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Abstract

An apparatus tears, breaks or divides into several parts the casing of capsules and/or pods containing coffee or other infusions, which allows the organic part contained therein to be separated from the recyclable part, consisting of the casing made of aluminum or plastic. The apparatus includes a perforated basket directly connected to a pipe arranged at the top, for feeding the empty pods or capsules, conforming the geometry of the system to eliminate the feeding pipe arranged by the side (which was subject to constant dirtying by the organic contents subjected to centrifugal force). The basket contains a tearing unit and has at least one opening at the top, the size and shape of which adjust the stay time of the capsules in the perforated basket or separation compartment. A cleaning unit cleans externally the perforated basket from the residues, which obstruct the side holes of the perforated basket.

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