Patent ID: 6460706
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B07B

Abstract:
A recycling apparatus, comprising:a frame; a plurality of laterally extending shafts rotatably mounted in the frame at a plurality of progressively greater heights spaced along a longitudinal direction; drive means for rotating the shafts; a plurality of discs mounted on the shafts, the discs being dimensioned, configured and spaced for classifying a stream of mixed recyclable materials deposited onto the discs as the discs are rotated by the drive means to convey a portion of the stream along an inclined conveying direction; and an air manifold extending laterally across the plurality of discs for blowing air to help convey the portion of the stream upwardly off of the discs by rotation of the discs, wherein the air manifold includes at least one laterally extending conduit having a plurality of laterally spaced nozzles.