This disclosure relates to a shredder with a fluid-immersion shredding chamber and a sealing assembly for containing fluid in the shredding chamber. For example, the shredding chamber can include a plurality of shredding instruments (e.g., teeth, knives, etc.) that are manipulated (e.g., rotated, spun, reciprocated, etc.) to shred or otherwise disassemble various objects (e.g., batteries). In some examples, the shredding instruments are mounted on a shaft that rotates to manipulate (e.g., turn) the shredding instruments inside the chamber. In addition, the shaft can interface with (e.g., insert into and exit from) the shredding chamber through an opening in a sidewall of the shredding chamber, and examples of the present disclosure are directed to a sealing assembly for reducing the likelihood that fluid from the chamber might leak through the opening
B02C 23/36 - Addition de fluide, dans un but autre que celui de broyer ou de désagréger par l'énergie du fluide la zone de broyage ou de désagrégation étant immergée dans un liquide
B02C 4/08 - Broyage ou désagrégation par broyeurs cylindriques par plusieurs meules coopérant avec des cylindres de broyage ondulés ou dentés
This disclosure relates to a shredder with a fluid-immersion shredding chamber and a sealing assembly for containing fluid in the shredding chamber. For example, the shredding chamber can include a plurality of shredding instruments (e.g., teeth, knives, etc.) that are manipulated (e.g., rotated, spun, reciprocated, etc.) to shred or otherwise disassemble various objects (e.g., batteries). In some examples, the shredding instruments are mounted on a shaft that rotates to manipulate (e.g., turn) the shredding instruments inside the chamber. In addition, the shaft can interface with (e.g., insert into and exit from) the shredding chamber through an opening in a sidewall of the shredding chamber, and examples of the present disclosure are directed to a sealing assembly for reducing the likelihood that fluid from the chamber might leak through the opening.
B02C 23/36 - Addition de fluide, dans un but autre que celui de broyer ou de désagréger par l'énergie du fluide la zone de broyage ou de désagrégation étant immergée dans un liquide
B02C 18/16 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs - Parties constitutives
C22B 1/00 - Traitement préliminaire de minerais ou de débris ou déchets métalliques
C22B 7/00 - Mise en œuvre de matériaux autres que des minerais, p.ex. des rognures, pour produire des métaux non ferreux ou leurs composés
H01M 10/54 - Récupération des parties utiles des accumulateurs usagés
This disclosure relates to a shredder with a fluid-immersion shredding chamber and a sealing assembly for containing fluid in the shredding chamber. For example, the shredding chamber can include a plurality of shredding instruments (e.g., teeth, knives, etc.) that are manipulated (e.g., rotated, spun, reciprocated, etc.) to shred or otherwise disassemble various objects (e.g., batteries). In some examples, the shredding instruments are mounted on a shaft that rotates to manipulate (e.g., turn) the shredding instruments inside the chamber. In addition, the shaft can interface with (e.g., insert into and exit from) the shredding chamber through an opening in a sidewall of the shredding chamber, and examples of the present disclosure are directed to a sealing assembly for reducing the likelihood that fluid from the chamber might leak through the opening.
B02C 23/36 - Addition de fluide, dans un but autre que celui de broyer ou de désagréger par l'énergie du fluide la zone de broyage ou de désagrégation étant immergée dans un liquide
B02C 18/16 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs - Parties constitutives
C22B 1/00 - Traitement préliminaire de minerais ou de débris ou déchets métalliques
C22B 7/00 - Mise en œuvre de matériaux autres que des minerais, p.ex. des rognures, pour produire des métaux non ferreux ou leurs composés
Systems and methods are provided for collecting and distributing material. In one embodiment, a collection system comprises at least one storage compartment comprising a plurality of regions. A bin is provided for transporting material from a first environment towards the storage compartment. The system comprises a diverter, wherein the diverter is dimensioned to distribute material among the plurality of regions within the storage compartment. The diverter has a first position during use in which at least a portion of the diverter is positioned below the bin when the bin is in a raised position for emptying material, and at least a portion of the diverter is positioned above the plurality of regions in the first position during use.
Systems and methods are provided for collecting and distributing material. In one embodiment, a collection system comprises at least one storage compartment comprising a plurality of regions. A bin is provided for transporting material from a first environment towards the storage compartment. The system comprises a diverter, wherein the diverter is dimensioned to distribute material among the plurality of regions within the storage compartment. The diverter has a first position during use in which at least a portion of the diverter is positioned below the bin when the bin is in a raised position for emptying material, and at least a portion of the diverter is positioned above the plurality of regions in the first position during use.
A bin tipper includes a vertical support column, a cam track adjacent to the vertical support column, a structural member mounted to and configured to translate along the vertical support column, and a gripper assembly including a gripper mount having gripper arms mounted thereon that are configured to receive and hold a collection bin. The cam track includes a proximal portion parallel to the vertical support column and a distal portion provided at an angle with respect to the vertical support column. A first end of the gripper mount is pivotally mounted to the structural member and a second end of the gripper mount includes a cam follower extending therefrom that is configured to move within the proximal and distal portions of the cam track. The gripper assembly lifts and inverts the collection bin based on a position of the cam follower of the gripper mount within the cam track.
B65F 3/08 - Elévateurs à plate-forme avec guides ou couloirs pour lever ou basculer les récipients
B65G 65/23 - Dispositifs pour basculer et vider les réceptacles
B66F 3/08 - Dispositifs, p.ex. crics, adaptés pour lever des charges d'un mouvement continu à vis
B65G 69/00 - Mesures auxiliaires ou dispositifs utilisés en liaison avec le chargement ou le déchargement
B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement
B60P 1/48 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des bras articulés s'élevant au-dessus de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B02C 18/00 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue
B65F 3/02 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures avec moyens pour y décharger les récipients à ordures
B65F 3/00 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures
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BIN TIPPER FOR LIFTING A COLLECTION BIN AND DEPOSITING MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE COLLECTION BIN
A bin tipper includes a vertical support column, a cam track adjacent to the vertical support column, a structural member mounted to and configured to translate along the vertical support column, and a gripper assembly including a gripper mount having gripper arms mounted thereon that are configured to receive and hold a collection bin. The cam track includes a proximal portion parallel to the vertical support column and a distal portion provided at an angle with respect to the vertical support column. A first end of the gripper mount is pivotally mounted to the structural member and a second end of the gripper mount includes a cam follower extending therefrom that is configured to move within the proximal and distal portions of the cam track. The gripper assembly lifts and inverts the collection bin based on a position of the cam follower of the gripper mount within the cam track.
A shredder system and methods for shredding recyclable material including a primary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a first larger shred size and a secondary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder includes a rotor and a knife that meshes with the rotor to cause all of the first larger shred size material to be further shredded to the second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder may also include a diverter mechanism capable of diverting the first larger shred size material. Either the diverter mechanism or the knife can move relative to the rotor to create an opening that allows the first larger shred size material to avoid being further shredded into the second smaller shred size material. The shredder system may be disposed in a motor vehicle.
B02C 18/00 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue
B02C 18/16 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs - Parties constitutives
B02C 21/02 - Installations de désagrégation transportables
B02C 18/14 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs à l'intérieur de récipients horizontaux
A motor vehicle for collecting and sorting material includes at least one container disposed in a material-storage compartment of the motor vehicle, a bin tipper configured to receive a collection bin containing the material, and a hopper configured to receive the material from the collection bin and transport the material to a selected location in the material-storage compartment of the motor vehicle.
B65B 21/02 - Emballage ou déballage des bouteilles dans ou à partir de réceptacles préformés, p.ex. des paniers à bouteilles
B65F 3/14 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures avec des dispositifs pour le chargement, la répartition ou la compression des ordures à l'intérieur d'un camion-benne pour ordures
B65F 3/02 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures avec moyens pour y décharger les récipients à ordures
B65F 3/00 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures
B65F 3/08 - Elévateurs à plate-forme avec guides ou couloirs pour lever ou basculer les récipients
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Industrial machines and equipment, namely, shredders, compactors, conveyors, balers, materials separators, can flatteners, granulators, grinders, mobile shredders, mobile shredding trucks and mobile collection trucks.
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SHREDDING RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CONTAINING INFORMATION
A shredder system and methods for shredding recyclable material including a primary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a first larger shred size and a secondary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder includes a rotor and a knife that meshes with the rotor to cause all of the first larger shred size material to be further shredded to the second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder may also include a diverter mechanism capable of diverting the first larger shred size material. Either the diverter mechanism or the knife can move relative to the rotor to create an opening that allows the first larger shred size material to avoid being further shredded into the second smaller shred size material. The shredder system may be disposed in a motor vehicle.
B02C 18/06 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs
B02C 23/00 - Procédés auxiliaires, dispositifs auxiliaires ou accessoires spécialement adaptés au broyage ou à la désagrégation non prévus dans les groupes ou non adaptés spécialement aux appareillages couverts par un seul des groupes
12.
SHREDDING RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CONTAINING INFORMATION
A shredder system and methods for shredding recyclable material including a primary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a first larger shred size and a secondary shredder that shreds recyclable material into a second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder includes a rotor and a knife that meshes with the rotor to cause all of the first larger shred size material to be further shredded to the second smaller shred size material. The secondary shredder may also include a diverter mechanism capable of diverting the first larger shred size material. Either the diverter mechanism or the knife can move relative to the rotor to create an opening that allows the first larger shred size material to avoid being further shredded into the second smaller shred size material. The shredder system may be disposed in a motor vehicle.
B02C 18/06 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs
B02C 23/00 - Procédés auxiliaires, dispositifs auxiliaires ou accessoires spécialement adaptés au broyage ou à la désagrégation non prévus dans les groupes ou non adaptés spécialement aux appareillages couverts par un seul des groupes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
(1) A data transmission system for use in the mobile shredding industry for the transmission and reception of voice, data, image signals and communication information; a GPS system, all in relation to the collection, processing and disposal of shredable materials in the transportation and shredding industries. (1) Operating a data transmission system for use in the mobile shredding industry for the transmission and reception of voice, data, image signals and communications information; operating a GPS system all in relation to the collection, processing and disposal of shredable materials in the transportation and shredding industries.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
(1) A data transmission system consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for use in the mobile shredding industry for the transmission and reception of voice, data, image signals and communications information; a global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, network interface devices; all in association with the collection processing and disposal of shredable materials in the transportation and shredding industries. (1) Operating a data transmission system consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers and network interface devices for use in the mobile shredding industry for the transmission and reception of voice, data, image signals and communications information; operating a GPS system; all in association with the collection processing and disposal of shredable materials in the transportation and shredding industries.
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Motor vehicle for collecting paper and having battery to assist in propulsion
A motor vehicle for collecting paper for shredding including an electric motor configured to at least assist in propelling the motor vehicle; a compartment configured to receive paper; at least one of a bin lifting device, a shredder mechanism, a conveyance device, and a dumping device; and at least one battery. The bin lifting device is configured to lift a bin and deposit the paper in the compartment, the shredder mechanism is configured to shred the paper in the compartment, the conveyance device is configured to transport the paper from a first location to a second location within the compartment, and the dumping device is configured to discharge the paper from the compartment. The at least one battery is configured to power (i) the electric motor and (ii) the at least one of the bin lifting device, the shredder mechanism, the conveyance device, and the dumping device.
B03B 7/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou d'appareils opérant par voie humide, avec d'autres procédés ou appareils, p.ex. pour la préparation des minerais ou cendres
A mobile shredder has a shredder mounted in a truck box in combination with a vibratory hopper. The vibratory hopper is open on one side and opens into a fixed hopper. The fixed hopper is mounted on the shredder and is shaped to direct material to be shredded into the shredder. The vibratory hopper and the fixed hopper are located immediately adjacent to one another, but slightly apart from one another, so that vibration of the vibratory hopper does not cause vibration of the fixed hopper.
A mobile shredder has a shredder mounted in a truck box in combination with a vibratory hopper. The vibratory hopper is open on one side and opens into a fixed hopper. The fixed hopper is mounted on the shredder and is shaped to direct material to be shredded into the shredder. The vibratory hopper and the fixed hopper are located immediately adjacent to one another, but slightly apart from one another, so that vibration of the vibratory hopper does not cause vibration of the fixed hopper.
B65G 65/44 - Dispositifs pour vider autrement que par le haut utilisant des transporteurs à mouvement alternatif, p.ex. transporteurs à secousses
B02C 18/12 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs à l'intérieur de récipients verticaux les organes de transmission étant disposés au-dessous du récipient
B65D 88/66 - Grands réceptacles caractérisés par des moyens pour faciliter le remplissage ou le vidage en empêchant la formation de ponts par des dispositifs à vibration ou à chocs
A side rail for installation in a shredder and method of fabrication in which the side rail has fingers that are partially embedded in a base. The fingers are made from steel and the base is made from cast aluminum. The fingers have a dovetail shape at an outer end thereof that is immersed in molten aluminum in a mold. When the aluminum is allowed to harden the fingers are embedded in the base. The side rails are much lighter weight than previous side rails, and are still sufficiently strong to be used in a mobile shredder.
B02C 18/16 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs - Parties constitutives
A side rail for installation in a shredder and method of fabrication in which the side rail has fingers that are partially embedded in a base. The fingers are made from steel and the base is made from cast aluminum. The fingers have a dovetail shape at an outer end thereof that is immersed in molten aluminum in a mold. When the aluminum is allowed to harden the fingers are embedded in the base. The side rails are much lighter weight than previous side rails, and are still sufficiently strong to be used in a mobile shredder.
B22D 19/16 - Coulée dans, sur, ou autour d'objets formant partie intégrante du produit final pour fabriquer des moulages composites à partir de métaux différents, p.ex. pour fabriquer des cylindres de laminoirs
B02C 18/06 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragments; Hachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs
A bin tunnel having collapsible sides is used with a truck box of a truck to load content into the truck box from a bin that is sized to fit within the bin tunnel when the bin tunnel is in an open position. When the bin tunnel is in a closed position a footprint of the bin tunnel is very small compared to the open position because the sides are retracted. The footprints can be less when the bin tunnel is in the closed position from thirty (30) percent of the footprint of the bin tunnel in the open position. When the bin tunnel is closed, the contents of the truck box are secure as the space inside of the closed bin tunnel is too small to allow access to the interior.
A bin tunnel having collapsible sides is used with a truck box of a truck to load content into the truck box from a bin that is sized to fit within the bin tunnel when the bin tunnel is in an open position. When the bin tunnel is in a closed position a footprint of the bin tunnel is very small compared to the open position because the sides are retracted. The footprints can be less when the bin tunnel is in the closed position from thirty (30) percent of the footprint of the bin tunnel in the open position. When the bin tunnel is closed, the contents of the truck box are secure as the space inside of the closed bin tunnel is too small to allow access to the interior.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Shredders; compactors; conveyors; balers; materials separators; can flatteners; granulators; crushing machines; cutting machines; grinding machines; pulverisers; shredders for industrial use; compacting machines for trash or waste; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Refuse collection trucks; trucks incorporating paper shredders; trucks adapted for use in document destruction.
The present invention is directed at a bin lifting and weighing assembly comprising a bin lifting mechanism having means for engaging and lifting a bin; means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism against a structure; a load cell, mounted against the structure; for measuring a weight of the bins; wherein the means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism allows only a single degree of freedom such that the load cell remains in parallel with the structure.
The present invention is directed at a bin lifting and weighing assembly comprising a bin lifting mechanism having means for engaging and lifting a bin; means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism against a structure; a load cell, mounted against the structure; for measuring a weight of the bins; wherein the means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism allows only a single degree of freedom such that the load cell remains in parallel with the structure.
G01G 3/12 - Appareils de pesée caractérisés par l'utilisation d'organes déformables par élasticité, p.ex. balances à ressort dans lesquels l'élément de pesée est constitué par un corps solide soumis à une pression ou une traction pendant la pesée
B65F 3/08 - Elévateurs à plate-forme avec guides ou couloirs pour lever ou basculer les récipients
B66F 11/00 - Dispositifs de levage spécialement adaptés à des buts particuliers, non prévus ailleurs
G01G 19/08 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour incorporation dans des véhicules
G01G 19/14 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour peser des charges suspendues
B65F 3/02 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures avec moyens pour y décharger les récipients à ordures
