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Compact cyclonic separation device

  • US 20060042206A1
  • Filed: 12/10/2004
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cyclonic separation device for use with a vacuum source, comprising:

  • a cylindrical housing having a central axis, an inlet at the upper portion, an outlet at the top and a closed bottom forming an upper separation portion and a lower collection portion;

    an inlet tube having an inlet opening and outlet opening positioned adjacent to the housing with an axis of the inlet tube substantially parallel to the central axis of the housing;

    a vortex vane positioned in the inlet tube causing inlet air therein to circulate;

    a transfer region at the upper portion of the housing, that is adjacent to the outlet opening of the inlet tube for introduction of circulating air into the housing;

    a central outlet tube having an inlet in the housing and an outlet communicating with the vacuum source; and

    the housing having a cylindrical sidewall with a disrupter ring located on the inside wall at a position below the inlet of the outlet tube.

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