Abstract

The invention is a waste processor which incorporates the advantages of the chipper knife holder 100, swing hammers 50 and hog 120. A swing hammer 54 is used, providing for the use of all the kinetic energy stored in the swing hammers 54 together with good material contact. The swing hammer 54 profile is designed to spread the impact force over a large area, thus increasing the life of the swing hammer 54. If necessary, the swing hammers 50 can be locked to the rotating disc assembly 18, preventing their contacting any material. Hog hammers 120 are placed immediately behind the swing hammers 50. The position of the hog hammers 120 is such that they provide room for the swing hammers 50 to recoil, but are close enough to impact the material in approximately the same place as the swing hammers 50. The hog hammers 120 use the much larger amount of kinetic energy that is stored in the rotating disc assembly 18. The hog hammers 120 are clamped to a specifically designed tool holder 90 which protects the hog hammers 120 and machine from damage when the hog hammer 120 impacts an unbreakable object. The specially designed tool holders 90 can also mount a chipper knife holder 100 having a knife 106 used for chipping. The waste processor provides the flexibility to combine the free-swinging hammers 50, hog hammers 120 and chipper knife holder 100 in various combinations on the disc assembly 18.