Abstract: A foodstuff may include an edible encased protein product. The edible encased protein product may include a natural or synthetic edible casing and a full muscle chicken protein filler encased in the casing. An insertion member may extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second ends. At least one end may extend within the full muscle chicken encased in the casing. The edible encased protein may be dimensioned to simulate a chicken wing flat or drumette.

Abstract: The invention relates to a repaired plastic product comprising a body (1) made from a first plastic material (2) and at least one repaired segment having a second plastic material (3) comprising particles designed to be visible under the application of light (4) comprised in the infrared or ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum.

Abstract: A lid construction is described for compression of the content of a container, where a body in connection to the lid of the container is set up to create a pressure down onto the content such that it is compressed. It is characterized in that it comprises a moment arm construction which on rotation is set up to push the element down to its active position, and to be pulled up to its passive, rest position. The moment arm construction is preferably integrated in the lid, and it comprises compacting a relatively longer arm part (40a,40b) which is firmly connected to the relatively shorter arm part (48a,48b), and where the moment arm is rotary mounted in the lid. Also described is a construction of a docking station for a waste container and where the lid construction is integrated. Application of the inventions is also described.

Abstract: In a toggle type mold clamping device including a plurality of link units, a coupling portion of a first link coupled with a toggle driving link is provided on an outer side of an area between a coupling portion of the toggle driving link coupled with a crosshead and a center line of the first link. Furthermore, the first link has a structure in which two members arranged in parallel are coupled and integrated with each other and a space through which the toggle driving link passes is formed between the two coupled members.

Abstract: A garbage bin cover with compressing function which has a bin cover and a garbage compression plate. The bin cover is disposed with a through hole. The garbage compression plate is disposed with a handle which corresponds to the through hole. The bin cover is disposed at a bottom side thereof with two or more first connecting members. The garbage compression plate is disposed with two or more corresponding second connecting members. An extendable member is disposed between each of the first connecting members and the corresponding second connecting member. When in use, the garbage compression plate compresses the garbage and thereby decreasing the garbage volume, and preventing the garbage from making the hand or foot dirty and the bad odor from escaping.

Abstract: An apparatus that crushes beverage cans and similar containers to reduce waste volume in recycling bins comprises two (2) metal platens held when closed by a hinging mechanism that allows one (1) of the platens to be moved away from the other. The surfaces of the platens which face each other are provided with a textured or ribbed surface to prevent the object to be crushed from slipping out from between the closing platens. A first platen is mounted onto a pair of mounting brackets and a second platen is attached onto a pair of moving links. A pair of parallel operating arms is interconnected by a handle and operates the connected hinging mechanism. The hinging mechanism provides a toggle action which generates an adequate force between the platens to crush the containers. When the handle and the hinging mechanism are returned to the starting position, the opening between the platens allows the crushed object to fall out into the recycling bin.

Abstract: A mechanical press for fine blanking, forming and/or stamping of work pieces has a machine frame provided with a head piece and an O-shaped frame, the head piece receiving in a fixed arrangement a fine blanking or forming head having an upper tool part, a ram provided in the O-shaped frame having a table top for fixing a lower tool part, the ram being actuable along a vertical stroke axis, and a toggle mechanism with a first and second side that is positioned below the ram. The toggle mechanism includes a connecting rod having a substantially equilateral triangle shape with articulation points pivotally attached to arms that pivot about a fixed bearing on the press machine and the ram, respectively, as well as around the connecting rod. Another portion of the connecting rod is attached to synchronous motors through a gear and shaft arrangement at another fixed bearing on the machine press. A computer controller adjusts the motors to equal path-time characteristics.

Abstract: The invention provides a servo press which can obtain a higher speed in a moving section of a slide, and a higher pressure in a pressurizing section near a bottom dead point without enlarging a capacity of a motor. The servo press is provided with a multi-toggle mechanism 10 moving up and down a slide 5 in which an upper die is to be fixed to a lower surface of the slide, and a toggle driving mechanism 20 provided on a crown 6 located to an upper side of the slide and driving the multi-toggle mechanism. The multi-toggle mechanism 20 is structured such as to include three or more toggles generating a force amplifying effect by a plurality of links 11, 12, 13, 14.

Abstract: A container compression device and a method for associating a beverage container with the container compression device is provided, wherein the container compression device is configurable between an extended configuration and a compressed configuration, container compression device including a first handle portion, wherein the first handle portion includes a plurality of first handle portion linking members pivotably associated with the first handle portion. The container compression device also includes a second handle portion, wherein the second handle portion includes a plurality of second handle portion linking members pivotably associated with the second handle portion. Additionally, the plurality of second handle portion linking members are rotatably connected to the plurality of first handle portion linking members via at least one releasable locking device, wherein the at least one releasable locking device is configurable between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration.

Abstract: A press machine controller (10) for controlling a press machine (30) having a servo motor (41) to drive a slide (38) via a reduction mechanism (37) changed in reduction ratio in accordance with the position of the slide (38) is disclosed. The device includes a command generator (20) for generating at least one of a position command, a speed command and a torque command for the servo motor (41); a vibration command generator (13) for generating a vibration command based on a parameter preset for the press machine controller (10); a slide position detector (12) for detecting the position of the slide (38); and a vibration command adding portion (21, 22, 23) for adding the vibration command to any one of the position command, the speed command and the torque command for the servo motor (41) in the case where the slide position is in a predetermined range. The press machine, even if stopped with the slide at the bottom dead center, can be restarted with a small torque.

Abstract: A waste compaction system which includes a body defining a waste-receiving receptacle having a perimeter defining an open top end. A bottom wall of the receptacle is vertically movable by a driving system to produce an upwardly directed compaction force within the receptacle. An iris-type closure mechanism extends over the open top end and is displaceable between a first, open position where the closure mechanism surrounds the open top end and a second, closed position where the opening is at least partially closed by the closure mechanism. In the second position of the closure mechanism, the driving system displaces the bottom wall upwards thereby compacting the waste contained within the receptacle against the closure mechanism.

Abstract: A container with a door forms an operating chamber. A crushing zone within the chamber is defined below by a support and above by a vertically reciprocable ram. A driving assembly raises and lowers the ram to compact a plastic bottle in the crushing zone. A heating element softens the plastic bottle. A programmer is operatively coupled to a plurality of controls for receiving operating instructions and to the heating element and the driving assembly to thereby cause an appropriate cycle of operation for crushing and compacting the plastic bottle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for holding tool parts together during a hydroforming process. The device comprises a first portion comprising a first force transmitting surface and a second portion comprising a second force transmitting surface, which are connected by means of a pivot, and a length variable power member which, with a force, tends to turn the second portion in relation to the first portion around the pivot by means of a first lever which is longer than a second lever by means of which a resultant larger force is created which acts between said force transmitting surfaces for holding the tool parts together during a hydroforming process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a turned blank at a workstation in a progressive forging machine comprising simultaneously monitoring both the force on a tool in the workstation and the crank angle of the machine, determining a reference crank angle when the tool is subjected to a force at the workstation about to deliver a blow and a blank in the workstation is properly angularly aligned, operating the machine to forge blanks in a normal manner when a force on the tool at the workstation occurs substantially at the reference crank angle, and interrupting said normal manner when the force on the tool at the workstation occurs before said reference crankshaft angle to enable the blank being formed at the workstation to be separated from remaining blanks being forged in the machine.

Abstract: A continuous working system of a press machine includes a ram, an operation shaft which vertically moves the ram, and a servo motor which operates as a power source of the ram and which generates ram pressure using a torque based on at least one speed-torque characteristic of a motor. The operation shaft is directly driven using the servo motor. The operation shaft is continuously reciprocated and turned through an angle range corresponding to a distance between a predetermined lower end position required for press working by the ram and an upper end position such that the ram vertically moves between these positions by the servo motor, thereby subjecting a work to a continuous press working. The upper end position is set to a position slightly below a medium height of the entire vertically possible stroke of the ram. The lower end position is set to a position slightly above a bottom dead center of the entire vertically possible stroke of the ram.

Abstract: A press machine is configured with an adjustable slide stroke length. The press machine comprises a frame, a crankshaft borne rotatably on the frame, a slide disposed under the crankshaft, a first lever swingably supported on the frame, a second lever swingably connected to the first lever through a first pin, a displacing mechanism for displacing the first pin, and a linear approximation mechanism that exerts a horizontal force to the first pin so as to convert a rotation of each eccentric portion of the crankshaft into an elevating motion of the slide.

Abstract: An improved can compacting mechanism includes a can collection bin comprising a body having an integrally-formed and cylindrically-shaped sidewall. Downwardly from the cylindrical sidewall is a floor. The sidewall and floor are integrally formed into a single structure. Upwardly from the sidewall is a body neck and opening. The body neck is, in cross-section, a generally rectangular-shaped structure and the body opening is a generally rectangular-shaped aperture through which compacted cans are intended to pass as they drop by gravity from the can compacting mechanism of prior invention. The sidewall is a carrier for indicia applied to the sidewall or to a label or wrap that encircles the sidewall.

Abstract: A device for punching, stamping and/or shaping flat elements (29) includes a base body (1) with a table (18) and support (26) for the flat element (29), and a base plate (17), which supports a punch (24), and which is advanced with a drive (4,5) toward the support (26) and into a working station (II), bringing the punch (24) into contact with the support (26). A large number of successive, very short, highly precise, punching strokes make punched holes or stampings. Short stop periods and short clock times are used for fast moving flat elements (29). Transfer apparatus (9, 7; 35; 43; 46) coupled between the drive (4,5) and the base plate (17) move the base plate (17) without building up pressure from a position of rest (I) The punch (24) is not in contact with the support (26), up to immediately in front of working position (II). The base plate (17) is then moved into working position (II) while producing a high pressure between the base plate (17) and the flat element (29).

Abstract: A trash container cover has a pivotable lever arm which pivots vertically moving one or two compactor arms slidably connected to the handle. The compactor arm(s) force a horizontal compactor plate down onto the trash in the container to compact it. The lever arm, compactor arm(s) and compactor plate are pivoted into proximal parallel alignment with the cover and in proximity to the cover for storage and move together to open the trash container to deposit or remove trash. The lever arm may clamp down on the cover to serve as a handle for the cover.

Abstract: An improved can compacting mechanism includes a can collection catch bin comprising a main catch bin body having integrally formed front wall, back wall, and opposing walls. Downwardly from the front, back and side walls, is a floor. The walls and floor are integrally formed into a single structure. Upwardly from the floor, the side walls are tapered inwardly towards a body neck and opening. The upper most portion of the front and back walls also terminate at the body neck and opening. The body neck is, in cross-section, a generally rectangular-shaped structure and the body opening is a generally rectangular-shaped aperture through which compacted cans are intent to pass as they drop by gravity from the can compacting mechanism of prior invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motor driven link press which enables working with a heavy press load and also enables a working cycle time to be improved even when a motor with a relatively low output power is used and which can be properly controlled easily. A motor driven link press comprises a link mechanism 1 that converts a rotating operation into a linear operation and a ram 6 that elevates and lowers for press working on the basis of this linear operation. The link mechanism 1 comprises a crank member 2 having a crank shaft 3 and an eccentric shaft portion 4, a pivoting link 5, a connecting rod 7, and a restraining link 8. The pivoting link 5 has a first to third connecting portions P1 to P3 and is connected to the eccentric shaft portion 4 of the crank member 2 using the connecting portion P1. The connecting rod 7 is connected to the second connecting portion P2 and the ram 6.

Abstract: A slide drive apparatus and a slide drive method for a pressing machine capable of enhancing positioning precision at the time of adjustment of die height, and responding to pressing work at high stroke per minute. For this purpose, the drive apparatus includes a slide (4), a servo motor (21) for controlling slide motion, a mechanical power transmission mechanism (3, 5, 6) for converting rotational power of the servo motor for controlling slide motion into reciprocating motion of the slide, and a servo motor (31) for adjusting die height, which performs die height adjustment of the slide by a position control.

Abstract: A press product line of presses for massive forming has toggle lever transmissions for driving a slide. Different slide strokes and path-time characteristic curves of the slide movement are achieved starting with uniform blank components. The critical dimensions, i.e., the bearing locations of the toggle lever transmission on the machine frame, are constant within the entire press product line, so that at least to that extent, uniform machine frames can be used. Specially desired path-time progressions are achieved through appropriate fine machining of the blank components (eccentric, connecting rod and link bars).

Abstract: A slider link press includes an oscillation link operating about a fulcrum shaft and an eccentric crank pin. A connecting link connects the oscillation link to a slide. The oscillating link and fulcrum shaft act to increase press torque, reduce downward press speed, and increases upward press speed thereby maintaining cycle time. The eccentric crank pin operates the oscillation link, aids in torque increase, and provides reciprocating movement to the slide. The slide includes pivotable slide gibs that engage reciprocal fixed gibs to maintain parallel surface contact and absorb and eliminate eccentric loads on the slide and the press. Stays and spacers align sides of the press and eliminate flexing under load while absorbing and distributing deformation pressure.

Abstract: Angle (&thgr;) formed by straight lines (A, B) connecting a fixed shaft (23) and two connecting shafts (24, 25) of a triaxial link (16) of a slide drive unit (10) is set acute, so that position of a slide at any crank angle can be made higher than a conventional arrangement throughout the entire slide motion and the slide can be located above a height necessary for conveying a workpiece for a longer time per the same cycle speed, thereby driving a transfer feeder with sufficient time, allowing secure conveyance of the workpiece while improving productivity of a press and avoiding restriction of design.

Abstract: A multi-functional food processing, preparation and juicing unit includes an elongated hollow post fixed to a base and extending vertically therefrom. A pressure assembly is movably mounted to the post and configured to removably accept an upper processing adapter having a predetermined surface configuration. The pressure assembly includes a rack residing within the post and having a plurality of teeth. A rotatable crank assembly includes a gear extending into the post which engages the teeth of the rack for raising and lowering the pressure assembly by rotating a handle operably engaged with the gear. A holder is fixed to an upper end of the base, and is configured to releasably accept a lower processing adapter having a surface configuration which substantially mates with the surface configuration of the upper processing adapter to perform a predetermined food processing function when the upper processing adapter is brought towards the lower processing adapter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydromechanical drive system for at least one press ram of a cutting and/or forming press, at least one drive cylinder being connected to a following kinematic chain. This kinematic chain is designed in such a way that a complete ram stroke, i.e. a downward motion and an upward motion, is effected during a single piston stroke in only one direction. In addition, the proposed drive system has mechanical controlled synchronization.

Abstract: Disclosed is a die press with a base, at least two cam members spaced from the base, an upper platen located between the base and the two cam members to define a space for a die, the upper platen being generally parallel to the base, the upper platen also being attached to the two cam members so that when the two cam members are actuated, the upper platen is moveable relative to the base, and a linkage connecting the two cam members so that the two cam members move in unison relative to each other when actuated.

Abstract: A juicer/extractor comprises a base, a drip cup supported by the base, a vertical rod having a lower end located above the drip cup and movable along a vertical direction, a column extending upward from the base and including a portion for supporting the vertical rod and allowing vertical movement of the vertical rod, a juicing device for extracting juice from citrus, and a pressing device for extracting juice from fruit without peel, rootstock, or vegetable. One of the juicing device and the pressing device is selected and is releasably mounted between the lower end of the vertical rod and the drip cup.

Abstract: A juicer comprises a base, a column extending upward from the base, a vertical rod, a top seat, and a juicing device. The vertical rod has a portion movably mounted in the column and is movable along a vertical direction. The top seat is securely mounted to an upper end of the vertical rod and includes a compartment and an annular recessed portion surrounding the compartment. The juicing device comprises a pressing cup and a reamer. The pressing cup is mounted in the compartment of the top seat and includes a disc having a first side releasably engaged with the top seat and a second side for cooperating with the reamer for extracting juice from a citrus placed on the reamer. The disc has an annular end edge received in the annular recessed portion of the top seat.

Abstract: A press machine comprises a frame, a first crankshaft rotatively arranged on the frame, a second crankshaft arranged on the frame so as to rotate angularly, a pair of levers connected with each other such that they can make a bending and stretching motion, one lever being connected with the frame such that it can make a pivotal motion but can not be relatively displaced, the other lever being pivotally connected with the second crankshaft, and a link which connects the levers with the first crankshaft and bends and stretches both of the levers as the first crankshaft is rotated, thereby enabling to reduce the number of parts constituting a transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotary motion of the first crankshaft to a slide.

Abstract: A juicer for extracting the juice from a fruit includes a base having an upper platform having an aperture defined therethrough. A strainer assembly is provided on the upper platform. The juicer also includes a head that is movably disposed on the base and that has a cavity defined therein. The head is movable between a first position in which the head is proximate the strainer assembly, and a second position in which the head is away from the strainer assembly. Movement of the head between the first and second position is effected by a handle assembly that is connected to the base and to the head and that defines three pivot points that are arranged in generally vertically stacked relation with each other when the head is in the first position.

Abstract: A press machine includes a frame, a first crankshaft rotated by a driving source, a second crankshaft connected with a slide, and a connection mechanism provided with a pair of levers connected with each other so as to carry out their bending-stretching motion as the first crankshaft is rotated. One lever has a first pivot and is connected, through the first pivot, with a position adjusting device for adjusting the position of the first pivot in the vertical or horizontal direction. The other lever has a second pivot and is connected, through the second pivot, with the eccentric shaft portion of the second crankshaft. The slide is connected with other eccentric shaft portion of the second crankshaft.

Abstract: An aluminum can crushing mechanism includes a support base which has a pair of support members extending from it. Situated between the support members is a pair of compacting plates. The compacting plates utilize a pair of alignment rods, one plate having the alignment rods affixed therewithin and the other plate being functionally adapted to be movable along the alignment rods. Rotatably affixed to the movable plate is a handle member which, when rotated from a generally upwardly extending position to a downward position, causes the compacting plates to move towards each other thereby compacting an aluminum can located between the compacting plates. When the handle member is rotated upwardly, the compacted can drops out from the mechanism without further handling of it.

Abstract: In a toggle type punch driving system, the upper and lower ends of a bendable lever which can bend at an intermediate part thereof are pivotably connected to a fulcrum member and a ram respectively, and an advancing/retreating member for bending the lever is connected to the bendable part of the bending lever. The fulcrum member is formed as a vertically pivotable lever and it is borne by an upper/lower position switchover mechanism composed of a second bendable lever supported between a free end of the fulcrum member and frame, and an air cylinder. A retraction stroke of the ram necessary for tool change is assigned to the bending motion of the second bendable lever to diminish the punching stroke of the ram based on the bending motion of the bendable lever.

Abstract: A driving device for a pressing machine, particularly effective on a turret punch press, whereby both high speed processing at times of low load and high load processing at low speeds can be carried out even with a low output motor. A driving device for a press machine that transmits the rotation of a motor 12 to a press system 11 via a rotation transmission system 29 having a speed reduction gear 30, wherein a speed change gear 31 intervenes on the rotation transmission system 29. The speed change gear 31 is arranged on the input side of the speed reduction gear 30. The press system 11 is a system for exchanging a rotation movement to a linear movement, reciprocally driving the punch tool 4 and comprises the toggle system 8 and the crank system 13 or the like. With regard to control, a method 36 for exchanging the rotation transmission ratio of the speed change system 31 corresponding to the type of process is arranged.

Abstract: A mechanical press has a ram carried by a frame and movable to advanced and retracted positions by a ball screw assembly driven by a reversible motor to actuate a cam and follower assembly connected to the ram by a linkage system. The linkage system has a pair of pivot links pivotally connected at one end to a fixed pivot shaft connected to the press frame and connected at their opposite end to a follower nut for movement thereby as the follower nut travels along the length of the driven screw. A pair of roller followers are also driven by the follower nut to move between first and second positions within cam tracks formed in a pair of first lever arms operably connected to the ram. In use, when the motor drives the screw in one direction the first lever arms are rotated in one direction to move the ram to its advanced position wherein the ram urges a die or tool into engagement with a workpiece.

Abstract: An automatic can smasher having a frame assembly with a pair of parallel channel members in a spaced relationship for receiving a can to be smashed. A motor is attached to the underside of the frame assembly. The motor drives a plunger arm assembly having a reciprocating plunger that compresses and smashes the can. A switch mounted on a switch mounting plate is operated when a can is placed within the frame assembly. The switch activates the motor and the reciprocating plunger. A hole through the frame assembly in front of the switch mounting plate allows the smashed can to fall through the frame assembly. A can receptacle can be placed over the frame assembly for placement of a plurality of cans and for feeding the cans one at a time into the frame assembly. When the plunger is retracted, one smashed can drops through the hole in the frame assembly, the switch is released and opened and the next can is allowed to fall into place for being smashed.

Abstract: A toggle type punch drive apparatus having a strong output obtained by a simple structure so arranged that it drives a freely movable ram (1) used in punch driving. This toggle system (6) incorporates a first lever (11) that is linked to one end of the ram (1) so as to be freely rotatable, and a second lever (12) that is linked to the other end of the first lever (11) between its base end and free end so as to be freely rotatable and which is freely supported at the base end. The free end of that second lever (12) is linked to a nut (8b) of the feed screw apparatus (8) which is driven by a servomotor (7).

Abstract: A container of prismatic shape, in particular with a square ground plan shape, has a bottom, a base frame, and side walls extending upwardly therefrom, wherein a front side wall is pivotably journalled for opening the container, and wherein the container is furthermore equipped with a pressing device provided for compressing the filling material. At its lower side, the front side wall is rigidly connected to the bottom, and the unit thus formed is journalled on the front side of the container so as to be outwardly pivotable. The pressing device is comprised of a pressing lid and a toggle lever mechanism provided for pressing down the pressing lid and actuatable by a hand lever.

Abstract: A press with a base portion (1) having two side walls (15a and 15b), a support plate (3) and an aperture (12) at one end of the support plate and a press portion (16) mounted on the support plate (3) above the base portion (1). The press portion (16) has a handle (7) pivotly mounted on the support plate (3) at an end opposite the aperture (12). A press shaft (9) extends downward from the handle (7). The press shaft (9) has a press cup (10) at its lower end to hold one end of a piece of meat or poultry, such as a chicken drumstick or wing. The bone end of a poultry drumstick, wing or other meat is placed into the aperture (12) and downward pressure is asserted on the handle (7) until the meat is clumped under the press cup (10) above the support plate (3) and the bone (14) is left exposed below the support plate (3). The resulting product is juicier, better tasting and easier to eat.

Abstract: A system for crushing aluminum cans comprising a work table with four legs and wheels on a pair of the legs, a power cylinder mounted on the table for crushing aluminum cans, a power source mounted on the table for reciprocating the power cylinder, and aluminum can handling mechanisms for receiving and retaining a plurality of aluminum cans to be crushed and allowing passage of crushed aluminum cans therethrough for collection therebeneath.

Abstract: A can liquid extractor for removing liquid from a pre-opened cylindrical can containing solids packed in a liquid medium, comprising a can support base having engaging elements which retain the can and lid in place, an inverting apparatus which allows a can to be inverted while retaining the can and its lid in place, and a compression apparatus comprising a handle, pivotable compression arm, and ram assembly for exerting force upon the lid and can held in static relation, whereby water is expelled from the can interior around the edge of the lid.

Abstract: An apparatus for packing material in an open top container. The first ends of first and second arm members are pivotally attached to a support member. The opposite ends of a link member are pivotally attached, respectively, to the first and second arm members at points between the opposite ends of the first and second arm members. The upper end of a leg portion of a packer member is pivotally attached to the second ends of the first and second arm members. A foot portion is attached the lower end of the leg portion of the packer member. Urging structure, such as a hydraulic cylinder, causes the first arm member to pivot about the pivotal connection between the first end of the first arm member and the support member so that the second end of the first and second arm members will move through an arc, the link member will move through an arc, the leg portion of the packer member will move through an arc, and the foot portion of the packer member will move substantially vertically.

Abstract: An apparatus for crushing empty cans has a U-shaped support with a bottom wall which supports the tubular wall of an empty can and two upstanding sidewalls. The sidewalls pivotably support the free end portions of two legs forming part of a yoke having a web which constitutes a handle. The legs support a first crushing section in the form of a plate which is located between the sidewalls of the support and defines with the bottom wall a compartment for an empty can which is received in the compartment in such orientation that one of its end walls or its single end wall is adjacent the plate. The plate pivotably supports a second crushing section in the form of a single flap or two links which can engage the tubular wall of a can in the compartment.

Abstract: A piston plate received within a container is provided, such that the container having an apertured container floor directs squeezed water from a chamois positioned between the piston plate and the container floor. The container is arranged for reception within a supporting plate that is further apertured, wherein an articulated linkage is arranged to project the piston plate into the container permitting periodic extraction of water from the chamois.

Abstract: A manual can crusher for crushing a can having a housing with a top opening for receiving a can to be crushed, a bottom opening for discharging a crushed can, and an interior crushing wall with a creasing block mounted thereon. A crushing ram is disposed within the housing and is pivotable between an open position where the ram is opposite the crushing wall and a closed position where the ram is adjacent to the crushing wall. A longitudinally extending handle is rotatably mounted on the housing, and linkage couples the handle to the ram. A can to be crushed is placed into the top opening and the handle is rotated to move the ram between the open and closed positions via the linkage. The can is crushed against the interior crushing wall until is is sufficiently crushed to be discharged through the bottom opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for welding overlapping foil edges with a heater, with contact rollers for the exterior contact at the foil edges as well as at least one height adjustment device, whereby the height adjustment device has a guide device for movement control of the respective contact roller essentially transversely to the processing direction of the foil edges, as well as a drive for moving the contact roller.

Abstract: A hand operated can crushing apparatus installed on a vertical wall or on top of a storage container to crush individual cans and allow them to drop into the storage container using an apparatus with a housing that includes an inside channel to crush the cans between a moving piston surface and an end of the housing with the force applied by a handle that is pivotally connected to a rear end of the housing to pivot downwardly above the housing forcing the piston member to slide lengthwise in the channel. Force against the piston member is first applied through a convex cam surface extending frontwardly from a rear end of the handle member against a rotating wheel cam follower and then through a lever connected at one end to a median position on the handle and at the other end to the piston member with the connecting apparatus of the lever delaying the effect of that lever until the piston movement has moved the cam follower wheel out of range of the cam surface.

Abstract: A mechanism for crushing cans includes a base, a housing disposed on the front portion of the base and having a panel, a slide slidably engaged in the housing and moveable toward the panel. The cans to be crushed are disposed in the housing and disposed in a position located between the slide and the panel. A pair of levers are pivotally coupled to the base and coupled to the slide, the can is crushed when the slide moves toward the panel.