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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2017
Tomra Systems Asa, Asker, NO;
Anders Anvik, Oslo, NO;
TOMRA SYSTEMS ASA, Asker, NO;
Abstract
A device for singulation of used beverage or food containers received in bulk into individual objects, including: a first receiving area arranged for simultaneously receiving and keeping a plurality of containers; a second receiving area positioned at a higher vertical level than the first receiving area, wherein the device further includes a transporting device including a container elevating member for transporting a container from the first receiving area to the second receiving area, wherein the elevating member is attached to the transporting device, moves along and is locked to a circumferential path around a first axis upon activation of the transporting device, and the first axis is inclined at an angle of 1° to 45° relative the horizontal plane.