Laser can opener apparatus

Abstract

A laser can opener apparatus includes a housing assembly which includes a main housing portion and an access door connected to the main housing portion. The main housing portion defines a can-reception/cutting space. A cutting laser assembly is supported by the main housing portion. An electrical power supply, supported by the main housing portion and electrically connected to the cutting laser assembly, is provided for powering the cutting laser assembly. A control assembly/circuitry has a keypad, display, and computer processor and is provided for controlling the cutting laser assembly. The cutting laser assembly can include a carriage track unit and a laser carriage unit which rides in the carriage track unit under computer control. With one embodiment, the cutting laser assembly is mounted on a ceiling portion of the main housing portion. With another embodiment, the cutting laser assembly is mounted on a sidewall portion of the main housing portion.

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