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Method and apparatus for forming self-supporting bales of metal cans

US8171846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2009
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S100/902
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for forming a self-supporting ale of metal cans comprising a baler adapted to compact metal cans into a bale. Opposite side walls of the baler include an array along each side wall of parallel open-face grooves. A platen having defined along each of its opposite sides walls, an array of projections adapted to be received within respective ones of the wall grooves in meshing relationship whereby movement of the platen along the length of the baler functions to compact the cans disposed within the grooves to a higher degree of densification than the degree of densification of cans proximate the central portions of the bale.

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