Method and apparatus for selective scrap metal collection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4787495
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06676785

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A scrap metal collection system having apparatus for separating ferrous from non-ferrous material for which the weight exceeds a pre-determined amount and separating metallic materials from non-metallic materials. The resulting material remaining after these separations is typical aluminum cans. The cans are compacted by a crushing apparatus weighed and distributed in a storage area. Coins are returned to the operator of the apparatus determined by the weight and rounded to the nearest penny for the cumulative weight. Apparatus is disclosed for determining the excessively heavy material by allowing the excessively heavy material to fall and impact a plate. The separation of ferrous material has been implemented in a manner to avoid jamming of the conveyor belt. The distribution is of the compacted material in the storage compartment. Other improvements in the apparatus and in the control of the apparatus relative to prior scrap metal collection systems are described.

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  • CROSBY, KENNITH D.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crosby, Kennith D Scottsdale, AZ 12 206
Tuten, William J Scottsdale, AZ 12 206

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