Abstract: This invention is directed to a trash compactor suitable for use in aircraft and aerospace vehicles. The compactor includes improved hydraulic power and control systems which provide short compaction cycle times and high compaction ratios and which has integrated means to loosen trash containers from the supporting walls of the compacting chamber at the completion of the compaction cycle so that the filled trash containers can be readily removed from the compactor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 1985
Date of Patent:
October 20, 1987
Assignee:
A.K.G.S. Partnership, A Partnership of Las Vegas