SHREDDING MACHINE
First Claim
1. A shredding machine for shredding sheet material, the machine comprising a feed-aperture and an electric cutting mechanism, the feed-aperture being configured to receive multiple sheets and direct said sheets towards the cutting mechanism for shredding, the machine being characterised by the provision of an actuating element which is moveable between a first position in which the actuating element permits energisation of the cutting mechanism and a second position in which the actuating element prevents energisation of the cutting mechanism, wherein part of the actuating element extends into the feed-aperture, the actuating element being configured such that said part will be engaged by sheet material inserted into the feed-aperture, and moved from said first position to said second positioned as a result of said engagement, if the sheet material exceeds a predetermined thickness.
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Abstract
A shredding machine is disclosed which is particularly suitable for domestic or office use in shredding papers or the like. The machine comprises a feed aperture arranged above an electric cutting mechanism, the feed aperture preferably taking the form of a feed slot. The machine is characterised by the provision of an actuating element which is moveable, preferably in a pivotal manner, between a first position in which the actuating element permits energisation of the cutting mechanism, and a second position in which the actuating element prevents energisation of the cutting mechanism. The arrangement is such that the actuating element extends into the feed slot and is configured such that the part of the element extending into the feed slot will be engaged by sheet material inserted into the feed slot if the sheet material exceeds a predetermined thickness, said engagement thus being effective to move the actuating element from the first position to the second position to prevent energisation of the cutting mechanism.
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- 1. A shredding machine for shredding sheet material, the machine comprising a feed-aperture and an electric cutting mechanism, the feed-aperture being configured to receive multiple sheets and direct said sheets towards the cutting mechanism for shredding, the machine being characterised by the provision of an actuating element which is moveable between a first position in which the actuating element permits energisation of the cutting mechanism and a second position in which the actuating element prevents energisation of the cutting mechanism, wherein part of the actuating element extends into the feed-aperture, the actuating element being configured such that said part will be engaged by sheet material inserted into the feed-aperture, and moved from said first position to said second positioned as a result of said engagement, if the sheet material exceeds a predetermined thickness.
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