Computer controlled separator device
First Claim
1. A computer control system for a separator device for separating particulate material, comprising:
- input means for inputting values representing desired operating parameters of said separator device and desired product characteristics;
sensing means for sensing actual operating parameters of said separator and actual product characteristics of input and/or output product being separated and generating parameter signals and product characteristic signals in response to the actual operating parameters and actual product characteristics;
comparison means for comparing said parameter signals with said input desired operating parameters and said product characteristic signals with said input desired product characteristics and generating control signals in response to the operating parameter comparison and the product characteristic comparison; and
,adjustment means for adjusting said operating parameters of said separator device in accordance with said control signals in order to maintain desired operating parameters and desired product characteristics.
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Abstract
A computer controlled separator device is disclosed. The computer control system monitors the operation of the separator device and makes any adjustments necessary to maintain optimal operation. An operator may input values representing desired operating parameters and/or desired product characteristics of the separator device. Alternatively, these values may be programmed into the computer control system in accordance with optimal product or system standards. The computer control system monitors the operation of the separator device and makes any adjustments necessary to maintain operation in accordance with the selected or programmed values. Specifically, the computer control system may monitor incoming and outgoing product characteristics, i.e. particle weight, particle density, or particle size; and/or operating parameters, i.e. air flow, vibration speed, side tlit, end raise, feed rate, divider knife position and cutout gate position. In response to monitoring signals, operating parameters of the separator device are adjusted.
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21 Claims
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1. A computer control system for a separator device for separating particulate material, comprising:
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input means for inputting values representing desired operating parameters of said separator device and desired product characteristics; sensing means for sensing actual operating parameters of said separator and actual product characteristics of input and/or output product being separated and generating parameter signals and product characteristic signals in response to the actual operating parameters and actual product characteristics; comparison means for comparing said parameter signals with said input desired operating parameters and said product characteristic signals with said input desired product characteristics and generating control signals in response to the operating parameter comparison and the product characteristic comparison; and
,adjustment means for adjusting said operating parameters of said separator device in accordance with said control signals in order to maintain desired operating parameters and desired product characteristics. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of separating particulate material using a computer controlled separator device for separating and outputting an input particulate product, comprising the steps of:
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inputting values representing desired operating parameters of said separator device and desired product characteristics; sensing actual operating parameters of said separator and actual product characteristics of input and/or output product being separated and generating parameter signals and product characteristic signals in response to the actual operating parameters and actual product characteristics; comparing said parameter signals with said input desired operating parameters and said product characteristic signals with said input desired product characteristics, and generating control signals in response to the operating parameter comparison and the product characteristic comparison; and
,adjusting said operating parameters of said separator device in accordance with said control signals in order to maintain desired operating parameters and desired product characteristics. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An automated gravity separator device comprising:
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a gravity separation table for separating input materials including adjustment means for adjusting actual operating parameters of said separator device; input means for inputting values representing desired operating parameters of said separator device and desired product characteristics; sensing means for sensing the actual operating parameters of said separator device and actual product characteristics of input and/or output product being separated and generating parameter signals and product characteristic signals in response to the actual operating parameters and the actual product characteristics; comparison means for comparing the parameter signals with the input desired operating parameters and the product characteristic signals with the input desired product characteristics and generating control signals in response to the operating parameter comparison and the product characteristic comparison; and
,said adjustment means adjusting the actual operating parameters in accordance with the control signals in order to achieve or maintain desired operating parameters and desired product characteristics.
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