Can crusher

Details Can crusher Can crusher

1986-08-18

1988-04-05

Goldberg, Howard N.

Solid material comminution or disintegration

Apparatus

With means to protect operator from injury

100 98R, 100151, 100902, 241 99, 241200, B02C 2304

Patent

active

047353678

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for crushing cans or the like comprises a conveyor formed from a plurality of endless chains cooperating with a fixed inclined crushing plate converging toward the discharge end of the conveyor. The crushing plate includes an actuator strip-like member hinged to the plate which when depressed engages an electrical switch to operate a drive mechanism for the conveyor. A can deposited into the apparatus depresses the actuator which operates the electrical switch to start the drive mechanism. The can is gripped by the chain conveyor and pulled downward between the conveyor and crushing plate flattening the can. When the flattened can exits the crushing apparatus the actuator is released stopping the drive mechanism. A support housing for the apparatus is provided with an opening for receiving cans which is spaced a distance from the crushing plate and conveyor to reduce the risk of injury.

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