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MATERIAL WASTE SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20170174451A1
  • Filed: 03/07/2017
  • Published: 06/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for metering sorted waste materials comprising:

  • a bunker adapted to receive and store waste materials, the bunker comprising an exit aperture;

    a chute adapted to channel waste materials into the bunker, the chute having an upper input aperture at a sorting area and a lower output aperture adapted to allow for transfer of waste materials into the bunker;

    means for weighing the amount of waste material in the bunker;

    a conveying means in association with the means for weighing, the conveying means adapted to convey and meter a predetermined amount of waste material out of the bunker through the exit aperture; and

    a conveyor positioned to receive waste material from the conveying means;

    wherein the means for weighing is adapted to facilitate transfer of a predetermined amount of waste material from the bunker to the conveyor.

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