Automated Air-Screen Seed Cleaner

The patent presents an automated cleaning system designed to separate desirable materials from undesirable ones in a mixture of particulate materials. The system incorporates an inlet for receiving the mixture, and an outlet for discharging the desired materials. To achieve efficient separation, the system employs a screen for separating undersized materials from oversized ones, and a vacuum air-lift to separate lighter materials from heavier ones. Sensors are strategically positioned to monitor the quantity of undersized materials separated by the screen and the quantity of lighter materials separated by the air-lift. These sensors generate signals that are processed by a central processing unit. Based on the sensor signals, the processing unit dynamically adjusts the separation parameters of both the screen and the air-lift to optimize the cleaning efficiency of the system.

The automated cleaning system operates under the control of a microcomputer. The microcomputer receives input from sensors monitoring the separation processes and adjusts the operating parameters of the screen and air-lift accordingly. This closed-loop control system ensures optimal separation efficiency. The microcomputer also provides a user interface for setting operating parameters and monitoring system performance. The system is designed to handle a wide range of particulate materials, including seeds, grains, and other agricultural products. The modular design of the system allows for easy customization to meet specific application requirements.

The automation of the air-screen seed cleaner offers several significant benefits. It eliminates the need for manual adjustments, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring consistent separation quality. The system's ability to monitor and adjust operating parameters in real-time optimizes the separation process, leading to improved efficiency and reduced waste. The automated system also provides valuable data on the separation process, which can be used for quality control and process optimization. Overall, the automated air-screen seed cleaner enhances productivity, reduces operating costs, and improves the quality of the separated materials.

The automated air-screen seed cleaner finds applications in various industries, including agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing. In the agricultural sector, it is used to clean and grade seeds, ensuring high-quality planting materials. In the food processing industry, it is employed to separate impurities and foreign materials from grains and other food products. The system is also used in manufacturing settings to separate and recover valuable materials from industrial processes. The versatility and efficiency of the automated air-screen seed cleaner make it a valuable tool for a wide range of industrial applications.

This system for separating desired material from undesirable material in a mixture of particulate materials incorporates the use of at least one screen to separate undersized material from oversized material and at least one vacuum air-lift to separate lighter material from heavier material. Sensors are employed to monitor the separation process, with one sensor positioned below the discharge end of the screen to detect the quantity of undersized material and another sensor installed in the air-lift to measure the quantity of lighter materials. The signals generated by these sensors are then transmitted to a processing unit, which analyzes the data and adjusts the extent of separation by the screen and air-lift to achieve optimal cleaning efficiency.

• Increased Productivity

• Improved Quality and Consistency

• Reduced Production Costs

• Enhanced Safety for workers

• Optimized Use of Resources

• Increased Flexibility and Adaptability