means of ducts. The central drier(21) produces hot air which is blown through the ducts(23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) into the grain silos(14, 15, 16, 17). These channels are branched in order to connect the ducts to the silos. Each branch is Y shaped. Each of these branch connections (10A, B,C) has a swivelling plate valve for controlling the flow of hot air. Each valve has a handle(22) for switching over the flat valve plate for connecting one or the other branch of the Y branch. These flat valve plates swivel on a pivot which is controlled with friction so that the air stream is unable to upset the adjustment of a given valve.

Trocknungs-Anlage, insbesondere für Wäsche

Einrichtung zum Einstellen und Mischen von Luftströmen vorzugsweise für kombinierte Spritz- und Trockenanlagen

Einrichtung zur Übertragung von Wärme auf einen röhrenförmigen Strang

Warmbehandlungsofen

Back- oder Trockenofen

Method and device for conditioning products

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR INTENSIVE THE EXCHANGE OF MATERIAL AND/OR WAERME, IN PARTICULAR IN FURNACES.

HEAT GENERATING APPARATUS USING [...] ROTARY MEANS.

Drying unit for laundry drying room - has container for freshener or disinfection medium with separate operating drive

The drying unit has a fan (6) and a de-humidifier (4) for allowing dried air to be circulated back to the room. A freshener or disinfection medium can be supplied to the circulated air, via a branch pipe (8) inserted in the main air flow, for diverting part of the air flow through a refillable or replacable container (10) holding the freshener or disinfection medium, with a separate drive provided for the dispensing system. Pref. the dispensing container (10) has a pump or spray mechanism which is activated when required. It can be switched in automatically in dependence on the humidity in the drying room. ADVANTAGE - Reduced drying energy requirement.

Thermal treatment machine.

Heating device and procedure for stretching ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin fibers.

Eine Heizvorrichtung und ein Verfahren, geeignet für das Strecken von Ultrahochmolekulargewicht-Polyolefinfasern, wie Ultrahochmolekulargewicht-Polyethylenfasern. Die Heizvorrichtung schliesst einen ersten Satz (114) von Walzen (116) und eine Vielzahl von in einer Reihe angeordneten Öfen (120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130) ein. Die Vorrichtung schliesst einen zweiten Satz (134) von Walzen (136) am Ausgang der Öfen ein, welche Walzen (136) darauf abgestimmt sind, das gewünschte Strecken der Ultrahochmolekulargewicht-Polyolefinfasern bereitzustellen. Die Vorrichtung und das Verfahren stellen einen einzigen Streckschritt in einer erhitzten Umgebung unter Verwendung von vorzugsweise sechs horizontalen Öfen (120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130) bereit.

Method to dry animal manure; involves piling up manure in reservoir with air permeable floor and conducting mostly unheated air through floor and manure from beneath floor to remove only water

The method involves piling up the manure in a reservoir (2) with an air-permeable floor (9). Air is conducted through the floor from beneath it and through the manure. Most of the air is not heated, so that it does not become loaded with other compounds that are not water. The manure is dried until it has not more than 15% water and is pressed into pellets or lumps. The air is preferably passed at a pressure of 1470 Pa per meter of manure. An Independent claim is included for a unit for implementing the method ...

Drying- and disinfection device for e.g. helmet in sports bag, has blower or compressor, heating device, and connector that is provided for supplying hot air into container and enforcing flow into container

The device (1) has a blower or a compressor, a heating device, and a connector that is provided for supplying hot air into a storage- and transport container e.g. shopping bag (16), and enforcing flow into the container. A dosing device is provided for dosing ethereal oil. The device (1) is sealably connected with an interior of the container by a connecting tube (13), and is formed as an integral component of the container. An air dehumidification device is provided for condensing out humidity from an intake ambient air.

Air-guiding system, drying plant and method for supply or discharge of the same air for reducing a floor substructure and/or at least one of moisture cavity.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Luftführungssystem (12) zur Zufuhr oder Abfuhr von Luft aus einer Fussboden-Unterkonstruktion (4). Diese umfasst ein Luftführungselement (19) zur Ausbildung eines Luftleitkanals (18) und mehrere Haltevorrichtungen (20). Jede der Haltevorrichtungen (20) weist einen ersten Schenkel (21) und einen mittels einer Gelenkanordnung (23) schwenkbar damit verbundenen zweiten Schenkel (22) auf. Am ersten Schenkel (21) ist ein Halteschenkel (24) angeordnet, welcher in winkeliger Ausrichtung bezüglich des ersten Schenkels (21) über den ersten Schenkel (21) vorragt. In deren Einsatzstellung schliessen die beiden Schenkel (21, 22) einen spitzen Winkel ein. Zur Bildung des Luftleitkanals (18) ist das Luftführungselement (19) jeweils auf voneinander abgewendeten Flachseiten der beiden Schenkel (21, 22) angeordnet. Die Erfindung betrifft auch noch eine mit dem Luftführungssystem (12) ausgestattete Trocknungsanlage sowie ein Trocknungsverfahren.

Luftführungssystem, damit ausgestattete Trocknungsanlage sowie Verfahren zur Zufuhr oder Abfuhr von Luft für die Feuchtigkeitsreduzierung einer Fussboden-Unterkonstruktion und/oder zumindest eines Hohlraums.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Luftführungssystem (12) zur Zufuhr oder Abfuhr von Luft aus einer Fußboden-Unterkonstruktion (4). Diese umfasst ein Luftführungselement (19) zur Ausbildung eines Luftleitkanals (18) und mehrere Haltevorrichtungen (20). Jede der Haltevorrichtungen (20) weist einen ersten Schenkel (21) und einen mittels einer Gelenkanordnung (23) schwenkbar damit verbundenen zweiten Schenkel (22) auf. Am ersten Schenkel (21) ist ein Halteschenkel (24) angeordnet, welcher in winkeliger Ausrichtung bezüglich des ersten Schenkels (21) über den ersten Schenkel (21) vorragt. In deren Einsatzstellung schließen die beiden Schenkel (21, 22) einen spitzen Winkel ein. Zur Bildung des Luftleitkanals (18) ist das Luftführungselement (19) jeweils auf voneinander abgewendeten Flachseiten der beiden Schenkel (21, 22) angeordnet. Die Erfindung betrifft auch noch eine mit dem Luftführungssystem (12) ausgestattete Trocknungsanlage sowie ein Trocknungsverfahren.

Sieving and drying device for metal powder

Fruit and vegetable dryer convenient to adjust automatically

Coal ash sieving device with drying function

Grain drying device

Traditional Chinese medicine medical material cleaning, drying and conveying device

Drying dehydration method for industrial production mirabilite in chlor-alkali and device

Camellia oleifera seed storage bucket for processing camellia oleifera

Medical rubber plug cleaning device

Includes a heat pump machine and a series of relevant process

Curing device, Image forming apparatus, and articles

Small mechanical machining tool cleaning equipment for mechanical factory

PROCESS AND INSTALLATION OF DRYING UNINTERRUPTED ADAPT TO THE USE OF HEAT PUMPS

CURING CHAMBER OF WOOD COMPRISING A DEVICE OF WOOD SEASONING

Installation of drying for ceramic products

DEVICE FOR CONDITIONING PRODUCTS

SECHOIR A CEREALES PERFECTIONNE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN SECHOIR A CEREALES COMPRENANT UNE CELLULE DE SECHAGE 1 RECEVANT LE GRAIN A SECHER ET QUI COMPORTE DEUX PAROIS PARALLELES 2, 4 MUNIES DE PERCAGE ET DE MOYEN POUR LA CIRCULATION DE L'AIR A TRAVERS LE GRAIN. CE SECHOIR COMPREND UN CAISSON INTERMEDIAIRE 3 ADJOINT A LA PAROI 2, ET, MONTE SUR LA PAROI 4, UN CAISSON 7 RELIE A UN GENERATEUR D'AIR CHAUD 8, EGALEMENT RELIE AU CAISSON 3 PAR UN CONDUIT A DEBIT COMMANDABLE. IL COMPREND EN OUTRE UN CIRCUIT 22 EFFECTUANT LE RECYCLAGE DANS LE SUSDIT CAISSON D'AIR CHAUD 7 D'UNE FRACTION DE L'AIR USE, SORTANT DU CAISSON D'ECHAPPEMENT 5. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE A L'AGRICULTURE.

Forced air circulation oven - for the mass prodn. of moulded bricks using turbulent air flow

Automatic fruit drying process - delivers hot air between conveyor runs without contact with combustion gases

Prodn. of animal feed from fines in grain dryer exhaust air - with maximum recovery of dust and heat before exhausting to atmos.

Timber treatment chamber with drier

Drying installation for heavy ceramic ware - with variable drying air input at different stages of drying

Method and apparatus for quickly drying and artificially the pasta in all seasons, based on the system called "Neapolitan" natural desiccation

Device of ventilation for driers with overheated vapor

PROCESS AND APPARATUS TO CONDITION PRODUCTS

Thermal processing machine

L'invention concerne une machine de traitement thermique comportant un transfert de la marchandise traitée (3) à travers des zones (2) qui se suivent dans la direction (1) de transport, dans lesquelles des gaz refoulés ou des airs refoulés différents, selon le type et l'effet du traitement thermique, apparaissent et doivent être refoulés hors de la machine, caractérisée par une conduite de collecte de l'air refoulés s'étendant au moins sur deux zones (2) engendrant de l'air refoulé et pourvue d'une liaison (4) avec chacune des zones (2), une installation d'aspiration d'air refoulé (8, 9) respectivement à chacune des extrémités longitudinales (6, 7) de la conduite (5) de collecte de gaz refoulé et une limite (12 à 22) qui peut être coulissée dans la direction longitudinale de la conduite (5) d'air refoulé entre les zones d'aspiration des deux installations (8, 9) d'aspiration d'air refoulé. L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de mise en ùoeuvre d'une telle machine.

Dryer for ceramic products

녹색 통곡물의 전처리 건조를 위한 회전식 건조장치

... 녹색 통곡물의 전처리 건조를 위한 회전식 건조장치가 개시된다. 본 발명에 따른 녹색 통곡물의 전처리 건조를 위한 회전식 건조장치는, 소정의 길이와 지름을 갖는 중공형의 관 형상으로 형성되고, 내주면에는 녹색 통곡물의 이송을 위한 다수개의 이송날개들이 나선방향으로 각각 배치되며, 증숙이 완료된 녹색 통곡물이 이송수단에 의해 이송되어 입구로 투입되면 투입된 녹색 통곡물을 상기 이송날개들로 상부로 이동시킨 후 낙하시키면서 출구 쪽으로 이송시키도록 눕혀진 상태로 배치되어 회전수단에 의해 수평 회전하는 건조 하우징; 회전하는 상기 건조 하우징 내부에서 상기 이송날개들에 의해 상부로 이동한 후 낙하하면서 이송되는 녹색 통곡물의 전처리 건조가 이루어지도록 상기 건조 하우징의 입구쪽에 설치되어 상기 건조 하우징의 입구로 습도가 낮은 온풍을 공급하기 위한 온풍 발생기; 상기 건조 하우징 내부에서 각 이송날개들에 의해 상부로 이동하여 낙하면서 출구쪽으로 이동하는 녹색 통곡물을 건조시킨 온풍이 배출되도록 상기 건조 하우징의 출구쪽에 구비되는 온풍 배출구; 및 상기 건조 하우징의 출구로 배출되는 전처리 건조된 녹색 통곡물을 다음 가공공정으로 이송하기 위한 배출 이송수단을 포함하여 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 한다. 본 발명에 의하면, 녹숙기의 보리 등 녹색 통곡물을 증숙한 후 본격적인 건조 가공하기 전에 수분이 많은 상태에서 수평방향으로 눕혀져 회전하는 건조 하우징 내부로 공급하여, 녹색 통곡물이 건조 하우징 내부의 이송날개들에 의해 상부로 퍼 올려진 후 하향으로 낙하하면서 출구 쪽으로 이송됨과 동시에 건조한 온풍에 의해 건조되도록 함으로써, 표면에 수분이 많은 상태의 녹색 통곡물을 달라붙음 없이 대량으로 전처리 건조시킬 수 있는 효과를 제공할 수 있게 된다.

Forced convection hanging clothes dryer

APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HEAT UTILIZING MEANS ROTATABLE MULTIETAGES

Appareil générateur de chaleur utilisant des moyens rotatifs multiétagés et comportant un carter tubulaire doté d'une entrée d'aspiration d'air et d'une sortie de décharge d'air. Au moins deux moyens rotatifs 1 sont disposés de façon multiétagée dans le carter tubulaire 2. Une zone de génération de chaleur par frottement d'air 3 est formée dans un intervalle annulaire g d'une zone rotative R de chacun des moyens rotatifs 1 et l'air aspiré est chauffé à chaque étage alors que la pression de l'air est réduite ou augmentée à l'intérieur de la chambre jusqu'à un niveau prédéterminé. Application au chauffage ou au séchage à l'aide d'une source de chaleur d'une grande pureté.

DRYING FURNACE UNIT AND DRYING FURNACE

A drying furnace unit (10) equipped with: a furnace body (12); a transport passage (14); a pipe structure (20) having first and second ventilation holes (21a, 22a); a hot breeze generation device (26); an exhaust blower (28); and a breeze direction switching valve (30). The breeze direction switching valve (30) is formed with first and second valves (31, 32). By switching the first and second valves (31, 32) the hot breeze generated by the hot breeze generation device (26) can be switched between flowing from the first ventilation hole (21a) to the second ventilation hole (22a) and flowing from the second ventilation hole (22a) to the first ventilation hole (21a).

Dryer

A dryer comprising an enclosure and a transporter for transporting one or more components therethrough between a first and a second opening. The dryer includes one or more heating elements and a first and a second duct within the enclosure. The first and said second duct each include a plurality of openings configured for discharging heated air towards the one or more components. An exhaust stack in fluid communication with an interior of the enclosure includes an exhaust blower for extracting fluid from within the enclosure, and one or more heating elements for oxidizing the vaporized compounds. The supply and the exhaust blowers cooperatively operate to induce infiltration of air through the first and the second opening. A method for operating the dryer is also provided.

Anti-torsion dryer connection

A vent system has a rotatable connection between flexible conduits, which carry heated air from the dryer to an external location, such as the atmosphere. The vent system consists of a swivel coupler rotatably connecting a pair of flexible exhaust conduits, one of which is readily attachable to a dryer exhaust outlet, which discharges exhaust air from the dryer, and the other of which is readily attachable to an outlet pipe, which carries exhaust air from the flexible exhaust conduit through a wall and to the atmosphere. Each flexible exhaust conduit, which is laterally flexible and axially extensible, includes a segmented elbow allowing bending up to approximately a right angle in one direction. The swivel coupler includes a rotatable joint wherein an annular extension on one half of the connector travels in an annular indentation in the other half so as to enable rotation therebetween.

Device for drying lumber

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DRYING BUILDING STRUCTURES

DRYING OF FOODS, MORE PARTICULARLY PASTA, WITH A FAN BLADE CONTAINING PLASTIC

DRYING FURNACE UNIT AND DRYING FURNACE

A drying oven unit 10 includes an oven body 12, a conveyance path 14, a pipe structure 20 having first and second vents 21a and 22a, a hot air generator 26, an exhaust blower 28, and an air-flow switching valve 30. The air-flow switching valve 30 includes first and second valves 31 and 32. Switching the first and second valves 31 and 32 enables switching between permitting hot air generated by the hot air generator 26 to flow from the first vent 21a to the second vent 22a and permitting the hot air to flow from the second vent 22a to the first vent 21a.

Method and apparatus for demoisturizing and heating drying air for drying synthetic plastic material

Drying air to be circulated for drying plastic material is demoistured and heated by one of two separate adsorbing treatment units. When one of the two units is engaged in adsorbing treatment of the drying air, the other unit engages in a desorbing treatment and cooling treatment for regenerating the adsorbent by the use of desorbing high temperature air passing through the unit in a direction reverse to that in which the drying air is passed through the unit. The cooling treatment of the adsorbent after the desorbing treatment is accomplished by the use of a part of the drying air.

АППАРАТ ДЛЯ НАГРЕВАНИЯ И СПОСОБ ВЫТЯЖКИ ПОЛИОЛЕФИНОВЫХ ВОЛОКОН

Изобретение относится к текстильному машиностроению и касается аппарата для нагревания и способа вытяжки полиолефиновых волокон. Аппарат включает первый набор валков, множество горизонтально расположенных на одной линии печей, расположенных встык, второй набор валков, примыкающий к указанному противоположному концу множества печей. Валки адаптированы для обеспечения желательной степени вытяжки волокон из полиолефина и для подачи волокон через непрерывную печь. Аппарат и способ обеспечивают одностадийную вытяжку в нагретой среде с помощью, предпочтительно, шести, семи и девяти горизонтальных печей. Изобретение обеспечивает получение вытянутых волокон или нитей с более высокой скоростью при меньших затратах. 3 н. и 26 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СУШКИ И ПОДОГРЕВА СОСТОЯЩЕГО ИЗ ЧАСТИЦ ЗАГРУЖАЕМОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Изобретение относится к устройству для сушки и подогрева состоящего из частиц загружаемого материала (5) для стеклоплавильной установки с вертикальной шахтой (1), в которой поэтажно расположено несколько газоводов (15), причем шахта (1) снабжена по меньшей мере одним газовым каналом (13) для отработавших газов из плавильной установки. Согласно изобретению: а) внутри шахты (1) с боковыми расстояниями со всех сторон поэтажно друг над другом расположены направляющие элементы, имеющие форму рамы, (8) для загружаемого материала (5), через которые пропущена насквозь соответственно часть газоводов (15); b) по меньшей мере часть направляющих элементов независимо друг от друга установлена подвижно поперек к шахте (1); с) на верхних концах направляющие элементы (8) снабжены сближающимися наклонными поверхностями (8а) для ввода загружаемого материала (5) и на нижних концах снабжены сближающимися наклонными поверхностями (8b) для выпуска загружаемого материала (5); d) по меньшей мере один из направляющих ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УТИЛИЗАЦИИ ОТХОДОВ ВО ВЛАЖНОМ СОСТОЯНИИ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Устройство для утилизации отходов во влажном состоянии содержит сушильное оборудование для сушки сырых отходов и прессовое оборудование для брикетирования высушенных отходов. Причем корпус сушильного оборудования содержит взаимозаменяемую платформу, пригодную для транспортировки по дорогам, в которой промежуточное днище оснащено перфорированным листом, поверх которого расположена проволочная сушильная сетка. Предложенное устройство позволяет эффективно утилизировать отходы во влажном состоянии. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СУШКИ И ПОДОГРЕВА СОСТОЯЩЕГО ИЗ ЧАСТИЦ ЗАГРУЖАЕМОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

... 1. Устройство для сушки и подогрева состоящего из частиц загружаемого материала (5) для стеклоплавильных установок с вертикальной шахтой (1), в которой поэтажно расположены несколько газоводов (15), причем шахта (1) снабжена по меньшей мере одним газовым каналом (13) для отработавших газов из плавильной установки, отличающееся тем, чтоa) внутри шахты (1) и с боковыми расстояниями со всех сторон поэтажно друг над другом расположены направляющие элементы (8) для загружаемого материала, через которые пропущена часть газоводов (15),b) по меньшей мере часть направляющих элементов (8) независимо друг от друга установлены подвижно поперек к шахте (1),c) направляющие элементы (8) на своих верхних концах снабжены сближающимися наклонными поверхностями (8а) для ввода загружаемого материала (5), а на своих нижних концах сближающимися наклонными поверхностями (8b) для выхода загружаемого материала (5), причемd) по меньшей мере один из направляющих элементов (8) соединен с вибрационным приводом (11) ...

Vertical oven device for heating wire-type products

The invention relates to an oven device for heating electrically conductive wire which is coated with an insulating plastic resin, a main chamber being provided which forms a first section, in which solvents are evaporated out of the resin, and a second section in which the resin is polymerised and crosslinked. In addition, a diffuser is provided which is linked to a separator device which divides a gas stream into a multiplicity of part streams for introduction into the first section, these part streams being introduced by means of a device for distribution and introduction into a peripheral zone of the first section in a direction essentially parallel to the side face of the first section.

Duesentrockner fuer plattenfoermiges Gut

Nozzle, drying device, and method for producing can body

Provided are: a nozzle capable of improving the straightness of a discharged gas; a drying device; and a method for producing a can body. The nozzle 11 is provided with a slit-shaped discharge port 15 on the tips of a pair of nozzle walls 12, 14 arranged so as to face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween, and said nozzle 11 is characterized in that the tip sides of the nozzle walls 12, 14 comprise a plurality of protrusions 20 protruding toward the other of the nozzle walls 12, 14.

Method of, and apparatus for, reducing the moisture content of tea

... 1,084,905. Drying tea. MARSHALLS TEA MACHINERY CO. Ltd. July 20, 1964 [July 19, l963] No. 28592/till. Heading F4G. Tea is dried on a horizontal or inclined endless conveyer 1 of wire mesh in a first drying compartment 23 and an upstream portion of an intermediate compartment 22 by being traversed twice by a current air heated by passage through a heater 24 in the compartment 22, which air flow is introduced into a downstream cooling compartment 21 from atmosphere through an inlet 13 for traversing the dried tea twice before being discharged in a cooled state. The air is drawn under the influence of a suction fan 15 in sinuous path through the compartments and conveyer by partitions 19 and 20 which divide a downwardly open hood 12 arranged over the conveyer into the compartments 23, 22, 21. In a modification, separate supplies of heated and cooler air may be supplied by separate hoods and extractor fans.

CIRCULATING HOT AIR

IMPROVEMENTS IN AIR-REMOVAL HOODS FOR MULTI-CYLINDER DRIERS

... 1,201,881. Exhaust hoods for drying machines. VALMET OY. 17 Feb., 1969 [19 Feb., 1968], No. 8414/69. Headings F4G and F4X. Moist air from the vicinity of multiple drum driers 1 is removed by a hood 2 comprising two longitudinal air removal ducts formed at corners made by the junction of the flat roof of the hood with each of two opposite longitudinal external walls and by oblique lateral walls 3 extending therebetween. Each duct is subdivided into sections 4a, (4c) and 4b, (4d), respectively, by transverse partitions and connected by transversal ducts (4aa), 46a, (4ca), 4da) placed side by side to the upper part of a common suction header 5. Each transversal duct has a louvre operable from outside the hood by a mechanism 8 to enable separate rates of air flow through each duct section. The oblique lateral walls 3 of each duct have openings therein to allow moist air from the driers to enter, which openings are adjustable in size by a mechanism 8 to adjust the distribution of air flow in ...

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HEAT-TREATED SUBSTRATE AND FERTILIZER

System and method for drying five-sided containers

A method of painting a five-sided container, which includes applying a water-based paint to the interior surfaces and the exterior surfaces of the container, and forcing heated air into the open side of the container to at least partially dry the paint on the interior surfaces and the exterior surfaces of the container.

Portable System for Directing Pressurized Air Upon a Surface

A portable system for treating, for example, cleaning and/or drying, surfaces, including both indoor and outdoor surfaces, is provided. The system includes a pressurized air outlet assembly, or “air knife” assembly, coupled to a source of pressurized air, for example, a blower, a fan, or a turbine. The air knife assembly concentrates a high volume exhaust flow of air into a high velocity, high temperature, and/or high pressure air stream directed at a target surface. The air stream can be angularly varied to propel water, snow, debris, and other particulate from the target surface, for example, a path or roadway being cleaned or dried. The air knife blade assembly is substantially long enough to allow a single lane of roadway or runway to be dried and cleaned in one pass, but can also be shortened to allow treatment of narrower paths.

Hinged nozzle vehicle drying assembly

A support having an inverted U-shape defining a top plenum for distributing air and extending along a top plenum axis and a pair of legs extending downwardly from the top plenum in a spaced and parallel relationship. The top plenum of the support defines an attachment opening at an attachment angle. A bag extends downwardly at the attachment angle from the top plenum to a distal end in an inflated position. A nozzle is disposed the distal end of the bag to define a nozzle opening extending along a nozzle plane. The bag includes a major length and a curved portion. The curved portion of the bag includes a minor length and a filler length. The filler length positions the nozzle to be slanted open at a first nozzle acute angle of 20° forwardly in the inflated position and at a second nozzle acute angle of 20° rearwardly in an up position.

DEVICE FOR DRYING AND PREHEATING PARTICULATE FEEDSTOCK

A device for drying and preheating particulate feedstock for glass melting apparatuses including a vertical shaft in which a plurality of gas guides are arranged level by level. The shaft has at least one gas channel for exhaust gases from the melting apparatus. a) feedstock guide elements are arranged one above another within the shaft with lateral spacings on all sides, with a portion of the gas guides extending through the guide elements, b) at least one of the guide elements is mounted in a transversely movable fashion with respect to the shaft independently of other guide elements, c) the guide elements are provided with converging oblique surfaces for introducing the feedstock at upper ends of the guide elements and with converging oblique surfaces for the emergence of the feedstock at lower ends of the guide elements, and d) at least one guide element is connected to a vibrating drive. 19-. (canceled)10. A device for drying and preheating particulate feedstock for glass melting installations , having a vertical shaft in which a plurality of gas guides are situated in tiers , the shaft being provided with at least one gas channel for exhaust gases from the melt installation , comprising:a) guide elements for the feedstock situated one over the other in tiers inside the shaft, and with lateral distances at all sides, a part of the gas guides being routed respectively through said elements,b) at least a part of the guide elements being mounted so as to be movable transversely relative to the shaft, independently of one another,c) the guide elements being provided at their upper ends with converging oblique surfaces for the introduction of the feedstock, and being provided at their lower ends with converging oblique surfaces for the exit of the feedstock, andd) at least one of the guide elements being connected to a vibrating drive.11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the movable guide elements are suspended on pendulum braces at at least three points of their ...

DEVELOPMENTS IN OR RELATING TO A HAND DRYER

A method of manufacturing a nozzle part for a hand dryer. The nozzle part has a nozzle body and an air outlet aperture in the nozzle body, and the method includes moulding the nozzle body from plastic as a single part and then post-machining the air outlet aperture in the moulded plastic nozzle body. 1. A method of manufacturing a nozzle part for a hand dryer , the nozzle part comprising a nozzle body and an air outlet aperture in the nozzle body , the method comprising moulding the nozzle body from plastic as a single part and post-machining the air outlet aperture in the moulded plastic nozzle body.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising post-machining said air outlet aperture in the form of an elongate slot claim 1 , a length of the slot being less than 1.5 mm in width.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said length of the slot is greater than 100 mm.4. The method according to claim 1 , in which the nozzle body is moulded from Polycarbonate claim 1 , or a blend of Polycarbonate and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.5. The method according to one of to claim 1 , in which the nozzle body is injection-moulded.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the slot is machined into a part of the nozzle body which is reinforced by one or more bracing elements integrally moulded as part of the nozzle body.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the bracing elements are reinforcing ribs moulded on the inside of the part.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the post-machining is carried out using a radiused cutting tool which cuts part way into the reinforcing ribs.9. The method according to claim 1 , in which the nozzle body constitutes claim 1 , or forms part of claim 1 , an external casing of the hand dryer.10. A hand dryer comprising a nozzle part claim 1 , the nozzle part comprising a plastic-moulded nozzle body and a nozzle outlet aperture through which drying air is ejected in use claim 1 , the nozzle outlet aperture being machined in the ...

Burner assembly and methods thereof

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to burner assembly for use in an aggregate drying facility having requisite ultra-low nitrogen oxide emissions. In one embodiment, a burner assembly comprises a single burner apparatus having a centrifugal blower, a transition section, and a frustoconical stabilizer cone from which a flame may exit the burner assembly; a combustible fuel line having a first end connected to a fuel source, and a second end connected to a nozzle for delivering fuel to a combustion chamber within the single burner apparatus; a compressed air line having a first end connected to a compressed air source, and a second end connected to a nozzle for delivering compressed air to the combustion chamber; and a water line having a first end connected to a water source and a second end connected to a nozzle for delivering water to the combustion chamber.

AIR DRYER

An air dryer for supplying a decontaminated air stream. The air dryer includes a housing comprising a handle and an air frame body, a fan assembly structured and arranged in the air frame body, and an air filter arranged in the air frame body downstream of the fan assembly, wherein the air filter is structured and arranged to filter an incoming air stream to supply the decontaminated air stream. 1. An air dryer for supplying a decontaminated air stream , the air dryer comprising:a housing comprising a handle and an air frame body;a fan assembly structured and arranged in the air frame body; andan air filter arranged in the air frame body downstream of the fan assembly, wherein the air filter is structured and arranged to filter an incoming air stream to supply the decontaminated air stream.2. The air dryer of claim 1 , wherein the air filter comprises a HEPA filter.3. The air dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a battery operable to power the fan assembly.4. The air dryer of claim 3 , wherein the battery comprises a rechargeable battery.5. The air dryer of claim 1 , wherein the air frame body includes one or more slots structured and arranged for receiving the incoming air stream.6. The air dryer of claim 1 , wherein the air frame body includes an air chamber arranged downstream of the fan assembly claim 1 , that is structured and arranged for receiving the incoming air stream.7. The air dryer of claim 1 , wherein the air frame body includes a filter chamber structured and arranged to accommodate the air filter.8. The air dryer of claim 7 , further comprising an end cap structured and arranged for removable attachment to the air frame body claim 7 , wherein the end cap maintains the air filter in the filter chamber.9. The air dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a UV lighting arrangement structured and arranged to disinfect the incoming air stream.10. The air dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a heating arrangement structured and arranged to heat the incoming ...

FORCED CONVECTION HANGING CLOTHES DRYER

A clothes dryer has a cabinet forming a drying chamber and a drying rack slidably mounted to the cabinet and movable between a retracted position where the drying rack is within the drying chamber and an extended position where the drying rack is exteriorly of the cabinet. A removable dividing panel is retained by the drying rack and divides the drying chamber into two horizontal and vertically extending drying chambers. A control system associated with the dryer has selectable modes to operate the divided drying chambers independently or concurrently as a single large drying chamber. A recycle system associated with the dryer permits recycling of heat air to increase drying efficiency. 18-. (canceled)9. A forced convection hanging clothes dryer , comprising:a cabinet having an interior drying chamber;a vertically orientated drying chamber dividing panel removably dividing said interior drying chamber vertically extending first and second drying chambers;a first forced draft fan associated with said first drying chamber;a first air recycle duct associated with said first drying chamber and configured to transfer air from an interiorly disposed location within said first drying chamber to said first draft fan;a first air recycle damper disposed across said first air recycle duct and operable to permit or preclude a flow of air through said first air recycle duct;a first ambient air duct configured to deliver ambient air exteriorly of said cabinet to said first forced draft fan;a first ambient air damper disposed across said first ambient air duct and operable to permit or preclude a flow of air through said first ambient air duct;said first air recycle damper and said first ambient air damper operated inversely to one another;a second forced draft fan associated with said second drying chamber;a second air recycle duct associated with said second drying chamber and configured to transfer air from an interiorly disposed location within said second drying chamber to ...

Dryer

A dryer includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably provided in the cabinet, a duct that defines a flow passage for air exiting the drum, and a filter assembly located at a position relative to the flow passage and contacting air that has exited the drum. The filter assembly includes a case defining the filter assembly, a filter portion configured to filter foreign substance from the air contacting the filter assembly, a brush frame configured for rotational movement relative to the case about a rotational axis, and a brush that is supported by the brush frame and configured to separate the foreign substance from the filter portion. A first distance from a first side of the case to the rotational axis of the brush frame is longer than a second distance from a second side of the case to the rotational axis of the brush frame.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRYER

A method for controlling a dryer includes putting a brush driving unit into operation, after putting the brush driving unit into operation, gathering information related to the operation of the brush driving unit, and controlling operation of the dryer based on the gathered information related to the operation of the brush driving unit. The brush driving unit being is configured to drive a brush that separates foreign matter from a filter portion of a filter assembly positioned to contact air that has exited from a drum of the dryer. 1. A method for controlling a dryer , the method comprising:putting a brush driving unit into operation, the brush driving unit being configured to drive a brush that separates foreign matter from a filter portion of a filter assembly positioned to contact air that has exited from a drum of the dryer;after putting the brush driving unit into operation, gathering information related to the operation of the brush driving unit; andcontrolling operation of the dryer based on the gathered information related to the operation of the brush driving unit.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein putting the brush driving unit into operation and gathering information related to the operation of the brush driving unit take place before starting a drying cycle.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising receiving a user input command to start the drying cycle claim 2 ,wherein putting the brush driving unit into operation comprises putting the brush driving unit into operation in response to the user input command to start the drying cycle;wherein gathering information related to the operation of the brush driving unit comprises gathering information that indicates whether or not the operation of the brush driving unit was successful; andwherein controlling operation of the dryer based on the gathered information related to the operation of the brush driving unit comprises controlling the dryer to start the drying cycle based on the ...

FILTER GUIDE HAVING LATCH DEVICE OF FILTER COVER AND CLOTHES-DRYING MACHINE USING THE SAME

A clothes-drying machine includes a drum defining a cavity that receives clothes, a cabinet that houses the drum and defines an opening to enable loading and unloading of clothes, a door configured to open and close to enable and inhibit access to the opening, a filter assembly configured to filter foreign substances included in air exhausted from the drum, and a filter guide positioned at a portion of the cabinet that defines the opening and defining a conduit that receives at least a portion of the filter assembly. The filter guide includes a sensing mechanism configured to detect presence of the filter assembly in the conduit, a filter cover positioned within the conduit, and a securing member configured to secure the filter cover and allow the filter cover to move to an open position based on the sensing mechanism detecting the presence of the filter assembly in the conduit. 1. A clothes-drying machine comprising:a drum defining a cavity that receives clothes to be dried by the clothes-drying machine;a cabinet that houses the drum and that defines an opening to enable loading of clothes into the drum and unloading of clothes from the drum;a door configured to open and close to enable and inhibit access to the opening;a filter assembly configured to filter foreign substances included in air exhausted from the drum; anda filter guide positioned at a portion of the cabinet that defines the opening and defining a conduit that receives at least a portion of the filter assembly, a sensing mechanism configured to detect a presence of the filter assembly in the conduit,', 'a filter cover positioned within the conduit defined by the filter guide and separated from the portion of the cabinet that defines the opening, the filter cover being configured to prevent items from moving past the filter cover in the conduit when in a closed position, and', 'a securing member configured to secure the filter cover in the closed position and allow the filter cover to move to an open ...

DRIER

A drier comprising a drier chamber inside a drier housing. An inner atmosphere of the drier chamber has an elevated temperature relative to the outer atmosphere. An inlet lock and an outlet lock reduce the inflow of the outer atmosphere into the drier chamber and the outflow of the inner atmosphere into the outer atmosphere. The inlet lock comprises a first air curtain, which extends over the inlet lock and which runs upward, and a second air curtain, which is behind the first air curtain in the direction of motion of the objects and which extends over the inlet lock and which runs downward. The outlet lock is designed substantially identically to the inlet lock, however the objects first pass through an air curtain directed downward and then pass through an air curtain directed upward. The conveyor system is designed that the objects are moved continuously and at a substantially constant height through the entire drier housing. 1. A drier for drying objects comprising:a) a drier housing;b) a drier chamber which is arranged in the drier housing and in which an internal atmosphere having a higher temperature than an external atmosphere is present;c) an inlet lock and an outlet lock which reduce the inflow of the external atmosphere into the drier chamber and the outflow of the internal atmosphere into the external atmosphere;d) a conveyor system which guides objects through the inlet lock, the drier chamber and the outlet lock; [{'b': '8', 'ea) a first air curtain () which extends over an entire width of the inlet lock and runs from a bottom up;'}, 'eb) a second air curtain behind the first air curtain in a movement direction of the objects, and which extends over the entire width of the inlet lock and runs from a top down;, 'e) wherein the inlet lock comprises'}f) and wherein, the outlet lock is constructed such that it is substantially identical to the inlet lock, but with the objects first passing through an air curtain which is directed from a top down and then ...

Clothes Treating Apparatus With Detecting Device For Insertion Of Filter

A clothes treating apparatus includes a filter insertion detecting device that detects whether a filter has been inserted in the clothes treating apparatus. The filter insertion detecting device, which is installed in a clothes drying machine or the like, may be moved in response to insertion of a filter assembly to generate a contact signal that indicates insertion of the filter assembly. 1. A clothes treating apparatus comprising:a drum defining a cavity that receives clothes to be dried;a cabinet that houses the drum and that defines an opening to enable loading of clothes into the drum and unloading of clothes from the drum;a filter assembly configured to filter foreign materials included in air discharged from the drum;a filter guide that defines a conduit that receives at least a portion of the filter assembly; anda filter insertion detecting device configured to detect insertion of the filter assembly into the filter guide, the filter insertion detecting device comprising an electrode sensor configured to move in response to insertion of the filter assembly into the filter guide and generate a contact signal based on movement that occurs in response to insertion of the filter assembly into the filter guide.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrode sensor comprises:a printed circuit board terminal connected to a printed circuit board; anda connection terminal configured to connect to the printed circuit board terminal based on insertion of the filter assembly into the filter guide and disconnect from the printed circuit board terminal based on removal of the filter assembly from the filter guide.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the printed circuit board terminal comprises first and second terminals connected to a circuit of the printed circuit board.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , based on insertion of the filter assembly into the filter guide claim 3 , the connection terminal is configured to contact the first and second ...

DRYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

There is provided a drying device including: an airflow path extending in a direction intersecting with a conveyance path of a recording medium; an external air intake section that introduces external air into the airflow path; and a heating and blowing section provided to the airflow path that heats external air introduced into the airflow path and blows drying air onto a front face of the recording medium being conveyed on the conveyance path. 1. A drying device comprising:an airflow path extending in a direction intersecting with a conveyance path of a recording medium;an external air intake section that introduces external air into the airflow path; anda heating and blowing section provided to the airflow path that heats external air introduced into the airflow path and blows drying air onto a front face of the recording medium being conveyed on the conveyance path.2. The drying device of claim 1 , wherein a circulation opening is formed along the length direction of the airflow path.3. The drying device of claim 2 , wherein the circulation opening comprises a partitioning plate that partitions recirculated air that is drying air recirculated to the circulation opening and external air that has been introduced into the airflow path.4. The drying device of claim 3 , wherein:the partitioning plate comprises a horizontal side extending horizontally towards the inside of the airflow path and a vertical side bending around from a leading edge of the horizontal side towards the heating and blowing section; andboth end portions of the partitioning plate are closed off with sealing plates.5. The drying device of claim 2 , wherein the circulation opening is formed to the conveyance path upstream side of the airflow path.6. The drying device of claim 2 , wherein:the heating and blowing section comprises a plurality of axial fans provided along the airflow path length direction that take in external air that has been introduced into the airflow path and recirculated air ...

Handheld heater

A heating tool, including a housing having a handle, a heat source, a control circuit for controlling power of the heat source, one or more reflectors mounted in the housing to focus radiant energy from the heat source toward a focal region, an opening in the housing for receiving an object to be heated in the focal region, and a blower directing cooling air toward the reflectors and exiting the housing.

LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE

The present invention relates to a laundry treating machine, and more particularly, a laundry treating machine including an air supply unit for supplying air, a tub for having the air supplied thereto from the air supply unit to treat the laundry, the tub having an air recovery opening formed in an outside circumferential surface thereof for recovery of the air to the air supply unit, a lint filter mounted to an inside of the air recovery opening for filtering the lint from the air, and a filter cleaning unit for spraying cleaning water toward the lint filter to separate the lint from the lint filter, wherein the filter cleaning unit is extended and branched to the inside of the air recovery opening for spraying the cleaning water to the lint filter.

Turbo Drying by Air Knife

The invention relates to a device for drying a work piece, preferably in the form of a shrink fit chuck, that has previously been subjected to an application of a liquid and is essentially rotationally symmetrical around a longitudinal axis of the work piece; the device has at least one air-conducting device that encompasses the work piece in order to convey an air flow in the direction along the longitudinal axis of the work piece and has at least one blower device that directs a radial air flow at the work piece. 1. A device for drying a work piece in the form of a shrink fit chuck , wherein the work piece has previously been subjected to an application of a liquid and is essentially rotationally symmetrical around a longitudinal axis of the work piece , the device comprising:at least one air-conducting device that encompasses the work piece in order to convey an air flow in the direction along the longitudinal axis of the work piece; andthe device has at least one blower device that directs a radial air flow at the work piece.2. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the air-conducting device encompassing the work piece is embodied so that it conveys the air flow along a region close to a surface of the work piece.3. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the air-conducting device is an air-conducting bell that accommodates the work piece at least during a drying cycle and the a diameter of an interior formed by the air-conducting bell is not constant.4. The device as recited in claim 3 , wherein the diameter of a receiving compartment formed by the interior of the air-conducting bell increases constantly toward an outlet end.5. The device as recited in claim 3 , wherein at least part of the drying air flowing through the air-conducting bell enters the air-conducting bell through at least one first opening claim 3 , which is oriented so that a part of the air flow traveling through it into the air-conducting bell strikes the surface of the work piece to ...

LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE

The present invention relates to a laundry treating machine, including an air supply unit for supplying air, a tub for having the air supplied thereto from the air supply unit to treat the laundry, the tub having an air recovery opening formed in an outside circumferential surface thereof for recovery of the air to the air supply unit, a lint filter mounted to an inside of the air recovery opening for filtering the lint from the air, a filter cleaning unit for spraying cleaning water to separate the lint from the lint filter, and a flow passage member for guiding the cleaning water dropping from the lint filter to an inside of the tub to an inside surface of the tub. 1. A laundry treating machine comprising:an air supply unit for supplying air;a tub for having the air supplied thereto from the air supply unit to treat the laundry, the tub having an air recovery opening formed in an outside circumferential surface thereof for recovery of the air to the air supply unit;a lint filter mounted to an inside of the air recovery opening for filtering the lint from the air;a filter cleaning unit for spraying cleaning water to separate the lint from the lint filter; anda flow passage member for guiding the cleaning water dropping from the lint filter to an inside of the tub to an inside surface of the tub.2. The laundry treating machine as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the air supply unit is positioned on an upper side of the tub for supplying the air to a front of the tub claim 1 , and circulating the air through the air recovery opening.3. The laundry treating machine as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the air supply unit includes;a fan positioned on an upper side of the air recovery opening for moving the air,a heating duct for heating the air being moved by the fan, andan air discharge hole for supplying the air heated at the heating duct to the front of the tub.4. The laundry treating machine as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the tub has an inside circumferential surface of ...

EXHAUST SAFETY SYSTEM

An exhaust system includes a filter; and a fan downstream for the filter whereby activating the fan clears the filter. The exhaust system may form part of a lint collection system that is for attachment to a dryer. 1. An exhaust system comprising:a filter; anda fan downstream for the filter whereby activating the fan clears the filter.2. The exhaust system of further including a flow meter and wherein the fan is activated responsive to a measurement from the flow meter being below a predetermined level.3. The exhaust system of further including a pressure sensor and wherein the fan is activated responsive to a measurement from the pressure sensor being below a predetermined level.4. The exhaust system of wherein the fan is manually activatable.5. The exhaust system of wherein fan is activated at predetermined times.6. The exhaust system of further including a display.7. The exhaust system of wherein the display includes one of light indicators claim 6 , and audio indicator and display screen and a combination thereof.8. The exhaust system of further including sensors and the sensors are chosen from the group consisting of flow meters claim 1 , pressure sensors claim 1 , temperatures sensors and water level sensors and a combination thereof.9. The exhaust system of wherein exhaust system is operably connected to a dryer whereby if the sensors are outside of predetermined levels power to the dryer is interrupted.10. The exhaust system of wherein the exhaust system forms part of a lint collection system.11. The exhaust system of wherein the lint collection system includes an upper and lower housing claim 10 , the upper housing having and inlet and an outlet includes the exhaust system.12. The exhaust system of wherein the lower housing is primed with water.13. The exhaust system of further including a disposable liner for the lower housing.14. The exhaust system of wherein a receptacle is provided proximate to the filter for receiving lint from the filter after the fan ...

PROCESS CHAMBER INCORPORATING AN ARRANGEMENT FOR INJECTING GASEOUS FLUID THEREINTO

A process chamber () has an interior space (). In the interior space (), there is a receiving region () for workplaces (). The process chamber () has an opening () for the entry and exit of workplaces (). The process chamber includes an arrangement () for injecting gaseous fluid into the interior space (), The arrangement for injecting gaseous fluid has at least one nozzle () for producing a fluid flow curtain () between the opening () and the receiving region () for workplaces (). 1. A process chamber defining an interior space , the process chamber comprising:a ceiling and a floor conjointly defining a tunnel-shaped receiving region in said interior space for accommodating workpieces therein;a portal through which said workpieces are passed into or out from said receiving region;an arrangement for blowing a gaseous fluid into said interior space;said arrangement including a slit-shaped nozzle or aperture for generating a fluid flow curtain between said portal and said receiving region;said arrangement further including a guide contour disposed in said interior space;said guide contour defining a side facing toward said portal;said slit-shaped nozzle or aperture being configured to feed said gaseous fluid from above said ceiling into said interior space along said guide contour with a flow direction inclined with respect to said floor;a lock in said interior space facing toward said portal;said lock including a wall arranged facing toward said side of said guide contour;said wall and said guide contour conjointly delimiting a mixing chamber disposed above said portal and set back upwardly with reference to said ceiling wherein air accumulates originating from the region of said portal; and,said mixing chamber being configured so as to permit said gaseous fluid flowing from said slit-shaped nozzle or aperture to entrain said air and draw said air into said interior space.2. The process chamber of claim 1 , wherein said arrangement includes a pivotable guide vane and ...

Hand Dryer With Sanitizing Ionization Assembly

A hand dryer assembly including a blower assembly for generating a moving air stream. The moving air stream passes through an air channel to an air outlet where it exits the hand dryer assembly. An ionization assembly is disposed along the air channel and emits charged ions directly into the moving air stream, sanitizing the hands of the user, the moving air steam, and the ambient air that is entrained into the moving air stream. 1. A hand dryer assembly for drying the hands of a user , said hand dryer assembly comprising;a blower assembly for generating a moving air stream,an air channel extending from an air inlet through said blower assembly to an air outlet, andan ionization assembly including a plasma power supply electrically coupled to at least two ion sources and wherein said at least two ion sources are at least partially disposed within said air channel.2. A hand dryer assembly of wherein each of said ion sources include a base and a plurality of carbon fibers extending from said base.3. A hand dryer assembly of wherein each of said bases are electrically coupled to said plasma power supply and have opposing and alternating charges during operation.4. A hand dryer assembly of wherein said ion sources are located proximate to said air outlet.5. A hand dryer assembly of further including a power source supplying electricity of a pre-determined voltage to said blower assembly and wherein said plasma power supply is electrically connected to said power source to receive electricity therefrom and generate electricity having a voltage that is greater than the pre-determined voltage.6. A hand dryer assembly of wherein said ion sources are located transversely to said air channel.7. A hand dryer assembly of wherein said ionization assembly includes a brush holder supporting said ion sources in parallel and spaced relationship with respect to one another.8. A hand dryer assembly of wherein said ion sources are at least one pair of carbon brushes disposed in spaced ...

APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF OBJECTS

An apparatus controls the temperature of objects such as workpieces after a cleaning operation. The apparatus has a controlled temperature zone (), which is formed as a cooling and/or heating zone and in which the objects can be subjected to an incident flow of gaseous fluid. The controlled temperature zone () is formed in a chamber () which can be subjected to a fluid flow () which flows into the chamber (). 1. A method for controlling the temperature of a plurality of objects including workpieces in an industrial production facility wherein the objects are moved from a first production station to a second production station , the method comprising:providing a chamber defining a controlled temperature zone;loading said objects into said chamber in said controlled temperature zone;passing a flow of gaseous fluid through a fine filter;subjecting said objects to the filtered flow of gaseous fluid in said controlled temperature zone; and,after a production step at said first production station and before a further production step at said second production station spatially separated from said first production station, moving said objects from said first production station to said second production station while simultaneously controlling the temperature of said objects in said temperature zone.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising the further step of directing the flow of said gaseous fluid so as to cause dirt removed from one object not to be carried to another object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of objects are heated or cooled in said controlled temperature zone.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising the further steps of:equipping said chamber with a cover and said fine filter;causing said gaseous fluid to flow into said chamber via said fine filter and said cover; and,providing a plurality of holders in said chamber for corresponding ones of said objects with said holders being placed so as to effect a cascading arrangement of said objects when ...

SURFACE DRYERS PRODUCING UNIFORM EXIT VELOCITY PROFILES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Surface dryers having uniform exit velocity profiles, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. Surface dryers in accordance with certain embodiments include a housing, a gas driver positioned in the housing, an inlet aperture formed in the housing and positioned upstream of the gas driver, and a nozzle carried by the housing and positioned downstream of the gas driver. The nozzle can have an indentation forming a convergent portion positioned to accelerate the flow of air and a divergent portion positioned to decelerate the flow of air. 1. An air mover for producing uniform air velocity profiles , comprising:a housing at least partially enclosing an interior chamber;an impeller positioned within the interior chamber to drive a flow of air along an airflow path;an inlet having an inlet aperture; and a convergent portion positioned to accelerate the flow of air; and', 'a divergent portion positioned to decelerate the flow of air;, 'a nozzle having an outlet aperture, the nozzle further havingwherein the airflow path includes a first segment located at the inlet aperture, a second segment located at the convergent portion, a third segment located at the divergent portion, and a fourth segment located at the outlet aperture.2. The air mover of wherein the first segment is generally perpendicular to the fourth segment claim 1 , and wherein the second segment is generally parallel to the third segment.3. The air mover of claim 1 , further comprising a support device having an engaging surface positioned to contact a target surface.4. The air mover of claim 1 , further comprising a support device positioned to locate the inlet at a predetermined height relative to a target surface.5. The air mover of wherein the inlet aperture has a concave contoured shape and wherein the housing has a corresponding convex contoured lower surface that at least partially matches the concave contoured shape.6. The air mover of wherein the convergent portion and the divergent portion ...

CONDENSATION DRYER

A condensation dryer, in particular a tumble dryer, having a heat exchanger (). In the heat exchanger () moisture, which has been absorbed in a drying chamber (), is separated from an air circuit (). The condensation dryer includes a sorption unit (). The sorption unit () is connectable to a liquid reservoir (). Between the liquid reservoir () and the sorption unit () a cooling fluid flow () can be generated. The cooling fluid flow () passes through the heat exchanger (). 1. A condensation dryer , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '1, 'a heat exchanger () for the condensation of moisture from an air circuit (), which has been absorbed in a drying chamber (), and'}{'b': 5', '7', '4', '7', '5', '2, 'a sorption unit (), which is connectable with a liquid reservoir (), for generating a cooling fluid flow () between the liquid reservoir () and the sorption unit () through the heat exchanger ().'}25782. The condensation dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the sorption unit () and the liquid reservoir () are connected via at least one hermetically sealed passage () claim 1 , which leads through the heat exchanger ().357162. The condensation dryer according to claim 2 , wherein the sorption unit () and the liquid reservoir () are connected with a further hermetically sealed passage () claim 2 , which does not pass through the heat exchanger ().419187. The condensation dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the condensation dryer comprises a passage () for a fresh air flow () in which the liquid reservoir () is embedded at least partly.59105. The condensation dryer according to claim 1 , further comprising a passage () for a fresh air flow () claim 1 , in which the sorption unit () is embedded at least partly.653. The condensation dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the sorption unit () is embedded at least partly in the air circuit ().7122010183. The condensation dryer according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one component ( claim 1 , ) for transferring heat from at least ...

HAND DRYER

The invention relates to a wall-mountable hand dryer of the type which uses an air-knife to wipe the water from a user's hand. In accordance with the invention, the hand dryer is configured to have a maximum depth, front-to-back, of less than 150 mm when it is surface-mounted on—not recessed within—the wall. The air-knife is discharged downwardly through one or more discharge apertures on the dryer. These discharge apertures are configured so that the air-knife is discharged in front of the wall or a rear part of the dryer, and is discharged forwards towards the user at a downward angle. The downward angle of the air-knife is such that the air-knife projects to a distance of at least 75 mm in front of the wall or, as the case may be, in front of the rear part of the dryer. 1. A wall-mountable hand dryer of the type which uses an air-knife to wipe the water from a user's hand , the hand dryer being configured to have a maximum depth , front-to-back , of 150 mm or less when it is surface-mounted on—not recessed within—the wall , the air-knife being discharged downwardly through one or more discharge apertures on the dryer , the discharge apertures being configured so that the air-knife is discharged in front of the wall or a rear part of the dryer , the discharge apertures discharging the air knife forwards towards the user at a downward angle , the downward angle of the air-knife being such that the air-knife projects to a distance of at least 75 mm in front of the wall or in front of the rear part of the dryer.2. The hand dryer of claim 1 , comprising at least two discharge apertures claim 1 , the apertures being configured to discharge two separate air-knives claim 1 , each air-knife being discharged in front of the wall or a rear part of the dryer forwards towards the user at a downward angle claim 1 , the downward angle of each air knife being such that the air knife projects to a distance of at least 75 mm in front of the wall or claim 1 , as the case may be ...

Hand held appliance

A hand held appliance, such as a hairdryer, includes a body, a duct, a fluid flow path extending through the duct from a first fluid inlet of the appliance to a first fluid outlet of the appliance. A primary fluid flow path extends from a second fluid inlet through which a primary fluid flow enters the appliance to a second fluid outlet. A fan unit is located in the primary fluid flow path for drawing fluid through the second fluid inlet. A filter is located in the primary fluid flow path. Fluid is drawn through the fluid flow path by fluid emitted from the second fluid outlet. A heater is provided in the body and extends at least partially along and around the duct.

METHOD FOR DETECTING THE CYCLE TERMINATION OF A HOUSEHOLD TUMBLE DRYER

Disclosed are methods for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to the drying process. In a an example method for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to a drying process, signals from the sensors are combined according to a predetermined algorithm in order to improve the accuracy of said detection. 1. A method for detecting a cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to a drying process , the method comprising:combining signals from the sensors according to a predetermined algorithm to improve the accuracy of the detection.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the least two parameters are selected from the group consisting of air temperature claim 1 , clothes conductivity claim 1 , and air humidity.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the algorithm is based on the following estimate of residual moisture content in the clothes:{'br': None, 'i': RMC', 'k', '+βT', '+γRMC', 'k−', 'Cond', 'strip+ηEvap', 'hum+δ, 'sub': air', 'heat', '—', '—, '_est ()=αT_est (1)+ε'}{'sub': air', 'heat, 'where Cond_strip is a conductivity strip measurement that is set equal to 0 if the conductivity strip measurement is not available, Evap_hum is a humidity sensor measurement that is set equal to 0 if the humidity sensor measurement is not available, Tand Tare, respectively, the temperature measurements of moist air entering and going out of the drum of the tumble dryer, and α, β, γ, ε, η and δ are predetermined constants.'}4. A household tumble dryer comprising:sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to a drying process, and an electronic unit in which signals form said sensors are combined according to a predetermined algorithm to improve the accuracy of the detection of drying cycle ...

HAND DRYER

The invention relates to a wall-mountable hand dryer of the type which uses an air-knife to wipe the water from a user's hand. In accordance with the invention, the hand dryer is configured to have a maximum depth, front-to-back, of less than 150 mm when it is surface-mounted on—rather than recessed within—the wall. The dryer has a projecting part which projects outwardly either from the wall or from a rear part of the dryer, and the air-knife is directed downwardly onto the user's hand as it is passed lengthwise underneath the projecting part of the dryer. The air knife is discharged through one or more discharge apertures, and these discharge apertures are positioned towards the front of the projecting part so that they are spaced at least 75 mm from the wall or, as the case may be, the rear part of the dryer. 1. A wall-mountable hand dryer of the type which uses an air-knife to wipe the water from a user's hand , the hand dryer being configured to have a maximum depth , front-to-back , of 150 mm or less when it is surface-mounted on—rather than recessed within—the wall , the dryer having a projecting part which projects outwardly either from the wall or from a rear part of the dryer , the air-knife being directed downwardly onto the user's hand as it is passed lengthwise underneath the projecting part of the dryer , the air knife being discharged through one or more discharge apertures , the discharge apertures being positioned towards the front of the projecting part so that they are spaced at least 75 mm from the wall or the rear part of the dryer.2. The hand dryer of claim 1 , wherein said maximum depth of the hand dryer is 4 inches (101.6 mm) or less.3. The hand dryer of or claim 1 , wherein the discharge apertures are spaced said maximum depth from the wall.4. The hand dryer of claim 1 , wherein the discharge apertures are provided on the underside of the projecting part.5. The hand dryer of claim 4 , wherein the discharge apertures are provided along a ...

GAS-PARTICLE PROCESSOR

A gas-particle processor comprising: a chamber having a gas inlet, a gas outlet and one or more particle inlets; a gas flow arrangement operable to flow gas through the chamber from the gas inlet to the gas outlet at a first controlled mass flow-rate; and a particle flow arrangement operable to introduce particles in one or more streams into the chamber at a second controlled mass flow-rate, each particle stream flowing through respective processing regions in the chamber, wherein the processor is operable to control the first and/or second controlled mass flow-rates to provide a gas-particle mixture porosity in a substantial portion of each processing region of 0.900-0.995. 1. A gas-particle processor comprising:a chamber having a gas inlet, a gas outlet and one or more particle inlets;a gas flow arrangement operable to flow gas through the chamber from the gas inlet to the gas outlet at a first controlled mass flowrate; anda particle flow arrangement operable to introduce particles in one or more streams into the chamber at a second controlled mass flowrate, each particle stream flowing through respective processing regions in the chamber,wherein the processor is operable to control the first and/or second controlled mass flowrates to provide a gas-particle mixture porosity in a substantial portion of each processing region of 0.900-0.995.2. A processor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is operable to control the first and/or second mass flowrates to provide a gas-particle mixture porosity through a substantial portion of each processing region of close to 0.990.3. A processor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is operable such that the gas-particle mixture porosity is substantially constant through a substantial portion of each respective processing region.4. A processor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is operable such that the gas-particle mixture porosity of each processing region increases claim 1 , increases and then ...

Paint drying method

A method for drying a component provided with a paint application via supplied warm air, including supplying the warm air at a predefined horizontal distance from the component in the base or fastening or standing region of the component. The warm air is supplied with a low momentum, and is guided via thermal flow effects substantially vertically along the component thereby achieving and sustaining a surface related homogenous surface temperature of the component, which in particular is higher than the ambient or room air temperature in the paint shop.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PROTECTIVE GAS ATMOSPHERE IN A PROTECTIVE GAS CHAMBER FOR THE TREATMENT OF A METAL STRIP

A method for controlling the atmosphere in a protective gas chamber for the continuous treatment of metal strips. A metal strip is guided into and out of the protective gas chamber via locks. At least one lock has at least two sealing elements for the metal strip which runs through it, with the result that a sealed chamber is formed between the two sealing elements. The gas pressure (P PD) is measured in the protective gas chamber and in the sealed chamber of the lock and the pressure (PD) in the sealed chamber is regulated, to be precise in such a way that, during operation, the differential pressure between the protective gas chamber and the sealed chamber is kept as far as possible to an optimum value. 12332445637562274727. A method for controlling the protective gas atmosphere in a protective gas chamber () for the continuous treatment of metal strips () , the metal strip () being guided into and out of the protective gas chamber () by way of locks () and at least one of the locks () having two sealing elements ( , ) for the metal strip () running through , with the result that a sealing chamber () forms between the two sealing elements ( , ) , characterized in that the gas pressure (P , P) in the protective gas chamber () and in the sealing chamber () of the lock () is measured and in that the pressure (P) in the sealing chamber () is regulated , to be precise such that during operation the differential pressure (ΔP) between the protective gas chamber () and the sealing chamber () is kept to the greatest extent above or below a predetermined value for the critical differential pressure (ΔP).27108. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the pressure (P) in the sealing chamber () is regulated by way of a regulating valve () and a gas feed ().37109. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the pressure (P) in the sealing chamber () is regulated by way of a regulating valve () and a negative pressure source ().471089. The method as ...

DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE BODIES

A device for controlling the temperature of vehicle bodies, in particular for drying painted vehicle bodies, having a housing in which a temperature control tunnel and at least one pressure chamber separated therefrom by a wall are provided. In said wall there is a plurality of conventional nozzles via which temperature controlled air, which is introduced into the pressure chamber, is applied in particular in the upper region of the vehicle body. At least one nozzle device is provided which has a plurality of nozzle openings on the side thereof facing the vehicle body and at least roughly following the geometry of the lower region of the vehicle body at a distance from the vehicle body, which is smaller than the distance of the other nozzles arranged in the same wall. 1. A device for controlling the temperature of vehicle bodies comprising:a housing;a temperature control tunnel for receiving the vehicle bodies, which is accommodated in the housing;at least one pressure chamber which is accommodated in the housing and separated from the temperature control tunnel by a wall;a plurality of nozzles in the wall;an air-temperature control device, which introduces temperature controlled air into the pressure chamber in such a way that the temperature controlled air flows into the temperature control tunnel through the nozzles and acts on a vehicle body located in the temperature controlled tunnel;wherein at least one nozzle device is provided, which has a nozzle body whereof a side facing the vehicle body is provided with a plurality of nozzle orifices and at least roughly follows a geometry of a lower region of the vehicle body at a spacing which is smaller than a spacing of other nozzles arranged in the wall from the vehicle body.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle device reaches around the vehicle body at a bottom.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle device is detachably mounted on at least one orifice in the wall between the pressure ...

Laundry treating apparatus

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus that smoothly agitates laundry with as large space as possible for receiving laundry. The laundry treating apparatus includes: a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section; a front panel closing the open front of the drum and having a plurality of discharge holes through which air in the drum is discharged; and a suction duct coupled to the front panel and sucks air discharged through the discharge holes.

Garment Band

An elongate flexible band may be formed into a self-adjusting closed loop for insertion into an opening in a garment. The loop expands against the sides of the garment opening, holding the garment open to enhance airflow into the garment. A loop connector limits the closed loop to a maximum preferred diameter. The flexible band includes an accessory connector for attaching accessories such as a scent container, holder, or electric fan. The accessory connector may include retaining posts or may alternatively include flanged retaining blocks. A scent container or other accessory may optionally include flanges, flanged retaining blocks, or other attachment means. An optional timer controls discharge from a spray container into a garment. An embodiment of the invention may optionally be provided together with garment such as a glove for a hand. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an elongate flexible band having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a loop inner surface;an accessory connector attached to said loop inner surface; anda loop connector near said first end of said flexible band,wherein a closed loop is formed when said second end of said flexible band engages said loop connector.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a container attached to said accessory connector.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a U-shaped holder attached to said accessory connector.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fan attached to said accessory connector.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said accessory connector comprises a retaining post projecting outward from said loop inner surface.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said accessory connector comprises a pair of opposing flanged retaining blocks attached to said loop inner surface.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said loop connector comprises a catch aperture formed near said first end of said flexible band and a transverse ridge near said second end of said flexible band ...

SYSTEM FOR TEMPERING VEHICLE BODIES

A system for tempering vehicle bodies having a housing, a tempering tunnel in the housing, at least one pressure chamber in a housing and separated by a wall from the tempering tunnel, a plurality of nozzles in the wall and an air tempering unit which introduces tempered air into the pressure chamber in such a way that the tempered air flows in through the nozzles into the tempering tunnel and acts on the vehicle body. At least one nozzle unit is oriented and has a range that is wide enough, such that the air stream exiting the nozzle unit passes through an opening in the vehicle body on the side facing the nozzle unit and acts on an inner face of the vehicle body on the opposite side. 17.-. (canceled)8. A device for tempering motor vehicle bodies , the device comprising:a) a housing;b) a tempering tunnel accommodated in the housing for receiving a motor vehicle body;c) at least one pressure chamber accommodated in the housing and separated from the tempering tunnel by a wall;d) a plurality of nozzles in the wall;e) an air tempering unit, which introduces tempered air into the pressure chamber such that the tempered air flows through the nozzles into the tempering tunnel and acts upon a motor vehicle body therein; and,f) at least one nozzle unit which is so oriented such that an air stream leaving the at least one nozzle unit passes through an opening in the motor vehicle body on a side facing the nozzle unit and acts upon an inner surface of the motor vehicle body on an opposite side; wherein,g) the at least one nozzle unit includes, in a flow cross-section, movable air guiding elements, so that a direction of projection of the nozzle unit is adjustable.9. The device according to claim 8 , wherein the movable air guiding elements are movable by at least one motor.10. The device according to claim 8 , wherein the movable air guiding elements are movable by a carrier device claim 8 , which cooperates with a part that is moved together with the motor vehicle body in ...

Plant for continuously drying a coated film

Disclosed is a plant for continuously drying a coated film including a cavity ( 3 ) with a first open end ( 3 a ) through which a film (F) enters and a second open end ( 3 b ) through which the dried film exits, a plurality of rollers ( 7 ) for supporting the film inside the cavity ( 3 ), a feed and extraction system ( 10 ) adapted to feed a flow of air to a first blowing element ( 9 ), adapted to direct a flow of air onto the surface of the coated film (F), and to extract a flow of air from the cavity ( 3 ) through a suction element ( 27, 28 ), characterised in that it includes a second blowing element ( 11 ) fed by the feed and extraction system ( 10 ), adapted to direct a flow of heated air onto the opposite surface of the film.

Apparatus for controlling relative humidity in a container

In one embodiment, a method of operating a refrigeration system includes measuring a relative humidity of a container and comparing the measured relative humidity to a humidity set point. The method also includes operating evaporator fans of a refrigeration system when the measured relative humidity is above the humidity set point.

Cleaning Apparatus for Glass Substrate

The present invention discloses a cleaning apparatus for glass substrate, and which includes an air knife and a conveying device. The air knife is used to dry the glass substrate. The conveying device includes a primary roller set for carrying and advancing the glass substrate, and an auxiliary roller set which is arranged before the air knife and above the primary roller set. The glass substrate is fed and advanced jointly by the operation of the primary roller set and the auxiliary roller set. By this arrangement, the damage rate of the glass substrate can be lowered, while the yield of the glass substrate can be increased. 1. A cleaning apparatus , comprising:an air knife for drying a glass substrate;a conveying device including a primary roller set for conveying the glass substrate, whereinthe conveying device further includes an auxiliary roller set located above the primary roller set and before the air knife, wherein the primary roller set and the auxiliary roller set jointly operated for advancing the glass substrate toward the air knife;wherein the auxiliary roller set is distant to the air knife between 400 mm to 20 mm; andwherein the air knife includes an upper nozzle and a lower nozzle which a vertical gap therebetween substantial larger or equal to a vertical distance between the auxiliary roller set and the primary roller set.2. The cleaning apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the primary roller set and the auxiliary roller set each includes a plurality of transaxles arranged in parallel to each other claim 1 , and each of the transaxles is incorporated with a plurality of rollers.31212. The cleaning apparatus as recited in claim 2 , wherein both the front and rear of the air knife is provided with the primary auxiliary roller set claim 2 , the primary roller set located before the air knife includes a first roller set claim 2 , and a second roller set claim 2 , wherein the first roller set is located right under the auxiliary roller set claim 2 ...

Laundry treating apparatus

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus that smoothly agitates laundry with as large space as possible for receiving laundry. The laundry treating apparatus includes: a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section; a rotatable upper circular guide that is disposed with the rotational center higher than the rotational center of the drum and supports a portion having a uniform curvature at the upper portion of the drum; a rotatable lower circular guide that is disposed with the rotational center lower than the rotational center of the drum and supports a portion having a uniform curvature at the lower portion of the drum; and a driving mechanism rotating the drum by rotating the upper circular guide or the lower circular guide.

CLOTHING DRYER

A clothing dryer including a rear duct having an intake port and a lower duct connected to the intake port to guide air to the rear duct. The lower duct is elastically supported by elastic support protrusions extending from the rear duct. Even when vibration generated during the operation of the clothing dryer is transmitted to the lower duct or the rear duct, therefore, noise generated due to collision between the lower duct and the rear duct is suppressed. 1. A clothing dryer comprising:a drying drum to dry laundry placed therein;a rear duct disposed at a rear of the drying drum, the rear duct having an intake port, through which air is suctioned; anda lower duct connected to the intake port to guide air to the intake port,wherein the rear duct comprises at least one elastic support protrusion to elastically support the lower duct, andthe elastic support protrusion comprises an elastic part extending forward from the rear duct and a support part extending from the elastic part to support an outside of the lower duct.2. The clothing dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the rear duct comprises a connection pipe extending forward claim 1 , the connection pipe forming the intake port claim 1 , andthe elastic support protrusion extends from the connection pipe.3. The clothing dryer according to claim 1 , wherein a front end of the support part to support the lower duct is formed in an arc shape.4. The clothing dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic part is provided at a middle portion thereof with a curved part.5. The clothing dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one elastic support protrusion comprises a plurality of elastic support protrusions arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction of the intake port.6. The clothing dryer according to claim 5 , wherein the elastic support protrusions comprise one elastic support protrusion to support a top of the lower duct and a pair of elastic support protrusions to support opposite sides of the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERNAL PRESSURIZED GAS DRYING OF CONCRETE

A system and method are disclosed for lowering the internal relative humidity inside of a concrete structure by applying a pressurized gas and forcing such pressurized gas into the concrete structure, in turn driving moisture in the pores of the concrete to the exterior of the structure. Pressurized gas is supplied to a network of sealed cavities extending into the face of the concrete structure, ultimately causing the gas to move into the concrete structure through pores and capillaries through the structure, in turn driving moisture in the concrete structure toward the surface. Optionally, a competitive inhibiting agent, such as lithium nitrate, may also be provided to stabilize the concrete structure against future deleterious expansions caused by moisture uptake in the existing ASR gel. 1. A system for lowering the internal relative humidity of a concrete structure , comprising:a plurality of cavities extending into a face of said concrete structure and sealed at a top end of each said cavity;a gas delivery nozzle positioned within each said cavity; anda pressurized gas source in fluid communication with said nozzles and delivering pressurized gas to said cavities at a pressure sufficient to cause said gas to enter into said concrete structure and to lower an internal relative humidity of said concrete structure.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid supply conduit fluidly communicating said nozzles with said pressurized gas source.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of channels extending into said face of said concrete structure between said cavities.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said fluid supply conduit is positioned within said plurality of channels.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said nozzles and said fluid supply conduit are encased within an encasement material.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein an outer edge of said encasement material is flush with said face of said concrete structure.7. The system of claim 5 ...

Laundry Treating Machine with Basement Portion Providing Airflow Paths

A laundry treating machine includes a basement portion () having an upper side () with seats (A-F) formed thereon for receiving machine operational devices (), and a lower side (), opposite to the upper side (). The lower side () forms an air path for air to be admitted into or exhausted from the machine. 1. A laundry treating machine comprising a basement portion partitioned into:an upper side with seats formed thereon, upon which are seated machine operational devices including an air receiving heat exchanger and a motor operatively connected to drive an air pump, said air pump being configured to create a flow of cooling air along an air flow path, said air flow path extending on said upper side through said air-receiving heat exchanger, anda lower side, opposite to and below the upper side, said lower side forming a portion of said air flow path for cooling air to be admitted into said machine, said portion extending from an air inlet opening for admitting said cooling air into said machine, underneath said motor, and to said air pump, said motor being positioned between said air inlet opening and said air pump along said portion.2. A laundry treating machine according to claim 1 , wherein an opening is provided so as to direct a part of the cooling air flow on said lower side into the seat provided on the upper side upon which the motor is seated claim 1 , for cooling said motor.3. A laundry treating machine according to claim 1 , further comprising a second air pump configured to circulate drying air through a laundry container of the laundry treating machine claim 1 , said motor being operatively connected to also drive said second air pump.4. A laundry treating machine according to claim 3 , wherein a seat is provided on said upper side for seating said second air pump.5. A laundry treating machine according to claim 1 , wherein a rotational axis of a shaft of said motor extends parallel to said portion of said air flow path.6. A laundry treating machine ...

DRYER HAVING WOVEN WIRE BELT CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A dryer includes a housing and a woven wire belt conveyor assembly that extends through a drying chamber of the dryer. The woven wire belt is trained around a drive drum and a tensioning drum. To support the woven wire belt, there is provided a plurality of removable rollers or supports that engage the woven wire belt and support the same as the woven wire belt is driven through the drying chamber. 1. A dryer for drying product , comprising:a housing;a drying chamber formed in the housing of the dryer;a burner unit for heating air used to dry the product;a fan for circulating heated air through the drying chamber; (i) an endless woven wire belt;', '(ii) a drive drum disposed at one end of the conveyor assembly and having the woven wire belt trained therearound for driving the endless woven wire belt; and', '(iii) a tensioning drum disposed on the other end of the chainless conveyor assembly for tensioning the woven wire belt., 'a chainless conveyor assembly disposed in the drying chamber for moving the product through the drying chamber, the chainless conveyor assembly including2. The dryer of including a series of side retainers disposed on opposite sides of the conveyor assembly claim 1 , each side retainer being pivotally mounted to a frame structure for movement between an operative position where the side retainer lies closely adjacent the wire belt to an elevated position where the side retainer is spaced from the wire belt.3. The dryer of including a series of longitudinally spaced edge supports for engaging and supporting opposed edge portions of an upper run of the woven wire belt.4. The dryer of wherein each edge support includes a shaft and a plastic support secured on the shaft where the plastic support includes an edge that engages and supports the underside of the wire belt.5. The dryer of wherein the woven wire belt includes a plurality of strands of wire woven together to form a flexible woven belt claim 1 , the strands of wire being connected ...

INK DRYING METHOD AND INK DRYING DEVICE

The present invention is constituted to: apply injection energy to overheated dry vapor in which saturated moisture vapor is heated and dried so as to miniaturize and cluster particles of the overheated dry vapor; apply impact energy to the clustered overheated dry vapor so as to further miniaturize the clustered particles of the overheated dry vapor and generate nano-size overheated dry vapor; and supply the nano-size overheated dry vapor in a supersaturated state into a chamber in which a substrate is placed to form an anoxic atmosphere within the chamber, infuse the nano-size overheated dry vapor into ink molecules and molecular boundaries in the anoxic atmosphere, and apply the energy of the nano-sized overheated dry vapor to the ink, so as to evaporate the moisture of the ink and degraded or reduced the organic solvent of the ink. 1. An ink drying method for drying ink applied to a substrate , the method comprising:giving an injection energy to overheated thy vapor acquired by drying saturated moisture vapor through applying heat for micronizing and clustering particles of the overheated dry vapor, and giving a collision energy to the clustered overheated dry vapor to further micronize the particles of the clustered overheated dry vapor to generate nano-size overheated dry vapor; andsupplying the nano-size overheated dry vapor in a supersaturated state to a chamber in which the substrate is placed to form an anoxic atmosphere in the chamber, and infusing the nano-size overheated dry vapor into molecules and molecular interfaces of the ink in the anoxic atmosphere to give an energy of the nano-size overheated dry vapor to the ink in order to evaporate moisture of the ink and to degrade or reduce an organic solvent.2. The ink drying method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising:giving an excitation energy to the nano-size overheated dry vapor to which the collision energy has been given in order to achieve hyperfine micronization of the nano-size overheated dry vapor ...

STEAM DRIVEN DISH WARMER

A dish dryer/warmer which is powered by steam that is exhausted from a steam kettle. A hollow inserts fits into a spout on the kettle and a hose connects the spout to the dish dryer. The steam is then funneled into the dish dryer. A set of holders inside the dish dryer are mechanically activated based on what, so that if a dish is placed into a holder then steam will be discharged directly into that holder, thereby warming the respective dish. A plurality of such holders can be present inside the dish dryer and each one is selectively activated to discharge steam when an object is placed inside a respective holder. All of the holders in the dish dryer share the same steam source (the kettle or other source). 1. An apparatus , comprising:a holder;a steam channel comprising a path leading to a hole which leads to an inside of the holder;a platform connected to a hole sealer; anda spring connected to the platform, the spring configured to naturally press the hole sealer upward into an up position which covers the hole, and downward weight on the platform presses the hole sealer down into a down position which exposes the hole.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a hose connected to the channel.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a hollow insert connected to the hose.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 3 , wherein the hollow insert adapted to fit into a kettle spout.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of hollow inserts adapted to fit a respective kettle spout claim 1 , each of the plurality of hollow inserts having different shapes.6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a vent hole contacting the steam channel.7. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a lid configured to open and close.8. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the holder is shaped in a cup shape.9. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the holder is shaped in a plate ...

Drier

The present invention relates to a dryer for treating a moving printing web in a rotary printing press with gas, having a nozzle body. The dryer according to the invention is characterized in that the nozzle body has at least one opening for the exit of heated gas and has at least one opening for recirculating the cooled gas.

PORTABLE WETSUIT DRYER WITH HIGH-POWER BLOWER

A rugged, high-power system for quickly drying a garment, such as a wet suit, that can be easily collapsed for storage or transport. The garment drying system may include a base and a vertical support member for suspending a garment above the base. The base may include a blower and one or more vent pipes for directing air from the blower into an opening of the garment. The height of the vertical support member may be adjustable to accommodate garments of various sizes. The vertical support member may be detached from the base to facilitate storage and transport. The system accommodates a high-power blower for drying a garment quickly, yet avoids the use of long or complex arrangements of air ducts to direct air throughout the garment. 1. A garment drying system , comprising:a base including a blower and at least one vent; anda vertical support member coupled to the base and adapted to suspend a garment above the base, wherein the at least one vent is adapted to direct air from the blower into the garment.2. The garment drying system of claim 1 , wherein said vertical support member includes a mechanism for adjusting the length of the vertical support member.3. The garment drying system of claim 2 , wherein said mechanism includes a friction joint.4. The garment drying system of claim 1 , wherein said base includes a first chamber and a second chamber.5. The garment drying system of claim 4 , wherein said first and second chambers are separated by a baffle having at least one port.6. The garment drying system of claim 5 , wherein said first chamber includes a blower that forces air into said second chamber through said at least one port.7. The garment drying system of claim 6 , wherein said at least one vent opens into said second chamber.8. The garment drying system of claim 4 , wherein said second chamber includes an absorbent material.9. The garment drying system of claim 1 , further including an anchor for securing said garment about said at least one vent.10. ...

DETECTION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY, DRYER CARTRIDGE AND REGENERATOR AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A detection system assembly is provided. The detection system assembly includes a detector system including a housing having a sample port configured to receive a sample of an unknown substance, a detector assembly in flow communication with the sample port, and a pump in flow communication with the detector assembly. The detection system assembly further includes a dryer cartridge removably coupled to an outer surface of the housing of the detector system. The dryer cartridge is in flow communication with the pump and the detector assembly. 113-. (canceled)14. A regenerator for use with a dryer cartridge , the regenerator comprising:a housing comprising a chamber configured to receive at least a portion of the dryer cartridge; anda heater positioned within the housing, the heater configured to heat the dryer cartridge when positioned in the chamber.15. A regenerator in accordance with claim 14 , further comprising a pump configured to direct a flow of air through the dryer cartridge within the chamber.16. A regenerator in accordance with claim 15 , further comprising a controller in communication with the heater and the pump claim 15 , the controller configured to control at least one of a temperature of the heater claim 15 , a rate of the flow of air claim 15 , a heating time claim 15 , and a cooling time.17. A regenerator in accordance with claim 15 , further comprising a flow connector configured to removably couple the pump in flow communication with the dryer cartridge.18. A regenerator in accordance with claim 14 , wherein the heater comprises a plate configured to contact at least a portion of the dryer cartridge when the dryer cartridge is in the chamber.19. A regenerator in accordance with claim 14 , further comprising a cover configured to isolate the chamber from ambient conditions to heat the dryer cartridge within the housing.20. A regenerator in accordance with claim 14 , further comprising a display configured to display a status of a drying ...

HAND DRYER

In an implementation, a hand dryer is disclosed. The hand dryer includes an air compressor and a storage tank connected to the air compressor. The storage tank is configured to store pressurized air received from the air compressor. The hand dryer also includes an air manifold connected to the storage tank, and the air manifold includes at least one aperture. The hand dryer also includes a valve for selectively releasing the pressurized air from the storage tank into the air manifold such that the pressurized air is discharged from the at least one aperture. 1. A hand dryer , comprising:an air compressor;a storage tank connected to the air compressor, the storage tank configured to store pressurized air received from the air compressor;an air manifold connected to the storage tank, the air manifold having at least one aperture;a valve for selectively releasing the pressurized air from the storage tank into the air manifold such that the pressurized air is discharged from the at least one aperture;a proximity sensor disposed proximate the aperture on the air manifold, the proximity sensor configured to detect an object near the aperture; anda controller configured to actuate the valve to release pressurized air based on a signal from the proximity sensor.220-. (canceled)21. The hand dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a housing supporting the air manifold claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a pair of legs separated by a channel claim 1 , the channel is configured to receive an object claim 1 , and the air manifold is supported in one of the pair of legs.22. The hand dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a second air manifold connected to the storage tank claim 1 , the second air manifold having an aperture claim 1 , wherein the air manifold is a first air manifold claim 1 , and the first air manifold and the second air manifold are disposed parallel and aligned vertically on the one of the pair of legs.23. The hand dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

An Apparatus, A Bottom Plate Component And A Method For Drying Bulk Particulate Material

An apparatus for drying bulk particulate material, and having an inlet chamber for receiving a moist bulk particulate material and an outlet chamber for ejecting a dry bulk particulate material. The inlet chamber comprises a steam permeable bottom being divided into a number of subsections including a first subsection and a second subsection. Each subsection defines a first and a second radial centreline. The first subsection and the second subsection each having at least one louvered plate section comprising a plurality of louvers arranged in a first and a second specific direction, respectively, for directing superheated steam in a first and second blowing direction, towards said lower cylindrical inner wall. The specific direction of the louvers of the first subsection defines a first angle in relation to the first radial centre-line, and specific direction of said louvers of said second subsection defines a second angle in relation to said second radial centreline, and said first angle and/or said second angle, being different from 0 degrees. 1. An apparatus for drying bulk particulate material , said apparatus comprising:a vessel capable of maintaining superheated steam at a pressure equal to or larger than the ambient pressure surrounding said vessel, said vessel defining a lower cylindrical part having a lower cylindrical inner wall and defining a first cross-sectional area being perpendicular to the length of the lower cylindrical part and an upper cylindrical part having an upper cylindrical inner wall and defining a second cross-sectional area being perpendicular to the length of the upper cylindrical part,an inner cylindrical part centrally located within said upper cylindrical part and said lower cylindrical part of said vessel for establishing a first fluid path from said upper cylindrical part to said lower cylindrical part within said inner cylindrical part and a second fluid path from said lower cylindrical part to said upper cylindrical part outside ...

PICKLING PRODUCTION LINE AND APPLICATION THEREOF FOR MAGNESIUM ALLOY WASTE MATERIAL

A pickling production line comprises a material-holding apparatus, a pickling zone, and a water wash zone; the pickling zone and the water wash zone are independently arranged; the material-holding apparatus is filled with magnesium alloy waste, and self-rotates successively in the pickling zone and the water wash zone for pickling and water washing respectively. In the pickling production line for magnesium alloy waste material, the magnesium alloy waste material is pickled and washed more thoroughly; coatings and impurities on the surface of the magnesium alloy waste material are removed, the efficiency of the cleaning and the consistency of the cleaning are high, and each piece of equipment in the entire production line is connected in a compact manner; the invention has a high degree of automation, low environmental pollution, conserves resources, is highly efficient in production, and is suitable for the bulk pickling and cleaning of magnesium alloy waste material. 1. A pickling production line for magnesium alloy waste material , being characterized in comprising: a batch-containing device , a pickling area , and a water-rinse area ,wherein the batch-containing device contains the magnesium alloy waste material, and the pickling area is independent of the water-rinse area; andwherein the material travels in the pickling production line in such manner: after fed into the batch-containing device, the magnesium alloy waste material is sent by the batch-containing device to the pickling area and the water-rinse area for pickling and water rinse in sequence.2. A pickling production line for magnesium alloy waste material , being characterized in comprising: a batch-containing device , a pickling area , a water-rinse area , and a hoisting device ,wherein the batch-containing device contains the magnesium alloy waste material, and the pickling area is independent of the water-rinse area, and the hoisting device drives the batch-containing device to travel between the ...

Paint Baking Oven and Paint Baking Method

A paint baking oven bakes a wet coating film applied to a vehicle body while conveying the vehicle body. The vehicle body has a main shell body to which side doors are attached via hinges. The topcoat paint baking oven includes a oven body and a hot air supplier that supplies hot air into the oven body. The oven body is configured to include a first oven body and a second oven body. The first oven body has a side-to-side width corresponding to a body width of the vehicle body in a state of closing the side doors. The second oven body has a width wider than the side-to-side width of the first oven body. The width of the second oven body corresponds to a body width of the vehicle body in a state of opening the side doors.

Blank Water Blowing Device

The present invention provides a blank on-line water blowing device. The blank on-line water blowing device includes a frame, a lift cylinder, bearing seats A, linear bearings, guide shafts, a support, a servomotor, a lifting frame, a speed reducer, a bearing seat B, a bearing, a rotating shaft, a synchronous pulley A, a synchronous belt, a gland, a base, a base plate, a flange, springs, copper sleeves, floating columns, an air supply pipe, air amplifiers and a mounting rack. The blank on-line water blowing device provided by the present invention can meet the requirement of blank water blowing, and meanwhile, has the characteristics of simple structure, convenience in manufacturing, stable performance and capability of meeting the precision machining requirement. 1. A blank on-line water blowing device , comprising: 'wherein the support and the mounting rack are fixed on the frame, the air amplifiers are mounted on the mounting rack through the air supply pipe, the lift cylinder and the bearing seats A are fixed on the support, the guide shafts are mounted in the bearing seats A through the bearing seats A, the top ends of four guide shafts are fixed on the lifting frame, the servomotor, the speed reducer and the bearing seat B are mounted on the lifting frame, an output shaft of the speed reducer is connected with the synchronous pulley A, the rotating shaft is mounted on the bearing seat B through the bearing and the gland, the synchronous pulley is arranged at the upper end of the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected with the synchronous pulley A through the synchronous belt, and the base plate is fixed above the rotating shaft through the base.', 'a frame, a lift cylinder, bearing seats A, linear bearings, guide shafts, a support, a servomotor, a lifting frame, a speed reducer, a bearing seat B, a bearing, a rotating shaft, a synchronous pulley A, a synchronous belt, a gland, a base, a base plate, a flange, springs, copper sleeves, floating columns, ...

INDUSTRIAL DRYER FOR PLASTICS POUCHES

A dryer device for drying plastics pouches, the device comprising a main air admission pipe having a plurality of dryer heads including outlet orifices, each outlet orifice forming an air knife, the dryer heads being associated in pairs so as to define a plurality of passages for plastics pouches, each passage being adapted to dry plastics pouches passing therethrough by applying two opposing air knives. 1. A dryer device for drying plastics pouches , the device comprising a main air admission pipe having a plurality of dryer heads including outlet orifices , each outlet orifice forming an air knife , the dryer heads being associated in pairs so as to define a plurality of passages for plastics pouches , each passage being adapted to dry plastics pouches passing therethrough by applying two opposing air knives.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the main pipe extends in a longitudinal direction claim 1 , and has a plurality of dryer heads each extending in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction claim 1 , the dryer heads being in alignment along the longitudinal direction and each of them defining at least one air knife in the longitudinal direction.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the dryer heads are arranged in pairs claim 2 , the dryer heads in each pair defining a plurality of passages for plastics pouches and being configured in such a manner as to apply mutually opposing air knives claim 2 , the air knife formed by each of the dryer heads in a pair being directed towards the other dryer head of the pair under consideration.4. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the main pipe has a plurality of slots extending in the longitudinal direction and thus defining a plurality of air knives in the transverse direction.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein each dryer head comprises a transverse portion extending in the transverse direction and a longitudinal portion extending in the longitudinal direction ...

TREATMENT PLANT AND METHOD FOR TREATING WORKPIECES

A treatment plant and method for treating workpieces, in particular for coating and/or drying vehicle bodies, having a treatment device with a housing in which a treatment space is accommodated. A conveyor system having a multitude of transport trolleys for conveying workpieces through the treatment space, wherein each transport trolley has a chassis and a fastening device for at least one workpiece, which are coupled together by means of a connecting device. Outside the treatment space, there is a guiding area with a travel space for the chassis. The travel space is connected to the treatment space via a connecting passage such that the chassis of a transport trolley can move in the travel space and at the same time the fastening device is entrained in the treatment space and the connecting device extends through the connecting passage. The travel space is defined by a travel space housing and a gas device is present to feed a throughflow gas, in particular air, to the travel space. At least a major part of the throughflow gas can again be discharged from the travel space as exhaust gas, without this throughflow gas reaching the treatment space through the connecting passage. 1. A treatment plant for treating workpieces comprising:a) a treatment device featuring a housing in which a treatment space is accommodated;b) a conveyor system comprising a multitude of transport trolleys, by means of which workpieces can be conveyed through the treatment space, wherein each transport trolley comprises a chassis and a fastening device for at least one workpiece, which are coupled together by means of a connecting device;wherein,c) a guiding area with a travel space for the chassis is present outside the treatment space;d) the travel space is connected to the treatment space via a connecting passage such that the chassis of a transport trolley can move in the travel space and at the same time the fastening device is entrained in the treatment space and the connecting device ...

Electrostatic spray dryer system

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.

DYE EXHAUSTION AND DRYER APPARATUS

An apparatus for dye application to textile manufactures, exhaustion of the applied dye, and drying of the textile manufacture. The apparatus, in some implementations, includes a dye applicator that applies dye evenly to a textile manufacture of varying length, one or more microwave elements for heating the textile manufacture with applied dye to exhaust the dye, and a blower system to dry the textile manufacture after application of the applied dye. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a platform defining a substantially flat top surface upon which a textile manufacture may be received; the first housing, in a first position, defines a substantially enclosed cavity in which the flat top surface of the platform defines a bottom surface of the substantially enclosed cavity; and', 'the first housing, in a second position, allows access to the top surface of the platform for placement and removal of the textile manufacture;, 'a first housing in movable disposition relative to the platform such thata microwave device including a magnetron and a waveguide operatively positioned relative to the first housing when the first housing is in the first position such that magnetron guides microwaves into the substantially enclosed cavity when the magnetron is energized;a blower device that, when the first housing is in the first position, is fluidly coupled to the substantially enclosed cavity and blows air into the substantially enclosed cavity when energized; anda control subsystem electrically coupled to the microwave device and the blower device and that, during a first time period, causes the microwave device to be energized and the blower device to be de-energized and that, during a second time period after the first time period, causes the microwave device to be de-energized and the blower device to be energized.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the platform further includes a supply plenum and a return plenum that claim 1 , when the first housing is in the first position ...

HEAT EXCHANGER WITH THERMAL FLUID-CONTAINING SHAFT AND SHAFT-RIDING AUGER FOR SOLIDS AND SLURRIES

Serially connected heat exchange segments of a heat exchanger are stacked with ends of adjacent segments oriented oppositely. The segments have fixed pipes for heat exchange, pipe-riding shaftless auger flights for conveying feed material, and flanges for low-cost adjustment, removal and replacement of pipes and flights. Flights when arranged in arrays are arranged in pairs of counterrotating oppositely handed mutually cleaning flights. Rotary unions are unnecessary in this exchanger. 1. An indirect heat exchanging continuous material processor comprising:a housing portion having a feed material receiving end and a feed material delivering end;a steam plenum disposed at said feed material delivering end of said housing portion;a pipe disposed in said housing portion, said pipe having a flanged end supported at and fluidly communicating with and sealingly and removably attached to said steam plenum, said pipe also having a fluidly closed, post-equipped end opposite said flanged end;a transport disposed at and removably attached to said feed material receiving end of said housing portion;an auger shaft coupled to and rotationally driveable by said transport, projecting into said housing portion proximate said pipe, rotatably engaging said post-equipped end of said pipe, and supporting said post-equipped end of said pipe;a helical flight disposed in said housing and riding on said pipe, said helical flight having a proximal end rotationally coupled to and driveable by said auger shaft.2. The processor of claim 1 , said flight being capable of removal and reinstallation without welding.3. The processor of claim 1 , said pipe being capable of rotational adjustment relative to said steam plenum claim 1 , removal from said steam plenum claim 1 , and reinstallation in said steam plenum claim 1 , without welding.4. The processor of claim 1 , said steam plenum being capable of removal from and reinstallation onto said housing portion without welding.5. The processor of claim ...

AIR DISPENSER

An air dispenser for a paint drying chamber having a housing with a top, bottom, and a curvilinear wall extending between the top and the bottom. The wall has an elongated outlet extending between the top and the bottom and an air outlet is formed in the top or the bottom. The wall is generally circular in cross-sectional shape but with an outwardly protruding wall section adjacent the air outlet. 1. An air dispenser for a paint drying chamber , said air dispenser comprising:a housing having a top, a bottom and a curvilinear wall extending between said top and said bottom, said top, bottom, and curvilinear wall defining an interior chamber,said curvilinear wall having an elongated outlet extending between said top and said bottom,at least one of said top and said bottom having an air inlet,wherein said curvilinear wall is generally circular in cross-sectional shape but with an outwardly protruding wall section adjacent said air outlet,wherein a cross-sectional shape of said interior chamber is asymmetrical relative to said outlet.2. The air dispenser as defined in wherein said outlet has a width and an elongated length and wherein said length of said outlet is generally perpendicular to said bottom.3. The air dispenser as defined in wherein said width of said outlet is 0.100 to 0.200 inch.4. The air dispenser as defined in wherein a length between said top and said bottom is 3-7 inches.5. The air dispenser as defined in wherein said top and said bottom lie in parallel planes.6. The air dispenser as defined in wherein said inlet is generally circular in cross-sectional shape. The present invention relates generally to an air dispenser for use with a paint drying chamber.Motor vehicles, such as cars and trucks, are typically painted on their outside surface. In view of government regulations limiting the amount of VOCs that can be released to the atmosphere, many automotive manufacturing companies now use water-based paint for their automotive vehicles.During the ...

Multifunctional microwave oven

A multifunctional microwave oven includes a body having a warm air accommodation space formed in an upper portion of the body, a warm air supply portion supplying warm air to the warm air accommodation space, an electromagnetic wave shielding member provided under the warm air accommodation space, a food drying tray placed on the body, and a cover covering the food drying tray. The multifunctional microwave oven may always dry food by generating warm air by using the warm air supply portion and allowing the warm air gathered in the warm air accommodation space to flow upwardly, regardless of whether or not the multifunctional microwave oven is used to heat food.

SPRAY NOZZLE FOR SPRAYING AN ARTICLE TO BE DRIED, SPRAY DRYER, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING AND/OR REGULATING A TEMPERATURE DURING THE SPRAYING PROCESS

A spray nozzle is used for spraying a product to be dried, wherein the spray nozzle has a groove on an outer wall, and a measurement sensor for measuring a measured value is disposed in the groove, wherein an autarkic energy supply is associated with the measurement sensor. The autarkic energy supply, in particular by means of a piezo-element, is disposed in the groove, so that the measurement sensor can be operated without an external cable-based energy supply. In addition, a spray dryer is used for drying a product to be dried and to a method for monitoring and/or controlling and/or regulating a temperature when drying a product to be dried. 1. A spray nozzle for spraying a product to be dried , wherein the spray nozzle comprises:a groove on an outer wall,wherein a measurement sensor for measuring a measured value is disposed in the groove,and wherein an autarkic energy supply is associated with the measurement sensor and/or the autarkic energy supply is disposed in the groove, so that the measurement sensor can be operated without an external cable-based energy supply.2. The spray nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement sensor comprises:an emitter andan antenna for wireless transmission of a measurement signal.3. The spray nozzle according to claim 2 , wherein the measurement sensor and/or the antenna is embedded in the groove by a casting material.4. The spray nozzle according to claim 2 , wherein an external receiver for reading claim 2 , evaluating and/or monitoring the measurement signal is assigned to the spray nozzle.5. The spray nozzle according to claim 2 , wherein the emitter has a frequency in the range of 9 kHz to 300 GHz.6. The spray nozzle according to claim 2 , wherein a piece of information for identifying the spray nozzle can be sent by the emitter.7. The spray nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement sensor is a temperature sensor and/or a pressure sensor.8. The spray nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein the spray ...

Drying apparatus for granular materials and drying method for granular materials

A drying apparatus for granular materials in which granular materials in a drying tank are heated and dried; the drying apparatus includes a moving mechanism to move the granular materials in the drying tank; and a control section to control the moving mechanism so as to move the granular materials in the drying tank upon determining that temperature of the granular materials around a heating portion in the drying tank exceeds a glass transition temperature.

NOZZLE BOX FOR A DRYING DEVICE FOR DRYING BOARD-SHAPED MATERIALS

A nozzle box (′) is arranged in a drying device in a transverse direction relative to a board () to be dried by means of drying air in the drying device. The nozzle box (′) has a tapered shape in at least one direction perpendicular to the direction of flow of the drying air in the nozzle box (′) and a drying surface provided with nozzles () and facing the board (), wherein the drying air streams out of a plurality of nozzles () arranged in rows in the drying surface onto the board (). The nozzle box (′) is characterized in that the ratio of the sum of the openings of the nozzles () per square meter to the drying surface is less than 1.1%. 112.-. (canceled)13. A nozzle box , wherein the nozzle box is arranged in a drying device in a transverse direction relative to a board to be dried by means of drying air in the drying device , has a tapered shape in at least one direction perpendicular to a direction of flow of the drying air in the nozzle box , and comprises a drying surface provided with nozzles and facing the board , the drying air streaming out of a plurality of nozzles arranged in rows in the drying surface onto the board , and a ratio of a sum of openings of the nozzles per square meter to the drying surface being less than 1.1%.14. The nozzle box of claim 13 , wherein an amount of recirculated air per square meter of drying surface is less than 0.13 m/m.15. The nozzle box of claim 13 , wherein the nozzles have openings with a diameter of less than 10 mm.16. The nozzle box of claim 13 , wherein a speed of the drying air exiting the nozzles is from 17 m/s to 21 m/s.17. The nozzle box of claim 13 , wherein the nozzles are spaced apart by more than 60 mm.18. The nozzle box of claim 13 , wherein the nozzles are arranged in three rows extending in a longitudinal direction of the nozzle box.19. The nozzle box of claim 13 , wherein the rows of nozzles are spaced apart by from 55 mm to 80 mm.20. The nozzle box of claim 18 , wherein the rows of nozzles are spaced ...

Dryers for Printed Media

Dryers () comprising a first surface () and a deflector (). The first surface comprises at least one opening () through which air is forced during use to dry a printed media and the deflector comprises () a second surface to change the direction of airflow passing through the at least one opening. The deflector guides the direction of the airflow such that it flows substantially in a direction corresponding to the direction of travel () of the printed media. 1. A dryer comprising:a first surface comprising at least one opening through which air is forced during use to dry a printed media; anda deflector comprising a second surface to change a direction of airflow passing through the at least one opening;wherein the deflector guides the direction of the airflow such that it flows in a direction corresponding to the direction of travel of the printed media.2. A dryer as claimed in integrated in a printer.3. A dryer as claimed in wherein the at least one opening comprises a first opening and a second opening claim 2 , wherein the first and second openings are elongated and positioned parallel to one another on the first surface.4. A dryer as claimed in wherein the deflector guides the direction of the airflow from the first opening only.5. A dryer as claimed in wherein the deflector guides the airflow such that an average velocity vector of the airflow has a component in the direction of travel of the printed media.6. A dryer as claimed in wherein the deflector and the first surface are formed as a single unitary body.7. A dryer as claimed in wherein the deflector is formed from a flap cut from the first surface to create the at least one opening.8. A dryer as claimed in wherein the deflector is angled with respect to a plane of the first surface.9. A dryer as claimed in wherein the deflector is angled to a plane of the first surface such that the deflector cuts across the airflow from the at least one opening.10. A printer wherein media is fed claim 1 , during use ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING HEAT IN A BATTERY POWERED BLOW DRYER

A battery powered blow dryer having a novel heating element technology that can be powered by an attached battery pack. The heating element includes an infrared light bulb that emits high heat with relatively low power consumption compared to current methods. The present invention patent also describes a unique configuration of battery cells to optimally perform the task of blow drying hair. 1. A battery-operated hair dryer comprising:a case having an air flow channel with an air inlet and air outlet;a heating element positioned within the case, the heating element including one or more infrared bulbs and one or more resistive wires;power control circuitry coupled to the heating element configured to provide one or more power optimization modes to the heating element, wherein the one or more power optimization modes includes time-delay heating circuitry to balance power between the infrared bulbs and the one or more resistive wires;a fan assembly positioned within the air flow channel; andat least one battery configured to provide power to the power control circuitry and fan assembly.2. The battery-operated hair dryer of claim 1 , wherein the one or more power optimization modes includes pulse width modulation (PWM) of the one or more infrared bulbs.3. The battery-operated hair dryer of claim 2 , wherein PWM includes flickering on and off the one or more infrared bulbs between completely on and off for a predetermined amount of time in each state.4. The battery-operated hair dryer of claim 3 , wherein power is only drawn from the battery in the “on” state of PWM.5. The battery-operated hair dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a hair temperature sensor coupled to the power control circuitry configured to detect a temperature of hair and adjust the power to the heating element when an ideal hair temperature is reached.6. The battery-operated hair dryer of claim 5 , wherein adjust the power to the heating element includes using PWM to decrease the power output of the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRYING AND COOLING SEEDS

Apparatus () for drying and cooling seeds (S), comprising a container () for the seeds (S); a device () to suck in the air (Va) from the outside environment and to send it toward the seeds (S) to be dried and cooled; a first heat exchange unit () configured to cool the air taken from the outside environment and raise its relative humidity; a second heat exchange unit () configured to lower the temperature and absolute humidity of the air from the first heat exchange unit (); and a third heat exchange unit () fluidically connected to the second heat exchange unit () to receive the cooled air exiting from the latter, and provided with a first heat exchange circuit () able to be selectively activated to raise the temperature and lower the relative humidity of the air passing through said third heat exchange unit (), and able to be selectively de-activated to send the cold air coming from said second heat exchange unit () to the seeds (S). 1. Apparatus for drying and cooling seeds (S) , comprising:a container to contain said seeds (S),a device to suck in the air (Va) from the outside environment and to send it toward the seeds (S) to be dried and cooled,a first heat exchange unit in which, on one side, the air (Va) drawn from the outside environment flows and, on the other side, a heat exchange fluid flows, said first heat exchange unit being configured to cool the air and raise its relative humidity,a second heat exchange unit in which, on one side, the air exiting from said first heat exchange unit flows and, on the other side, a cooling fluid flows, different from said heat exchange fluid, said second heat exchange unit being configured to lower the temperature and absolute humidity of the air;a third heat exchange unit fluidically connected to said second heat exchange unit to receive the cooled air exiting from the latter, and provided with a first heat exchange circuit in which a heat exchange fluid flows, said first heat exchange circuit being able to be ...

Low-temperature drying apparatus

A low-temperature drying apparatus includes a furnace body, an object holder, an infrared light transmitting plate, a supply device, a discharge device, and infrared heaters. The object holder holds an object to be dried so that the object to be dried is placed in the furnace body. The infrared light transmitting plate is arranged on a surface of the furnace body that faces the object holder. The cooling flow generating device generates a cooling flow in a space between the object to be dried that is held by the object holder and the infrared light transmitting plate. The infrared heater is disposed to face the infrared light transmitting plate in an open space outside the furnace body.

System and apparatus for drying hay bales

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted positon and an extended positon.

COMPATIBLE ROOF RACK GARMENT EXSICCATION CONTAINER

This application relates to a system and methods for the exsiccation of material objects. The system can include a ventilation device. The material object can be attached to the ventilation device. The system can further include a container for the ventilation device and material object. The system can be attached and detached to a vehicle without the need for tools and can be compatible with preexisting vehicle roof racks. 1. A system for exsiccation of a material object comprising a ventilation device ,wherein the ventilation device comprises a front portion and a back portion,wherein the front portion comprises the front of an aerodynamic aperture,wherein the back portion comprises the back of the aerodynamic aperture and means to attach the material objectwherein air can travel through into the front portion, out the back portion and on to the material object when the material object is attached to the back portion and when the system is attached to a body in motion.2. The system of wherein the back portion comprises one or more additional openings for air to travel through to the material object when the material object is attached to the back portion and when the system is attached to a body in motion.3. The system of further comprising a container for the ventilation device and the material object claim 1 , wherein the container is connected to the ventilation device.4. The system of wherein the back portion comprises one or more additional openings for air to travel through and into the container when the container is attached to the ventilation device and when the system is attached to a body in motion.5. The system of where in the back portion comprises hanger arms on the sides of the back portion.6. The system of wherein the hanger arms are hollow and comprise one or more additional openings for air to travel through the hanger arms and on to the material object.7. The system of wherein the back portion is a hourglass shape.8. The system of wherein the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DRYING BOARDS

In a method for drying boards, which are guided in decks through a drying device, wherein the boards () in the drying device are brought into contact with drying air by means of an impinging jet ventilation and wherein the impinging jet ventilation is ensured by means of transversely ventilated nozzle boxes (), the drying air is supplied by means of at least two fans () arranged next to one another in an airflow of the drying air produced by a burner (), which guides the drying air to the fans (). 19-. (canceled)10. A method for drying boards , wherein the method comprises guiding the boards in decks through a drying device , bringing the boards in the drying device into contact with drying air by an impinging jet ventilation , the impinging jet ventilation being ensured by transversely ventilated nozzle boxes , and supplying the drying air by at least two fans arranged next to one another in an air flow of the drying air heated by a burner , which is arranged before the at least two fans in a direction of flow.11. A drying device configured for use in the method of claim 10 , wherein the drying device comprises a ceiling unit in which a burner produces drying air claim 10 , the ceiling unit comprising at least two fans arranged next to one another which can be supplied with the drying air from the burner.12. The drying device of claim 11 , wherein each of the at least two fans comprises a direct drive.13. The drying device of claim 11 , wherein each of the at least two fans is enclosed by a volute housing.14. The drying device of claim 13 , wherein each of the at least two fans is enclosed by a volute housing.15. The drying device of claim 11 , wherein each of the at least two fans comprises a four-pole motor.16. The drying device of claim 15 , wherein each of the at least two fans comprises an asynchronous motor.17. The drying device of claim 15 , wherein the motor has a speed of 1500 revolutions per minute.18. The drying device of claim 16 , wherein the motor has ...

Heating Curtain Rod with Integrated Speakers

A shower curtain and window curtain hanging structure provides constant stream of heated air as well as the ability to sound audio from an external source. The hanging structure includes a tubular body, an at least one heating fan assembly, an at least one rechargeable battery, an at least one waterproof speaker, and a wireless communication device. The tubular body supports various types of curtains. The rechargeable battery, the heating fan assembly, and the wireless communication device are all internally mounted within the tubular body. The waterproof speaker is integrated into an external surface of the tubular body in order to sound audio towards a user. The heating fan assembly includes an impeller, a heating element, and an electric motor. The impeller is powered by the electric motor in order to forces air to pass by the heating element and expelling heated air onto the user. 1. A heating curtain rod with integrated speakers comprises:a tubular body;at least one heating fan assembly;at least one rechargeable battery;the heating fan assembly comprises an impeller, an electric motor, a plurality of inlet slots, a plurality of outlet slots, and a heating element;the rechargeable battery, and the heating fan assembly being internally mounted within the tubular body;the impeller being oriented along a main axis of the tubular body;the electric motor being axially connected to the impeller, opposite an inlet side of the impeller;the plurality of inlet slots radially traversing through the tubular body, adjacent to the inlet side of the impeller;the heating element being positioned adjacent to the impeller;the plurality of outlet slots radially traversing through the tubular body;the plurality of inlet slots and the plurality of outlet slots being positioned opposite to each other, across the impeller;the plurality of inlet slots being in fluid communication with the plurality of outlet slots through the impeller;the rechargeable battery being electrically ...

CURING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE

Curing apparatus, image forming apparatus and articles of manufacture are disclosed. An example curing apparatus includes a curing unit to heat an area adjacent a substrate travel path, the curing unit having a width less than a width of the substrate travel path, and a controller to reciprocate the curing unit within the substrate width. 1. A curing apparatus comprising:a curing unit to heat an area adjacent a substrate travel path, the curing unit having a width less than a width of the substrate travel path; anda controller to reciprocate the curing unit within the substrate width.2. A curing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the curing unit comprises a lamp to provide radiation in a radiation curing area to cure a marking agent on the substrate.3. A curing apparatus as defined in claim 2 , wherein the curing unit comprises a convection heater to apply heated air to the substrate.4. A curing apparatus as defined in claim 3 , further comprising a temperature sensor to detect a temperature of the marking agent claim 3 , the controller to control at least one of the lamp or the convection heater based on the temperature.5. A curing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a carriage to support the curing unit.6. A curing apparatus as defined in claim 5 , wherein the controller is to move the curing unit at a slower speed when the curing unit is adjacent an outer portion of the substrate than when the curing unit is adjacent an inner portion of the substrate.7. A curing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the curing unit is to heat the first area while a printing operation is applying marking agent to a second area of the substrate.8. A curing assembly claim 1 , comprising:a substrate travel path comprising a first width; move in a perpendicular direction relative to the direction of travel of the substrate travel path; and', 'cease moving at outer edges of the substrate defining a second width; the second width being smaller than the first ...

Method for producing a hot-dip aluminum-coated steel wire

A method for producing a hot-dip aluminum-coated steel wire, including dipping a steel wire in molten aluminum, and drawing up the steel wire from the molten aluminum, wherein at the time of drawing up the steel wire from the molten aluminum, a stabilization member is contacted with a surface of the molten aluminum and the steel wire at the boundary between the steel wire and the surface of the molten aluminum, a nozzle having a tip end of which inside diameter is 1 to 15 mm is disposed so that the tip end is positioned at a place away from the steel wire by a distance of 1 to 50 mm, and an inert gas having a temperature of 200 to 800° C. is blown out from the tip end to the boundary at a volume flow rate of 2 to 200 L/min.

SURFACE DRYERS PRODUCING UNIFORM EXIT VELOCITY PROFILES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Surface dryers having uniform exit velocity profiles, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. Surface dryers in accordance with certain embodiments include a housing, a gas driver positioned in the housing, an inlet aperture formed in the housing and positioned upstream of the gas driver, and a nozzle carried by the housing and positioned downstream of the gas driver. The nozzle can have an indentation forming a convergent portion positioned to accelerate the flow of air and a divergent portion positioned to decelerate the flow of air. 1. An stackable air mover for producing uniform air velocity profiles , comprising:a housing at least partially enclosing an interior chamber, wherein the housing includes an upper housing portion, a first sidewall portion, a second sidewall portion, and a lower housing portion, and wherein the upper housing portion includes a flat portion and an inclined portion, and wherein the fiat portion is generally parallel to the lower housing portion, and wherein the first sidewall portion is asymmetric relative to the second sidewall portion;an inlet having an inlet aperture formed in the flat portion;an outlet having an outlet aperture, wherein the outlet aperture is enclosed by the inclined portion, the first and second sidewall portions, and the lower housing portion, and wherein the first and second sidewall portions have unequal heights at the outlet aperture; andan impeller positioned within the interior chamber to drive a flow of air, wherein the flow of air flows through the inlet aperture in a first direction, and wherein the flow of air flows through the outlet aperture along a second direction different than the first direction.2. The stackable air mover of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is generally perpendicular to the second direction.3. The stackable air mover of claim 1 , further comprising a support device having an engaging surface positioned to contact a target surface.4. The stackable air mover of claim 1 ...

STEAM DRIVEN DISH WARMER

A dish dryer/warmer which is powered by steam that is exhausted from a steam kettle. A hollow inserts fits into a spout on the kettle and a hose connects the spout to the dish dryer. The steam is then funneled into the dish dryer. A set of holders inside the dish dryer are mechanically activated based on what, so that if a dish is placed into a holder then steam will be discharged directly into that holder, thereby warming the respective dish. A plurality of such holders can be present inside the dish dryer and each one is selectively activated to discharge steam when an object is placed inside a respective holder. All of the holders in the dish dryer share the same steam source (the kettle or other source). 1. An apparatus , comprising:a holder;a steam channel comprising a path leading to a hole which leads to an inside of the holder;a platform connected to a hole sealer; anda spring connected to the platform, the spring configured to naturally press the hole sealer upward into an up position which covers the hole, and downward weight on the platform presses the hole sealer down into a down position which exposes the hole.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a hose connected to the channel.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a hollow insert connected to the hose.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 3 , wherein the hollow insert adapted to fit into a kettle spout.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of hollow inserts adapted to fit a respective kettle spout claim 1 , each of the plurality of hollow inserts having different shapes.6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a vent hole contacting the steam channel.7. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a lid configured to open and close.8. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the holder is shaped in a cup shape.9. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the holder is shaped in a plate ...

WASHING MACHINE HAVING DRYING APPARATUS

A washing machine having a drying apparatus, which can perform a heated drying operation and shorten a drying time of laundry, is provided. The washing machine having a drying apparatus includes a top cover which is provided in an upper part of a body and has at least one air hole formed in a top surface thereof, a drying duct which is provided in the top cover to supply air heated by a heater provided thereinside to the air hole, and a rack member which is provided to be extractable from the body to hang laundry above the body. 1. A washing machine having a drying apparatus , comprising:a top cover which is provided in an upper part of a body and has an air hole formed in a top surface thereof;a drying duct which is provided in the top cover to supply heated air to the air hole; anda rack member which is configured to be extractable from the body to hang laundry above the body.2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein a guide member is provided in a bottom part of the air hole to guide air flow upward.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the guide member has curvature.4. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the drying duct comprises a heater thereinside.5. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the drying duct comprises air blast fans provided in both side end parts of the drying duct.6. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the rack member comprises a first rack member configured to be installed in the body and to be vertically movable in the body claim 1 , and a second rack member configured to be coupled to an upper end of the first rack member and configured to hang the laundry.7. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the first rack member comprises a fixing rack fixed to the body claim 1 , a moving rack configured to be movable from an inner side to an outer side of the fixing rack claim 1 , and a locking apparatus to lock or unlock movement of the moving rack between the fixing ...

DRYING SYSTEM

A drying system includes a nozzle attached to an air supply duct of a drying chamber that blows out heated air inside the duct toward an object to be dried inside the chamber. The nozzle includes a horn-shaped inner-side surface made of pairs of first and second inner-side surfaces that respectively face each other in first and second directions, an opening width of the second surfaces in the second direction gradually increasing forward in a direction in which the air is blown and being 2 to 25 times inclusive larger than an opening width in the first direction. The drying system includes: the duct with the nozzles; a feeding device feeding air to the duct; and a heating device heats the fed air. The feeding device feeds air to the duct such that the air blown out from the nozzle spreads more in the first direction than in the second. 15.-. (canceled)6. A drying system comprising:a nozzle attached to an air supply duct of a drying chamber that blows out heated air inside the air supply duct toward an object to be dried inside the drying chamber, the nozzle including: a horn-shaped inner-side surface made up of a pair of first inner-side surfaces facing each other in a first direction, and a pair of second inner-side surfaces facing each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, with an opening width at least in the second direction gradually increasing forward in a direction in which the air is blown, the opening width in the second direction being 2 to 25 times inclusive larger than an opening width in the first direction;the air supply duct including a plurality of the nozzles;a feeding device that feeds air to the air supply duct; anda heating device that heats air fed to the air supply duct, whereinthe feeding device feeds air to the air supply duct in such a flow volume that the air blown out from the nozzle spreads more in the first direction than in the second direction.8. A drying system comprising:a nozzle attached to an air supply ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING HAY BALES

A bale dryer including a support frame, at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, a bale retainer coupled to the support frame and configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, and an actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold and configured to move the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted position and an extended position. 1. An apparatus for drying bales , comprising:a support frame;at least one air intake manifold movably coupled to the support frame for supplying heated air, the air intake manifold comprising an air chamber and a plurality of hollow needles extending therefrom, the needles having a series of apertures therein, the apertures allowing the heated air to exit;a bale retainer coupled to the support frame, the bale retainer being configured for retaining at least one bale in a fixed position vertically spaced from the at least one air intake manifold, the bale retainer defining a bale space sized to receive the at least one bale, the bale retainer having openings that allow the plurality of needles to enter the bale space; andan actuator coupled to the at least one air intake manifold, the actuator being configured for moving the at least one air intake manifold between a retracted position in which the needles are retracted outside the bale space and an extended position in which the needles extend through the openings into the bale space.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hollow needles of the air intake manifold terminate in a common needle plane.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hollow needles of the air intake manifold terminate in tapered points.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bale retainer comprises a plate having a plurality of apertures through which the hollow needles may pass.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bale retainer comprises a rack formed of ...

System For Reducing The Wiping Gas Consumption In An Air Knife

The present invention relates to a device for controlling the thickness of a coating made of a liquid film on a moving strip ( 3 ), characterised in that said automated means for reducing the gas flow at each of said nozzle sides comprise a moving carriage ( 10 ) guiding a retractable cable ( 9 ) able to be applied respectively onto and out of the gas discharge opening ( 4 ), inside the nozzle chamber ( 5 ) and in that, at each transversal side of the nozzle ( 1 ), a transition, between an external nozzle section where the gas flow is reduced and an internal nozzle section where the gas flow is not reduced, is assured by means of two together-moving grooved wheels or pulleys ( 6, 7 ) connected to the moving carriage ( 10 ), located side by side and having their axis perpendicular to the nozzle, so that the cable ( 9 ) is successively located against the opening ( 4 ) on an external side of the first pulley ( 6 ), between the two pulleys ( 6, 7 ) and distant from the opening ( 4 ) on an internal side of the second pulley ( 7 ).

Camp Fire Boot Drier

The present invention provides an apparatus for drying apparels. It works without electricity and gas. It is basically for using while camping. It is an apparatus that uses natural convection for drying boots, gloves, shoes, socks and etc. It is designed to use the energy of campfire to function. Users just have to put dryer in the front of the fire and it draws hot air into the telescopic base and the hot air raises causing air movement. It gives ability to dry the boots without propane or electricity. Dimension of the drier is twelve inches wide, eighteen inches tall and three inches thick. It is portable and collapsible apparel dryer. It is made up of aluminum tubes. 1. An apparel drying apparatus that is comprised of:a first telescopic arm with two ends;a second telescopic arm with a first end and a second end;a telescopic support arm approximately midway between the telescopic arm;a telescopic base with two ends;a heat shield which connects at one end of the telescopic arm; anda button latch for locking telescopic arms.2. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said telescopic arms are first and second apparel holding telescopic arms.3. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first telescopic arm is pivotally connected to said first end of said telescopic base claim 1 , and said second telescopic arm is pivotally connected to said second end of the said telescopic base.4. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one said apparel holding telescopic arm is generally a flat U-shaped member for being inserted into a boot.5. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein having at least one said telescopic arm for flowing the heat to the apparel.6. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one said latch button is for locking the said apparel holding telescopic arms.7. The apparel drying apparatus of wherein there is at least one said telescopic base for holding the said telescopic arms.8. The apparel ...

MULTIPLE AXES ROTARY AIR NOZZLE

A method to deliver high velocity air from a rotating nozzle manifold which continuously passes through multiple rotational axes so as to project the nozzle discharge air into virtually every spherical direction in order to impact all surfaces on or within a structure. With the use of two rotating air couplings operating in series and each fastened to their own air manifolds, and having small thrust jets on each manifold powered by the same pressurized air supply used for the high velocity discharge nozzles, rotation of the high velocity air nozzle manifold in the X and Y axes are achieved. 1. A system for directing air under pressure comprising:a blower; and a first air distribution chamber having a first end laterally spaced from a second end along a longitudinal axis, the first air distribution chamber having an inlet duct that is fluidly coupled to the blower, the inlet duct located between the first end and the second end of the first air distribution chamber and defining a first axis of rotation transverse to the longitudinal axis;', 'a first rotational coupling that joins the first air distribution chamber to the inlet duct and permits rotation of the first air distribution chamber relative to the inlet duct about the first axis of rotation;', 'a second air distribution chamber located on the first end of the first air distribution chamber and defining a second axis of rotation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first distribution chamber, the second air distribution chamber having first and second lateral ends and a first nozzle for directing air under pressure in a first outward direction;', 'a second rotational coupling that joins the first air distribution chamber to the second air distribution chamber and permits rotation of the first air distribution chamber relative to the second air distribution chamber about the second axis of rotation; and', 'a first thrust jet located on at least one of the first and second lateral ends of the second air ...

Grain conditioning system and methodology

A system and methodology associated with a connected farming system which includes an intake air modification unit which includes at least one fan, a dehumidifier and a cooling component and which collectively function to condition intake air so as to dry and cool the air prior to introduction into a grain bin. One or more sensors are provided which serve to control the operation of the intake air modification unit such that the air modification unit operates efficiently and taking into account external factors such as the presence/level of grain in the bin, the ambient weather conditions including relative humidity levels and ambient air temperature as well as qualitative characteristics of the air exiting the grain bin to include relative humidity and air temperature.

Carbide tool cleaning and coating production line and method

A carbide tool cleaning and coating production line and a method. The production line includes a cleaning and a coating device. A manipulator is disposed between the devices. The cleaning device includes a support frame, cleaning mechanism, and drying mechanism sequentially disposed under the frame, which is connected to a moving mechanism connected to a lifting mechanism capable of being connected to a tool fixture bracket, which is configured to accommodate the tool fixture. The coating device includes a coating chamber, a plane target mechanism disposed in the coating chamber, a turntable assembly also disposed in the coating chamber, which is capable of being connected to a plurality of tool fixtures, and the tool fixture is capable of rotating around an axial line of the coating chamber under the driving of the turntable assembly, and rotating around an axial line thereof at the same time.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL COATING SYSTEM AND COATING MODULE FOR APPLICATION OF CATALYTIC WASHCOAT AND/OR SOLUTION TO A SUBSTRATE AND METHODS THEREOF

The principles and embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an apparatus, system, and methods for coating and calcining a catalytic substrate inline, reducing the processing time to prepare a substrate coated with catalytic material. For example, the disclosure describes a multi-station coater system comprising: a raw weight station, wherein an initial weight of a substrate is measured; a first catalytic substrate coating station, wherein a first wet coating comprising a first catalytic coating and a first carrier liquid is introduced into longitudinal cells of the substrate; a first wet weight station, wherein a wet weight of the substrate is measured; a first inline calciner module, wherein a heating fluid is introduced into the substrate to calcine the catalytic coating; and a first calcined weight station, wherein a calcined weight of the substrate is measured. 1. A multi-station coater system comprising:a raw weight station, wherein an initial weight of a substrate is measured;a first catalytic substrate coating station, wherein a first wet coating comprising a first catalytic coating and a first carrier liquid is introduced into longitudinal cells of the substrate;a first wet weight station, wherein a first wet weight of the substrate is measured;a first inline calciner module, wherein a heating fluid is introduced into the substrate to calcine the first catalytic coating at a first calcining temperature; anda first calcined weight station, wherein a calcined weight of the substrate is measured.2. The multi-station coater system of claim 1 , which further comprises:a first multi-phase drying station subsequent to the first wet weight station and preceding the first inline calciner module, wherein the first carrier liquid of the first wet coating is at least partially evaporated from the longitudinal cells of the substrate to produce an at least substantially dried substrate having a temperature; anda first cooling station and a first dry weight ...

Musical instrument drying, ventilation and storage case with activated charcoal filter

Woodwind and Brass Instrument drying, ventilated carrying cases are disclosed. According to one embodiment the drying and ventilating case comprises a multiple fan and filter unit containing a fan mounted on the inside of the case configured for drawing outside air into the case, passing it through the instrument and forcing it back out of the case, a filter system for removing harmful gasses from the air passing through the case and instrument, an electrical energy source coupled to the case and fans via a removable cable, where moistures accumulated inside the instrument are desired to be removed by while in the storage case when the instrument is not in use. 1. A musical instrument moisture drying and ventilation case for removing moisture accumulated inside a woodwind and/or Brass musical instrument comprising:a. A standard instrument carrying case designed to store and protect the instrument when not in use and during transport.b. A fan unit including a fan or fans mounted on a motor and mounted inside the case blowing outside air inside the case through a filter. Additional fan(s) mounted on a motor and mounted inside the case blowing air from inside the case outward through a filter.21. The musical instrument moisture drying and ventilating case referred to in , the filter system protects the instrument from tarnish and oxidation by utilizing activated charcoal to remove contaminants and impurities , utilizing chemical adsorption.31. The musical instrument moisture drying and ventilating case referred to in , the filter system protects the instrument from harmful gasses in the air even when the fans are not in operation.41. The musical instrument moisture drying and ventilating case referred to in , even when not in operation the case ventilates the instrument allowing the humidity to match that of the surrounding exterior environment.51. The musical instrument moisture drying and ventilating case referred to in , the energy source comprises a power and ...

HAND DRYER DEVICE

A hand dryer device cooperated with an airflow driver includes a first housing, a second housing, and an airflow driving unit. The first housing has a first body and a first extension portion. The second housing has a second body and a second extension portion. The second body is connected to the first body for defining an accommodating space, and the first and second extension portions together form a concave annular structure having an extension space. The airflow driving unit includes a sensor, a control module and an airflow guiding structure. The sensor is disposed on the outer surface of the first housing and/or the second housing. The sensor detects and outputs a sensing signal. The control module receives the sensing signal and outputs a control signal. The airflow guiding structure is disposed adjacent to an air outlet and extends to the extension space. 1. A hand dryer device used to cooperate with an airflow driver , comprising:a first housing having a first body and a first extension portion, wherein the first extension portion is connected to the first body;a second housing disposed corresponding to the first housing and having a second body and a second extension portion, wherein the second extension portion is connected to the second body, the second body is connected to the first body for defining an accommodating space, the second extension portion and the first extension portion together form a concave annular structure, and the concave annular structure has an extension space therein; and a sensor disposed on an outer surface of the first housing and/or the second housing, wherein the sensor detects and outputs a sensing signal,', 'a control module receiving the sensing signal and outputting a control signal, and', 'an airflow guiding structure disposed adjacent to an air outlet of the airflow driver and extending to the extension space., 'an airflow driving unit disposed in the accommodating space and the extension space, and comprises2. The hand ...

Drying apparatus for use in a lithography system

The invention relates to a drying apparatus for use in a lithography system for drying at least part of a surface on a first side of a planar target, such as a wafer. The apparatus has a drying device for eliminating liquid or droplets thereof from the first side of the planar target. The drying device has a first slit and a second slit arranged in close proximity of the target. A gap is present between the target and the drying device. Pressurized gas may be supplied via the first slit into the gap. The liquid may be discharged from the target by means of the pressurized gas through the second slit. The first and the second slit are configured to enable the pressurized gas to flow along the first side of the planar target substantially parallel to the planar target. 1. Drying apparatus for use in a lithography system for drying at least part of a surface on a first side of a planar target , such as a wafer , the apparatus comprising a drying device for eliminating liquid or droplets thereof from the first side of the planar target , wherein said device comprises a first slit and a second slit arranged in close proximity of the planar target , a gap being present between the planar target and the drying device , wherein the first slit is included for supplying pressurised gas into said gap directed to the target , wherein the second slit is included for discharging said liquid by means of said pressurized gas away from the planar target , and wherein the first and the second slit are configured to enable the pressurized gas to flow along said first side of the planar target substantially parallel to the planar target.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , the drying apparatus further comprises an actuation device for relatively moving the drying device and the planar target with respect to one another in a direction of the gas flow along the surface of the planar target.3. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the first slit and the second slit are included ...

GRAIN DRYER AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

There is provided a grain dryer in which the whole of a dryer main body can be made effective use of whether the grain dryer is used in either a circulation drying mode or in a continuous flow drying mode, the grain dryer including a dryer main body into which grains are loaded, a hot air chamber provided at one side of the dryer main body to supply hot air into an interior of the dryer main body, and an exhaust air chamber provided at the other side of the dryer main body to discharge hot air from the interior of the dryer main body, wherein the hot air chamber and the exhaust air chamber each have a plurality of upper and lower independent spaces, the corresponding spaces of the hot air chamber and the exhaust air chamber being disposed to be positioned substantially at a same height, and wherein the individual spaces of the hot air chamber communicate with corresponding hot air generators to execute separate supplies of hot air generated by the hot air generators into the individual spaces, and a height range in the interior of the dryer main body into which hot air is supplied from the spaces of the hot air chamber is defined as a drying section to dry grains loaded into the interior of the dryer main body. 1. A grain dryer comprising:a dryer main body into which grains are loaded;a hot air chamber provided at one side of the dryer main body to supply hot air into an interior of the dryer main body; andan exhaust air chamber provided at the other side of the dryer main body to discharge hot air from the interior of the dryer main body,grains loaded into the interior of the dryer main body being dried by hot air supplied from the hot air chamber, the hot air used to dry the grains being discharged from the exhaust air chamber,wherein the hot air chamber and the exhaust air chamber each have a plurality of upper and lower independent spaces, the corresponding spaces of the hot air chamber and the exhaust air chamber being disposed to be positioned substantially at ...

AIR HEATER FOR A DRYING TOWER AND DRYING TOWER FOR DRYING A PRODUCT TO BE DRIED

An air heater is used for a drying tower, wherein the air heater includes a combustion chamber, a burner, an air heating chamber, a process air access, a process air exit and/or a flue gas exit. During operation of the air heater, a process air is supplied to the air heating chamber by way of the process air access, a fuel is burned by means of the burner, a heat thus generated in the combustion chamber is transferred to the process air in the air heating chamber and the heated process air is discharged out of the air heater by way of the process air exit, and the air heater comprises an expendable combustion chamber, wherein the expendable combustion chamber is disposed within the combustion chamber. Further, a drying tower is used for drying a product to be dried with an air heater. 1. An air heater for a drying tower , wherein the air heater comprises:a combustion chamber,a burner,an air heating chamber,a process air access, anda process air exit and/or a flue gas exit,wherein the air heater is designed in such a manner that a process air is supplied to the air heating chamber by way of the process air access, a heat generated in the combustion chamber by the burner is transferred to the process air in the air heating chamber, wherein a heated process air is discharged out of the air heater by way of the process air exit, and wherein the air heater comprises an expendable combustion chamber and the expendable combustion chamber is disposed within the combustion chamber.2. The air heater according to claim 1 , wherein the expendable air chamber is disposed around a flame or a part of the flame of the burner.3. The air heater according to claim 1 , wherein the expendable combustion chamber has several openings.4. The air heater according to claim 3 , wherein the openings are distributed across a lateral surface of the expendable combustion chamber claim 3 , so that a uniform heat distribution to the air heating chamber takes place.5. The air heater according to ...

GAS KNIFE USING PARALLELOGRAM FLOW

In one aspect of the present disclosure is a method of contactlessly urging, directly, or moving a substance on the surface of a substrate, the method employing a gas knife () configured to produce a gas curtain having parallelogram flow. 1. An automated slide processing apparatus comprising:at least one fluid dispenser configured to dispense a fluid onto an upper surface of a slide; anda liquid removal device for driving the dispensed fluid on the upper surface of the slide toward at least one of (i) a wicking feature in communication with at least a portion of an end of the slide, or (ii) a longitudinal edge of the slide; where the liquid removal device projects a gas curtain having a shape which approximates a parallelogram.2. The automated slide processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gas curtain projected from the liquid removal device is oriented substantially perpendicular to a plane of the upper surface of the slide.3. The automated slide processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gas curtain projected from the liquid removal device is offset at a predetermined slant angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the liquid removal device.4. The automated slide processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wicking feature is a slide retaining clip.5. The automated slide processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the slide retaining clip is located at a label end of the slide.6. The automated slide processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the automated slide processing apparatus is a coverslipper apparatus and wherein the liquid removal device facilitates removal of at least residual fluid after application of a coverslip.7. The automated slide processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the automated slide processing apparatus is a staining apparatus and wherein the liquid removal device facilitates removal of the fluid dispensed onto a specimen located on the upper surface of the slide claim 1 , the dispensed fluid selected from the group consisting of a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL FOR DRY STORAGE

A system and method for drying cavities containing spent nuclear fuel is devised. The invention utilizes a non-intrusive procedure that is based on monitoring the dew point temperature of a non-reactive gas that is circulated through the cavity. In one aspect, the invention is a system for drying a cavity loaded with spent nuclear fuel comprising a canister forming the cavity, the cavity having an inlet and an outlet; a source of non-reactive gas; means for flowing the non-reactive gas from the source of non-reactive gas through the cavity; and means for repetitively measuring the dew point temperature of the non-reactive gas exiting the cavity. 1a) flowing a non-reactive gas through a cavity containing spent nuclear fuel;b) repetitively measuring dew point temperature of the non-reactive gas exiting the cavity; andc) upon the dew point temperature of the non-reactive gas exiting the cavity being measured to be at or below a predetermined dew point temperature, discontinuing the flow of the non-reactive gas and sealing the cavity.. A method of preparing spent nuclear fuel for dry storage drying comprising: Priority is claimed as a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/288,045 filed May 27, 2014, which is a continuation application to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/622,343, filed Sep. 18, 2012 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,737,559), which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/641,378, filed Dec. 18, 2009 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,266,823), which is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/145,785, filed on Jun. 6, 2005 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,707,741). The aforementioned priority documents are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.The present invention relates generally to the field of storing spent nuclear fuel, and specifically to the field of preparing spent nuclear fuel for dry storage.The storage, handling, and transfer of HLW, such as spent nuclear fuel, requires special ...

HAND TREATMENT DEVICE

A hand treatment device is provided for drying a user's hands with an airflow. The hand treatment device comprises a hand treatment chamber comprising a hand insertion section and an outflow sink for purging fluid carried by the airflow from the user's hands to the outflow sink. Therein, the airflow is generated by applying a negative pressure to the outflow sink, such that air is sucked from an environment of the hand treatment device through the hand insertion section into the outflow sink. 1. A hand treatment device for drying a user's hands with an airflow , the hand treatment device comprising:a hand treatment chamber comprising a hand insertion section and an outflow sink for purging fluid carried by the airflow from the user's hands to the outflow sink,wherein the airflow is generated by applying a negative pressure to the outflow sink, such that air is sucked from an environment of the hand treatment device through the hand insertion section into the outflow sink.2. The hand treatment device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first sensor for detecting a presence of the user's hands in the hand insertion section; anda second sensor for detecting a presence of the user's hands in the hand treatment chamber,wherein the airflow is generated in accordance with a signal of the first sensor and the airflow through the hand insertion section is stopped in accordance with a signal of the second sensor.3. The hand treatment device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a fluid supply device adapted for providing at least one of water and a disinfectant,wherein the fluid supply device comprises a spray device, which is adapted for supplying the at least one of the water and the disinfectant into the hand insertion section, such that at least one of the user's hands and the hand treatment chamber are at least one of cleaned and disinfected.4. The hand treatment device according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one air inlet opening is arranged on an inner wall ...

Heat Pump Dryer

A heat pump dryer includes a main casing, a compressor, a first heat exchanger having a first portion and a second portion, and a second heat exchanger. The main casing has an air inlet, a first outlet conduit, a second outlet conduit, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. Air is arranged to enter the main casing through the air inlet, and is arranged to be bifurcated to pass through the first outlet conduit and the second outlet conduit. The air in the first outlet conduit is arranged to sequentially flow through the second heat exchanger and the first portion of the first heat exchanger, whereas the air in the second outlet conduit is arranged to flow through the second portion of the second heat exchanger.

DRYER DESIGN FOR A VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM

A dryer unit for a vehicle wash system including an upper head portion with an air inlet. An impeller having a plurality of vanes rotatably disposed adjacent the air inlet. The impeller configured to rotate in a predetermined direction about an axis of rotation to draw air into the upper head portion through the air inlet. A flow channel formed in the upper head portion around a periphery of the impeller. A cut-off portion located adjacent a discharge area of the flow channel. A body portion disposed generally beneath the upper head portion with respect to a direction of fluid flow through the dryer unit. A plurality of outlet nozzle portions integrally formed with the body portion and in fluid communication with the air inlet. The plurality of nozzle portions configured to direct high velocity air flow toward a vehicle treatment area. At least one of the plurality of nozzles being located above the cut-off portion. 1. A dryer unit for a vehicle treatment system , comprising:a head portion having an air inlet formed therein;an impeller having a plurality of vanes rotatably disposed in the head portion adjacent the air inlet, the impeller configured to rotate in a predetermined direction about an axis of rotation to draw air into the head portion through the air inlet;a flow channel formed in the head portion around a periphery of the impeller;a cut-off segment located adjacent a discharge area of the flow channel;a body portion disposed generally opposite the head portion and downstream with respect to a direction of fluid flow through the dryer unit; andan outlet nozzle portion integrally formed with the body portion, the outlet nozzle portion in fluid communication with the air inlet and configured to direct high velocity air flow toward a vehicle exterior surface;wherein at least a portion of the outlet nozzle portion is disposed above and below the cut-off segment.2. The dryer unit of claim 1 , wherein the head portion claim 1 , the body portion and the outlet ...

Method of forming a lighted dryer housing

A lighted dryer assembly for a vehicle wash system including a housing portion, having a head portion, a body portion, and an outlet portion. The head portion includes an air inlet portion for drawing air into the head portion and an outlet for passing the air to the body portion. The outlet portion has a plurality of exit nozzles that are configured to emit high velocity air therefrom for removing water from an exterior surface of a vehicle while disposed in a vehicle treatment area. The body portion includes an upper portion where air is received from the head portion and a lower portion disposed remote from the upper portion. A light source is disposed within the housing portion and configured to emit light that can be seen by a vehicle disposed in the vehicle treatment area.

MULTI-STAGE SEPARATION HEAT-EXCHANGE TYPE DRYING SYSTEM

A multi-stage separation heat-exchange type drying system is provided. A plurality of first heat exchange blocks of the first main body are installed to be spaced from each other at a predetermined interval, and first vortex generating blocks are installed between the first heat exchange blocks. Also, a plurality of second heat exchange blocks of the second main body are installed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval, and second vortex generating blocks are installed between the second heat exchange blocks. The heat exchange occurs in a manner that the first heat exchange blocks and the second heat exchange blocks corresponding to each other, positioned up and down, exchange a heat medium therebetween. 1. A dry system of a multi-staged separation heat exchange type , the dry system comprising:a dryer,a heat exchange apparatus recovering heat from first air of a high temperature and high humidity discharged by the dryer, heating-exchanging the first air with outside dry second air of a low temperature and discharging the heat-exchanged air,a heater heating the second air discharged by the heat exchange apparatus,a discharge fan supplying the first air discharged by the dryer to the heat exchange apparatus and externally discharging the first air, anda ventilation fan supplying the second air discharged by the heat exchange apparatus to the dryer through the heater,wherein the heat exchange apparatus comprises:a first main body in which the first air discharged by the dryer flows therein on one side and exits therefrom on the other side, a plurality of first heat exchange blocks having first heat medium circulation tubes disposed therein is disposed at specific intervals so that a heat medium heat-exchanged with the first air circulates within the first heat exchange blocks in a width direction from front to back, and a first whirl generation block changing a flow of the first air passing through the first heat exchange block into a whirl is ...

Locker with Equipment Rack

A locker includes a pair of spaced-apart upstanding sidewalls and at least one shelf extending between the sidewalls, the shelf and sidewalls defining a compartment. A rack is disposed in the compartment and extends upwardly from the shelf. The rack is dimensioned and configured to support at least a pair of shoulder pads and preferably both pads and a helmet. The rack optionally includes a ventilation system, and the ventilation system, may be incorporated into a multi-locker ventilation system.

HAND DRYER

The invention relates to a hand dryer for drying a user's hands by means of an airflow discharged through an air outlet on the hand dryer. The airflow is generated by a motor-driven fan unit. The hand dryer comprises a plurality of air intakes, the air intakes being connected to the fan unit to form a plurality of parallel air-intake paths. Each air intake path is provided with a separate air-filter. The air-filters may be replaceable for individual replacement as required. 1. A hand dryer for drying a user's hands by an airflow discharged through an air outlet on the hand dryer , the airflow being generated by a motor-driven fan unit , the hand dryer comprising a plurality of air intakes , the air intakes being connected to the fan unit to form a plurality of parallel air-intake paths , each air intake path being provided with a separate air-filter , the filters being arranged around the fan unit.2. The hand dryer of claim 1 , in which the filters are replaceable filters which are individually replaceable.3. The hand dryer of claim 1 , wherein each filter has a filter inlet for the airflow entering the filter claim 1 , and a filter outlet—connected through the filter to the filter inlet—for the airflow exiting the filter claim 1 , filter inlet and filter outlet being off-set to prevent line-of-sight through the inlet and the outlet.4. The hand dryer of claim 1 , in which the filters are planar.5. The hand dryer of in which the filters are arranged with their planes facing one another.6. The hand dryer of claim 5 , in which the filters are arranged substantially plane parallel.7. (canceled)8. The hand dryer of claim 1 , in which the filters are arranged adjacent the fan unit.9. The hand dryer of claim 1 , the hand dryer comprising an air intake on one side of the dryer (when the dryer is viewed front-on) and an air intake on the opposite side of the dryer claim 1 , the respective air-filters being arranged on respective sides of the fan unit claim 1 , an outer ...

SELF-CLEANING JET TUBE

Embodiments of a self-cleaning jet tube may include an elongate hollow body that is generally rectangular in cross-section and tapered from an open first end to a second end generally opposite the first end. The elongate hollow body may have an upper wall, a lower wall, side walls, a plurality of apertures arranged along the upper wall, an end plate coupled with the walls at the second end, and at least one through-slot. A through-slot may be disposed through the end plate or a wall, between the end plate and a wall, or between two walls. The jet tube may be configured for use with the through-slot(s) open and unblocked, thereby allowing debris to be expelled from the jet tube during operation of the jet veneer dryer. Corresponding systems and method are also provided herein. 1. A jet tube for use in a veneer dryer , the jet tube comprising:an elongate hollow body that is tapered from an open first end to a generally opposite second end, the elongate hollow body having an upper wall with a plurality of apertures, a lower wall, side walls, a longitudinal center axis, and an end plate at the second end, wherein the end plate is disposed generally between the walls and oriented transverse to the longitudinal center axis and the walls; anda first through-slot disposed between the end plate and one or more of the walls.2. The jet tube of claim 1 , wherein the first through-slot is generally oblong in shape.3. The jet tube of claim 1 , wherein the first through-slot has a length and a width claim 1 , and the length is at least twice the width.4. The jet tube of claim 1 , wherein the end plate has an outer edge that defines a recess claim 1 , and the first through-slot is at least partially defined by the recess.5. The jet tube of claim 4 , wherein the recess is ⅛″ to ¼″ in width and ½″ to ¾″ in length.6. The jet tube of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the one or more walls has an outer edge that defines a recess claim 1 , and the first through-slot is at least partially ...

EXHALATION MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXHALATION MEASURING DEVICE

This exhalation measuring device is provided with a handle component, a chamber, a piezoelectric pump, and a drying mode controller. Exhalation is blown into the handle component. The chamber temporarily holds the exhalation that has been blown in. The piezoelectric pump supplies the exhalation held in the chamber to a measurement component. The dry mode controller executes a drying mode in which the piezoelectric pump is driven and outside air is drawn in from the handle component, after the measurement of exhalation by the measurement component. 1. An exhalation measuring device , comprising:a handle component into which exhalation is blown;a chamber into which the exhalation is supplied from the handle component through a tube and temporarily held;a pump for supplying the exhalation held in the chamber to a measurement component;a controller for controlling an operation of the pump; anda temperature sensor that is connected to the controller,wherein the controller:determines whether or not to perform a drying mode for removing condensation inside the tube, on the basis of temperature acquired by the temperature sensor, after the measurement of exhalation by the measurement component, anddrives the pump to draw in outside air from the handle component and supply it to the tube when it has been determined to perform the drying mode.222-. (canceled)23. The exhalation measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller determines to perform the drying mode when the temperature acquired by the temperature sensor is at or below a specific value.24. The exhalation measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller determines drive time for the pump on the basis of the temperature acquired by the temperature sensor.25. The exhalation measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller:calculates an amount of condensation inside the tube on the basis of the temperature acquired by the temperature sensor, anddetermines to perform the drying ...