Shredder feeder
US9682381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2018/2208
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A document shredder is disclosed including a paper receptacle for receiving a load of paper and a shredding assembly. A metering assembly is interposed between the paper receptacle and the shredding assembly and is configured to separate a portion of the load of paper from the load of paper and permit the portion of the load of paper to move into the shredding assembly. The metering assembly may include a stop plate secured thereto and defining a lifting portion on a perimeter portion thereof. The lifting portion is configured to engage a lower edge of the portion of the load of paper upon rotation of the stop plate and lift the paper over the stop plate. The lifting portion may include a flange, which may be a portion of a cone, formed on a perimeter portion of the wheel and occupying a sector of the perimeter of less than 60 degrees.
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