Patent ID: 6968629
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: F26B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for drying metallic waste liable to catch fire and/or explode, the apparatus comprising: a canister for compacting said waste, the canister presenting one or more axial walls, a bottom, and a cover suitable for closing said canister, said canister being fitted with means for introducing a gas into said canister to dry waste loaded into said canister and means for evacuating said gas from said canister; said means for introducing and said means for evacuating being arranged relative to each other in such a manner that said introduced gas flows significantly through the inside of said canister prior to being evacuated; a moving enclosure having a cavity formed in a body thereof and opening out in its top portion; said cavity being suitable for receiving said canister; and a stationary docking station for docking to said moving enclosure loaded with said canister; said stationary docking station: