Abstract: An airborne refuse compactor to compact liquid laden trash for storage until the end of the flight. The compactor relies on the difference between pressure within the pressurized passenger cabin and outside pressure at operating altitude. The compactor also discharges to outside atmosphere liquid which has collected on the bottom of the receptacle in which the trash is collected. Liquid is discharged while compaction is taking place.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for crushing cans, such as aluminum cans, for facilitated further handling. The apparatus is adapted for crushing the can longitudinally to a partially crushed configuration defined by a collapsed cylindrical sidewall, a bottom wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the axis of the sidewall, and a top wall extending at an acute angle to the axis. The apparatus is further arranged to permit manipulating the partially crushed can to a different disposition wherein the partially crushed can is crushed to a final configuration defined by a further collapsed cylindrical sidewall thereof, a bottom wall extending substantially perpendicularly to the axis of the further collapsed sidewall, and a top wall reversely repositioned at a displacement angle to the original acute angle of the partially crushed can.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for bonding two pieces of thermoplastic material to one another. The method includes the steps of heating the edges of the plastic materials to be joined to at least their fusing temperatures and then forcing the heated edge portions against one another to thereby form a bonded junction. A bead is formed along at least one edge of the junction of the plastic materials as a result of the pressure of the two plastic materials bearing against one another. The welded junction is heated, optionally at elevated pressure, to at least its fusion temperature and is then rapidly cooled. The resulting weld has a high impact and dielectric strength and has a smooth overall appearance.

Abstract: An empty can crusher for crushing and flattening empty cans, comprising an inlet, a chute, a stopper device, a pressing device and a forked chute. Empty cans supplied in the crusher are crushed and flattened by the pressing device and are sorted into aluminium cans and steel cans by means of a magnet embedded in the pressing device, which fall down into respective receptacles through the forked chute.

Abstract: A thermocompression bonding apparatus (10), which is particularly adapted to bond an array of miniaturized electrical leads (36) to a corresponding array of respectively aligned pads (33) of a metallized circuit, supported on a substrate (31), includes a specially constructed and internally heated bonding thermode (12) that is uniquely pin-coupled at an upper surface midpoint portion thereof to the lower end of a single support rod (54). The latter is resiliently supported at its upper end, preferably through the use of a plurality of coaxially mounted Belleville washers (77), within an oversized central bore of a three-plate support assembly (14). The latter is, in turn, adapted to be secured to a reciprocally driven member, such as a multipost-mounted platen (16), of the composite apparatus.

Abstract: A device for use with waste containers wherein the waste is packed, compressed and held in its compact state within the container until the container's capacity is reached. The device comprises a frame consisting of a pair of cross bars with the opposite ends of certain of the cross bars received in vertical channels carried by confronting interior wall surfaces of the wall container. The channels are provided with yieldable locking members projecting inwardly of the channels and adapted to retain the cross bars in a depressed position against the compacted waste material within the container.

Abstract: A compactor particularly for junk vehicles, has a flatbed supporting a pair of opposed, hinged compaction doors. Each door has a linkage hydraulically operated to open and close the door for compaction of the vehicle against the flatbed. A winch disposed on the front of the compactor has its tow line extending beneath the doors and connects to the end of the vehicle opposite the flatbed to progressively advance the vehicle over the flatbed for compaction by the doors. A sequence control circuit is also provided which automatically opens and closes the compactor doors and automatically operates the winch to sequentially advance segments of the vehicle into the compactor. Additionally, the compactor can easily be made portable facilitating its transportation from one location to another.

Abstract: The combination of a storage bin, such as a dumpster container for trash and refuse, with a compactor adapted to convey a solids or particulate material thereto, wherein the compactor incorporates a compactor ram having a face plate releasably latched to the forward or head end of the ram. When the dumpster container is full, the face plate is adapted to be detached from the ram and concurrently fastened to the storage bin to constitute a closure for the material inlet opening of the container so as to prevent spills of trash therefrom.

Abstract: Safety apparatus for use on press machines of the type including a barrier guard. The apparatus isolates the kinetic energy source from the point of operation by removing a section of the ram whenever the barrier guard opens to provide access to the die area. The ram section is replaced when the barrier guard is closed. The removal and replacement of the removable ram section occurs concurrently with the opening and the closing of the barrier guard.

Abstract: The thickness of filter plates is a parameter determining the size of the useful volume of filter presses.It is desirable to provide a filter plate which can be dimensioned substantially thinner than heretofore and which moreover can be manufactured in supersize dimensions of, for example, an edge length of 3 m.times.3 m. To provide for high stability and a certain flexibility thereby enabling in a manufacturing of very large filter press plates having relatively thin bottom portions, the bottom portions of the filter plate is divided into at least four quadrants with each of the quadrants including outwardly curved portions, and with the outwardly curved portions of adjacent quadrants being in opposite directions with respect to a center plane of the filter plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding a laminate pack into a press and for discharging the finished product such as a laminated, finished board. A plurality of lifters and holders arranged on support arms are provided along the longitudinal edge of the finished board to remove it from the press. These same support arms carry conveyors to transport the laminate pack into the press at the same time or before the finished board is discharged. Fast operating cycles are obtained by reducing the feeding and discharge operating times.

Abstract: A belt press has a plurality of upper and a plurality of lower traverses respectively having lower and upper traverse faces, upper and lower press platens carried on and between these traverses and having respective upper and lower platen faces respectively confronting the lower and upper traverse faces, and mechanically actuated bolts engaged between the traverses for displacing them toward each other and thereby pressing the platens against a belt engaged between them. The belt press also has at least one bend-compensating element having a pair of nonparallel upper and lower surfaces and engaged between one of the platen faces and the confronting traverse faces, and a hydraulic force transmitter engaged between this bend-compensating element and one of the respective press and platen faces.

Abstract: An improved can crushing device designed to crush cans such as aluminum beverage containers for recycling purposes comprises a vertically reciprocating plunger 60, the faceplate 68 of which acts in conjunction with an elevated can platform 26, mounted on a primary column 10 to exert force at the top and bottom of the can 100 to effectuate the crushing process. A handlebar 62 attached at the top and a footbar 82 attached at the bottom of the plunger assembly 60 provides a means for the operator simultaneously to apply force from arm and leg muscles and body weight to crush the can. A suppressor 16 is built into the primary column to permit the operator to gain and maximize the use of momentum at the first and at the final stages of the crushing process and to absorb the abrupt reduction of downward movement at the last stage of the crushing process. A return spring 28 holds the device at its fully extended height except during the crushing process.

Abstract: A tying machine comprising a bundle shaping unit including a pair of side aligning plates and a roller press which enables the bundle to be tied to move in a feeding direction while exercising a compressing force upon the bundle which has had its sides aligned by the side aligning plates. The tying machine also comprises a tying unit including a pair of oppositely disposed tying devices and press means which exercises a compressing force upon the bundle during the tying operation. The bundle to be tied is fed from the bundle shaping unit to the tying unit one by one upon completion of each cycle of the bundle shaping operation of the bundle shaping unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for compacting waste material. The apparatus includes a over adapted to close the open end of a waste container. The cover includes a lip member adapted to engage the top ends of the container. The lip member has a central aperture formed therein. A cover member having a shape proximate the shape of the central aperture in the lip member is removably supported on the lip member to close the central aperture. The cover member is adapted to be inserted through the central aperture in the lip member into the interior of the container and urged downward to compact the contents of the container.

Abstract: A crushing apparatus adapted for crushing cans and the like has a piston assembly reciprocal within a cylindrical housing. The piston assembly includes a piston head and a drive rod which is provided with a plurality of gear teeth. The gear teeth of the drive rod are engaged by a circular gear mounted on a shaft positioned transversely in the housing with the shaft being rotatable by means of a crank arm to reciprocate the piston assembly in the housing. An end wall secured to the housing defines a fixed crushing surface while the piston head provides a movable crushing surface. An enlarged entry opening is provided in the housing to permit insertion of a can to be crushed between the fixed and movable crushing surfaces with the piston head being movable completely past this opening. An exit opening is also provided in the housing, preferably at an angularly spaced-apart orientation to the entry opening with the exit opening permitting the removal of the can after it has been crushed.

Abstract: A press has a framework (1) which supports a pressure plate (3). The pressure plate is attached to a fluid operated ram assembly (4) by means of gimbals (20) so that the pressure plate (3) may adopt different angular attitudes relative to the load being compressed. In order to prevent the ram assembly (4) being subjected to stress the ram assembly (4) is mounted on the framework (1) by means of gimbals (18). The freedom of movement of the pressure plate (3) laterally is restrained by opposed pins (26) which engage loosely in slots (27) on the frame and stops (28) on the opposed pins. The press may be used to compress a palletized load, such as cardboard box blanks, prior to banding.

Abstract: A first platen is associated with lift means for raising it into pressing engagement with a second platen. The second platen is movable on a support frame for the press between an advanced pressing position in overlapping relation with the first platen and a retracted position for loading and unloading articles onto the first platen. The second platen has wheeled support on an upper portion of the press frame to provide free interior space for the mounting of press operating and control elements. The press has a top opening for loading articles onto the first platen and for removing such articles. A hood is employed having a front opening for receiving and concealing the second platen in its retracted position. This hood has adjustable support on the press frame whereby it can be secured in a rearward position for accommodating retracted movement of the second platen or for securing it in a forward position for compacting the press for shipment.

Abstract: A device for securing dies on a die mount is disclosed, which includes a plurality of first and second clamps which are tiltably mounted on a die mount and a camshaft extends through openings in the clamps and serves to secure the dies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and to apparatus for packing fibrous material in bales of high density, the material being pressed together in a final press and then being moved, together with the press-ram end piece and bottom plate, while still standing under pressure, out of the press compartment to further working positions where it is packed and reinforced.The invention enables the bales to be packed outside the press compartment which can be already fed, during the packing operation, with new material to be pressed.

Abstract: A can crusher for flattening cylindrical cans such as soft drink and beer cans made of aluminum. The crusher is designed to receive a plurality of cans, one on top of the other. The crusher crimps the cans prior to folding and flattening the top and bottom of the can against the sides of the can. The crusher is operated by raising and lowering a handle and the cans are flattened as fast as the cans can be loaded into the top of the crusher.

Abstract: A machine for reducing, crushing, and joining used metal cans to form an ingot comprising a stack of laminated crushed cans. The reducing chamber contains a vertically adjustable platen on which the ingot is formed. The cans are reduced, crushed, and joined by a ram which is operated within the chamber. Punches on the ram are effective to pierce extruded holes in the crushed cans after the cans have been flattened. The ram is powered hydraulically, or by any other pressure producing device, via a toggle so that an increasing compression force is developed as the cans are crushed.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for use in a press having one or several openings defined by a number of platens, consisting of a plate to which an inflatable, flexible seal with a protective retainer is attached and is installed in the space in each opening by suspending it to the bottom side of each platen. After closing of the press, positive air pressure is delivered into the sealing element to gradually inflate the sealing element causing a tight sealing of the space between the platens irrespective of the irregularities existing in the contact surface of the sealing element. A vacuum can be applied to remove any contaminants and/or gasses trapped in the space enclosed by the sealing assembly.

Abstract: The invention discloses a refuse compactor assembly for compacting refuse into a cubical open-topped refuse receptacle having an enclosure structure for slidably receiving the cubical refuse receptacle and retaining same within the compactor assembly by force of gravity alone by providing a downwardly rearwardly inclined refuse receptacle support surface in the interior of the refuse compactor assembly. The refuse placed into the refuse receptacle is compacted by a reciprocably operable ram member which is provided with a wedge like compactor surface in the shape of a prism or, alternatively, an inverted pyramid.

Abstract: A belt press comprises a plurality of upper and a plurality of lower traverses respectively having lower and upper traverse faces, upper and lower press platens carried on and between these traverses and having respective upper and lower platen faces respectively confronting the lower and upper traverse faces, and a hydraulic actuator for displacing these traverses toward each other and thereby pressing the platens against a belt engaged therebetween. The hydraulic actuator is engaged between one of the platen faces and the confronting traverse face and has a pressure plate bearing on the one platen face, a plurality of diametrally compressible but circumferentially unstretchable hydraulic hoses forming at least one substantially closed chamber and bearing in one direction in surface contact on the pressure plate and in the opposite direction in surface contact at least indirectly on the confronting traverse face, and a system for pressurizing this chamber.

Abstract: This compactor device is for crushing cans, so as to enable them to be stored in a smaller space than when they are in their normal dimensions, and it consists primarily of a base plate with a pair of legs attached. The legs include a cup portion, in which one end of an aluminum can is placed, and a handle is secured by a hinge to the base plate, and is used to compact the can by manual pressure of the user's hands.

Abstract: A pin-off and door closure assembly for a stationary refuse compactor which includes a packer unit having a ram for forcing refuse into a portable container through a load opening in the door thereof, the container being removably attached to the packer unit. The pin-off portion of the assembly includes an elongated pipe which, when not in use, is stored in a refuse-free compartment on the face of the ram. The pin-off pipe is transferred to its position of use across the container door load opening by extension of the ram into the container, following which pins are inserted through both sides of the container into the ends of the pipe for securing the latter into position. A hinged flap forming the forward side of the storage compartment permits the pipe to be removed from the compartment upon retraction of the ram.

Abstract: A conventional Webb cotton press is modified to change the path of bale movement 90.degree.. In additon, an improved debander is located adjacent the new entry location to the press. At the end of one cycle of press operation, a pusher associated with the debander advances a debanded bale into the press which pushes the finished bale out of the press. A heading mechanism is provided to square an unbanded bale push into the press.

Abstract: A substantially funnel-shaped constricting fiber chute or shaft possesses at its lower portion blade springs forming a diaphragm or the like. These blade springs extend at an acute angle with respect to the lengthwise axis of the fiber chute. At their free ends these blade springs delimit an exit or outlet opening, by means of which the fiber chute opens into a container, such as a bag or sack or the like which is exchangeably secured at such fiber chute. A driveable plunger arranged coaxially with respect to the fiber chute possesses a plunger head which tapers in the outlet direction. The plunger head possesses a toothed or serrated band. Upon penetration of the plunger into the fiber chute or shaft the plunger head compacts fibers which have collected in the fiber chute and expresses such, while further compacting the same, into the sack. The equipment is particularly suitable for use at a fiber separator at which the fibers separated from a transport air current or stream drop into the fiber chute.

Abstract: A belt press has at least one upper and at least one lower traverse respectively having lower and upper traverse faces, connectors extending vertically between the upper and lower traverses and securing the lower traverse to the upper traverse, upper and lower press platens carried on and between the traverses and having respective upper and lower platen faces respectively confronting the lower and upper traverse faces, and a hydraulic actuator for displacing the platens toward each other and thereby pressing the platens against a belt engaged therebetween. At least one of the traverses is formed of box section.

Abstract: An apparatus for crushing and removing rims from wheels. The apparatus comprises a generally horizontally disposed bed plate for placement within a scrap metal compactor having two oppositely disposed and hinged crushing pads, a carriage having a crushing surface securely mounted upon the bed plate for supporting a wheel comprised of a tire and rim, a wheel receptacle and wheel supports securely fixed on the carriage, two crushing pad points securely mounted on the crushing pads of the metal compactor, and means for moving the crushing pad points downward and into the wheel and rim thereby crushing the rim between the crushing pad points and the crushing surface and facilitating the removal of said rim from said wheel.

Abstract: A device for crushing containers embodies a base having a supporting surface for receiving the container to be crushed. Upstanding crushing members are mounted for rectilinear movement along the supporting surface selectively to a first position in spaced relation to each other for receiving the container to be crushed and to a second position with the crushing members being juxtaposed relative to each other to crush the container. Elongated power transmitting members are connected to the crushing members and are mounted for sliding movement along the supporting surface. A power transmitting element is mounted for rotation above each power transmitting member and imparts rectilinear movement thereto and to the crushing members carried thereby selectively to their first and second positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a scrapped good such as a scrapped automobile. The apparatus has a machine frame having a table provided with a recess, and a bifurcated pressing member rotatable into and out of the recess by means of a pressing cylinder. The pressing member has a lifting portion and a cutting portion provided at its both side with cutting edges for co-operation with cutting edges formed at both sides of the recess. As the pressing cylinder is energized, the pressing member is rotated into the recess to cut and press the scrap into tabular form. The pressed tabular scrap is then lifted by the returning rotation of the pressing member to the level of the table surface, and is discharged to the out of the apparatus by means of a pay-off device mounted on the machine frame.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning and holding on an elongate bed pieces of a floor truss of the type comprising a pair of generally parallel spaced-apart wood chord members and a series of relatively flat metal web members having connector portions with teeth struck therefrom to be pressed into the wood chord members for rigidly interconnecting them.

Abstract: A can crimping and folding device is shown which has a base plate having a crimping area and a folding area. The areas are adapted to sequentially receive a can, the length of which is transversely aligned with the longitudinal axis of the base plate. A pivotable handle is attached at one end of the base plate and rotates toward and away from the base plate. The handle has a two-position can crimping portion adapted to meet the base crimping area and a can folding portion adapted to meet the base folding area. The can folding portion of the handle has double concave depressions therein to increase the mechanical advantage of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for laminating a solar cell structure includes upper and lower housing members and an intermediate member which includes a flexible membrane. The members form upper and lower sealed chambers which can be selectively evacuated. The solar cell structure is placed between the membrane and a parallel rib structure in the lower chamber. Heater elements and reflectors between the ribs are employed for radiating heat energy to the solar cell structure during the laminating process for melting a potting material therein, while both chambers are evacuated. Then air is admitted to the upper chamber to cause the membrane to compress the laminated structure against the parallel rib support means while the laminated structure cools.

Abstract: A machine for compressing and cutting random loaded scrap metal comprises gravity advancing scrap metal to a cutting zone, applying a first transversal compression to the scrap metal being advanced, guillotine cutting a portion of the scrap metal and concurrently applying a further transversal compression. The machine comprises a scrap metal conveying trough, a transversally movable pressing plunger adapted for traversing the conveying trough and compacting the conveyed scrap metal, a guillotine block for cutting the compacted scrap metal and a guillotine driven compacting block movable perpendicularly to the pressing plunger and cooperating therewith.

Abstract: Irregular lap formations, such as telescoping, are removed by sandwiching the coil between two horizontally spaced, vertically disposed members each engaging lap edges on respective opposite sides of the coil and then moving at least one of these members toward the other.

Abstract: A can and bottle crusher and separator with stationary and oscillating tooth jaw plates confronting each other and converging with each other in a downward direction and dropping crushed glass and metal containers into the discharge chute. A glass discharging port in the bottom of the discharge chute directs glass particles directly into a collecting barrel. A gate is provided to alternately close the chute or to close the glass discharge port. The chute has a separating wheel at its bottom end to initially stop and then propel aluminum cans over the top of it. The wheel has magnetic belts to carry steel containers around with the wheel until they are stripped off and dropped into an appropriate barrel.

Abstract: Apparatus for pressing nailing plates or the like into opposite ends of elongate members, such as railroad ties, thereby to end-plate the ties. The apparatus comprises a press and apparatus for conveying the ties forwardly one after another in generally horizontal position with the ties extending transversely with respect to the direction of conveyance to a first station, and for feeding the ties one at a time from the first station to a second station where each tie is end-plated. The conveying apparatus, which comprises a series of walking beam units, is also operable to discharge a tie from the second station after it has been end-plated.

Abstract: An apparatus to flatten a container such as a can employed in the soft drink or beer industry. The apparatus is so designed so as to initially bend the can in half and following the bending of the can in half, the can is then flattened or compressed so as to present a relatively thin laminate. The apparatus is designed to operate in a timed sequence of operation of thus effect the bending of the can and subsequently flatten the same.

Abstract: A liquid-expressing tong-like implement for removing liquid from a can of food product containing solid food product immersed in liquid formed as a pair of scissor-like elongated arms pivoted together and having a finger loop formation at handle-forming rear end portions thereof and front end portions at the ends opposite said finger loop formations providing loop-shaped jaw formations. One of the jaw formation loops has a generally straight rod-like front leg portion extending transversely of its associated elongated arm, and a flat platen member sized to fit into an opened food product can to exert pressing forces onto the solid food product is pivotally coupled to the rod-like leg portion for pivotal movement about that transversely arranged leg portion. The other of the jaw formation loops defines a flat portion to engage the bottom of the opened can.

Abstract: A motor driven drive is provided for a press in the nature of a baling press which translates rotary motion into reciprocating pressing motion of a pressing plate. The translation of motion is through a drive system which is flexible and adjustably connected to the drive of the plate to assure minimized frictional operation of the plate by reason of a rotary and tilting type of drive screw mechanism. Electrical switch means is provided for controlling the actuation of the plate in accordance with the development of the bale which is being pressed.

Abstract: Apparatus for pressing nailing plates or the like into opposite ends of elongate members, such as wooden railroad ties, thereby to end-plate the ties. The apparatus comprises a press having upper and lower platens engageable with the top and bottom faces of a tie adjacent the ends thereof. The lower platens are movable through an upstroke for raising the tie while generally horizontal from a lowered position to an elevated position and for pressing the tie against the upper platens thereby to apply a vertical compressing force to the tie adjacent the ends thereof, and a downstroke for lowering the tie. Side platens are engageable with opposite side faces of the tie adjacent the ends thereof when the tie is in its elevated position. The side platens are movable toward and away from one another whereby a horizontal compressing force can be applied to and removed from the opposite side faces of the tie adjacent the ends thereof.

Abstract: An expandable bag is supported on a base and is associated with first and second platen means. The first platen is movable in a pressing operation relative to the second platen by expansion and contraction of the bag. The second platen is movable relative to the first platen in a plane parallel with the pressing surfaces of the platen for loading articles onto and unloading them from the first platen. The second platen has backup support for pressing functions by the frame of the press. The second platen is carried on a wheeled support for its movement in a plane parallel with the pressing surfaces and is associated with shock absorbers at the limits of its travel. Controls are provided for sequence functioning of the expandable bag and the second platen. The press has an opening at the top adjacent the front which is opened and closed by movement of the second platen.

Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic circuit substrate allowing mounting of high integration density semiconductor elements. The method provides a multilayered ceramic circuit substrate having via holes formed with high accuracy and high integration density wiring patterns by forming metallic conductive balls to connect the conductive wiring patterns of upper and lower layers; a ball arranging plate having many holes placing on a green sheet uniformly in close contact; filling the holes of the plate with the embedding the conductive balls by pressure into the green sheet; and thereafter baking the green sheet individually or in a stacked layered arrangement.

Abstract: A portable can crushing apparatus which is preferably also readily mountable to a horizontal or vertical support surface is disclosed herein. This apparatus includes a pair of spaced rods and a front end plate which together serve to support a can to be crushed. A back end plate is also provided and serves to support rearward ends of the rods and also the front edge of a holding plate which acts as a footrest during the can crushing operation. This latter operation is carried out by means of a crush plate mounted for slidable movement along the rods and a handle arrangement disposed between and connected with the crush plate and the back end plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for crushing tin cans for convenient disposal, the apparatus including an enclosure fitted with a door for placing cans therein, a crank operated pressure plate inside the enclosure for pressing downward against the cans and a stepped conical seat upon which cans are placed so to not slip during crushing operation.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for a two-stage crushing of empty cans along their longitudinal axes to collapse them to minimum bulk. The apparatus has a stanchion fixed to a base and long and short lever arms pivotally mounted on the stanchion. A pivotal linkage interconnects the long lever arm with the short lever arm. First and second crush heads are pivotally mounted between the base and the long and short lever arms with a pantograph type linkage to control the attitude of the crush heads.In the first stage of crushing, the can is placed between the first of the crush heads and the base, and the long lever arm is moved toward the base to partially crush the can axially. In the second stage, the partially collapsed can is placed between the base and the second crush head. The long lever arm is moved toward the base thereby moving the short lever arm toward the base and the can is thereby completely axially crushed.

Abstract: A device for crushing metal containers to facilitate recycling the containers, the device having a base and an operating lever pivotally secured to the base. The base has a base shoe sized to receive one end of a metal container and the operating lever has a crushing shoe at one end thereof. The crushing shoe has an annular groove formed in one face and sized to receive the other end of the metal container.