REVERSE VENDING MACHINE INCORPORATING A METHOD OF CLEANING THEREIN

摘要

A reverse vending machine is provided that includes an interface cabinet having an inlet portal. At least one bin is provided for receiving the accepted recyclable container. A roller system identifies and sorts the recyclable containers. A crusher is driven by a motor with a mechanical coupling between the crusher and the motor. The crusher is adapted to receive various containers and is positioned intermediate between the roller system and the bin. A cart or frame displaceable relative to the interface cabinet, the crusher is mounted on the cart or the frame. A reverse vending machine in another embodiment includes an interface cabinet, the interface cabinet having an inlet portal for recyclable container input and a rejected container depository. At least one bin and a roller system are provided along with a wash system for cleaning components of the interface cabinet between the inlet portal and the bin.

主权项

1. A reverse vending machine comprising:
an interface cabinet having an inlet portal for recyclable container input and a rejected container depository; at least one bin for receiving the accepted recyclable container; a roller system for identifying and sorting recyclable containers; a crusher driven by a motor with a mechanical coupling between said crusher and said motor, said crusher adapted to receive a plastic bottle container, an aluminum can container, or a combination thereof, said crusher intermediate between said roller system and said at least one bin; and a cart or frame displaceable relative to said interface cabinet, said crusher mounted on said cart or said frame.