Hands-Free Waste Food Processing Machine
OwnerIain Milnesinventor
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Abstract
A waste food processing machine provides hands-free operation for improved hygiene and convenience, particularly where minimizing contact with surfaces is essential. The machine incorporates a control system coupled with a door opening mechanism and features a hands-free switch—such as a foot-operated or bump switch—that allows users to open and close the machine door without using their hands. The hands-free switch, mounted on the machine's chassis, sends activation signals to the control system to engage the door opening mechanism, which could be an electric motor or a hydraulic pump. This mechanism enables the access door to the drum to open or close. Should the switch be activated while the door is in motion, the door halts and can reverse its movement with subsequent activations.
Claims21
A method for hands-free operation of a waste food machine, comprising:
- providing a waste food machine with a housing, at least one drum enclosed in the housing, and at least one door;
- receiving an activation signal from a hands-free switch;
- activating a door opening mechanism in response to the activation signal;
- and
- opening the at least one door of the waste food machine.
A waste food processing machine with hands-free operation capability, comprising:
- a housing;
- at least one drum enclosed in the housing for processing waste food;
- at least one door for accessing the at least one drum;
- a door opening mechanism;
- a hands-free switch;
- and
- a control system configured to activate the door opening mechanism in response to an activation signal from the hands-free switch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.