| 摘要 |
A device is disclosed for individually flattening cylindrical containers, such as metal cans. A base is provided for supporting a can in a crushing position in which the can is disposed on its side on the base. A lever mechanism is pivotally attached to the base and is swingable upwardly therefrom to a raised position to permit a can to be positioned on its side on the base and downwardly toward the base for crushing the positioned can. The lever mechanism is jointed and includes a can engaging edge projecting from the joint whereby the edge is pivotable both about the pivot axis of the lever mechanism on the base and about the joint to effect crushing of one side of the can at one end thereof with the one end flattened over the crushed side. The partially flattened can then is turned over for similarly flattening the other side and other end thereof until the can is completely crushed into a flattened condition.
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