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Title:
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN BATCH PROCESSING OF SPRAY CANS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/216760
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Device for batch-wise processing of spray cans, the device comprising: - a first chamber configured and suitable for hatch-wise separation of spray cans into solid parts, liquid and gas by means of separating means provided for this purpose: - feed means for feeding the spray cans into the first chamber; and - first discharge means for discharging the solid parts from the first chamber, characterized in that: - a wall of the first chamber is provided with a plurality of passages configured and suitable for allowing passage of the liquid and the gas but unsuitable for allowing passage of the solid parts; and - the device also comprises: - a second chamber which surrounds the first chamber or at least the portion of the wail provided with the passages; - second discharge means for discharging the gas from the second chamber; and third discharge means for discharging the liquid from the second chamber. Also method for batch-wise processing of spray cans by means of such a device. Spray cans can thus be separated in batches, wherein propellant, active substance and solid material of the containers are discharged, captured and collected separately for further processing, destruction or reuse. A device according to the invention is of relatively simple construction, with a minimum of (moving) parts, robust, and not very susceptible to malfunction, and is thereby relatively inexpensive to purchase, use and maintain. Large numbers of spray cans can be processed quickly and properly according to a method according to the invention.

Inventors:
OSSE EELCO MAARTEN (NL)
Application Number:
PCT/NL2019/000006
Publication Date:
May 22, 2020
Filing Date:
May 09, 2019
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
DESPRAY HOLDING B V (NL)
International Classes:
B09B3/00; B65B69/00; B67C9/00
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