Automated recycling center for aluminum cans

Details Automated recycling center for aluminum cans Automated recycling center for aluminum cans

1996-09-16

1998-01-06

Husar, John M.

Solid material comminution or disintegration

Apparatus

Including means applying fluid to material

241 791, 241100, B02C 1912, B02C 2308

Patent

active

057045585

ABSTRACT:
Cans can be loaded into the automated recycling center by placing the cans into an input slot on the front of an outer container. The cans then fall into a chute, where air pressure from a blower blows the cans upward and rearward through the chute to a shredder. Cans and other items that are unacceptable will fall out of the chute into a primary rejection chute, and then to an exit slot on the side of the container. Items that are only slightly too heavy will be blown upward, but will fall into a secondary rejection chute, and then to the exit slot. Cans that are acceptable will be blown to a shredder are the rearward end of the chute. The shredded cans fall into a collection box, mounted on wheels, and supported by a load cell scale. The scale weighs the shredded cans, and the center calculates the proper payment and issues a receipt and payment. Doors on the side of the container can be opened and the collection box removed for easy removal of the shredded aluminum.

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