摘要 |
Apparatus (10) for sorting mixed waste materials, comprising: a housing (12) configured to be vibrated to assist sorting: a screen (14) having an inlet end (16) for receiving waste materials and an outlet end (20) for discharging at least some waste received at the inlet end, the screen (14) being pivotally coupled adjacent the inlet end to a substantially horizontal axle (30) mounted in the housing (12); and means (40) for resiliently supporting the screen (14) relative to the housing (12) to encourage pivotal movement of the screen (14) about the axle (30) when the housing is vibrated; wherein the screen (14) comprises a plurality of tines (50) mounted at the inlet end (10) and extending to the outlet end (20). |