Shredding machine
US9004385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C25/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A machine for shredding plastic container including a pressing device having a main housing having an interior space, a first opening for feeding container and a second opening for disposing the shredded pieces, a fixed plate position at one end within the housing and having slits arranged in matrix pattern, facing the interior of the housing, and having sharp edges, a movable plate having plurality of blades connected to at least one arm. The movable plate can move along a central axis within the housing and the blades have edges facing the sharp edges of the fixed plate. The containers are placed between the plates, such that when the movable plates moves along the central axis of the housing toward the fixed plate, the blades crash and cut the container into flakes. Pegs protrude from the blades, such that when the arm moves forward, the pegs punch the container.
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