The Eliminator - Portable trash compactor
USA Patent # 7,000,532
The present invention relates generally to trash compactors and, more specifically, to a portable trash compactor that may be operated by a plurality of power sources and is easily transportable for use in various settings. The portable trash compactor includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The outer housing includes a recess for receiving trash there through. The trash is further received by a bin positioned within the inner housing. Upon the level of trash in the bin reaching a predetermined level, a motor is activated and causes a drive member to be driven into the bin for compacting the trash contained therein. The trash is easily removable from the trash bin and the compactor is then ready to receive additional trash for compacting.
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the portable trash compactor of the present invention. The portable trash compactor 10 includes an outer housing 12 and an inner housing 14. The inner housing 14 fits within the outer housing 12 and the outer housing is sliable along the track 21 extending along the height of the inner housing 14 in order to provide access to the compartment 40 of the inner housing 14. The lifting handle 18 including the lock release button 20 is positioned on the outer housing 12. Upon depressing the lock release button 20, the outer housing 12 is released from the inner housing 14 thereby allowing the user to use the lifting handle 18 to selectively slide the outer housing 12 along the height of the inner housing 14. Positioned within the compartment 40 of the inner housing 14 is a refuse bin 42. The refuse bin 42 is substantially the same size as the compartment 40 if the inner housing 14. The reusable refuse bag 44 is positioned within the refuse bin 42 for receiving refuse.
FIG. 5, the refuse 50 in the refuse bin 42 is ready to be compacted. A compacting mechanism is position on an inner side of the outer housing 12 at an end opposite the inner housing 14. The compacting mechanism includes a motor 52 connected to a drive mechanism 56. The motor 52 selectively controls the operation of the drive mechanism 56. A ram 54 is connected to an end of the drive mechanism 56. Upon activation of the motor 52, the drive mechanism 56 is caused to extend in a direction towards the refuse 50 within the refuse bag 44 positioned within the refuse bin 42. Upon extending the drive mechanism 56 the ram exerts pressure on the refuse 50 and caused the refuse to be compacted. A pressure sensor detects the amount of pressure exerted on the refuse 50 and, upon a predetermined amount of pressure being exerted thereon, the sensor signals the motor 52 to cause the drive member 56 to retract in a direction opposite the refuse 50. Thereafter, a user can selectively press the lock release button 20 on the handle 18 and slide the outer housing 12 along the track 21 of the inner housing 14 and remove the compacted refuse 50 from the refuse bin 42.
“The Eliminator” uses state of the art technology to easily dispose of garbage and notifies the user when the unit is full.
The Eliminator is safe for children to use, easy to empty, and can work from
a rechargeable battery or by solar power. It’s the only compactor that’s
portable; from long road trips to kitchen trash “The Eliminator”
eliminates your garbage!
Indoor Use - No more mess or overflowing kitchen or bathroom garbage’s!:
Outdoor Use - Eliminate the garbage!
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The market is huge: Hospitals, homes, offices, vehicles and more.
For more info please check also: www.trasheliminator.com
If you’re an investor, manufacturer, retailer, or consumer please e-mail us for more information at:
Name: John Imperato
Phone: 631-585-2229
Email: imperatojohnf@optonline.net
T.A.B.
Technological Initiatives, Inc.
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