Detector for a shredder
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Dec 27, 2005
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Mar 6, 2003
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Aug 28, 2001
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Aug 28, 2001
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A shredder for shredding material is provided that includes a housing. having a cutting device to shred material. A receptacle is also included and is positioned to receive the shredded material. A detecting device is positioned between the cutting device and the receptacle and emits and detects a beam so that when shredded material occupies a first position within the receptacle the beam is interrupted. Advantageously, the detecting device may be used as a bin full detection device to provide indication that a bin is filled or substantially filled with shredded material.
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