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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2023
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2021
Tomra Sorting Gmbh, Mülheim-Kärlich, DE;
Uwe Fleischer, Herzhorn, DE;
Tomra Sorting GmbH, Mülheim-Kärlich, DE;
Abstract
A nozzle device for sorting objects by ejecting a gaseous media towards said object. The nozzle device nozzle device including: a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle; a nozzle bar including gas supply means for providing a gaseous media to said nozzle unit; and a nozzle fixation bracket adapted for holding said nozzle unit in place; said at least one nozzle including: an inlet for receiving the gaseous media; and having one outlet, having an outlet area, for ejecting the gaseous media towards an object to be sorted; a channel extending between said inlet and said outlet; an outlet portion surrounding at least said outlet, wherein said outlet portion includes a flexible material, which deflects upon ejection of the gaseous media, received from said nozzle bar, through said outlet whereby said outlet area increases. Also, a system for sorting objects.