Apparatus and method for deconstructing mattresses
US11623859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09B5/00
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for deconstructing a mattress of the type having steel coil springs held within fabric pockets. The apparatus includes a frame and an opener mechanism mounted to the frame and operable for opening a plurality of fabric pockets at a first end thereof to create an opening in the first end of the fabric pockets and expose the steel coil springs contained therewithin. A gripper mechanism is provided for gripping the plurality of fabric pockets at a second end thereof, opposite the first end. An extractor mechanism is mounted to the frame for extracting the steel coil springs from the fabric pockets through the openings formed in the first end of the fabric pockets.
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