Detector for a shredder
US6978954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2018/0038
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A shredder for shredding material is provided that includes a housing. having a cutting device to shred material. A receptacle is also included and is positioned to receive the shredded material. A detecting device is positioned between the cutting device and the receptacle and emits and detects a beam so that when shredded material occupies a first position within the receptacle the beam is interrupted. Advantageously, the detecting device may be used as a bin full detection device to provide indication that a bin is filled or substantially filled with shredded material.
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