ES1311508U - Can crushing device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for crushing cans, characterized by including a body or container (A), made of plastic, a light (B) located on the outer edge of the body or container (A), which turns on when the lever is lowered and crushes the aluminum can and is activated through a small switch, and a digital counter (D) that allows keeping track of the crushed cans. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

CAN CRUSHING DEVICE

TECHNICAL SECTOR

Can recycling and compaction sector.

Wall-mounted device designed to crush 33 ml aluminium cans in order to reduce their size, making them easier to store and recycle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are different types of can crushers on the market, made of aluminum, plastic or wood and with a very simple mechanism.

Existing models are generally very simple, usually consisting of a small base and some levers.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The operation of this device is quite simple, once the can has been placed in the small container, a mechanism is activated that exerts pressure on the can causing it to collapse and reduce its size. This pressure is generated through a manual lever, which is held by a handle.

The inventor of the present application has designed a device that is more elegant and sophisticated than those on the market. Functionally, the main modifications consist, firstly, in the innovative design of the “body or container” made of plastic, which allows for a ring of light around it, located on the outer edge of the body (container). This light turns on when the lever is lowered and crushes the aluminum can, which is activated by a small switch. In addition, a small digital counter has been added that counts the cans that have been crushed. Another addition to the invention is an internal battery that powers the electronics, which is removable so that it can be charged at any light source.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1,2,3,4 show respectively a side and front view of the can crusher according to the present intervention.

Figure 1, - Shows a side view of the intervention and is composed of: body of the object or "container", section A, a light on the outer edge (section B), a removable battery (section C) and a digital counter (section D)

Figure 2.- Shows a front view of the device of the invention in a normal position.

Figure 3.- Shows a front view of the intervention device with the handle lowered when we apply enough pressure to crush the can.

Figure 4.- Shows a front view of the device with the handle at the final stop of the pressure exerted when the can is completely crushed.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A particular example of a can crusher according to the present invention is described below with reference to the attached Figures 2, 3 and 4.

As shown in Figure 2, a soft drink can is introduced into the container (Figure 1, A), which is made of plastic.

Using the handle (grip) located at the top, we will apply enough downward pressure so that the straps located at the ends pull down the base inside it to collapse the can, as shown in figure 4.

By moving the handle the light will turn on (figure 1, B), and once the can is crushed, it will turn on and one more number will be added to the counter (figure 1, D).

The object also has a removable battery (figure 1, C), which powers the counter (figure 1, D), so that it can count the crushed cans.

Claims (2)

1. Device for crushing cans, characterized by including a body or container (A), made of plastic, a light (B) located on the outer edge of the body or container (A), which turns on when the lever is lowered and crushes the aluminum can and is activated through a small switch, and a digital counter (D) that allows keeping count of the crushed cans. 2. Device for crushing cans according to claim 1, characterized by including a removable battery (C) for power supply.