EP2939955A1 - Insertion device for an underground refuse collecting device and underground refuse collecting device - Google Patents

Abstract

An insertion device (10) for an underfloor refuse collection device, comprising a receptacle (11) for temporarily receiving refuse (34), wherein the receptacle (11) has a, in particular closable, insertion opening (12) for refuse. The insertion device (10) has a chassis (14) for, in particular automatic, moving the insertion device (10).

Description

The present invention initially relates to a throw-in device for an underfloor refuse collection device. Furthermore, the invention also relates to an underfill refuse collection device and a method for filling such an underground refuse collection device.

Large amounts of waste in the urban environment are a logistical and architectural challenge. For this reason, so-called underfloor refuse collection facilities have been developed in the past. These are underground or semi-underground waste systems. Such waste systems meet all requirements for cleanliness, aesthetics and environmental friendliness. They convince in particular by less disposal trips and the emptying especially in one-man operation.

Underground refuse collection devices are above ground from a throw-in device, which is for example in the form of a throw-in column, and which has at least one insertion opening for refuse. Underground, or at least semi-underground, a large receptacle is provided, which may have, for example, up to 5m ³ capacity. At its upper end, the receptacle is in communication with the insertion device. Waste, which is thrown in via the insertion device, passes through it into the receptacle.

For example, the receptacle may be covered at its upper end with a cover plate. Through the cover plate of the receptacle is completed upwards. On the cover plate is then the Throw device. The cover plate preferably has a filling opening, which cooperates with the insertion device.

Above ground is usually visible only the throw-in device, which has only a small footprint, and which can be designed in an attractive design. Furthermore, the cover plate of the receptacle can be visible. The actual storage of the waste takes place in the large, underground or at least semi-underground receptacle.

The emptying of such underfloor waste collection device can be done for example by means of a crane. For this purpose, the underfloor refuse collection device has, for example, a gripping device that can be gripped by the crane. In particular, it is provided that this gripping device is provided on the insertion device, which is not absolutely necessary. By means of the crane then the insertion device is pulled out with the attached receptacle from the ground. The receptacle can then be emptied into a garbage collection vehicle. In order to avoid accidents during the emptying process, in which the receptacle is consequently not located in the designated pit, optional safety platforms are used, which close the pit during the emptying process of the receptacle. After emptying the receptacle is sunk back into the ground, so that it is not visible in regular operation.

The present invention has for its object to provide a throw-in device for an underground refuse collection device with improved properties. Furthermore, an underfloor refuse collection device equipped with such a throw-in device and a method for filling such an underfloor refuse collection device should also be provided.

This object is achieved by the throw-in device with the features according to independent claim 1, the underfill refuse collection device with the features according to the independent Claim 10 and the method for filling an underground refuse collection device with the features according to independent claim 15. Further features and details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings. In this case, features and details that are described in connection with the throw-in device according to the invention, fully in connection with the underfill refuse collection device according to the invention, and vice versa, so that with respect to the disclosure reciprocally incorporated by reference and referenced. In the same way apply features and details that are described in connection with the inventive throw-in device and the underfill collection device according to the invention, in particular with regard to their operation, fully in connection with the inventive method, and in each case vice versa, so that mutually in this respect in terms of disclosure is fully incorporated by reference and referenced.

The basic idea of the present invention is that the throw-in device is designed in a special way and associated with the underfloor refuse collection device in a special way. The throw-in device according to the invention is characterized in that it is not firmly connected to the underfloor refuse collection device, in particular a receptacle of the underfloor refuse collection device. Rather, it is an independent, independent of the rest of the underfloor refuse collection component that can be moved freely in particular. The throw-in device is thus independent of the actual underfloor refuse collection device, in particular of the receptacle, but interacts with this in a special way.

The throw-in device is in particular designed to receive and temporarily store waste, and subsequently to transport the waste to the receiving container of the underground waste collecting device and to empty it thereinto.

The underfloor refuse collection device can be designed in particular in the manner described at the outset in the introduction to the description, so that reference is made at this point to the corresponding statements above with reference to the contents and reference is made.

According to the first aspect of the invention, a throw-in device is provided for an underfill refuse collection device, comprising a receptacle for temporarily receiving refuse, wherein the receptacle has a, in particular closable, disposal opening for refuse. The insertion device is characterized in that the insertion device has a chassis for moving the insertion device. In particular, it is provided that the chassis is designed for the automatic movement of the insertion device.

According to the invention the insertion device is designed in a special way. The throw-in device is a device by means of which waste, for example a garbage portion, in the underground refuse collection device, in particular in a receptacle of the underground refuse collection device, spent or introduced.

The underfloor refuse collection device initially has a receptacle, which is preferably arranged underground, or at least semi-underground, and which may be formed, for example, as a large receptacle with up to 5m ³ capacity. At its upper end, the receptacle is in communication with the insertion device. For example, the receptacle may be covered at its upper end with a cover plate. Through the cover plate of the receptacle is completed upwards. On or on the cover is then at least temporarily the throw-in device. The cover plate preferably has a filling opening, which cooperates with the insertion device.

According to the invention, the throw-in device has a receptacle for temporarily receiving refuse. The receptacle is in particular to a smaller compared to the receptacle of the underground refuse collection container or a corresponding container which / is made in particular of a solid material, such as plastic or metal and / which serves to receive garbage. The temporary storage of waste in the receptacle means, in particular, that the waste in the receptacle is only temporarily, since the actual storage of the waste in the receptacle of the underground refuse collection takes place, the receptacle is used in particular that the waste at a filling in the receptacle is filled, that the receptacle is then moved to the receptacle of the underground refuse collection device and that the refuse is then introduced from the receptacle into the receptacle of the underground refuse collection device or spent.

The invention is not limited to specific embodiments of the receptacle. For example, the receptacle may be formed as a receptacle or receiving drum. A receiving drum is in particular a container, which is designed in particular as a cylindrical container which is designed to receive waste.

The receptacle has a, in particular limited receiving space for refuse, which in particular has the advantage that volume limited herd portions can be introduced into the receptacle. This makes it possible that the amount of waste to be dumped is portioned and limited. Such an embodiment may be advantageous, for example, if the amount of waste to be introduced per loading operation is to be limited, for example, if a fee is to be charged per loading operation.

The receptacle has a, in particular closable, opening for garbage, in which the garbage is thrown. This insertion opening is located for example in a side wall of the receptacle, or in an upper lid member of the receptacle. The opening can be closed for example via a cover element, a flap element or the like.

According to the invention the insertion device is characterized in that it has a chassis for, in particular automatic, moving the insertion device. The chassis is in particular arranged or formed on the receptacle. The chassis includes in particular all those components of the throw-in device that serve to connect the throw-in device to the roadway.

The chassis is provided in such a way that it is capable of allowing the insertion device, in particular the receiving vessel, to move on automatically. Under locomotion is understood in particular a movement of the throwing device as a change of location.

The movement by means of the chassis can be realized or be in different ways.

In a preferred embodiment, the chassis is designed for manual movement of the insertion device. That is, the throw-in device does not have its own drive, which drives the chassis. Rather, the throw-in device is moved manually by the user in this case. For this purpose, the insertion device preferably has a handling device, for example in the form of a grip element, and / or a braking device.

In such a case, the throw-in device is pushed, for example, from a filling position, at which the refuse is filled, manually, in particular by pushing or pulling, to the underfill refuse collection device. There, the receptacle of the throw-in device can then be emptied into the underfloor refuse collection device, in particular into the receptacle. The actual emptying process will be explained below in more detail.

In another preferred embodiment, the chassis of the throw-in device is designed for the automatic movement of the throw-in device. For this purpose, the chassis preferably has a drive, in particular in the form of a traction drive on. The chassis is provided in such a case that it is capable of that the throw-in device, in particular the receiving vessel, can move automatically. This means that the chassis is designed in particular such that the throw-in device, in particular the receptacle, can move or move on its own or on its own, in particular self-controlled or self-acting, preferably automatically.

Basically, the chassis is not limited to specific embodiments. Hereinafter, some preferred embodiments will be described in more detail.

The chassis preferably has at least two or more wheels. In particular, at least one of the wheels can be steerable. Of course, the chassis can also be designed in other ways, such as crawler tracks or the like.

In a preferred embodiment, the chassis on two separately driven drive wheels. The drive wheels are used for autonomous locomotion of the throw-in device, in particular of the receptacle of the insertion device. In particular, it is provided that the chassis has two separately motorized and driven drive wheels. These drive wheels are responsible for the ride and the steering. Can be controlled in particular via different rotational speeds of the drive wheels. For example, if one of the drive wheels is driven forward, and if the other drive wheel is driven backwards in the same way, the landing gear, and with this the throw-in device, can perform a rotation on the spot.

In a further embodiment, the chassis, regardless of whether it is moved manually or automatically, preferably at least one support wheel on. A support wheel is, in particular, an auxiliary wheel which is not used for the regular movement of the insertion device. Rather, the Abstützrad should prevent that the insertion device falls over and that the insertion device, especially in the state, is supported. For example, the at least one support wheel may be formed as an impeller, as a pair of impellers, as a steering wheel, which may in particular be a roller pivotable about a vertical axis, a ball wheel, or the like.

In a further embodiment, the insertion device preferably has at least one travel drive. A traction drive is in particular the drive in the self-propelled insertion device. The traction drive generates as a moving force in particular a driving force. The invention is not limited to certain types of travel drives. Preferably, the travel drive is designed for self-propelled drive of the throw-in device. For example, the traction drive may be an electric drive. In such a case, the throw-in device also preferably has at least one, in particular rechargeable, electrical energy store, for example in the form of a rechargeable battery or the like. If the throw-in device is located, for example, in a parking position, there may be provided a charging station which recharges the electrical energy store during the rest phase of the throw-in device.

The traction drive is preferably an electric drive, such as an electric motor, with an accumulator. If the insertion device has two drive wheels as described above, it is preferably provided that each drive wheel has its own drive, so that the drive wheels are driven separately and independently of each other or can be.

In a further embodiment, the receptacle has an emptying opening for emptying the refuse contained in the receptacle in the underground refuse collection device. Preferably, the receptacle has a closable discharge opening. For this purpose, it is preferably provided that the discharge opening cooperates with a filling opening of the underfloor refuse collection device, wherein this filling opening is preferably formed in the cover plate of the receptacle. Depending on the configuration can be provided that the discharge opening and the insertion opening of the receptacle are different openings. Preferably, the discharge opening of the receptacle may be formed in the bottom of the receptacle. Emptying can then take place in such a way that the insertion device is moved or moved with the emptying opening located in the bottom of the receptacle via the filling opening in the cover plate of the receptacle, and that, as soon as this is done, both the emptying opening and the filling opening are opened so that the garbage in the receptacle can get into the receptacle. For example, a coupling may be provided in this regard. If the insertion device reaches the filling opening, an opening of the discharge opening in the receiving vessel can cause the filling opening of the receiving container, which is otherwise preferably closed, also opens by the coupling, or vice versa. When the insertion device is moved away from the filling opening, a closing of the openings can be carried out in the same way. However, embodiments are also conceivable in which the discharge opening and the insertion opening are identical, which then differ only functionally.

In a preferred embodiment, the throw-in device has a control device. The control device, which is arranged in particular on or in the receptacle, serves to control and monitor the individual components of the throw-in device. This control device can also have at least one interface to an externally located operation center, so that the control can also take place via this external operation center.

In a preferred embodiment, the insertion device to a number of different components, which are described in more detail below. These components are in particular modules. A module is generally a part, such as a building block, the throw-in device, which has a specific function and thus forms a functional unit. Preferably, these modules are components of the control device. Of course, these modules can also be designed as independent, independent of the control device components.

In a first module, which is in particular a part of the control device, it is for example a module for controlling the traction drive. Over this, the drives of the drive wheels can be controlled, in particular in connection with the speed and the steering, as has already been explained above.

The insertion device preferably has a communication module, in particular a communication module for carrying out a wireless communication. With such a communication module, which is in particular a component of the control device, it is possible that the insertion device communicates with a, in particular to the insertion device externally and remotely located remote site. About the communication module, the throw-in device then communicate with an external unit, such as an externally located headquarters. Depending on the configuration, it is possible via the communication module for the throw-in device to carry out unidirectional or bidirectional communication. This will be explained in more detail later in the description below. The invention is not limited to particular types of communication modules. These arise rather on the nature of the communication protocols used. For example, the communication module can be designed to perform a wireless, in particular radio-based communication, for example a communication according to the mobile radio standard. For example, it can be provided that the communication module provided in the throw-in device for transmitting and / or receiving Signals, for example, control signals and control commands is formed. In such a case, the commands relating to the operation and the function of the throw-in device can be generated, for example, in a center remote from the throw-in device. These commands can be received via the communication module in the throw-in device and can then be implemented in the throw-in device, for example by means of the control device.

In a further embodiment, the insertion device preferably has a module for radio remote control, which may be part of the control device in particular. Such a module for radio remote control is based on the use of radio signals to control the throw-in device. By using such a module for radio remote control, the throw-in device, for example, the discharge opening and / or the traction drive from an external location, for example, from the control center, be controlled by means of a control unit. For example, the radio remote control module may have a corresponding receiver receiving signals from a remote external transmitter.

In a further embodiment, the insertion device can have a module for location finding, which can be part of the control device in particular. The invention is not limited to certain types of such modules. The locating module is provided in such a way that it is capable of the mobile throw-in device being able to drive autonomously, in particular automatically, to a desired location. For example, it can be provided that the locating module has a receiver which receives a specific signal. Then it is preferably further provided that the module for locating is able to direct the throw-in device to this signal. This makes it possible, for example, that the throw-in device can travel from the underfloor refuse collection device, for example from its receptacle, to an external central station. Likewise, it is of course also possible that the throw-in device from the center back to the actual underfloor refuse collection device, in particular to the receptacle, drive.

In particular, the device for locating can be designed as means for path finding. This may be, for example, a type of navigation system that can be done in particular satellite-based. Of course, there is also the possibility that guides are laid in the ground, for example in the form of induction loops, guidewires or the like, and that the locating module is designed in such a way that the throw-in device follows these guides. The guides may be provided, for example in the form of guide wires or limitations that mark and / or limit a guideway.

In a further embodiment, the insertion device preferably has an activation unit for activating the insertion device, in particular for activating the travel drive and / or the discharge opening of the insertion device. Depending on the design, this activation device can be part of the throw-in device, but also part of the underfloor refuse collection device. About the activation device, the throw-in device, or the drive of the throw-in device is activated. The activation can be done, for example, by entering a code, or with the aid of a chip card. For example, it can be achieved via the activation device that the discharge opening opens or closes. Likewise, it can be achieved via the activation device that the travel drive is activated. In particular, the activation device has the function that only authorized users can use the underfill refuse collection device.

According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided an in-ground refuse collection device comprising a receptacle for receiving refuse, and a cover plate which closes the receptacle upwardly, wherein a refuse filling hole is provided in the cover plate, and further comprising a trash insertion device , which with the Fill opening cooperates in the cover plate. The underfloor refuse collection device is characterized in that the throw-in device has a receptacle for temporarily receiving refuse with a, in particular closable, opening for waste, and that the throw-in device has a chassis for, in particular automatic, moving the throw-in device.

The underfloor refuse collection device is characterized in particular in that the throw-in device is designed in the manner according to the invention as described above. For this reason, reference is made in full to the comments on the throw-in device at this point and referenced.

The filling opening formed in the cover plate is preferably closable, in particular closable by means of a flap device. This can be done in different ways, so that the invention is not limited to specific embodiments. Preferably, the filling opening is designed to be closable by means of at least one flap. For this purpose, at least one flap element can be provided. Preferably, however, two flap elements are provided. When the throw-in device with the discharge opening has been placed inside the receiving vessel above the filling opening, the flap opens, preferably automatically, so that the refuse in the receiving vessel, in particular via the emptying opening, can be emptied into the receiving container of the underground refuse collection device. With regard to an optional coupling of the filling opening and the discharge opening, reference is made to the statements above.

In a preferred embodiment, the underfloor refuse collection device on an external device to the throw-in device, wherein the throw-in device can be controlled via this center. This applies in particular to the opening and closing of the opening (s) within the throw-in device, as well as the actuation of the at least one travel drive, so that the throw-in device in the desired manner between a filling point and the emptying point and can be moved forth. In particular, the control center can have a control device and / or a communication module, in particular a communication module for carrying out a wireless communication, and / or a module for radio remote control, so that the center can interact fully with the individual modules of the throw-in device.

It is preferably provided that a first communication module is provided in the throw-in device, that a second communication module is provided in a center external to the insertion device, and that a communication between the center and the insertion device takes place via the respective communication modules. As already explained above, such a communication can be unidirectional or bidirectional. It can be provided that the communication takes place directly between the two communication modules. In another embodiment, moreover, a further operation center can be provided, which also has a communication module, the communication between the insertion device and the center then takes place via this additional operations center, or can turn the operations center in the communication between the throwing device and the center. For example, this gives the supplier of such an underground refuse collection device the opportunity to intervene in the communication, and thus also in the function of the underfill refuse collection device.

The underfloor refuse collection device preferably has a loading station for charging the travel drive of the throw-in device. The charging station is used in particular to recharge the battery-powered travel drive, for example by simply putting it in or inserting a standard plug into a corresponding socket. The charging station can be located anywhere., For example, at a parking position in which the throw-in device is turned off when it is not in operation. For example, it may be provided that the charging station is located in the region of the underfloor refuse collection device, for example in the region of the cover plate, in particular in the region of the filling opening formed in the cover plate.

1. a) Die Einwurfeinrichtung, die ein Fahrwerk zum, insbesondere selbststätigen, Fortbewegen der Einwurfeinrichtung aufweist, und die sich zunächst in einer Parkposition befindet, wird zu einem Befüllort gefahren, was insbesondere mittels eines Fahrantriebs selbsttätig, oder aber auch manuell erfolgen kann. Beispielsweise kann sich die Parkposition aber auch am Befüllort befinden. In diesem Fall sind die Parkposition und der Befüllort identisch oder annähernd identisch. Das Fahrwerk ist derart bereitgestellt, dass es in der Lage ist, dass sich die Einwurfeinrichtung, insbesondere das Aufnahmegefäß, insbesondere selbsttätig, fortbewegen kann. Das heißt, dass das Fahrwerk insbesondere derart ausgebildet ist, dass sich die Einwurfeinrichtung, insbesondere das Aufnahmegefäß, von selber beziehungsweise von sich aus, insbesondere selbstgesteuert oder selbstwirkend, bevorzugt automatisch, fortbewegt oder fortbewegen kann. Unter Fortbewegung wird dabei insbesondere eine aktive Bewegung der Einwurfeinrichtung als Ortsveränderung verstanden. Der Fahrantrieb erzeugt dabei als bewegende Kraft insbesondere eine Triebkraft. Bevorzugt ist der Fahrantrieb zum selbst fahrenden Antrieb der Einwurfeinrichtung ausgestaltet. Beispielsweise kann es sich bei dem Fahrantrieb um einen elektrischen Antrieb handeln. In einem solchen Fall weist die Einwurfeinrichtung zudem bevorzugt wenigstens einen, insbesondere wieder aufladbaren, elektrischen Energiespeicher auf, beispielsweise in Form eines Akkus oder dergleichen. Wenn sich die Einwurfeinrichtung beispielsweise in einer Parkposition befindet, kann dort eine Ladestation vorgesehen sein. Die Ladestation dient insbesondere dazu, den akkubetriebenen Fahrantrieb, beispielsweise durch einfaches Hineinstellen oder Einstecken eines Normsteckers in eine entsprechende Buchse, wieder aufzuladen. Die Ladestation kann sich dabei an einem beliebigen Ort befinden., beispielsweise an einer Parkposition, in der die Einwurfeinrichtung abgestellt ist, wenn diese nicht im Betrieb ist. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass sich die Ladestation im Bereich der Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung befindet, beispielsweise im Bereich der Abdeckplatte, insbesondere im Bereich der in der Abdeckplatte ausgebildeten Einfüllöffnung.

• b) Am Befüllort wird die Einwurfeinrichtung mit einer Müllportion befüllt.
• c) Anschließend fährt die Einwurfeinrichtung mit der darin befindlichen Müllportion, insbesondere selbsttätig, zur Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung. Insbesondere fährt die Einwurföffnung zum Aufnahmebehälter der Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung. Je nach Ausgestaltung der Einwurfeinrichtung kann dies entweder manuell, etwa durch Schieben oder Ziehen seitens des Nutzers, das heißt ohne eigenen Fahrantrieb, oder aber selbsttätig, das heißt mit eigenem Fahrantrieb, erfolgen.
• d) Die in der Einwurfeinrichtung befindliche Müllportion wird in den Aufnahmebehälter der Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung befördert. Das geschieht in geeigneter Weise, wenn sich das Aufnahmegefäß der Einwurfeinrichtung mit seiner Entleerungsöffnung über der Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung, insbesondere über der Einfüllöffnung in der Abdeckplatte des Aufnahmebehälters, befindet. Durch eine Öffnung der Einfüllöffnung und der Entleerungsöffnung, was in einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung gekoppelt erfolgt, kann der in dem Aufnahmegefäß befindliche Müll über die Entleerungsöffnung und die Einfüllöffnung in den Aufnahmebehälter gelangen.

According to a third aspect of the invention, a method is provided for filling an underfill refuse collection device, in particular a underfill refuse collection device according to the invention as described above, with a refuse portion, wherein the refuse portion by means of a throw-in device, in particular a throw-in device according to the invention as described above, in a receptacle of Underground refuse collection device is introduced. For this reason, with regard to the configuration and method of operation of the method according to the invention, reference is also made in full to the above statements on the throw-in device according to the invention and the underfill collection device according to the invention. According to the invention, the method is characterized by the following steps:

1. a) The throw-in device, which has a chassis for, in particular self-propelled, moving the throw-in device, and which is initially in a parking position, is driven to a filling, which can be done automatically, in particular by means of a traction drive, or manually. For example, the parking position can also be located at the filling location. In this case the parking position and the filling point are identical or nearly identical. The chassis is provided in such a way that it is capable of allowing the insertion device, in particular the receptacle, in particular automatically, to move. This means that the chassis is designed in particular such that the throw-in device, in particular the receptacle, can move or move on its own or on its own, in particular self-controlled or self-acting, preferably automatically. Under locomotion is understood in particular an active movement of the throwing device as a change of location. The traction drive generates as a moving force in particular a driving force. Preferably, the travel drive is designed for self-propelled drive of the throw-in device. For example, the traction drive may be an electric drive. In such a case, moreover, the throw-in device preferably has at least one, in particular rechargeable, electric energy store, for example in the form of a rechargeable battery or similar. If the insertion device is in a parking position, for example, a charging station can be provided there. The charging station is used in particular to recharge the battery-powered travel drive, for example by simply putting it in or inserting a standard plug into a corresponding socket. The charging station can be located anywhere., For example, at a parking position in which the throw-in device is turned off when it is not in operation. For example, it may be provided that the charging station is located in the region of the underfloor refuse collection device, for example in the region of the cover plate, in particular in the region of the filling opening formed in the cover plate.

• b) At the filling the filling device is filled with a garbage portion.
• c) Subsequently, the insertion device moves with the refuse portion therein, in particular automatically, to the underground refuse collection device. In particular, the insertion opening moves to the receptacle of the underfloor refuse collection device. Depending on the configuration of the throw-in device, this can be done either manually, for example by pushing or pulling on the part of the user, that is without its own drive, or automatically, ie with its own drive.
• d) The garbage portion present in the throw-in device is conveyed into the receptacle of the underfloor refuse collection device. This is done in a suitable manner when the receptacle of the insertion device with its discharge opening on the underground refuse collection device, in particular over the filling opening in the cover plate of the receptacle, is located. Through an opening in the filling opening and the emptying opening, which is coupled in a preferred embodiment, the refuse in the receptacle can reach the receptacle via the emptying opening and the filling opening.

The operation of such a throw-in device as described above and a corresponding underfloor refuse collection device and the method for filling an underfloor refuse collection device are in particular as follows:

For example, it can be provided that the throw-in device is initially in a parking position, for example, in the underfloor refuse collection device can lie. In order for the operation to commence, for example, a corresponding signal is sent to the communication module of the insertion device by the communication module of a center, which is, for example, a house. Subsequently, the insertion device moves to the sending center. There takes up the dumping garbage. The throw-in device then moves with the waste contained therein to the underground refuse collection device. There, the waste located in the throw-in device in the manner described above, then in the underfloor refuse collection device, in particular in the receptacle transported. In this case, the chassis is preferably designed for automatic movement of the throw-in device.

In one embodiment of the chassis for manually moving the throw-in device, the throw-in device is moved manually, that is to say by the user who pushes and / or pulls the insertion device, between the individual position, that is, reciprocated.

In summary, the present invention relates to a throw-in device for an underfill refuse collection device, comprising a receptacle for temporarily receiving refuse, wherein the receptacle has a, in particular closable, insertion opening for refuse. The throw-in device according to the invention is characterized in that it is not firmly connected to the underfloor refuse collection device, in particular a receptacle of the underfloor refuse collection device. Rather, it is an independent, independent of the rest of the underfloor refuse collection component that can be moved freely in particular. For this purpose, the insertion device on a chassis for, in particular automatic, moving the throw-in device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding underfloor refuse collection device and a method for filling it.

Figur 1

eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Einwurfeinrichtung für eine Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung;

Figur 2

in schematischer Darstellung die grundsätzliche Funktionsweise der Einwurfeinrichtung; und

Figur 3

in schematischer Darstellung die Handhabung einer erfindungsgemäßen Unterflur-Müllsammeleinrichtung.

The invention will now be explained in more detail by means of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it

FIG. 1

a schematic representation of a throw-in device according to the invention for an underfloor waste collection device;

FIG. 2

a schematic representation of the basic operation of the throw-in device; and

FIG. 3

a schematic representation of the handling of an underfloor refuse collection device according to the invention.

In the FIG. 1 a throw-in device 10 for an underground refuse collection device is shown. The throw-in device 10 has a receptacle 11 for temporarily receiving waste. The receptacle 11 defines a receiving space into which can be introduced via a slot 12 garbage. The insertion opening 12 is in particular closable, which can be accomplished via a cover element, a flap or the like. In the bottom of the receptacle 11 is also a closable discharge opening 13th

The running gear 14 has two driven drive wheels 15, 16, each drive wheel 15, 16 has its own drive 17, 18 in the form of an electric motor with associated accumulator. Thus, each drive wheel 15, 16 are driven independently and individually, which in particular the steering of the throw-in device 10 is realized.

For control, the throw-in device 10 has a control device 19, which consists of a number of different modules. A first module 20 is used to control the travel drives 17, 18. In a second module is a communication module 21, by means of which the throw-in device 10 can communicate with an external and remote control center. In a third module is a module 22 for radio remote control, via which the insertion device 10 can be remotely controlled by the external center. Finally, a locating module 23 is provided, by means of which the Throwing device 10 in the desired manner automatically between different locations can be moved back and forth.

In FIG. 2 is the basic operation of the throw-in device shown, as well as the method of how the underground refuse collection device can be filled by means of the throw-in with garbage. For example, the throw-in device 10 can be in a parking position at a time when it is not needed. The parking position can be formed on the underfloor refuse collection device 30. The underfloor refuse collection device 30 initially has a large-volume receptacle 31, which is closed at the top by a cover plate 32. In the cover plate 32 is a filling opening 33 which corresponds to the discharge opening 13 in the receptacle 11 of the insertion device 10. About the openings mentioned a refuse portion 34 located in the receptacle 11 can be emptied from the receptacle 11 into the receptacle 31.

To start a filling process, the insertion device 10 is moved by means of the control device and the travel drives 17, 18 to the desired filling point. There, the insertion opening 12 located in the receptacle 10 is opened and the refuse portion 34 is filled. Subsequently, we closed the opening again and the throw-in device is moved back to the underground refuse collection device 30, where the refuse portion 34 located in the receptacle 11 is conveyed through the discharge opening 13 of the receptacle 11 and the insertion opening 33 in the cover plate 32 into the receptacle 31.

The operation of such a throw-in device 10 as described above and a corresponding underfloor refuse collection device 30, as well as the method for filling an underground refuse collection device 30 using a throw-in device 10, will be apparent with reference to FIG FIG. 3 in particular also as follows:

For example, it can be provided that the throw-in device 10 is initially in a parking position in the underground refuse collection device 30. So that the operation is started, for example, a corresponding signal is sent to the communication module of the throw-in device 10 from the communication module of a control center 35, which is, for example, a house. This is in FIG. 3 indicated by arrow 1. Subsequently, the insertion device 10 moves to the transmitting center 35, which is indicated by the arrow 2. There, the throw-in device takes 10 rubbish. The throw-in device 10 then travels with the waste located therein back to the underground refuse collection device 30, which is shown by the arrow 3. There, the waste contained in the throw-in device 10 in the manner described above, then in the underground refuse collection device 30, in particular in the receptacle 31, promoted, which is indicated by the arrow 4.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

throw device

11

receptacle

12

deposit slot

13

emptying opening

14

landing gear

15

drive wheel

16

drive wheel

17

traction drive

18

traction drive

19

control device

20

Module for controlling the traction drive

21

communication module

22

Module for radio remote control

23

Module for finding a place

30

Underfloor garbage collector

31

receptacle

32

cover

33

fill opening

34

waste portion

35

headquarters

Claims (15)

A throw-in device (10) for an underfill collection device (30), comprising a receptacle (11) for temporarily receiving waste (34), wherein the receptacle (11) has a, in particular closable, waste opening (12), characterized in that the insertion device (10) has a running gear (14) for, in particular, automatic, advancing the insertion device (10). Throw-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that the chassis (14) has at least two wheels. Throw-in device according to claim 2, characterized in that the chassis (14) has two separately driven drive wheels (15, 16) and / or at least one support wheel. Throw-in device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the insertion device (10) has at least one travel drive (17, 18). Throw-in device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving vessel (11) has a discharge opening (13) for emptying the in the receiving vessel (11) located in the waste collecting means (30). Throw-in device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the insertion device (10) has a control device (19). Throw-in device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the insertion device (10) is a communication module (21), in particular a communication module for carrying out a wireless communication. Throwing device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the insertion device (10) has a module (22) for radio remote control Throw-in device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the insertion device (10) has a module (23) for location finding. Underfloor waste collecting device (30), comprising a receptacle (31) for receiving waste (34), and a cover plate (32) which closes the receptacle (31) upwards, wherein in the cover plate (32) has a filling opening (33) is provided for refuse, and further comprising a throw-in device (10) for refuse, which cooperates with the filling opening (33) in the cover plate (32), characterized in that the insertion device (10) has a receptacle (11) for temporarily receiving refuse having a, in particular closable, insertion opening (12) for refuse, and that the insertion device (10) has a chassis (14) for, in particular automatic, moving the throw-in device (10). Underground refuse collection device according to claim 10, characterized in that the insertion device (10) is designed according to one of claims 2 to 9. Underfloor refuse collection device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the filling opening (33) is closable, in particular closable by means of a flap device, is formed. Underground refuse collection device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the underfloor refuse collection device (30) has an external device (10) to the throw-in device (10), and that the control center (35) has a control device and / or a communication module, in particular, has a communication module for performing a wireless communication, and / or a module for radio remote control. Underground refuse collection device according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the underfloor refuse collection device (30) has a charging station for charging the traction drive (14) of the throw-in device (10). Method for filling an underfloor waste collecting device (30), in particular an underfill collecting device (30) according to one of claims 10 to 14, with a refuse portion (34), wherein the refuse portion (34) by means of a throw-in device (10), in particular a throw-in device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 9, in a receptacle (31) of the underfill refuse collection device (30) is introduced, characterized by the following steps: a) the throw-in device (10) having a chassis (14) for, in particular self-propelled, moving the throw-in device (10), and which is in a parking position, in particular by means of a traction drive (17, 18) automatically, to a Filling filled; b) At the filling the filling device (10) is filled with a garbage portion (34); c) Subsequently, the throw-in device (10) with the refuse portion (34) located therein moves, in particular automatically, to the underground refuse collection device (30); d) The garbage portion (34) located in the throw-in device (10) is conveyed into the receptacle (31) of the underfloor refuse collection device (30).

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