Abstract: A punch press includes a die, a punch, a support that supports the punch, a shifting member, and a rotating mechanism. The shifting member includes an opposing surface that opposes the punch. The shifting member is movable toward and away from the die together with the support and the punch and rotatable about an axis extending in a direction in which the shifting member moves toward and away from the die. The shifting member includes a recess in the opposing surface. The rotating mechanism rotates the shifting member about the axis to shift the shifting member between an abutment position where the basal end surface of the punch is abut against the opposing surface and a retraction position where the basal end surface of the punch is retracted into the recess.

Abstract: A heat press includes a clutch and a linkage that moves the upper platen relative to the lower platen. A first link is pivotably coupled to the base and pivotably coupled to an intermediate link. The intermediate link can rotate in a first rotational direction from a first rotational position to a second rotational position. A first clutch member can be coupled to the intermediate link. A second clutch member can be mounted to the upper platen for common movement with the upper platen. When the intermediate link is in the first rotational position, the clutch can be disengaged to permit relative movement in the clamping direction between the first and second clutch members. When the intermediate link is in the second rotational position, the clutch can be engaged to inhibit relative movement between the first and second clutch members.

Abstract: A method of using compact apparatus for automatically making a plurality of flat edibles includes a storage and dispensing limit that makes it unnecessary for a user to pre-measure ingredients. The apparatus also includes a mixing and kneading unit for making dough of optimal consistency. The dough prepared may be transferred onto a lower platen from a transfer base by a transfer sweeper. The dough may be flattened in a platen unit. An upper platen and the lower platen of the platen unit may be heated to a pre-programmed temperature for cooking the flat edible. The temperature may also be manually set by the user based on user's preference. The flat may be cooked by the platen unit. This method has very little human intervention. One has to load the flour and water in their respective containers and every other step is automated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a press having a direct electric drive, without any motion transmitting apparatus, such as, for example, gears or gear drives wherein the electric direct drive is located between an eccentric 3 and a connecting rod 6 and brings about a relative movement between the eccentric 3 and the connecting rod 6.

Abstract: A necking machine (1) having a plurality of processing stations on a rotating tool carrier (7). The motion of the tool carrier (7) with respect to the work pieces is carried out by a crankshaft (25). This is carried out by a non-constant gear. The gear includes two non-round gearwheels (21, 23) that improve a rotational-speed profile of the crankshaft (25) and thus a velocity profile, in particular, in an area of the dead center.

Abstract: A method for operating a machine tool/work machine includes providing a machine tool/work tool comprising a stroke element, a connection arrangement comprising a traction/pressure element and at least one traction/pressure point, a detachable connection comprising a connection element, a compensation element or a unit which generate a pre-stress, a (cutting) impact dampening, and compensates for a weight of the stroke element in the connection arrangement. The drive device acts on a work piece to be machined via the connection arrangement with the traction/pressure element and the at least one traction/pressure point via the stroke element. A force is produced via the compensation element or a unit corresponding to a weight of the traction/pressure element, the force being initiated independently from a drive force for the stroke element, to generate a pre-stress, a (cutting) impact dampening and a compensation of the weight of the stroke element in the connection arrangement.

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: A portable electric can crusher is disclosed that crushes cans, at the “point of collection”. The can crusher crushes cans into a crushed relationship wherein the upper and lower circular end faces are generally unaltered and aligned in a co-planar position, the crushed pattern accomplished by the result of placing the can in a perpendicular position adjacent a ram plate and an elongated rectangular crushing plate which is used for creasing a center portion of the can followed by moving the ram plate against the can into contact with a rigid vertical wall. The crushing motions of the crusher are achieved through dual cam and slot means cooperatively drivably connected to a force transfer block which imparts a predetermined relation translation motion of the plates in response to rotation of the transfer block. A high powered rechargeable battery provides the force necessary to crush cans faster and more productively.

Abstract: A press drive motor upgrade kit for adapting a mechanical press of the flywheel-driven type to a servo press including a drive motor and a drive train, and a mechanical press so modified. The kit includes at least one servo motor adapted for driving the mechanical press and a drive transmission apparatus or gear transmission or the like, connected to the servo motor and adapted for engagement with at least one gear or shaft of the drive train of said mechanical press. The kit may also include a baseplate or mounting structure on which the servo motor and transmission are arranged.

Abstract: Radial compression mechanism includes a base member and a plurality of elongated compression dies. The dies are arranged in a generally circular orientation on the base member with a contact surface of each die in sliding contact with a base surface of an adjacent die. A portion of each base surface of each die cooperates with portions of base surfaces of adjacent dies to define a generally cylindrical central cavity moved between open and closed positions by a driving mechanism. The dies are cammingly coupled to the base member and to the driving mechanism so that rotation of the driving mechanism about the central axis causes each die to move generally arcuately about a point of camming engagement with the base member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a waste bin (1) for used paper towels or the like waste having an upper part including a rear wall (2), two side walls (4.5), and a front wall (3), which upper part include compacting means (6,7). According to the invention the compacting means (6,7) in its rest position divides the inner space of the waste bin (1) into an upper (8) and lower compartment (9) and are movable to open and re-close an opening into a lower part of the waste bin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a punching press with a clamping plate (27) and with a press ram (1) which lies opposite the upper side of the clamping plate (27) and operates towards the clamping plate (27) and is moveable up and down via four tension columns (2) by means of a crank drive arranged below the belt movement plane (X) of the punching press. The press ram (1) is guided exclusively via the tension columns (2) which, in turn, are guided in inclination-tolerant guides (3) in the belt movement plane (X) in such a manner that the press ram (1) and the tension columns (2) can be positioned obliquely as a consequence of differing longitudinal expansion of the tension columns (2) under an eccentric load by the tension columns (2) being inclined about axes of inclination running in the region of the belt movement plane (X) of the punching press.

Abstract: Manufacture method and manufacturing apparatus for power transmission chain according to the invention are adapted to accomplish exact positioning of pin members and link plates. This permits the pin members to be positively press-inserted into pin holes of the link plates and hence, the fabrication of the power transmission chain is facilitated.

Abstract: A servo drive 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 the servo motor. The operation shaft is directly driven using the servo motor. The at least one speed-torque characteristic of the servo motor is set in a manner such that a motor torque of the servo motor at which a capacity of electric energy supplied by a servo amplifier is determined becomes the motor torque at which an optimal punching pattern of the ram is generated from a light load to a heavy load according to a type of workpiece to be worked by the press 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: The invention concerns a multistage press, at which within the machine-mounted clamping plate (1), an insert (3) is arranged which can alternatingly be moved in the direction towards the press plunger (2) and away from it. The insert (3) is moved up and down by a cam drive actuated by the press main drive with lifting and lowering cams (5), whose cam tracks (8a, 8b) are traced by lifting rollers (6) and lowering rollers (7) under compressive prestress. Such a multistage press can be operated with a high number of strokes per minute and has, at the same time, an excellent precision of the stroke movement.

Abstract: A servo drive system of a press machine has a pair of servo motors which can generate necessary ram pressure by compositing and using a torque based on the same speed-torque characteristics. The servo motors are symmetric with each other in a mirror image manner. The servo motors are opposed to each other at opposite ends of an operation shaft which vertically moves a ram. The servo motors are integrally operated, thereby directly driving the operation shaft.

Abstract: A manually operated press comprises an actuation lever coupled to a shaft assembly. An actuation of the actuation lever is transformed into a stroke movement of a press ram coupled to the shaft assembly and, accordingly, into a change of a relative displacement position of the press ram. A clutch assembly is provided for interrupting a flow of force between the actuation lever and the press ram. The shaft is at least two-piece, namely configured with an input shaft and an output shaft. The clutch is adapted to separate the input shaft from the output shaft depending on the pressing force and/or the relative displacement position of the press ram. The shaft assembly comprises an input shaft and an output shaft. The input shaft extends as an inner shaft through the output shaft being configured as a hollow shaft.

Abstract: This invention reveals a crank roller paper cutting device, which comprises a base, a supporter, a handle part, a master roller, a slave roller, and a group of speed-reducing gears. Via the group of speed-reducing gears, handle part correlates to the master roller and slave roller at one terminal, both of the master roller and slave roller are captured by the open bores therewith on the supporter. While the other ends of master roller and slave roller are suspended in the air, where a removable positioning block is attached. Upon the above said positioning block, there are two open bores or blink holes in correspondence to the master roller and slave roller respectively. Around the master roller and slave roller are many removable regulating cylinders, or one regulating cylinder in different thickness. This crank roller paper cutting device is reasonable in design, easy to use and safe in operation for a wide range of applications, particularly valuable for kindergarten enlightenment education.

Abstract: A kitchen hand tool for crushing, slicing, or juicing food products. The tool is operated by closing two handles that rotate a drive gear that engages the ratcheting tooth portion of a crush paddle resulting in the movement of the crush paddle toward a basket, crushing and discharge of the food item through the basket. A drive pawl forces the drive gear to rotate counterclockwise, which in turn forces ratcheting tooth portion and subsequently the crushing paddle down in a clockwise direction applying crushing force on the garlic or any item placed in the crushing area. As the drive gear turns until it clicks past a locking pawl. This cycle of opening and closing the handles is repeated until the crush paddle is fully advanced and can move no further and is against the basket.

Abstract: A plastic bottle compacting device is disclosed that provides for reducing the size of an empty plastic bottle by folding the empty bottle around itself. The plastic bottle compacting device can be mounted on a wall, cabinet table or desk to hold the device in position while it is being used. After the bottle is folded, a band, tape or strap is wrapped around the compacted bottle to maintain the compacted shape of the bottle. The apparatus includes holding pins to hold the empty bottle in a vertical or horizontal relationship and a rotating arm that folds the empty bottle upon itself. In another embodiment an empty bottle is placed in the holding pins and manually wrapped into a cylinder around the holding pins. After the bottle is crushed it is withdrawn from the holder wrapped and stored in a recycling container for reclaiming.

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 juicer composed of: a housing provided to receive a rotatable element for extraction of juice; an arm that is mounted to the housing to pivot about an axis with respect to the housing; a pressing element for pressing a fruit half against the rotatable element; and a pivot element mounting the pressing element to the arm to pivot about a pivot axis with respect to the arm.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable lateral heat press machine that allows an operator to quickly and economically transfer graphic characters or images using an ink transfer paper process or a sublimation process, or vinyl onto the surface of a garment or an object. The device includes a vertical aligned sliding arm assembly perpendicularly aligned to a horizontally aligned chassis assembly. Attached to the chassis assembly is at least one workstation assembly and a console. The workstation assembly includes a pedestal with an exchangeable, horizontally aligned lower platen that may be selectively rotated and locked in portrait or landscape orientation and a height and pressure adjustment feature. The sliding arm assembly extends upward and forward and includes a heated, upper platen attached to a manually operated plunger. The console contains the controls for operating the heating element inside the upper platen and a timer.

Abstract: A manually operated press has an actuating member, the movement of which being translated into a stroke movement of a press ram. A stroke stop is provided for inhibiting an undesired stroke movement of the press ram. The stroke stop comprises a first sensor for detecting the stroke movement of the press ram as well as a clutch. The clutch is actuated under the control of signals of the first sensor and is adapted to inhibit a transmission of force between the actuating member and the press ram.

Abstract: Disclosed is a die press, comprising a base, opposing first and second supports extending from the base, at least one cam member that is supported by the opposing supports, means for rotating the cam member, at least one bearing located on the cam member, a platen positioned generally between the at least one bearing and the base, and a cover being unitary with the platen, the cover being slidably engaged with the opposing supports to guide the platen during operation of the die press.

Abstract: A mechanical pressing machine includes a slider mounted on an input shaft at a location below a cam, and a sliding block and a balance weight mounted at locations above the cam. A first cam follower rotatably carried on the slider abuts against a lower surface of the cam and is biased by a spring member toward the lower surface. A second cam follower rotatably carried on a sliding block abuts against an upper surface of the cam and is biased by spring members toward the upper surface. When the cam is rotated together with the input shaft, the slider effects vertical sliding movement through the first cam follower, and the sliding block and the balance weight effect vertical sliding movement in a direction opposite from the direction of movement of the slider through the second cam follower.

Abstract: A manually operable press comprises a manually pivotable actuating lever for effecting a forward press stroke and a return stroke of a press slide. A mechanical return stroke interlock inhibits a return movement of the press before the press slide has come to a lower end position of the press stroke. A cam plate within said return stroke interlock is connected for being pivoted together with the actuating lever. The cam plate has a groove-shaped guide cam provided with a plurality of lock protrusions. A spring-biased lock pin runs along the guide cam and is adapted to run freely along the guide ram in an operational direction but is inhibited by the lock protrusions within the guide cam from running in a direction opposite the operational direction. An opening each is provided in the guide cam at the lock protrusions. Unlocking pins are provided in each of the openings.

Abstract: A recycling machine is provided which compacts containers using a multi-purpose compacting system which includes a roller assembly having a roller configured to draw containers through an adjustable container-receiving throat. The compacting system also includes a base plate assembly with a movable base plate which at least partially defines the throat, the base plate being mounted for movement between a first orientation wherein the base plate is a first predetermined distance from the roller so as to define an open container-receiving throat, and a second orientation wherein the base plate is a second lesser predetermined distance from the roller so as to close the container-receiving throat. The throat typically is closed as the container passes between the roller and the base plate so as to compact the container therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a die press, comprising a base, opposing first and second supports extending from the base, at least one cam member that is supported by the opposing supports, means for rotating the cam member, at least one bearing located on the cam member, a platen positioned generally between the at least one bearing and the base, and a cover being unitary with the platen, the cover being slidably engaged with the opposing supports to guide the platen during operation of the die press.

Abstract: A drive unit for a forming machine, comprising a rotary drive and a knuckle-joint drive for a gear transmission operating a ram, the knuckle-joint drive being operationally connected through a gear transmission to the rotary drive. To improve the drive rigidity as regards a forming machine and to be able to improve the drive-unit design and to relatively easily match the drive unit to the specific requirements of different forming methods, the gear transmission offers a periodically varying transmission ratio, at least two mutually engaging non-circular gears being used of which the pitch curves are designed in such manner that in conjunction with the knuckle-joint drive, and especially in conjunction with a subsequent crank drive, the motions of the ram will be optimally matched thereby to the particular work method.

Abstract: A ram driving device for a press machine having: a ram; a horizontal drive axle (33) rotatably provided horizontally in a frame (3) of the press machine; a motion converting mechanism (35, 63, 83) associated with the horizontal drive axle, for converting a rotational motion of the horizontal drive axle into up-and-down motion of the ram (29); and a plurality of servomotors (43, 47) linked with the horizontal drive axle, for rotating the horizontal drive axle in synchronism with each other, to drive the ram up and down. The motion converting mechanism is a connecting rod (35); and a link mechanism (63) driven by a ball screw (61) and a nut member (77); and an eccentric ring cam (33) and a cam follower (91). Since the ram can be driven by a plurality of the servomotors synchronously, the device can generate a large press power of various moving stroke and various moving speed freely, without increasing the maintenance cost thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a drive unit for a forming machine, comprising a rotary drive and a knuckle-joint drive for a gear transmission operating a ram, the knuckle-joint drive being operationally connected through a gear transmission to the rotary drive. To improve the drive rigidity as regards a forming machine and to be able to improve the drive-unit design and to relatively easily match the drive unit to the specific requirements of different forming methods, the gear transmission offers a periodically varying transmission ratio, at least two mutually engaging non-circular gears being used of which the pitch curves are designed in such manner that in conjunction with the knuckle-joint drive, and especially in conjunction with a subsequent crank drive, the motions of the ram will be optimally matched thereby to the particular work method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bend-straightening machine for long workpieces (7), said machine having workpiece holding fixtures (5) arranged on a machine table (3) to grip the ends of the workpiece (7) in a rotatable manner. The machine has at least two straightening bases (9) arranged a distance apart on the machine table for support of the workpiece in its longitudinal direction. At least one straightening ram (28) is provided between the straightening bases to act upon the workpiece. The straightening ram is mounted to an actuating mechanism which can be moved towards the workpiece and away from it by means of a driving mechanism (15). The invention provides for the actuating mechanism to be embodied as a bridge (17) which holds the straightening ram in the vertical alignment of the workpiece and which can be moved in a vertical plane by means of the drive mechanism. This design assures precise, directionally accurate straightening of the workpiece with a simple method of construction.

Abstract: A ram driving device for a press machine having: a ram; a horizontal drive axle (33) rotatably provided horizontally in a frame (3) of the press machine; a motion converting mechanism (35, 63, 83) associated with the horizontal drive axle, for converting a rotational motion of the horizontal drive axle into up-and-down motion of the ram (29); and a plurality of servomotors (43, 47) linked with the horizontal drive axle, for rotating the horizontal drive axle in synchronism with each other, to drive the ram up and down. The motion converting mechanism is a connecting rod (35); and a link mechanism (63) driven by a ball screw (61) and a nut member (77); and an eccentric ring cam (33) and a cam follower (91). Since the ram can be driven by a plurality of the servomotors synchronously, the device can generate a large press power of various moving stroke and various moving speed freely, without increasing the maintenance cost thereof.

Abstract: A press as provided for stamping parts from a sheet of stock material. The press includes a frame having a fixed platen secured to the frame against movement. A movable platen is movably mounted to the frame between a closed position in which the movable platen is spaced from the fixed platen by a distance sufficient to receive the sheet of stock material between the platens, and a closed position in which the stock material is sandwiched between the platens to form the part. A drive wheel is rotatably mounted to the frame about an axis parallel to the axis of movement of the movable platen. A plurality of cam members on the drive wheel engage cam followers on the movable platen during rotation of the wheel in order to move the movable platen between its retracted and its closed position. Each cam member includes a dwell portion which retains the movable platen in its closed position for a predetermined angular rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanical pressing machine in which an unbalanced inertia force, produced during reciprocal movement of a slider, is canceled without producing deflection in the whole of the pressing machine, thereby enhancing dynamic precision. The slider, slidably mounted at a lower portion of a frame, is connected to a dynamic balancer, slidably mounted at an upper portion of the frame, by link mechanisms. A press cam, having a cam surface in contact with cam followers mounted respectively on the slider and the dynamic balancer, is fixedly mounted on a cam shaft. Dynamic balancer cams, each having a cam surface in contact with cam followers mounted respectively on interconnecting points of the link mechanisms, is fixedly mounted on the cam shaft. The dynamic balancer is driven to move in a direction opposite to a direction of movement of the slider, so that an unbalanced inertia force, produced in the moving slider, is canceled by an oppositely-directed inertia force produced in the dynamic balancer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanical pressing machine utilizing a drive cam, in which an unbalanced inertia force produced during a reciprocal movement of a slider or press member is canceled without producing a flexure in the whole of the pressing machine, thereby enhancing a dynamic precision. A drive cam and a rib cam are fixedly mounted on one end portion of an input shaft, and the slider is reciprocally moved vertically by the drive cam, and a balance weight is driven in the slider in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of the slider through the rib cam, sliding blocks, arms and the balance weight, so that an inertia force produced during the reciprocal movement of the slider is canceled by an oppositely-directed inertia force of the balance weight.

Abstract: A laminating apparatus is disclosed which is particularly suited to mount holograms on plastic cards. The apparatus comprises a planar support supporting the work pieces to be laminated. A press stamp has a shape of a sector of a circular cylinder wall and is driven by means of a special gear to perform a hobbing motion along the to-be-laminated area.

Abstract: An improved can body maker apparatus has a drive system for reciprocating a ram. The drive system includes a crank having a first half and a second half, both being adapted for rotational movement about a first axis in the can body maker apparatus. A brake disk is fixedly mounted on the crank first half. A crank arm is mounted on the crank second half. The brake disk and the crank arm define therebetween a second axis. A connecting rod is supported for rotational movement about the second axis. The connecting rod is adapted for mechanical communication with the body maker ram. The brake disk and the crank arm define in combination at least one additional second axis, wherein the rotation of the crank arm about the additional second axis changes the throw of the connecting rod for each revolution of the drive system crank.

Abstract: In a mechanical pressing machine, a flywheel is fixedly mounted on an input shaft, and a drive cam plate is fixedly mounted on the input shaft intermediate opposite ends thereof, and a torque compensation plate cam is mounted on the other end of the input shaft. A cam follower mounted on a distal end of a piston rod of a resilient force-producing device is held in pressing contact with the torque compensation plate cam so as to cancel a load fluctuation produced on the input shaft. The resilient force-producing device employs a compression coil spring or an air spring. With this construction, a periodic inertial load fluctuation, repeatedly produced for every revolution during the operation of the mechanical press, is compensated for by the system for reserving energy, and hence is canceled, thereby balancing the energy, so that variations in rotation of the input shaft are eliminated, thereby reducing vibrations and noises.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanical pressing machine of the general-purpose type which has advantages of a crank press, a knuckle press and a cam press. The pressing machine includes a slider which is mounted on a frame for vertical sliding movement, and has an upper press die mounted on a lower surface thereof, a pair of sliding blocks mounted respectively on right and left side portions of the frame for horizontal sliding movement, a pair of right and left connecting rods which are rotatably connected at their one ends to the sliding blocks, respectively, and are rotatably connected at their other ends to the slider, an input shaft which is rotatably mounted on the frame, and is connected at its one end to a flywheel, and a rib cam mounted on the other end portion of the input shaft, the rib cam having a peripheral portion held between cam followers and a roller follower, mounted on each of the pair of sliding blocks, so as to reciprocally move the pair of sliding blocks right and left in a symmetrical manner.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanical pressing machine utilizing a rotation cam, in which an unbalanced inertia force, produced during a reciprocal movement of a slider, is canceled in a slider system without producing a large flexure in the whole of the pressing machine, thereby enhancing a dynamic precision. The slider and a balance weight are mounted respectively on an upper portion and a lower portion of a frame for vertical sliding movement. The slider and the balance weight are connected through links to a pair of sliding blocks which are reciprocally movable in opposite horizontal directions through a rib cam. With this arrangement, the slider and the balance weight are reciprocally moved vertically in opposite directions, respectively, so that an inertia force of the slider is canceled in the slider system.

Abstract: A revolving cam-type press includes a drive shaft supported by a crown and a middle plate, the drive shaft being adapted to be rotated by a drive device; a revolving cam fixedly mounted on the drive shaft; a fluctuating disk provided on an inclined surface of the revolving cam for converting a rotational output of the revolving cam into a reciprocal motion; sliders movably provided at an outer peripheral portion of the fluctuating disk for producing a pressing pressure; a plurality of fluctuation disk rotation-prevention pins extending through the fluctuating disk to be in parallel relationship to and in a concentric relationship to the drive shaft, the pins being fixedly secured at their one ends to a slider guide; and spherical bearings slidably mounted respectively on the other ends of the rotation prevention pins and engaged respectively in through holes formed through the fluctuating disk.

Abstract: The can crusher herein is a pedal, and optionally arm powered, safe, can folding crusher which is vertically hopper fed. An optional flywheel stores mechanical energy during periods of non-maximum power demand to enable the crushing process to proceed with an even application of power. The form of the can folding crusher is that of an exercise bicycle having a horizontal ram which engages cans in a first stroke to prepare the can to be creased into a folded relationship, and in a second stroke in which the folding crushing occurs. The exit chamber is barely the diameter of an adult finger, and is designed to have a length which prohibits both adult and child fingers and hands from reaching any point near the crushing chamber. The feed hopper is adjustable for a variety of lengths of cans, and the seat is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of human power providers.

Abstract: Apparatus for collecting and storing empty aluminum containers for recycling. The containers are inserted into a chute having a regulating feed mechanism. The cans fall out of this one-by-one into a crushing zone between a reciprocating ram and a stationary platen, and interrupt a sensor beam which initiates the crushing cycle of the ram. After crushing, the cans drop into a container past the outer end of a can stop. The stop is counterbalanced so that empty cans will be retained in the crushing zone for flattening, while partially full containers displace this and fall through. The drive mechanism for the ram is provided by a compound eccentric cam having thrust and retraction faces, and first and second roller followers for engaging these. Preferably, the assembly is mounted in a cabinet for inclusion in a stand of vending machines.

Abstract: A mechanical press includes a slider which is reciprocated, through connecting rods, by an oscillating plate oscillating around a driving shaft to obtain a press load. The press further includes a swash plate rotatable with the driving shaft. The oscillating plate oscillates in accordance with the rotation of the swash plate. A plurality of lock pins are concentrically disposed in parallel with the driving shaft on a side of the oscillating plate opposite to the swash plate. Each of the lock pins has a spherical head housed in the oscillating plate so as to make the pins rotatable and axial movable. A slider guide supports the pins and the slider.

Abstract: The invention concerns equipment for compacting compressible wastes such as paperboard, cardboard, wood wastes, household trash or the like and is designed in such a way to include a rotating drum and plunger combination so that the trash is moved at equal spacings through a segmented housing and into a receptacle or the like. During conveyance the conveyed trash does not give off foul odors.

Abstract: The press (2) comprises a housing (4) in the forward part of which a slide ram (22) is mounted on bearings (62). The ram (22) is driven by an electric motor (26) by way of reduction gear box (24), having an output shaft (79) to which is eccentrically mounted a stub shaft (78) surrounded by a roller bearing ring (80) in a bearing block roller (82). As the output shaft (79) is rotated by the motor (26), the roller (82) rolls back and forth along a guideway (74) formed in the rear face of the ram (22), to take up the eccentricity of the shaft (78). The ram (22) is centrally mounted in its bearings (62) to avoid its canting as it is driven.

Abstract: A can crusher apparatus is presented for crushing aluminum cans into a crushed relationship wherein the upper and lower circular end faces are generally unaltered and aligned in a co-planar position, the crushed pattern accomplished by the result of placing the can in a perpendicular position to an elongated rectangular crushing plate for creasing a center portion followed by moving a ram plate and can into contact with a vertical wall. The crushing motions of the crusher are achieved through dual cam and slot means cooperatively drivably connected to a force transfer block which imparts a predetermined relation translation motion of the plates in response to rotation of the transfer block.