Roller assembly for refuse crushers
OwnerMatti S. Sinkkoneninventor
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Abstract
Roller assemblies for refuse crushers or the like are provided wherein a roller element having axial end faces and a cylindrical surface carrying refuse crushing means is provided. Structure for supporting the roller element includes a pair of end faces, each of which is situated in opposed, spaced relation to a corresponding one of the axial end faces of the roller element. Crushing apparatus is provided on the opposed end faces of the roller element and support structure which crush refuse which might enter the space between the roller element and the support end faces.
Claims9
A roller assembly, particularly for use in a refuse crusher or the like, comprising:
- a roller element having an axis of rotation and two axial end faces, and a substantially cylindrical surface extending between said end faces having refuse crushing means provided thereon;
- means for supporting said roller element for rotation about said axis, said supporting means including at least one surface in opposing relationship to and spaced outwardly from a corresponding one of said roller element end faces to define a space therebetween contiguous with said corresponding one of said roller element end faces;
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- cooperating means provided on said at least one surface and said corresponding roller end face for crushing refuse which enters into said space therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.