Patent ID: 6910647
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: B02C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A materials reducing machine comprising: a rotor revolvably disposed between two side walls of the materials reducing machine, teeth mounted on the rotor for engaging and size reducing material directed toward the rotor; at least one curved screen having an operational first position wherein the at least one screen is spaced strategically from the rotor teeth for size reducing and sorting material received from the rotor, and a disengaged second position wherein the at least one screen is spaced from the rotor such that the material is not engaged for size reducing and sorting; and at least one releasable support member for supporting the at least one screen in the first operational configuration, when released the at least one releasable support member allows the at least one screen to go to the disengaged second position, wherein the at least one screen is accessible and removable through a side of the materials reducing machine.