Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Separating means
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-20
2008-08-05
Rodriguez, Joseph C (Department: 3653)
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Separating means
C209S522000, C209S618000, C209S689000, C198S626100, C198S626200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07407056
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a unit for automatic recycling apparatuses for containers, e.g. cans and bottles made of glass, plastic, or metal. Said unit comprises a conveying device with a conveyor belt for advancing the containers in the direction of the longitudinal axis thereof, and rotating rollers that are provided with a surface area and can be moved from a neutral position into an identifying position in which said rotating rollers disengage the container from the conveying device and make the container rotate. According to the invention, the rollers are embodied as hollow elements and are provided with a breakthrough in the longitudinal direction. At least one conveying device is disposed in the rollers, respectively, while the conveyor belt is arranged in the area of the breakthrough. The rotating rollers and the conveying device are mounted separately, the surface area of the rollers overlapping the conveyor belt of the conveying device when the rotating rollers are rotated.
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International Search Report—PCT/EP2004/010541, ISA/EPO, Nov. 3, 2005, Rijswijk, NL.
English translation of the International Preliminary Report for PCT/EP2004/016541.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Rodriguez Joseph C
Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
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