Patent ID: 6077021
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B65B,Y10T

Abstract:
In an assembly for splitting open contents-filled garbage bags containing stacked paper, which assembly includes a flighted conveyor that conveys the filled garbage bags into a confined bag splitter assembly, the improvement which comprises:(a) a first row of pivotally-mounted blades positioned against a first rest bar and bearing a first blade weight positioned to further bias said first row blades against said first rest bar, said first row blades mounted for rotation away from said filled bags and having a serrated lower edge with projecting teeth that confront the bags being conveyed through said assembly at a negative rake angle for scoring of said bags, followed by(b) a second row of pivotally-mounted blades positioned against a second rest bar and bearing a second blade weight positioned to further bias said second row blades agiainst said second rest bar, said second row blades mounted for rotation away from said scored bags and having a serrated lower edge with projecting teeth that confront the scored bags from the first row blades being conveyed through said assembly at a positive rake angle for opening of the scored bags and urging the paper from said bags.