9 patents in this list

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Current PET bottle recycling operations face significant mechanical challenges when processing mixed-format containers at scale. Field data shows that conventional single-stage shredders struggle with throughput rates above 500 kg/hour, while producing inconsistent flake sizes ranging from 2mm to 15mm—compromising downstream processing efficiency and final material quality.

The fundamental challenge lies in balancing aggressive size reduction against equipment wear, energy consumption, and output consistency across varying bottle geometries and wall thicknesses.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including multi-stage cutting sequences, specialized pre-processing systems, integrated label separation mechanisms, and precision blade geometries. These and other approaches focus on achieving consistent flake sizes while maintaining high throughput and minimizing maintenance requirements.

1. Automated PET Bottle Crushing System with Integrated Conveyor, Cutter, and Crusher Mechanism

LKP CO LTD, 2022

Automatic PET bottle crushing system that increases recycling efficiency by automating the entire process from bottle collection to chip production. The system uses a series of conveyors, cutters, and crushers to automatically separate, cut, and crush the bottles. Bottles are fed up an inclined conveyor, then dropped vertically to face down. A cutter removes the cap, another conveyor transports the body, and a crusher pulverizes the bottles into chips. This automation eliminates manual handling, reduces contamination, extends device life, and speeds recycling compared to manual crushing.

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2. Collection Box with Dual-Stage Internal Shredding Mechanism for PET Bottles

CHA OK KYUNG, JEEWON IND CO LTD, JEEWON INDUSTRY CO LTD, 2022

Separate collection box for efficiently collecting and compacting PET bottles before recycling. The box has an internal shredding mechanism with two stages to crush the bottles. The first stage has a rotating blade to initially crush the bottles. The second stage has a fixed blade below to further crush the smaller pieces. This sequential crushing minimizes the size of the crushed material. The box also has features like bending blades to prevent jamming, hoppers to prevent hand entry, and a transparent case to view the shredding.

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3. Plastic Bottle Recycling Device with Motor-Driven Rotating Blades and Integrated Extrusion Compaction System

JIANGXI TRIDING MEDICINE PACKAGE CO LTD, 2022

Device for recycling waste plastic bottles in an environmentally friendly manner that can shred and flake plastic bottles for easier packaging and transportation. The device has a bottom plate, collection bucket, motor, rotating rod with blades, extrusion box, and discharge pipe. The blades shred the bottles when rotated by the motor. The flakes are then pushed into the extrusion box and compacted. The shredded flakes can be easily transported and packed compared to flattened bottles.

4. Automated Machine for Cutting, Compressing, and Shredding Plastic Bottles

CHEN GENXIANG, 2022

Automated plastic bottle recycling machine that cuts, compresses and transports bottles for efficient recycling. The machine has a cutting table, blocking frame, shredding mechanism with cutter, and transmission mechanism. Bottles are fed in, compressed, cut, and shredded. This allows automated processing of bottles without manual intervention. The compression and cutting steps reduce bottle size for easier transportation and handling.

5. Shredding Device with Integrated Bottle Crushing, Flow Direction, and Label Separation Mechanisms

CHEN GENXIANG, 2021

Shredding device for recycling plastic bottles that efficiently crushes the bottles, separates the labels, and improves recycling efficiency compared to conventional crushers. The device has a base with a shredding mechanism, flow direction mechanism, feeding mechanism, screening mechanism, and label strip separation mechanism. The shredding mechanism crushes the bottles. The flow direction mechanism guides the crushed fragments down. The feeding mechanism intermittently feeds more bottles. The screening mechanism separates the labels. The label strip separation mechanism removes label strips from the fragments. This allows complete shredding, label separation, and efficient recycling without reprocessing labels.

6. Polyester Bottle Recycling System with Integrated Cutting, Crushing, and Pulverizing Mechanisms

ZHANG ZAIZHONG, 2021

Green and environmentally friendly process for recycling post-consumer polyester plastic bottles into new polyester products. The process involves cutting the bottles into sections, crushing the sections, and then pulverizing the crushed pieces using specialized equipment. The cutting step reduces the volume and makes it easier to crush and pulverize the plastic. The cutting mechanism has a conveyor box, feeding frame, and cutter chain. The crushing mechanism has a cylinder, rotating shaft, knives, and fan. The suction mechanism has a box, discharge cylinder, and percussion chain. This customized equipment setup enables efficient and effective recycling of polyester bottles.

7. Multi-Stage Polymer Plastic Bottle Processing Device with Rotating Crusher, Stirring Blades, and Particle Separation Screens

JIAOZUO KEYILONG BOTTLE IND CO LTD, JIAOZUO KEYILONG BOTTLE INDUSTRY CO LTD, 2020

Waste recycling device and method for polymer plastic bottle processing and production that can efficiently crush and pulverize plastic bottles into small particles for reuse. The device uses multiple stages of crushing, grinding, and screening to break down the bottles. It has a rotating crusher with teeth, a stirring assembly with blades, and a separation system with screens. The crusher compresses and flattens the bottles, the stirrer cuts and pulverizes further, and the screens separate the particles. This multi-stage process allows thorough pulverization of the bottles into small particles for recycling.

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8. PET Bottle Recycling System with Dual-Stage Cutting Mechanism and Dedicated Support Components

QIU TIANTIAN, 2020

A PET plastic bottle recycling system with a unique cutting mechanism to avoid issues with complete bottle crushing. The system uses two cutting stages, one horizontal and one vertical, to pre-cut the bottles before crushing. This prevents whole bottles from jamming the crusher since they're already partially chopped. The system has dedicated cutting blocks, plates, knives, and pushers for each stage. It also has support frames, discharge mechanisms, and sliding plates to hold and move the bottles between cuts. The system components enable precise pre-cutting to avoid crushing problems.

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9. Multi-Stage Waste Plastic Shredding Device with Sequential Tearing, Rolling, Cutting, and Dicing Mechanism

XIE JINCHUN, 2020

A waste plastic shredding device for efficiently processing hot-melt plastics like recycled plastic into small pieces. The device has a multi-stage shredding mechanism with tearing, rolling, cutting, and dicing stages. This allows progressive reduction of plastic thickness and width for efficient shredding. The stages are sequentially arranged inside a housing. The device also has a feeding hopper, conveyor, and stops to guide the plastic through. It uses multiple wheels and knives driven by an electric mechanism. This provides a continuous, automated process to shred hot-melt plastics into small pieces suitable for further recycling.