US PATENT SUBCLASS 494 / 48
.~.~ Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging)

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494 /   HD   IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS

43  DF  ROTATABLE BOWL {16}
47  DF  .~ Including means for imparting other movement to bowl in whole or in part before, during or after its axial rotation {1}
48.~.~ Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging)

DEFINITION

Classification: 494/48

Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging):

(under subclass 47) Apparatus wherein the wall of the member is subdivided in an axial direction for creating at least two

separable parts, and the means moves at least one of the parts axially away from or toward at least one other of the parts.

(1) Note. The movement provided for herein frequently is related to providing an exit for material leaving the member.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

40, for a separator which includes sealing means, and wherein the means comprises a seal, or a member coacting therewith, which is movable axially for controlling an outlet on the periphery of the bowl.