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1.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A ROLLER CRUSHER

      
Application Number 18073653
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-02
First Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A hydraulic system for a roller crusher comprising at least one first main actuator connectable to a first movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, at least one second main actuator connectable to a second movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, a first crossing actuator operationally coupled to the at least one first actuator, and a second crossing cylinder operationally coupled to the at least one second main actuator. A first compression chamber of the first crossing cylinder is fluidly connected to a second rebound chamber of the second crossing cylinder, and a first rebound chamber of the first crossing cylinder is fluidly connected to a second compression chamber of the second crossing cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

2.

HYDROCYCLONE SEPARATOR

      
Application Number US2023076040
Publication Number 2024/086451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sorrell, Joshua
  • Lessing, Evert

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a hydrocyclone separator for size classifying solid material in liquid suspension, comprising a head part, a tapered separation part, and an apex discharge part for underflow discharge, the tapered separation part being arranged between the head part and the apex discharge part, wherein the apex discharge part has a first opening aligned and attached with the tapered separation part, and has a second opening for underflow discharge in a surface opposite to the first opening, the first opening being larger than the second opening, and an inner surface of the apex discharge part has a curvature extending from the first opening to the second opening, and wherein the apex discharge part at the second opening ends in a curvature in a tangential angle, p, within the range of 0°

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04C 5/081 - Shapes or dimensions
  • B04C 5/14 - Construction of the underflow ductingApex constructionsDischarge arrangements

3.

ROLLER CRUSHER AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2023072881
Publication Number 2024/054762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schuerman, Brandon
  • Bublitz, Julian
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher (1) having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, and separated by a gap, wherein at least one of the rollers has a flange (36) at an end thereof, wherein the roller crusher further comprises a material removal device (100), wherein: a rotatable cutter unit having a plurality of cutter elements arranged tangentially about the rotatable cutter unit; and a rotation device arranged to rotate the rotatable cutter unit, wherein the rotatable cutter unit is arranged at an end of a roller having a flange and thereby, when being rotated by the rotation device, at least partially allow cutting away material accumulated on the flange and/or on the envelope surface at an end portion of the roller adjacent the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers

4.

ROLLER CRUSHER AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number 17940139
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-08
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schuerman, Brandon
  • Bublitz, Julian
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, and separated by a gap, wherein at least one of the rollers has a flange at an end thereof, wherein the roller crusher further comprises a material removal device, comprising: a rotatable cutter unit having a plurality of cutter elements arranged tangentially about the rotatable cutter unit; and a rotation device arranged to rotate the rotatable cutter unit, wherein the rotatable cutter unit is arranged at an end of a roller having a flange and thereby, when being rotated by the rotation device, at least partially allow cutting away material accumulated on the flange and/or on the envelope surface at an end portion of the roller adjacent the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

5.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING THE OPERATION OF VIBRATING EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number US2023067805
Publication Number 2023/235829
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-02
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ward, David
  • Wirth, Jan

Abstract

A system for monitoring the operation of vibrating equipment, such as a vibrating screen unit (10) or vibrating feeder. The vibrating equipment includes a series of mounting springs (42) that support the body on a stationary support structure (24). The system includes a plurality of sensors (44) that are positioned to detect vibrating forces on one or more of the mounting springs. Each of the sensors generates a monitoring signal that is received by a control unit. The monitoring signals are a measure of the resonance frequency of the mounting springs. The control unit (46) is operable to compare the monitoring signals from the sensors to expected, normal values such that the control unit is able to determine whether the mounting springs are functioning in a normal manner or whether a problem exists. The control unit is further able to monitor the operation of the vibrating equipment through the analysis of the monitoring signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B07B 13/18 - Control
  • G01H 1/00 - Measuring vibrations in solids by using direct conduction to the detector

6.

System and method of monitoring the operation of vibrating equipment

      
Application Number 17830740
Grant Number 11867585
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-02
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ward, David
  • Wirth, Jan

Abstract

A system for monitoring the operation of vibrating equipment, such as a vibrating screen unit or vibrating feeder. The vibrating equipment includes a series of mounting springs that support the body on a stationary support structure. The system includes a plurality of sensors that are positioned to detect vibrating forces on one or more of the mounting springs. Each of the sensors generates a monitoring signal that is received by a control unit. The monitoring signals are a measure of the resonance frequency of the mounting springs. The control unit is operable to compare the monitoring signals from the sensors to expected, normal values such that the control unit is able to determine whether the mounting springs are functioning in a normal manner or whether a problem exists. The control unit is further able to monitor the operation of the vibrating equipment through the analysis of the monitoring signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 1/22 - Determining imbalance by oscillating or rotating the body to be tested and converting vibrations due to imbalance into electric variables

7.

AUTONOMOUS NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SYSTEM AND USE THEREOF FOR INSPECTING GEAR TEETH IN AN OPEN GEAR SET

      
Application Number US2023065566
Publication Number 2023/201193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-10
Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shumka, Thomas
  • Shumka, Jason

Abstract

An autonomous non-destructive inspecting system for inspecting gear teeth of open gear sets, the autonomous non-destructive inspecting system comprising: an eddy current array probe; a robotic device, the robotic device retaining the eddy current array probe and configured to move the eddy current array probe along a length of a gear tooth of an open gear; and a computer, the computer configured to instruct the robotic device to move the eddy current array probe and to receive a dataset from the robotic device.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

Reciprocating pressure washer system for cleaning open gears

      
Application Number 18025562
Grant Number 12208426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-10
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shumka, Jason
  • Shumka, Thomas

Abstract

An apparatus for cleaning industrial gear teeth is provided. The apparatus includes a framework; at least one rail mounted on the framework and extending at least a part of a length of the framework; a gantry in slidable engagement with the rail; a stepper motor mounted on the framework and in motive communication with the gantry; a pair of limit switches which are slidably mounted on the rail; a window which is attached to the framework behind the rail, extends along the part of the length of the framework and includes a horizontal slot which extends along the part of the length of the framework; a pipe which is attached to the gantry and extends through the horizontal slot, the pipe for attachment to a source of pressurized cleaning fluid; and a microprocessor which is in electronic communication with die stepper motor and the limit switches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays

9.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ALIGNING A MAIN SHAFT OF A GYRATORY CRUSHER

      
Application Number 17715155
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-07
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Potratz, Matthew A.
  • Sharma, Aayush

Abstract

A gyratory crusher including a main shaft that can be installed into a main frame. The gyratory crusher include an alignment system having a stationary dust collar and a separate alignment ring attached to the dust collar. The alignment ring includes a tapered contact surface extending from a lower outer edge to a top edge to help guide a dust seal past the alignment ring and into contact with an outer surface of the dust collar. The dust seal is received within a receiving cavity of a dust seal retainer mounted to the main shaft of the crusher. A series of alignment openings extend through the dust seal retainer to provide access to an outer edge of the dust seal. The position of the dust seal can be adjusted based upon measurements of the outer edge. The main shaft includes a chamfer on the lower end guide the main shaft into a bushing assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/34 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with slip-ring pressed against a more or less radial face on one member
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

10.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ALIGNING A MAIN SHAFT OF A GYRATORY CRUSHER

      
Application Number US2023065495
Publication Number 2023/196949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-07
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Potratz, Matthew, A.
  • Sharma, Aayush

Abstract

A gyratory crusher including a main shaft that can be installed into a main frame. The gyratory crusher includes an alignment system having a stationary dust collar and a separate alignment ring attached to the dust collar. The alignment ring includes a tapered contact surface extending from a lower outer edge to a top edge to help guide a dust seal past the alignment ring and into contact with an outer surface of the dust collar. The dust seal is received within a receiving cavity of a dust seal retainer mounted to the main shaft of the crusher. A series of alignment openings extend through the dust seal retainer to provide access to an outer edge of the dust seal. The position of the dust seal can be adjusted based upon measurements of the outer edge. The main shaft includes a chamfer on the lower end guide the main shaft into a bushing assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing

11.

A GYRATORY CRUSHER, A METHOD FOR ROTATING AN UPPER CRUSHER FRAME AND A RETROFITTING KIT

      
Application Number 17918741
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-17
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicholls, Carl
  • Vanzyl, Ian

Abstract

A gyratory crusher for comminution of material fed into the crusher. The gyratory crusher includes an upper crusher frame for supporting one or more wear parts. The upper crusher frame is configurable between an operation mode and a rotation mode. The gyratory crusher further includes a lower crusher frame, wherein the upper crusher frame in the operation mode is in engagement with the lower crusher frame. The gyratory crusher further includes a rotation device configured to rotate the upper crusher frame in relation to the lower crusher frame. The rotation device includes a gear ring configured to be rotatable relative to the lower crusher frame around a vertical axis. A method, and a retrofitting kit, for rotating an upper crusher frame of a gyratory crusher relative to a lower crusher frame of the gyratory crusher are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

12.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN APRON FEEDER

      
Application Number US2022048138
Publication Number 2023/121767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dutta, Sushanta
  • Hustwick, Richard
  • Leach, Jesse

Abstract

Provided is a system for continuously monitoring in real-time an apron feeder in real-time, the apron feeder having a plurality of units. The system comprises a plurality of sensor modules of different types, wherein each sensor module refers to a specific type of unit of the apron feeder and comprises at least one sensor, each sensor being configured to measure an individual condition of a unit of the apron feeder, to generate sensor data representing the measured individual condition, and to transmit the generated sensor data; a base station configured to collect the sensor data from the plurality of sensor modules, and to transmit outbound data, the outbound data being based on the collected sensor data; and a processing unit configured to receive the outbound data from the base station, to analyse the outbound data for determining whether or not any of the unit of the apron feeder needs to be replaced or readjusted based on its individual condition, and to generate a result of the determination for continuously indicating an overall state of the apron feeder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
  • B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating

13.

System and method for monitoring an apron feeder

      
Application Number 17560426
Grant Number 11866267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-23
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dutta, Sushanta
  • Hustwick, Richard
  • Leach, Jesse

Abstract

A system for continuously monitoring an apron feeder in real-time, the apron feeder having a plurality of units. The system includes a plurality of sensor modules of different types, wherein each sensor module includes at least one sensor configured to measure an individual condition of a unit of the apron feeder, to generate sensor data representing the measured individual condition, and to transmit the generated sensor data. A base station is configured to collect the sensor data from the plurality of sensor modules, and to transmit outbound data, which is based on the collected sensor data. A processing unit receives the outbound data from the base station, analyses the outbound data for determining whether or not any of the unit of the apron feeder needs to be replaced or readjusted based on its individual condition, and generates a result of the determination for continuously indicating an overall state of the apron feeder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
  • B65G 43/06 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting interrupting the drive in case of driving-element breakageBraking or stopping loose load-carriers
  • B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged

14.

ROLLER CRUSHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATION THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022049185
Publication Number 2023/107224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-08
Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

A scraper device for a roller crusher, which scraper device includes a rotatable multi head scraper unit having at least two scrapers arranged tangentially about the rotatable multi head scraper unit at a respective radial distance from a rotational axis of the rotatable multi head scraper unit. The scraper device further includes a rotation actuator arranged to selectively rotate the rotatable multi head scraper unit to allow operative use of one of the at least two scrapers at a time. The scraper device further includes at least one brake arrangement configured to prevent and/or restrict rotation of the rotatable multi head scraper unit during operation of the one of the at least two scrapers. A roller crusher including the scraper device and a method for operating the roller crusher is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

15.

Roller crusher and method for operation thereof

      
Application Number 17546215
Grant Number 11938488
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-09
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

A scraper device for a roller crusher, which scraper device includes a rotatable multi head scraper unit having at least two scrapers arranged tangentially about the rotatable multi head scraper unit at a respective radial distance from a rotational axis of the rotatable multi head scraper unit. The scraper device further includes a rotation actuator arranged to selectively rotate the rotatable multi head scraper unit to allow operative use of one of the at least two scrapers at a time. The scraper device further includes at least one brake arrangement configured to prevent and/or restrict rotation of the rotatable multi head scraper unit during operation of the one of the at least two scrapers. A roller crusher including the scraper device and a method for operating the roller crusher is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

16.

Roller crusher and method for arrangement thereof

      
Application Number 17507913
Grant Number 12076729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2024-09-03
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Behm, Brian Eric

Abstract

A roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, where each roller has two ends. The roller crusher includes a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers and a movement blocking arrangement structured and arranged to limit the gap between the rollers to a minimum gap of at least 45 mm. The roller crusher further includes at least one scraper positioned at an end of the roller with a flange. The scraper is positioned such that a minimum roller surface distance between each scraping surface of the at least one scraper and the outer surface of the roller is at least 70% of the minimum gap. A method for arrangement of a roller crusher is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

17.

Roller crusher and method for operating thereof

      
Application Number 17507917
Grant Number 12097506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2024-09-24
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Behm, Brian Eric

Abstract

A roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, where each roller has two ends. The roller crusher includes a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers, where the flange extends in a radial direction of the roller and has a height above an outer surface of the roller. The roller crusher further includes at least two scrapers arranged consecutive to each other at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. A method for operating a roller crusher is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

18.

ROLLER CRUSHER AND METHOD FOR ARRANGEMENT THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022046820
Publication Number 2023/069334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Behm, Brian, Eric

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, each roller having two ends, the roller crusher comprising: a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers, and a movement blocking arrangement structured and arranged to limit the gap between the rollers to a minimum gap of at least 45 mm, wherein the roller crusher further comprises at least one scraper positioned at an end of the roller with a flange, and wherein the scraper is positioned such that a minimum roller surface distance between each scraping surface of the at least one scraper and the outer surface of the roller is at least 70% of the minimum gap. The disclosure further relates to a method for arrangement of a roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

19.

ROLLER CRUSHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022046822
Publication Number 2023/069336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Behm, Brian, Eric

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, each roller having two ends, the roller crusher comprising: a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers, wherein the roller crusher further comprises at least one mechanical scraper and a remote material removal device configured to output a material removing beam towards a target area, wherein the at least one mechanical scraper and the remote material removal device are arranged consecutive to each other at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. The disclosure further relates to a method for operating a roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

20.

Roller crusher and method for operating thereof

      
Application Number 17507919
Grant Number 11925942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Behm, Brian Eric

Abstract

A roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, where each roller having two ends. The roller crusher includes a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers. The roller crusher further includes at least one mechanical scraper and a remote material removal device configured to output a material removing beam towards a target area. The at least one mechanical scraper and the remote material removal device are arranged consecutive to each other at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. A method for operating a roller crusher is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

21.

ROLLER CRUSHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2022046821
Publication Number 2023/069335
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Behm, Brian, Eric

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rollers arranged to rotate in opposite directions, towards each other, and separated by a gap, each roller having two ends, the roller crusher comprising: a flange attached to at least one of the ends of one of the rollers, the flange extending in a radial direction of the roller, the flange having a height above an outer surface of the roller, wherein the roller crusher further comprises at least two scrapers arranged consecutive to each other at an end of the roller with a flange for at least partially removing material accumulated on the flange and/or on the outer surface at the end of the roller. The disclosure further relates to a method for operating a roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

22.

Grinding roll and a grinding assembly comprising the grinding roll

      
Application Number 17355447
Grant Number 11612895
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

A grinding roll including a roll body having a cylindrical outer surface extending axially between a first end and a second end and a flange attached to at least one of the first and second ends. The flange includes an outer edge that extends radially past the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body. A first surface of the flange forms a perpendicular continuing surface with the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body. A second surface of the flange forms a continuation of one of the first and second ends of the roll body. The flange includes wear protection liner elements on the first surface. The first surface of the flange includes at least one lower part adjacent the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body and at least one upper part adjacent the outer edge of the flange. The lower part includes a first type of wear protection liner elements and the upper part includes a second type of wear protection liner elements. The average covering area of the second type of wear protection liner elements is larger than that of the first type of wear protection liner elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

23.

Grinding roll

      
Application Number 17355460
Grant Number 11931745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

A grinding roll including a roll body having a cylindrical outer surface extending axially between a pair of opposite ends and a side groove formed at each end of the roll body. The side groove includes a support shoulder recessed from the cylindrical outer surface and/or from surfaces of the opposite ends of the roll body. The grinding roll includes an edge ring including a plurality of spaced receiving cavities and a plurality of wear members. Each wear member is received and retained in at least one of the receiving cavities of the edge ring. The wear members are positioned along the edge ring to define an edge of the grinding roll, and the edge ring is received within each side groove. The wear members are arranged to provide a wear protecting surface which is angled in relation to the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body. The angled wear protecting surface prevents excessive build-up of material on the grinding roll and reduces the need for maintenance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

24.

A GRINDING ROLL AND A GRINDING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE GRINDING ROLL

      
Application Number US2022034140
Publication Number 2022/271579
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-20
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

A grinding roll (100) is disclosed. The grinding roll comprises a roll body (102) having a cylindrical outer surface extending axially between a first end (108) and a second end (110) of the roll body (102); a flange (112) attached to at least one of the first and second end of the roll body (102), the flange (112) having an outer edge (114) that extends radially past the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body (102), the flange (112) having a first surface (116) and a second surface (208), the first surface (116) forming a perpendicular continuing surface with the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body (102), and the second surface (208) forms a continuation of the at least one of the first and second end (108, 110) of the roll body (102); the flange (112) comprises wear protection liner elements on the first surface (116). According to the disclosure the first surface comprising at least one radially lower part (118) adjacent the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body (102), and at least one radially upper part (120) adjacent the outer edge (114) of the flange (112), wherein the at least one radially lower part (118) comprises a first type of wear protection liner elements (122) and the at least one radially upper part (120) comprises a second type of wear protection liner elements (124), and wherein an average covering area of the second type of wear protection liner elements (124) is larger than that of the first type of wear protection liner elements (122).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B30B 3/00 - Presses characterised by the use of rotary pressing members, e.g. rollers, rings, discs
  • B30B 3/04 - Presses characterised by the use of rotary pressing members, e.g. rollers, rings, discs co-operating with one another, e.g. with co-operating cones

25.

A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR A ROLLER CRUSHER

      
Application Number US2022034446
Publication Number 2022/271773
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-22
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A hydraulic system for a roller crusher comprising a first main cylinder connectable to a first movable bearing of the roller crusher, a second main cylinder connectable to a second movable bearing of the roller crusher, a first crossing cylinder to the first movable bearing of the roller crusher, a second crossing cylinder connectable to the second movable bearing of the roller crusher. A first compression chamber of the first crossing cylinder is fluidly connected to a second rebound chamber of the second crossing cylinder, and the first rebound chamber of the first crossing cylinder is fluidly connected to the second compression chamber of the second crossing cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

26.

GRINDING ROLL

      
Application Number US2022034141
Publication Number 2022/271580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-20
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a grinding roll comprising a roll body having a cylindrical outer surface extending axially between a pair of opposite ends, and a side groove formed at each end of the roll body, the side groove including a support shoulder recessed from the cylindrical outer surface and/or from surfaces of the opposite ends of the roll body. The grinding roll further comprises an edge ring including a plurality of spaced receiving cavities, and a plurality of wear members, each wear member being received and retained in at least one of the receiving cavities of the edge ring. The wear members are positioned along the edge ring to define an edge of the grinding roll, and the edge ring is received within each side groove. The plurality of wear members is arranged to provide a wear protecting surface which is angled in relation to the cylindrical outer surface of the roll body. Providing an angled wear protecting surface prevents excessive build-up of material on the grinding roll and reduces the need for maintenance. A grinding assembly and an edge ring segment providing improved wear protection are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

27.

Roller crusher, a method for monitoring physical conditions thereof, and a refitting kit

      
Application Number 17345073
Grant Number 11801516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-11
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher that includes a frame, first and second crusher rolls arranged axially in parallel with each other and a deflection distributor. The roller crusher further includes at least one load sensor configured to detect a material load in the deflection distributor and at least one positioning sensor configured to detect a parameter pertaining to a distance between a first point and a second point of the roller crusher. At least the first point is defined on the deflection distributor or on one of movable bearing housings of the roller crusher. The disclosure further relates to a method for monitoring the physical condition of the deflection distributor and to a refitting kit for a roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

28.

A ROLLER CRUSHER, A METHOD FOR MONITORING PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THEREOF, AND A REFITTING KIT

      
Application Number US2022032318
Publication Number 2022/260984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-06
Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher that includes a frame, first and second crusher rolls arranged axially in parallel with each other and a deflection distributor. The roller crusher further includes at least one load sensor configured to detect a material load in the deflection distributor and at least one positioning sensor configured to detect a parameter pertaining to a distance between a first point and a second point of the roller crusher. At least the first point is defined on the deflection distributor or on one of movable bearing housings of the roller crusher. The disclosure further relates to a method for monitoring the physical condition of the deflection distributor and to a refitting kit for a roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B30B 3/04 - Presses characterised by the use of rotary pressing members, e.g. rollers, rings, discs co-operating with one another, e.g. with co-operating cones
  • B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
  • B30B 15/04 - FramesGuides
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

29.

Mantle retaining system and method for a gyratory crusher

      
Application Number 17326466
Grant Number 11679389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-21
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Grant Date 2023-06-20
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Murphy, William
  • Steiner, Lucas
  • Meier, Brian
  • Friedrichs, Scott

Abstract

A retainer assembly for securing a mantle to a mainshaft of a gyratory crusher. The retainer assembly includes a headnut and a burn ring that are joined to each other prior to installation. The headnut includes a first and a second series of bores that each extend though the annular headnut. A series of jacking bolts are installed in the second series of bores and a series of connector are installed in the first series of bores. The combination of the headnut and burn ring are installed on the mainshaft. Once in place, the connectors are removed and a series of cylinders are positioned in the first series of bores. The cylinders are pressurized to create a gap between the headnut and the burn ring. The series of jacking bolts are rotated to maintain the gap and one or more shims can be positioned in the gap. The cylinder are removed and a headnut cover is installed to protect the headnut. During removal of the headnut, the cylinders can be reinstalled and pressurized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • F16B 39/02 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down
  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers

30.

MANTLE RETAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GYRATORY CRUSHER

      
Application Number US2022029993
Publication Number 2022/246040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-19
Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Murphy, William
  • Steiner, Lucas
  • Meier, Brian
  • Friedrichs, Scott

Abstract

A retainer assembly for securing a mantle to a mainshaft of a gyratory crusher. The retainer assembly includes a headnut and a burn ring that are joined to each other prior to installation. The headnut includes a first and a second series of bores that each extend though the annular headnut. A series of jacking bolts are installed in the second series of bores and a series of connector are installed in the first series of bores. The combination of the headnut and bum ring are installed on the mainshaft. Once in place, the connectors are removed and a series of cylinders are positioned in the first series of bores. The cylinders are pressurized to create a gap between the headnut and the burn ring. The series of jacking bolts are rotated to maintain the gap and one or more shims can be positioned in the gap. The cylinder are removed and a headnut cover is installed to protect the headnut. During removal of the headnut, the cylinders can be reinstalled and pressurized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

31.

Crushing device

      
Application Number 17608597
Grant Number 12179213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-09
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

A deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. The deflection distributor refitting kit includes a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher. A first end of each of the thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever. A second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher. The deflection distributing shaft includes first and second shaft parts which are interconnected by means of a shock absorbing unit. A method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher including the deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

32.

SPUR WHEEL SCRAPER

      
Document Number 03211386
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-10
Open to Public Date 2022-09-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schuerman, Brandon John
  • Myers, Wayne Eugene
  • Richardson, Steven E.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher including a first grinding roll and a second grinding roll, the first and second grinding rolls being arranged generally in parallel to each other and to define a crushing gap therebetween and drivable in a counter-rotating manner. The roller crusher includes a device of a first type for loosening granular material present on a crushing surface of at least one of the rolls, the device including at least one rotatable disc element. The subject further relates to a roller crusher, wherein the plurality of disc elements is individually rotatable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers

33.

SPUR WHEEL SCRAPER

      
Application Number 17197346
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-10
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schuerman, Brandon John
  • Myers, Wayne Eugene
  • Richardson, Steven E.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher including a first grinding roll and a second grinding roll, the first and second grinding rolls being arranged generally in parallel to each other and to define a crushing gap therebetween and drivable in a counter-rotating manner. The roller crusher includes a device of a first type for loosening granular material present on a crushing surface of at least one of the rolls, the device including at least one rotatable disc element. The subject further relates to a roller crusher, wherein the plurality of disc elements is individually rotatable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

34.

SPUR WHEEL SCRAPER

      
Application Number US2022019686
Publication Number 2022/192496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-10
Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schuerman, Brandon, John
  • Myers, Wayne, Eugene
  • Richardson, Steven, E.

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a roller crusher including a first grinding roll and a second grinding roll, the first and second grinding rolls being arranged generally in parallel to each other and to define a crushing gap therebetween and drivable in a counter-rotating manner. The roller crusher includes a device of a first type for loosening granular material present on a crushing surface of at least one of the rolls, the device including at least one rotatable disc element. The subject further relates to a roller crusher, wherein the plurality of disc elements is individually rotatable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/40 - Detachers, e.g. scrapers
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

35.

Crushing device

      
Application Number 17608568
Grant Number 12285764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-09
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Grant Date 2025-04-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, and wherein the deflection distributing shaft comprises at least two interconnectable sub-shafts. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

36.

CRUSHING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17608579
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-09
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, and wherein the deflection distributor refitting kit further comprises a preload arrangement which induces a bias to parts of the deflection distributor refitting kit. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

37.

Method and system for monitoring a hydraulic system of a comminution apparatus

      
Application Number 17415885
Grant Number 12239995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-18
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2025-03-04
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vanzyl, Ian
  • Nicholls, Carl

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a monitoring system for a hydraulic system in a comminution apparatus including at least one pressurized accumulator. The monitoring system includes at least one pressure sensor and a control unit, wherein the pressure sensor is connected to the control unit. The pressure sensor is arranged to measure a pressure in the at least one accumulator and the control unit is configured to determine that a pressure in the accumulator is outside of a predefined range. The control unit is further configured to control a pressure regulating system that is arranged to restore the pressure in the pressurized accumulator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 1/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by reciprocating members
  • G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means

38.

CRUSHER DEVICE COMPRISING AN OVERLOAD SAFETY DEVICE

      
Application Number 17380541
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-20
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A crusher device such as a cone or gyratory crusher is disclosed. The crusher device includes a shaft defining a first direction parallel to its length. The shaft includes an upper shaft end, a crusher head, and an overload safety device that couples the crusher head to the upper shaft end. The overload safety device includes a biasing device configured to bias the crusher head away from the upper shaft end in the first direction. The overload safety device is configured to permit displacement of the crusher head along the first direction relative to the shaft in response to a force acting on the crusher head in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

39.

Deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher, a roller crusher and method for mounting such kit

      
Application Number 16762695
Grant Number 11607692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-09
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Grönvall, Lars

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, and wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

40.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MOVEMENT OF A CRUSHER HEAD

      
Document Number 03183495
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-30
Open to Public Date 2022-01-06
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Urbinatti, Victor G.

Abstract

A system for monitoring at least one motion parameter of the main shaft of a gyratory or cone crusher. The system includes a sensor, such as a magnetometer, positioned within close proximity to a magnetic element, such as a lifting lug, formed on a top end of the main shaft. When the main shaft rotates or moves vertically, the movement creates a change in the magnetic flux, which is sensed by the magnetometer. The change in the magnetic flux is sensed by the magnetometer and an output signal is generated. A controller receives the output signal and determines at least one motion parameter based upon the detected changes in the magnetic flux. In one embodiment, a permanent magnet can be the magnetic element or can be inserted into the lifting lug to enhance the magnetic flux changes caused by the rotational movement or vertical movement of the main shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

41.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MOVEMENT OF A CRUSHER HEAD

      
Application Number US2021039774
Publication Number 2022/006208
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Urbinatti, Victor, G.

Abstract

A system for monitoring at least one motion parameter of the main shaft of a gyratory or cone crusher. The system includes a sensor, such as a magnetometer, positioned within close proximity to a magnetic element, such as a lifting lug, formed on a top end of the main shaft. When the main shaft rotates or moves vertically, the movement creates a change in the magnetic flux, which is sensed by the magnetometer. The change in the magnetic flux is sensed by the magnetometer and an output signal is generated. A controller receives the output signal and determines at least one motion parameter based upon the detected changes in the magnetic flux. In one embodiment, a permanent magnet can be the magnetic element or can be inserted into the lifting lug to enhance the magnetic flux changes caused by the rotational movement or vertical movement of the main shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

42.

A GYRATORY CRUSHER, A METHOD FOR ROTATING AN UPPER CRUSHER FRAME AND A RETROFITTING KIT

      
Document Number 03175861
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-17
Open to Public Date 2021-12-30
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicholls, Carl
  • Vanzyl, Ian

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a gyratory crusher (1) for comminution of ma-terial fed into the crusher, the gyratory crusher comprising: an upper crusher frame (20) for supporting one or more wear parts (23), wherein the upper crusher frame (20) is configurable between an operation mode and a rotation mode; a lower crusher frame (10); wherein the upper crusher frame (20) in the operation mode is in engagement with the lower crusher frame (10); and a rotation device (50) configured to rotate the upper crusher frame (20) in relation to the lower crusher frame (10), and wherein the rotation device (50) comprises a gear ring (51) configured to be rotatable relative to the lower crusher frame (10) around a vertical axis (V). The disclosure further relates to a method, and a retrofitting kit, for rotating an upper crusher frame of a gyratory crusher relative to a lower crusher frame of the gyratory crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing
  • B02C 23/00 - Auxiliary methods or auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating not provided for in groups or not specially adapted to apparatus covered by one only of groups

43.

A GYRATORY CRUSHER, A METHOD FOR ROTATING AN UPPER CRUSHER FRAME AND A RETROFITTING KIT

      
Application Number IB2021055360
Publication Number 2021/260506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-17
Publication Date 2021-12-30
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nicholls, Carl
  • Vanzyl, Ian

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a gyratory crusher (1) for comminution of ma-terial fed into the crusher, the gyratory crusher comprising: an upper crusher frame (20) for supporting one or more wear parts (23), wherein the upper crusher frame (20) is configurable between an operation mode and a rotation mode; a lower crusher frame (10); wherein the upper crusher frame (20) in the operation mode is in engagement with the lower crusher frame (10); and a rotation device (50) configured to rotate the upper crusher frame (20) in relation to the lower crusher frame (10), and wherein the rotation device (50) comprises a gear ring (51) configured to be rotatable relative to the lower crusher frame (10) around a vertical axis (V). The disclosure further relates to a method, and a retrofitting kit, for rotating an upper crusher frame of a gyratory crusher relative to a lower crusher frame of the gyratory crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

44.

System and method for monitoring movement of a crusher head

      
Application Number 16916314
Grant Number 11660606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-30
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2023-05-30
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor Urbinatti, Victor G.

Abstract

A system for monitoring at least one motion parameter of the main shaft of a gyratory or cone crusher. The system includes a sensor, such as a magnetometer, positioned within close proximity to a magnetic element, such as a lifting lug, formed on a top end of the main shaft. When the main shaft rotates or moves vertically, the movement creates a change in the magnetic flux, which is sensed by the magnetometer. The change in the magnetic flux is sensed by the magnetometer and an output signal is generated. A controller receives the output signal and determines at least one motion parameter based upon the detected changes in the magnetic flux. In one embodiment, a permanent magnet can be the magnetic element or can be inserted into the lifting lug to enhance the magnetic flux changes caused by the rotational movement or vertical movement of the main shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/10 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers concentrically movedBell crushers
  • G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

45.

SEALING SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE FOR THERMAL TREATMENT OF BULK MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03180103
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-27
Open to Public Date 2021-12-02
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pancher, Jeffrey M.
  • Dock, Neil R.
  • Morgan, Brian
  • Koerber, David
  • Wisner, Andrew

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising: a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising a series of leaf members which are partially overlapping, wherein each leaf member of the series of leaf members is connected to the support structure at a first end thereof, and self-biased into engagement with the engagement surface at a second, opposite, end thereof such that the series of leaf members, together, cover the gap over at least part of the gap length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 9/24 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path being carried by a conveyor
  • F27B 9/26 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path on or in trucks, sleds, or containers
  • F27B 21/06 - Endless-strand sintering machines
  • F27D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

46.

SEALING SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE FOR THERMAL TREATMENT OF BULK MATERIAL

      
Document Number 03180102
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-27
Open to Public Date 2021-12-02
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pancher, Jeffrey M.
  • Dock, Neil R.
  • Morgan, Brian
  • Koerber, David
  • Wisner, Andrew

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a machine for thermal treatment of bulk material, comprising, a stationary furnace which presents a support structure, and a plurality of pallet cars traveling through the furnace, said plurality of pallet cars together defining, at a lateral side thereof, a common engagement surface which extends through the furnace, wherein a gap is defined between the support structure of the furnace and the common engagement surface, said gap having a gap length, the machine further comprising: a sealing system comprising: one or more drop bars, wherein each drop bar of the one or more drop bars includes a brush arranged on the drop bar such that the brush is configured to be in engagement with the common engagement surface such that the one or more drop bars covers the gap over at least parts of the gap length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 9/24 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path being carried by a conveyor
  • F27B 9/26 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path on or in trucks, sleds, or containers
  • F27B 21/06 - Endless-strand sintering machines
  • F27D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

47.

Deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher, a roller crusher and method for mounting such kit

      
Application Number 16762692
Grant Number 11878309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-09
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor Grönvall, Lars

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, and wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

48.

BENEFICIATION ARRANGEMENT, METHOD AND USE OF THE ARRANGEMENT

      
Document Number 03148772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-07-24
Open to Public Date 2021-02-04
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Gronvall, Lars

Abstract

Disclosed is a beneficiation arrangement for use with geological material, comprising an entrance area for the geological material, a first sensor station comprising at least one sensor for determining a property of the geological material, a first sorting station for sorting the geological material and an exit area where the geological material leaves the beneficiation arrangement. The beneficiation system further comprises a conveying system for transportation of the geological material extending between the entrance area and the exit area, wherein the first sensor station is arranged along the conveying system downstream of the entrance area and wherein the first sorting station is arranged along the conveying system downstream of the first sensor station and further wherein the operation of the first sorting station is based on information retrieved by the first sensor station. A corresponding method and use is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B07C 5/06 - Sorting according to size measured mechanically
  • B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
  • B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
  • B07C 5/344 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to electric or electromagnetic properties
  • B07C 5/346 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to radioactive properties
  • B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution

49.

CRUSHING DEVICE

      
Document Number 03139075
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-09
Open to Public Date 2020-11-12
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, and wherein the deflection distributor refitting kit further comprises a preload arrangement which induces a bias to parts of the deflection distributor refitting kit. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

50.

CRUSHING DEVICE

      
Document Number 03139077
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-09
Open to Public Date 2020-11-12
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, and wherein the deflection distributing shaft comprises first and second shaft parts which are interconnected by means of a shock absorbing unit. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

51.

CRUSHING DEVICE

      
Document Number 03139936
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-09
Open to Public Date 2020-11-12
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

Disclosed is a deflection distributor refitting kit for a roller crusher. According to the disclosure the deflection distributor refitting kit comprises a deflection distributing shaft, thrust rods each having first and second ends and mounts for attachment of the deflection distributing shaft at a frame of the roller crusher, wherein a first end of each of said thrust rods is attached to the deflection distributing shaft via a lever, wherein a second end of each of the thrust rods is arranged to be attached to a movable bearing housing of the roller crusher, and wherein the deflection distributing shaft comprises at least two interconnectable sub-shafts. Also disclosed is a method for mounting the deflection distributor refitting kit, as well as a roller crusher comprising a deflection distributor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

52.

Segmented bowl liner with reusable support cassette

      
Application Number 16180217
Grant Number 10981175
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-05
First Publication Date 2020-05-07
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner
  • METSO OUTOTEC FINLAND OY (Finland)
  • METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brader, Timothy David
  • Malkamäki, Mikko Kalevi

Abstract

A bowl liner for use in a crusher that is comprised of a support cassette and a plurality of bowl liner sections mounted to the support cassette. Each of the bowl liner sections is mounted along an inner surface of the support cassette. Once the bowl liner sections are positioned along the inner surface of the support cassette, a plurality of support plates are used to support the bowl liner sections on the support cassette. An epoxy material can be utilized to further attach the plurality of bowl liner sections to the support cassette such that the bowl liner sections are held securely in place during use. The bowl liner can be replaced in the crusher as a single unit. After use, the bowl liner sections can be removed from the support cassette and the support cassette can be reused with another set of bowl liner sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

53.

STARTUP SEQUENCE FOR ROLLER CRUSHER

      
Document Number 03114178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-09-30
Open to Public Date 2020-04-09
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Knorr, Brian

Abstract

System and method for controlling the startup sequence of a roller crusher is disclosed. The roller crusher includes two generally parallel rollers that are separated by a gap where the rollers rotate in an opposite direction. During startup, the gap between the rollers is greater than the gap during normal production and a feeding arrangement is run at a speed that is lower than a normal production feed rate. The rollers are rotated at a predetermined speed that is less than the speed during normal production. Other parameters of the system are set such that material is fed over the entire length of the rollers and the no crushing force is exerted during the startup. The method and system of the present disclosure reduces the amount of stress on the rolls, frame and hydraulic system of the roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 4/42 - Driving mechanismsRoller speed control
  • B02C 23/12 - Separating or sorting of material, associated with crushing or disintegrating with separator arranged in discharge path of crushing or disintegrating zone with return of oversize material to crushing or disintegrating zone

54.

Startup sequence for roller crusher

      
Application Number 16148500
Grant Number 11077446
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-01
First Publication Date 2020-04-02
Grant Date 2021-08-03
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
Inventor Knorr, Brian

Abstract

System and method for controlling the startup sequence of a roller crusher is disclosed. The roller crusher includes two generally parallel rollers that are separated by a gap where the rollers rotate in an opposite direction. During startup, the gap between the rollers is greater than the gap during normal production and a feeding arrangement is run at a speed that is lower than a normal production feed rate. The rollers are rotated at a predetermined speed that is less than the speed during normal production. Other parameters of the system are set such that material is fed over the entire length of the rollers and the no crushing force is exerted during the startup. The method and system of the present disclosure reduces the amount of stress on the rolls, frame and hydraulic system of the roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/42 - Driving mechanismsRoller speed control
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 23/12 - Separating or sorting of material, associated with crushing or disintegrating with separator arranged in discharge path of crushing or disintegrating zone with return of oversize material to crushing or disintegrating zone
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers

55.

Gyratory crusher including a variable speed drive and control system

      
Application Number 16048883
Grant Number 11027287
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-30
First Publication Date 2020-01-30
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Jacobson, Dustin

Abstract

A system and method for controlling the operation of a gyratory rock crusher is shown and described. The gyratory rock crusher includes a variable frequency drive that allows the eccentric speed of the gyratory crusher to be modified based upon sensed parameters of the rock crushing system. The speed of the eccentric rotation can be dynamically adjusted to compensate for the size of the material particles being crushed and the availability of the material. The use of the variable frequency drive increases the operating efficiency of the gyratory crusher by controlling the discharge flow rate of the crushed material from the crusher and thus allows for a reduction in the size of the discharge hopper. The rotational speed of the eccentric is controlled to be below the critical speed for the gyratory crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 23/02 - Feeding devices
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/08 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with horizontal axis

56.

Vertical grinding mill, screw shaft, and method of designing and/or manufacturing a screw shaft

      
Application Number 15829297
Grant Number 10926269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-01
First Publication Date 2019-06-06
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Radziszewski, Peter Henry

Abstract

A screw shaft for a vertically stirred grinding mill is arranged so as to be accommodated within a grinding chamber of the grinding mill while extending in a longitudinal direction. The screw shaft comprises a central shaft and at least one screw flight surrounding the central shaft, and the central shaft comprises an outer shaft wall defining a cavity within the interior of the central shaft, which cavity is closed at least at one longitudinal end of the central shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge
  • B02C 19/22 - Crushing mills with screw-shaped crushing means

57.

Methods, materials and apparatus for cleaning and inspecting girth gear sets

      
Application Number 16243919
Grant Number 10786834
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-09
First Publication Date 2019-05-16
Grant Date 2020-09-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shumka, Thomas
  • Shumka, Jason

Abstract

A one-step method of cleaning a girth gear set of a mill in preparation for inspection is provided, the method comprising: substantially emptying the mill; inching the gear; spraying a low, very low or non-Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) cleaning formulation at high pressure onto the gear, the cleaning formulation comprising a non-VOC aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, an extreme pressure lubricant, a fretting wear lubricant, a non-ionic surfactant, and a mixture of non-VOC unsaturated fatty alcohols; and continuing to spray the low or very low VOC cleaning formulation on the gear for sufficient time for the formulation to clean the gear, thereby providing a so cleaned gear.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11D 7/50 - Solvents
  • B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
  • H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
  • H04W 16/14 - Spectrum sharing arrangements
  • H04W 28/08 - Load balancing or load distribution
  • H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
  • F16H 57/01 - Monitoring wear or stress of gearing elements, e.g. for triggering maintenance
  • G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
  • H04W 72/14 - Wireless traffic scheduling using a grant channel

58.

Crusher device comprising an overload safety device

      
Application Number 15753795
Grant Number 11097284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-19
First Publication Date 2018-08-30
Grant Date 2021-08-24
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A crusher device such as a cone or gyratory crusher is disclosed. The crusher device includes a shaft defining a first direction parallel to its length. The shaft includes an upper shaft end, a crusher head, and an overload safety device that couples the crusher head to the upper shaft end. The overload safety device includes a biasing device configured to bias the crusher head away from the upper shaft end in the first direction. The overload safety device is configured to permit displacement of the crusher head along the first direction relative to the shaft in response to a force acting on the crusher head in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

59.

Anti-spin dust seal for cone and gyratory crushers

      
Application Number 15753796
Grant Number 10814329
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-19
First Publication Date 2018-08-30
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A dust seal for a cone crusher or gyratory crusher and a cone crusher or gyratory crusher are provided, wherein the crusher includes a stationary part having a dust collar, and a crusher head which is supported so as to be rotatable relative to the stationary part in a crushing direction of rotation and in an idling direction of rotation which is opposite to the crushing direction of rotation. The dust seal has a crusher head contact portion configured for directly or indirectly contacting the crusher head, and a dust collar contact portion configured for directly or indirectly contacting the dust collar crusher head. The dust seal is configured to impart a frictional force between the crusher head and the dust seal via the crusher head contact portion, and/or between the dust collar and the dust seal via the dust collar contact portion upon rotation of the crusher head at least in the idling direction of rotation. The invention is characterized in that the dust seal is configured so that the frictional force imparted by the dust collar contact portion and/or the crusher head contact portion is higher upon rotation of the crusher head in the idling direction of rotation than upon rotation of the crusher head in the crushing direction of rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing
  • F16J 15/3208 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip provided with tension elements, e.g. elastic rings
  • B02C 13/18 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with vertical rotor shaft, e.g. combined with sifting devices with beaters rigidly connected to the rotor

60.

Eccentric assembly for gyratory or cone crusher

      
Application Number 15753391
Grant Number 10773259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-19
First Publication Date 2018-08-23
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

An eccentric assembly for use in a gyratory or cone crusher is provided. The gyratory or cone crusher includes a main shaft having a longitudinal extension along a central axis of the crusher, a head assembly including a crushing head provided with a first crushing shell, and a frame provided with a second crushing shell, wherein the first and second crushing shells between them define a crushing gap. The eccentric assembly is provided with an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface eccentrically arranged relative to the inner circumferential surface, wherein the inner circumferential surface of the eccentric assembly is arranged for being journalled to the main shaft so that the eccentric assembly is adapted to rotate about said central axis, and wherein the outer circumferential surface of the eccentric assembly is arranged for being journalled to the crushing head. The eccentric assembly includes a first eccentric part and a second eccentric part which is configured for being located at a distance from the first eccentric part in a direction along the central axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

61.

REFRACTORY BASED SIDEWALL MEMBER FOR PALLET CAR

      
Document Number 03020989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-21
Open to Public Date 2017-11-09
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pancher, Jeffrey Mark
  • Dock, Neil Raymond

Abstract

A pallet car for conveying material to be processed is disclosed. The pallet car includes first and second sidewalls formed from sidewall members that each include a metal frame and a heat-resistant liner, such as formed from refractory. The refractory formed on the metal frame of the sidewall members provides insulation for the metal frame without the need for a hearth layer of pre-processed material in the material bed of the pallet car. The sidewall member including the refractory layer increases the effective volume of the pallet car, which increases the overall efficiency of the furnace and material processing procedure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 1/20 - SinteringAgglomerating in sintering machines with movable grates
  • F27B 21/02 - Sintering grates or tables
  • F27B 21/06 - Endless-strand sintering machines
  • F27D 3/12 - Travelling or movable supports or containers for the charge

62.

SPIDER BUSHING ASSEMBLY FOR A GYRATORY CRUSHER

      
Document Number 03019534
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-03-29
Open to Public Date 2017-11-02
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Polinski, Donald J.

Abstract

A gyratory crusher and a spider bushing assembly for supporting a spider bushing within the central hub of a gyratory crusher. The spider bushing assembly includes a spider bushing and a means for adjusting the distance between the outer flange of the spider bushing and a support shoulder formed within the central hub of the spider. The means for adjusting allows the position of the spider bushing within the internal bore of the central hub to change while maintaining an interference fit as a result of wear following use of the gyratory crusher. In one embodiment, one or more annular shims are positioned between the bearing support shoulder of the central hub and the outer flange of the spider bushing. Upon wear, one or more of the shims can be removed to improve the interference fit between the spider bushing and the internal bore formed within the central hub.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing

63.

Bimaterial elongated insert member for a grinding roll

      
Application Number 15148413
Grant Number 09511372
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-06
First Publication Date 2016-09-01
Grant Date 2016-12-06
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gronvall, Lars
  • Siitonen, Pekka
  • Kaipiainen, Mikko
  • Liimatainen, Jari

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an elongated insert member for a grinding roll for heavy wear operation. The insert member includes a core of a first material having a first hardness, the core having an extension in the longitudinal direction of the insert member, and a body of a second material having a second hardness, the body enclosing the core. The first hardness is greater than the second hardness. The disclosure also relates to a cassette and a segment for a grinding roll, a grinding roll and a roll machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills
  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

64.

AGITATOR MEANS FOR VERTICAL GRINDING MILLS

      
Document Number 02968492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-25
Open to Public Date 2016-05-26
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Haas, Allen Everett
  • Mcnaughton, Brady Wayne

Abstract

The present invention concerns agitator means for a vertical grinding mill, which comprises a screw flight system (121) having a shaft (123a, 123b) and at least one screw flight (124a1, 124a2, 124b1, 124b2). Said screw flight system (121) is provided in at least two segments (121 a, 121 b), wherein each segment comprises at least one screw flight section (124a1, 124a2, 124b1, 124b2) integral to a shaft section (123a, 123b), and wherein said at least two segments (121 a, 121 b) are arranged for assembling to one another to form said screw flight system (121). The present invention further concerns a vertical grinding mill comprising agitation means according to above, and a construction assembly for agitation means according to above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge

65.

TOP SERVICE CLAMPING CYLINDERS FOR A GYRATORY CRUSHER

      
Document Number 02957533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-27
Open to Public Date 2016-02-25
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Kaja, Dean Michael

Abstract

A system and method for providing the required clamping force between an adjustment ring and bowl of a gyratory crusher is disclosed. The clamp ring includes a series of clamping cylinder assemblies that each are mounted to a top face of the clamp ring. Each of the clamping cylinder assemblies can be removed and replaced from the top surface of the clamp ring without requiring the removal of the clamp ring from the gyratory crusher. Each clamping cylinder assembly includes a mounting flange that is attached to the clamp ring through a series of connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

66.

Two oil chamber counterweight

      
Application Number 14297749
Grant Number 09427741
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-06
First Publication Date 2015-12-10
Grant Date 2016-08-30
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David Francis

Abstract

A counterweight for use in a cone crusher that includes an inner oil chamber and an outer oil chamber to collect lubricating oil during operation of the cone crusher. The counterweight includes a vertical separating wall that receives a splash shield. The vertical separating wall and splash shield define an inner oil chamber while an outer oil chamber is defined by the splash shield, the vertical separating wall and an inner wall of the counterweight. Both the inner and outer oil chambers include drain holes that allow lubricating oil to pass through a generally horizontal floor of the counterweight. The combination of the inner and outer oil chambers allows oil to quickly exit the counterweight into the main oil sump and reduces the amount of oil that gets exposed to the upper seal assembly which reduces the passage of oil past seal assemblies formed in the cone crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

67.

TWO OIL CHAMBER COUNTERWEIGHT

      
Document Number 02948189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-27
Open to Public Date 2015-12-10
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David Francis

Abstract

A counterweight for use in a cone crasher that includes an inner oil chamber and an outer oil chamber to collect lubricating oil during operation of the cone crasher. The counterweight includes a vertical separating wall that receives a splash shield. The vertical separating wail and splash shield define an inner oil chamber while an outer oil chamber is defined by the splash shield, the vertical separating wall and an inner wail of the counterweight. Both the inner and outer oil chambers include drain holes that allow lubricating oil to pass through a generally horizontal floor of the counterweight. The combination of the inner and outer oil chambers allows oil to quickly exit the counterweight into the main oil sump and reduces the amount of oil that gets exposed to the upper seal assembly which reduces the passage of oil past seal assemblies formed in the cone crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

68.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY REMOVING A SOCKET FROM A MAINSHAFT OF A GYRATIONAL CRUSHER

      
Document Number 02937698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-19
Open to Public Date 2015-07-30
Grant Date 2019-07-23
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David Francis

Abstract

A hydraulic separation system for use in a gyrational crusher to separate a socket (50) of the crusher from a main shaft (34). The hydraulic separation system includes one or more hydraulic grooves (64,66) formed at the interference contact area between the socket and the main shaft Each hydraulic groove is fed with a supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid to aid in separation of the socket from the main shaft. An inner contact surface (78) of the socket is tapered and engages a tapered outer surface (92) of the main shaft. The mating tapered surfaces further aid in separation of the socket from the main shaft upon application of the pressurized hydraulic fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis

69.

System and method for hydraulically removing a socket from a mainshaft of a gyrational crusher

      
Application Number 14164635
Grant Number 09393567
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-27
First Publication Date 2015-07-30
Grant Date 2016-07-19
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David Francis

Abstract

A hydraulic separation system for use in a gyrational crusher to separate a socket of the crusher from a main shaft. The hydraulic separation system includes one or more hydraulic grooves formed at the interference contact area between the socket and the main shaft. Each hydraulic groove is fed with a supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid to aid in separation of the socket from the main shaft. An inner contact surface of the socket is tapered and engages a tapered outer surface of the main shaft. The mating tapered surfaces further aid in separation of the socket from the main shaft upon application of the pressurized hydraulic fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved

70.

TOP SUPPORTED MAINSHAFT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

      
Document Number 02936392
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-05
Open to Public Date 2015-07-23
Grant Date 2021-07-27
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Urbinatti, Victor G.
  • Polinski, Donald J

Abstract

An adjustment and suspension system for supporting the mainshaft (38) of a gyratory crusher (10) within a stationary spider hub (42). The system includes a piston (76) movable within the spider hub to adjust the vertical position of the mainshaft. A stop member (120) positioned within the spider hub controls the maximum vertical movement of the piston within the spider hub. A drive assembly (130) is used to adjust the vertical position of the stop member to limit the vertical position of the mainshaft. The mainshaft is supported by a vertical support bearing (101) and a radial support bearing (110) that are located separate from each other. The vertical position of the drive shaft is controlled by a supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid introduced into the spider hub to control the vertical position of the movable piston.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing

71.

Top supported mainshaft suspension system

      
Application Number 14154230
Grant Number 09346057
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-14
First Publication Date 2015-07-16
Grant Date 2016-05-24
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Urbinatti, Victor G.
  • Polinski, Donald J.

Abstract

An adjustment and suspension system for supporting the mainshaft of a gyratory crusher within a stationary spider hub. The system includes a piston movable within the spider hub to adjust the vertical position of the mainshaft. A stop member positioned within the spider hub controls the maximum vertical movement of the piston within the spider hub. A drive assembly is used to adjust the vertical position of the stop member to limit the vertical position of the mainshaft. The mainshaft is supported by a vertical support bearing and a radial support bearing that are located separate from each other. The vertical position of the drive shaft is controlled by a supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid introduced into the spider hub to control the vertical position of the movable piston.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing

72.

SPLIT MAINFRAME INCLUDING TRAMP RELEASE CYLINDERS

      
Document Number 02934452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-19
Open to Public Date 2015-06-25
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David F.

Abstract

A cone crusher that includes an upper mainframe (16) and a lower mainframe (14) joined to each other. The upper mainframe is positioned between the lower mainframe and an adjustment ring (20). A series of tramp release cylinders (38) extend between an upper flange formed on the lower mainframe and an attachment flange (40) formed on the adjustment ring. The series of tramp release cylinders compress the upper mainframe between the adjustment ring and die lower mainframe. The series of hydraulic tramp release cylinders create a compression force that prevents cyclic tension during crushing for the fasteners used to secure the lower mainframe to the upper mainframe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 23/04 - Safety devices

73.

VERTICAL SPLIT BOWL LINER FOR CONE CRUSHER

      
Document Number 02853424
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-04
Open to Public Date 2014-12-11
Grant Date 2019-08-13
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David Francis

Abstract

A bowl liner for use in a cone crusher that is comprised of a pair of bowl liner sections joined to each other to define the bowl liner. Each of the bowl liner sections includes first and second ends that engage opposite first and second vertical ends of the second bowl liner section. The first and second ends include key features that limit the axial movement of the first and second bowl liner sections relative to each other. Each of the first and second bowl liner sections further include a radial key and mating key slot to limit the radial movement between the bowl liner sections. The vertical joint between the bowl liner sections includes an inner relief that allows for manganese growth during use of the bowl liner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers

74.

Vertical split bowl liner for cone crusher

      
Application Number 13915167
Grant Number 09399221
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-06-11
First Publication Date 2014-12-11
Grant Date 2016-07-26
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Biggin, David Francis

Abstract

A bowl liner for use in a cone crusher that is comprised of a pair of bowl liner sections joined to each other to define the bowl liner. Each of the bowl liner sections includes first and second ends that engage opposite first and second vertical ends of the second bowl liner section. The first and second ends include key features that limit the axial movement of the first and second bowl liner sections relative to each other. Each of the first and second bowl liner sections further include a radial key and mating key slot to limit the radial movement between the bowl liner sections. The vertical joint between the bowl liner sections includes an inner relief that allows for manganese growth during use of the bowl liner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers

75.

Roll crusher frame

      
Application Number 29418757
Grant Number D0716353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-20
First Publication Date 2014-10-28
Grant Date 2014-10-28
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Barscevicius, Paulo
  • Niklewski, Andrzej

76.

Energy harvester for converting vibrational motion of a vibrating equipment into electrical energy, and a device for monitoring the operation of a vibrating equipment

      
Application Number 13856675
Grant Number 09121394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-04
First Publication Date 2014-10-09
Grant Date 2015-09-01
Owner
  • METSO OUTOTEC FINLAND OY (Finland)
  • METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bachmann, Jan F.
  • Kramlich, Eugen
  • Wurst, Helge B.
  • Parker, Kami
  • Snyder, Scott

Abstract

The invention relates to an energy harvester for converting vibrational motion of a vibrating equipment into electrical energy. The energy harvester comprises a pendulum arranged to be pivotably attached to said vibrating equipment, a motion limiter arranged to limit a pivoting motion of said pendulum, and a generator connected to said pendulum and arranged to convert said pivoting motion into electrical energy. The vibrational motion has an operating frequency, and said pendulum has a natural frequency different from said operating frequency. The invention also relates to a device for monitoring the operation of a vibrating equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F03G 7/08 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for recovering energy derived from swinging, rolling, pitching, or like movements, e.g. from the vibrations of a machine
  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
  • H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
  • F03B 13/10 - Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
  • F03B 13/12 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates characterised by using wave or tide energy

77.

Roller for high pressure roller grinder, roller grinder, and method for assembling a roller for a roller grinder

      
Application Number 13806156
Grant Number 09561508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-06-14
First Publication Date 2014-05-29
Grant Date 2017-02-07
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A roller for a roller grinder, the roller including a shaft and a grinding shell in the form of a tubular sleeve and having an inner face to be retained around the shaft. The roller grinder is characterized in that the shaft includes two shaft parts, each shaft part having a respective inner end portion, wherein the inner end portions are arranged to be positioned facing each other and include coupling portions arranged to couple the inner end portions of the respective shaft parts to each other, thereby forming the shaft. The disclosure further relates to a method for assembling a roller for a roller grinder, the roller including a shaft and a grinding shell in the form of a tubular sleeve and having an inner face to be retained around the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

78.

Handling apparatus and methods for handling a roller of a roller crusher

      
Application Number 13469169
Grant Number 08973856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-11
First Publication Date 2013-11-14
Grant Date 2015-03-10
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Croyle, Robert C.

Abstract

The invention relates to a handling apparatus for handling a roller of a roller crusher. The handling apparatus comprises a movable base, a carrier pivotably attached to said base and adapted to carry the roller, at least one carrier pivoting device pivotably attached to said base and attached to said carrier, said carrier pivoting device being extendable, and at least one roller pivoting device pivotably connected to said base, said roller pivoting device being adapted to releasably engage said roller. The invention also relates to a method for mounting a roller to a roller crusher and a method for dismounting a roller to a roller crusher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

79.

DUST PROTECTION FOR HIGH PRESSURE ROLLER MILL

      
Document Number 02869941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-19
Open to Public Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2020-07-21
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

The invention relates to a roller crusher of the type which comprises a pair of crushing rollers is provided. The crushing rollers are generally parallel to one another and rotate in opposite directions, each roller including a shaft which has end portions, mounted in respective roller bearings. The roller crusher comprises a feeding arrangement for feeding material to be crushed to a crushing zone of the roller crusher. The roller crusher is characterized in that it further comprises a dust protecting enclosure enclosing the crushing zone, the dust protecting enclosure having an inlet opening upstream of the crushing zone and in communication with said feeding arrangement, and an outlet opening downstream of the crushing zone, and in that the roller bearings are arranged outside of the dust protecting enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

80.

BALANCING CYLINDERS

      
Document Number 02870515
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-19
Open to Public Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2020-02-18
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Hendrix, Robert Leh

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roller crusher (1) having two generally parallel rotatable rollers (7, 8) separated by a gap, and a feeding arrangement (2) for feeding material to the rollers (7, 8). The roller crusher (1) further comprising a base frame (11) and a first and a second roller frame section(9, 10), each of the first and second roller frames sections (9, 10) being pivotably connected to the base frame (11) and arranged for carrying one of the rollers (7, 8) in bearings arranged at opposed ends of each roller (7, 8). The roller crusher (1) also comprises at least one balancing cylinder (17, 18) extending between one of the roller frame sections (9, 10) and the base frame (11) such that when the at least one balancing cylinder (17, 18) is activated, the interconnected roller frame sections (9, 10) will pivot relative to the base frame (11), thus adjusting the position of the rollers (7, 8) relative to the base frame (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members

81.

CRUSHING ROLL WITH EDGE PROTECTION

      
Document Number 02870824
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-27
Open to Public Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2016-11-08
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

A grinding assembly for the comminution of material that enhances the durability of the side edges of both a grinding roll and a flange roll. Both the grinding roll and the flange roll include a wear ring that is received within a side groove formed at each end of a cylindrical roll body. The wear ring includes a series of spaced receiving cavities that each receive a wear member. Each wear member includes a radially outer surface and an axial end face to enhance the durability of the edge of the roll body. The edge ring is retained on the roll body by a series of connectors that pass through the edge ring. In the flange roll design, a flange ring is attached to the roll body by a series of connectors that also secure the edge ring to the roll body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

82.

Crushing roll with edge protection

      
Application Number 13451875
Grant Number 08833687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-20
First Publication Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2014-09-16
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

A grinding assembly for the comminution of material that enhances the durability of the side edges of both a grinding roll and a flange roll. Both the grinding roll and the flange roll include a wear ring that is received within a side groove formed at each end of a cylindrical roll body. The wear ring includes a series of spaced receiving cavities that each receive a wear member. Each wear member includes a radially outer surface and an axial end face to enhance the durability of the edge of the roll body. The edge ring is retained on the roll body by a series of connectors that pass through the edge ring. In the flange roll design, a flange ring is attached to the roll body by a series of connectors that also secure the edge ring to the roll body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

83.

Roller crusher with balancing cylinders

      
Application Number 13451909
Grant Number 08708265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-20
First Publication Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2014-04-29
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Hendrix, Robert Leh

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roller crusher having two generally parallel rotatable rollers separated by a gap, and a feeding arrangement for feeding material to the rollers. The roller crusher includes a base frame and a first and a second roller frame section, each of the first and second roller frames sections being pivotably connected to the base frame and arranged for carrying one of the rollers in bearings arranged at opposed ends of each roller. The roller crusher also includes at least one balancing cylinder extending between one of the roller frame sections and the base frame such that when the at least one balancing cylinder is activated, the interconnected roller frame sections will pivot relative to the base frame, thus adjusting the position of the rollers relative to the base frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 23/00 - Auxiliary methods or auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating not provided for in groups or not specially adapted to apparatus covered by one only of groups

84.

Roller crusher with cheek plates

      
Application Number 13451915
Grant Number 08695907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-20
First Publication Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2014-04-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roller crusher having a base frame and a roller frame movably connected to the base frame. Two generally parallel rotatable rollers separated from each other by a gap are arranged in the roller frame. The roller crusher further includes a feeding arrangement mounted to the base frame for feeding material to the rollers and at least one balancing cylinder is provided which are connected to and arranged to manipulate the roller frame relative to the base frame such that the position of the rollers relative to the feeding arrangement can be adjusted. Front and rear cheek plates are provided at the roller frame partially covering front and rear end surfaces of one of the rollers and at least partially covering an opening between the feeding arrangement and the two rollers, the cheek plates being fixedly mounted to the roller frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 23/00 - Auxiliary methods or auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating not provided for in groups or not specially adapted to apparatus covered by one only of groups

85.

ROLLER CRUSHER WITH CHEEK PLATES

      
Document Number 02870517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-19
Open to Public Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roller crusher (1) having a base frame (11) and a roller frame (6) movably connected to said base frame(11).Two generally parallel rotatable rollers (7, 8) separated from each other by a gap are arranged in said roller frame(6). The roller crusher (1) further comprises a feeding arrangement (2) mounted to the base frame (11) for feeding material to the rollers (7, 8) and at least one balancing cylinder (17, 18) is provided which are connected to and arranged to manipulate the roller frame (6) relative to the base frame (11) such that the position of the rollers (7, 8) relative to the feeding arrangement (2) can be adjusted. Front and rear cheek plates (28) are provided at the roller frame (6) partially covering front and rear end surfaces of one of the rollers(7, 8) and at least partially covering an opening between the feeding arrangement (2) and the two rollers(7, 8), the cheek plates (28) being fixedly mounted to the roller frame(6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details

86.

ROLLER CRUSHER, AND METHOD OF PROTECTING A ROLLER CRUSHER FROM UNCRUSHABLE OBJECTS

      
Document Number 02870881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-19
Open to Public Date 2013-10-24
Grant Date 2017-01-17
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim
  • Harbold, Keith

Abstract

A method of protecting a roller crusher (1), having two rollers (2) separated by a gap (3), from uncrushable objects (T) is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: detecting an uncrushable object (T) in an in-feed stream of material (M), opening a gap(3)between said rollers to a by-pass width, which is significantly larger than an operational width, such that said uncrushable object is permitted to pass through said gap (3), restricting an in-feed (4) to said gap (3), such that material is fed to said gap (3) at a restricted in-feed rate, determining that said uncrushable object(T)has passed through said gap (3), reducing said gap (3) to said operational width, and opening said in-feed (4) to said gap (3), such that material (M) is fed to said gap (3) at an operational in-feed rate.A roller crusher (1) having a protective system for protecting the roller crusher(1) from uncrushable objects (T)is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/32 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members
  • B02C 23/04 - Safety devices

87.

Roller crusher, and method of protecting a roller crusher from uncrushable objects

      
Application Number 13451895
Grant Number 08544774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-20
First Publication Date 2013-10-01
Grant Date 2013-10-01
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harbold, Keith
  • Reznitchenko, Vadim

Abstract

opening the in-feed to the gap, such that material is fed to the gap at an operational in-feed rate. A roller crusher having a protective system for protecting the roller crusher from uncrushable objects is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

88.

Locking nut assembly for a cone crusher

      
Application Number 13178701
Grant Number 09157469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-08
First Publication Date 2013-01-10
Grant Date 2015-10-13
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Marks, Walter R.
  • Snow, Edward L.

Abstract

A two-piece locking nut assembly for securing a mantle to a head assembly of a cone crusher. The two-piece locking nut assembly includes an inner nut and an outer nut. The inner nut includes a set of axial bores that each receive a jackscrew. Once the locking nut assembly is in position on the head assembly, the series of jackscrews are tightened to exert a force on the mantle that is counteracted by forces through the inner nut and into the head to create a locking force between the locking nut assembly and the head assembly. The outer nut is turned along the inner nut to hold the locking nut assembly in place. Once the outer nut is moved into position, the jackscrews are removed such that the outer nut continues to apply the locking force between the mantle and the head through the locking nut assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 39/22 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening
  • B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
  • F16B 39/12 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts
  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers
  • B02C 2/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis
  • F16B 31/04 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile loadBreak-bolts for maintaining constant tensile load

89.

Concentrated bi-density eccentric counterweight for cone-type rock crusher

      
Application Number 12560019
Grant Number 08444075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-15
First Publication Date 2012-09-06
Grant Date 2013-05-21
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Flath, Darcy Alden
  • Lingenfelter, Andrew Joseph

Abstract

A cone crusher includes a stationary main shaft and an eccentric that rotates about the main shaft to cause gyrational movement of a head assembly to crush rock within a crushing gap. The cone crusher includes a counterweight assembly mounted for rotation with the eccentric. The counterweight assembly includes a counterweight body having a series of tanks. Each tank can receive either a first ballast and a second ballast or a combination thereof. The first ballast is formed from a material having higher density than the second ballast to increase the concentration of weighting in desired locations around the counterweight assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 15/10 - Mills with balls or rollers centrifugally forced against the inner surface of a ring, the balls or rollers of which are driven by other means than a centrally-arranged member
  • B02C 17/08 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls with unperforated container with containers performing a planetary movement

90.

Anti-spin system for the head of a cone crusher

      
Application Number 13201055
Grant Number 08777143
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-18
First Publication Date 2012-03-15
Grant Date 2014-07-15
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

The anti-spin system is applied to a cone crusher having a structure (10) carrying an upper housing (20) and a vertical axle (30); an eccentric element (40) to be rotated around the vertical axle (30); and a cone head (60) disposed inside the upper housing (20) and being axially and rotatively supported on the structure (10) and radially supported around the eccentric element (40). The anti-spin system comprises a braking bush (70) carried by the cone head (60) or by the structure (10), and an annular shoe (80) carried by the other of said parts, which are pressed against each other, by action of the inertial centrifugal force acting on the cone head (60), upon “no-load” operation of the crusher, to generate a friction force opposite and superior to that generated between the cone head (60) and the eccentric element (40) and to prevent the latter from rotatively dragging the cone head (60).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing

91.

Spider having spider arms with open channel

      
Application Number 12700877
Grant Number 08070084
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-05
First Publication Date 2011-08-11
Grant Date 2011-12-06
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Biggin, David Francis
  • Marks, Walter Ray

Abstract

A spider for use with a gyratory crusher. The spider includes spider arms each formed from two spaced flanges joined by a connecting web to define an open channel having an open top end. The configuration of the spider arms increases manufacturability and provides the required strength and rigidity for the spider. The channel formed in each spider arm is covered by a spider arm shield to reduce abrasive wear to the spider arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved with vertical axis and with top bearing

92.

SPIDER HAVING SPIDER ARMS WITH OPEN CHANNEL

      
Document Number 02727177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-01-06
Open to Public Date 2011-08-05
Grant Date 2012-07-31
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Biggin, David F.
  • Marks, Walter R.

Abstract

A spider for use with a gyratory crusher. The spider includes spider arms each formed from two spaced flanges joined by a connecting web to define an open channel having an open top end. The configuration of the spider arms increases manufacturability and provides the required strength and rigidity for the spider. The channel formed in each spider arm is covered by a spider arm shield to reduce abrasive wear to the spider arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/00 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers

93.

HRC

      
Serial Number 85363861
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-07-06
Registration Date 2012-11-06
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Comminution machines and their structural parts for industrial and commercial applications

94.

Bearing arrangement for a roller crusher

      
Application Number 13001693
Grant Number 08297847
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-30
First Publication Date 2011-04-28
Grant Date 2012-10-30
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC (USA)
Inventor
  • Niklewski, Andrzej
  • Barscevicius, Paulo

Abstract

A bearing arrangement for a roller crusher having a pair of crushing rollers (R), each one including a shaft having end portions, mounted in respective bearing housings carried on a base structure (S) of the crusher, and a median hub portion. The bearing housings of each roller (R) are affixed to a structural frame disposed externally to each roller (R), along one side of the respective roller (R), the structural frame maintaining the bearing housings of each roller (R) rigidly connected to each other. Each bearing housing includes: a base portion affixed to the structural frame and a cover portion turned to the other roller (R) and removably affixed to the base portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 35/06 - Mounting of ball or roller bearingsFixing them onto shaft or in housing

95.

CONCENTRATED BI-DENSITY ECCENTRIC COUNTERWEIGHT FOR CONE-TYPE ROCK CRUSHER

      
Document Number 02703440
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-05
Open to Public Date 2011-03-15
Grant Date 2016-02-09
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Flath, Darcy Alden
  • Lingenfelter, Andrew Joseph

Abstract

A cone crusher includes a stationary main shaft and an eccentric that rotates about the main shaft to cause gyrational movement of a head assembly to crush rock within a crushing gap. The cone crusher includes a counterweight assembly mounted for rotation with the eccentric. The counterweight assembly includes a counterweight body having a series of tanks. Each tank can receive either a first ballast and a second ballast or a combination thereof. The first ballast is formed from a material having higher density than the second ballast to increase the concentration of weighting in desired locations around the counterweight assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 2/02 - Crushing or disintegrating by gyratory or cone crushers eccentrically moved
  • B02C 23/00 - Auxiliary methods or auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating not provided for in groups or not specially adapted to apparatus covered by one only of groups

96.

No-load bearing for a cone crusher

      
Application Number 12362669
Grant Number 07891595
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-01-30
First Publication Date 2010-08-05
Grant Date 2011-02-22
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Kaja, Dean M.

Abstract

A cone crusher includes a stationary main shaft and an eccentric that rotates about the main shaft to cause gyrational movement of a head assembly to crush rock within a crushing gap. The cone crusher includes a lower head bushing in contact with an outer surface of the eccentric. The eccentric is formed with a contact pad to enhance the contact between the eccentric and the lower head bushing during a no-load condition. The contact pad includes a contact surface that is recessed from the outer surface of the eccentric to enhance contact during no-load conditions while maintaining full contact between the lower head bushing and the eccentric outer surface during full load, crushing conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 15/10 - Mills with balls or rollers centrifugally forced against the inner surface of a ring, the balls or rollers of which are driven by other means than a centrally-arranged member
  • B02C 17/08 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls with unperforated container with containers performing a planetary movement

97.

Auxiliary drive

      
Application Number 12722523
Grant Number 07934671
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-11
First Publication Date 2010-07-08
Grant Date 2011-05-03
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Thome, William S.

Abstract

An apparatus and method relate to an auxiliary drive for rotating a gearless grinding mill.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods

98.

Stress monitoring system for vibrator screen units

      
Application Number 11821973
Grant Number 07614306
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-06-26
First Publication Date 2009-01-01
Grant Date 2009-11-10
Owner
  • METSO OUTOTEC FINLAND OY (Finland)
  • METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Kuehl, Ii, Ronald D.

Abstract

A stress monitoring system for use in a vibrating unit having first and second opposed sidewall plates includes at least one motion sensor disposed at at least one corresponding monitoring point on each of the first and second plates. The motion sensors are connected to a processor such that simultaneous monitoring data of the monitoring points is provided to the processor for comparing real-time movement of the corresponding monitoring points of the opposed plates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01H 17/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, not provided for in the other groups of this subclass

99.

ENVIRO-BAK

      
Application Number 140184300
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-07-03
Registration Date 2012-08-07
Owner Metso Outotec USA Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

(1) Industrial chemicals and adhesives for use in mining and construction; epoxy backing material for comminution machinery.

100.

Auxiliary drive

      
Application Number 11562526
Grant Number 07694904
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-11-22
First Publication Date 2008-02-14
Grant Date 2010-04-13
Owner METSO OUTOTEC USA INC. (USA)
Inventor Thome, William S.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a shell connection mechanism configured to be actuated between a connected state in which a mechanism is connected to a shell and a disconnected state and an actuator configured to move the first mechanism while the first mechanism is in the connected state to move the shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods
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