Device for a reverse vending machine for bottles and cans

Details Device for a reverse vending machine for bottles and cans Device for a reverse vending machine for bottles and cans

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E. (Department: 3632)

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...

Condition responsive means controls separating means

C194S209000, C100S091000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10019770

ABSTRACT:
In a reverse vending machine the feed opening (22) in the front cover (14), for bottles and cans, is without a fixed connection to pipework, etc. At the same time, an opening (26) for emptying remnants is formed in the front cover (14), in the form of a bowl, which merges at the back side of the front cover into a drain pipe socket (28) positioned above an upwards open drain channel (30) in the interior of the machine, without a fixed connection between the drain pipe socket (28) and the channel (30). The front cover is possibly lockable and can be opened to the side by means of hinges (24), whereby the interior of the reverse vending machine is uncovered for inspection, maintenance or repair.

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