Kioxia corporation (20240091681). END MATERIAL RECOVERY APPARATUS simplified abstract

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END MATERIAL RECOVERY APPARATUS

Organization Name

kioxia corporation

Inventor(s)

Takafumi Yonezawa of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

END MATERIAL RECOVERY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240091681 titled 'END MATERIAL RECOVERY APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an end material recovery apparatus that includes cages with mesh-like or porous surfaces to collect end material mixed with liquid, a rotation drive mechanism to rotate the cages downward, and recovery containers to collect the dropped end material.

  • The apparatus includes cages with mesh-like or porous surfaces to collect end material mixed with liquid.
  • A rotation drive mechanism rotates the cages downward to facilitate the collection of end material.
  • Recovery containers are used to collect the end material dropped by the rotating cages.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in waste management facilities to separate end materials from liquids, in recycling plants to recover valuable materials, and in industrial processes to extract desired components from liquid mixtures.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently separating end materials from liquid mixtures, reducing waste, and enabling the recovery of valuable materials that would otherwise be lost.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved resource recovery, reduced environmental impact, increased efficiency in material separation processes, and potential cost savings in waste management and recycling operations.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be applied in waste management facilities, recycling plants, industrial processing plants, and any other industry where the separation of materials from liquid mixtures is required.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional filtration systems used in various industries for separating solids from liquids. Another could be centrifugal separators commonly used in industrial processes for liquid-solid separation.

Unanswered Questions

How does the rotation drive mechanism operate?

The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanism used to rotate the cages downward. Further details on the design and operation of this component would be helpful for a better understanding of the technology.

What materials are the recovery containers made of?

The patent application does not specify the materials used for the recovery containers. Knowing the material composition of these containers could provide insights into their durability, compatibility with different substances, and potential maintenance requirements.


Original Abstract Submitted

an end material recovery apparatus includes a plurality of cages each in which an upper portion is opened, the plurality of cages each having at least one surface formed of at least one of a mesh-like surface and a porous surface, the plurality of cages being configured to receive a mixed liquid in which an end material is mixed with a liquid from the upper portion, collect at least a part of the end material in the mixed liquid, and discharge the liquid from the at least one surface; a rotation drive mechanism configured to individually rotate the plurality of cages in a direction in which the upper portion faces downward; and a plurality of recovery containers configured to recover the end material dropped by individually rotating the plurality of cages in the direction in which the upper portion faces downward.