MACHINE FOR TREATING INFECTIOUS WASTE, IN PARTICULAR MEDICAL WASTE

摘要

A machine including a shredder formed by at least two parallel series of contrarotating knives, alternating with counter-knives; the knives are carried by shafts; the edge of each counter-knife facing the opposite knife associated thereto comprises an arcuate portion. At least one counter-knife has a portion extending above the axis of the shaft and forming an arcuate edge centered on the axis of the other shaft of the shredder, this arcuate edge completing said arcuate portion; said arcuate portion has a notch formed on it, opening into the arcuate edge formed by this arcuate portion, and forming a tip oriented toward the upstream side of the counter-knife.