This paper established the mechanics model of flip-flow screen. Based on th
eory analysis, the authors obtained the elastic dynamic differential equati
on of screen surface, the distribution formula of acceleration along screen
surface, the acceleration formula and the numerical solution. All the form
ulas were tested by experiments. Based on the above, the authors designed t
he model flip-flow screen and did the pilot experiments. All the results ob
tained will instruct us in designing flip-flow screen and applying it in in
dustry. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.