Apparatus for compacting objects
AssigneeTomra Systems ASA
InventorLeif Henrysson
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Abstract
An apparatus for compacting objects such as plastic bottles and cans whose material is to be recycled includes a detector device, two discharge openings and a compactor device. The detector device has at least one code reader for distinguishing approved from rejected objects. One of the two discharge openings is intended for approved objects and the other for rejected objects. The compactor device compacts the approved objects and has continuous, non-cyclic operation. As a result, waiting times are avoided between the discharge of an approved object and the commencement of the compaction thereof.
Claims3
An apparatus for compacting objects whose material is to be recycled, comprising:
- a detector device which at least displays one code reader for reading-off a code on the object with a view to separating an approved object from a rejected object, and a discharge opening for approved objects;
- and a compactor device for receiving approved objects from the detector device and compaction thereof,
- characterized in that the compactor device is designed for continuous, non-cyclic operation, further characterized in that means are provided in the compactor device for puncturing an object, said puncturing means being located such that no appreciable compaction of the object has taken place before the object is punctured, and at least one belt assembly has two belts which have an axial interspace;
- and that said puncturing means extends through this interspace.
An apparatus for compacting objects comprising material to be recycled, comprising:
- a detector device comprising at least one code reader for reading-off a code on said object in order to separate an approved object from a rejected object;
- a compactor device for receiving approved objects from the detector device and performing compaction thereof, said compactor device having two belt assemblies forming therebetween a cuneiform compaction space tapering in a direction in which said object is urged by the belt assemblies;
- each belt assembly comprising a belt comprising a plurality of plates made of a substantially rigid material, said plurality of plates being pivotably interconnected with one another;
- said apparatus further characterized in that means are provided in the compactor device for puncturing an object, said puncturing means being located such that no appreciable compaction of the object has taken place before the object is punctured;
- and
- wherein at least one of said belt assemblies has two belts which have an axial interspace;
- and that said puncturing means extends through this interspace.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.