CA2383799A1 - Apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed of into pouches formed along a tube of plastic material - Google Patents
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Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus for packaging objects, especially used diapers or other waste material to be disposed of, into corresponding pouches formed along a tube made of a flexible plastic material. The apparatus comprises a container in the upper portion of which a ring-shaped cassette is mounted for storing the tube of flexible plastic material in a compacted form and allowing it to be pulled from the cassette and passed through the same towards the bottom portion of the container in order to receive and store the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into the upper portion of the container. A
squeezing device is also mounted in the container below the cassette to pull the tube from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted into the container. This squeezing device comprises a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted. The rotatable members have a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze this tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container, and pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose. Actuation of the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube is preferably obtained by actuation of a closure lid that is part of the container.
squeezing device is also mounted in the container below the cassette to pull the tube from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted into the container. This squeezing device comprises a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted. The rotatable members have a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze this tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container, and pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose. Actuation of the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube is preferably obtained by actuation of a closure lid that is part of the container.
Description
APPARATUS FOR PACKAGLNG OBJECTS TO BE DISPOSED OF
INTO POUCHES FORMED ALONG A TUBE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL
BACKGROUNp OF THE INVENTION
a) Field of the invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed of into pouches formed along a tube of plastic material.
1 o More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus for use to package waste material like, for example, babies' disposable diapers, into individual pouches formed along a tube of flexible plastic material and to store the so packaged waste material in an hygienic and odor-free manner, until it is collected.
However, it is worth mentioning that the invention is not exclusively restricted to the disposal of waste material. As a matter of fact, it can be used for the disposal of any kind of objects that should be kept into separate pouches.
b) Brief description of the prior art 2 o Apparatuses of the above mentioned type for use to package a waste material in such a manner as to reduce to a maximum extent the escape of bad odors, are already known. By way of non-restrictive examples, reference can be made to U.S. patent No. 3,452,368 of 1969 (COOPER) and Canadian patent No. 1,298,191 of 1992 (RICHARDS et al).
2 5 These known apparatuses basically comprise a container having an open or openable upper portion in which the waste to tie disposed of may be inserted and a bottom portion in which the disposed waste are stored. A ring-shaped cassette is mounted in the upper portion of the container, for use to store in a pleated form, a tube of flexible plastic material into which the waste 3 o material may be inserted and stored.
In use, the waste to be disposed of is inserted into the tube at the upper portion of the container and the tube and waste are then pushed through the open center of the cassette towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose. Means are also provided for closing the tube below the cassette and thus preventing bad odor from escaping from the tube during storage.
In Canadian patent No. 1,298,191, these means are disclosed as a core that can be turned by a lid about a cylinder in order to twist the tube at regular intervals to form successive "pouches" that are kept sealed while they are stored.
1o SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus of the above mentioned type, wherein the means for closing the tube at regular intervals comprises a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted, said rotatable members comprising a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze the tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and pull it down whenever desired.
Of course, means are also provided for actuating the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested 2 o squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube.
Thus, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed of into corresponding pouches formed along a tube made of a flexible plastic material, which apparatus comprises -a container having an upper portion, a medium portion and a bottom 2 5 portion;
-a ring-shaped cassette mounted in the upper portion of the container for storing the tube of flexible plastic material in a compacted form and allowing it to be pulled from the cassette and passed through the same towards the medium and bottom portions of the container in order to receive and store 3 o the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and -a squeezing device mounted in the medium portion of the container below the cassette to pull the tube from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted into the container towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose.
In accordance with the invention, the squeezing device comprises --a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted, said rotatable members comprising a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze the tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into 1 o the upper portion of the container; and pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose, and --means for actuating the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube.
Preferably, the rotatable members also comprise elongated cushions made of compressible material. Each of these cushions extend adjacent to one of the opposite bars below the same so as to apply a pressure onto the tube before the tube is squeezed and closed by the bars. As a result, a vacuum is 2 o generated within the tube before this tube is squeezed, such a vacuum keeping the tube closed once it is squeezed.
The invention and its advantages will be better understood upon reading the following non-restrictive description of a preferred embodiment thereof, made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed according to the invention, in closed position;
Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 showing the apparatus in open 3 o position;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of parts of the upper and medium portions of the apparatus in open position, showing the device mounted below the cassette ready to pull the tube contained therein;
Figure 4 is a perspective view similar to Figure 3, showing the way the cover of the container acts as an operating means to operate the device for pulling the tube;
s Figure 5 is a perspective view similar to Figure 3 showing the same parts of the apparatus when the same is in closed position; and Figure 6 is a perspective view similar to Figure 4, showing the same parts of the apparatus when the same is in closed position.
1o DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The apparatus 1 according to the preferred embodiment of the invention as shown in the corresponding drawings is intended to be used for packaging objects to be disposed of into corresponding pouches 5 formed along a tube 3 made of a flexible plastic material.
1 s As is shown, the apparatus 1 comprises a container 7 having an upper portion 9, a medium portion 11 and a bottom portion 13.
A ring-shaped cassette (not shown) is mounted in the upper portion 9 of the container for storing the tube 3 of flexible plastic material in a pleated form and allowing it to be pulled from the cassette and passed through the same 2 o towards the medium and bottom portions 11 and 13 of the container (see Figure 5) in order to receive and store the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into an opening 15 provided for this purpose in the upper portion of the container (see Figure 2). For further information on the structure that may have such a cassette, reference can be made to the above mentioned U.S. and 25 Canadian patents. Reference can also be made to U.S. patent No. 4,934,529 (RICHARDS et al).
A squeezing device is also mounted in the medium portion 11 of the container 3 below the cassette to pull the tube 3 from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted therein towards the bottom portion 13 3 o for storage purpose. As is shown in the drawings, the squeezing device comprises a pair of opposite rotatable members 17, 19 between which the tube is inserted. These rotatable member 17, 19 comprise a plurality of opposite bars 21 that extends transversely to the tube 13 in order to squeeze it (see Figures 3 and 5), to keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and to pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion 13 of the container 3 for 5 storage purpose.
In the illustrated embodiment, each of the rotatable members 17, 19 comprises two loops 21 that extend in parallel relationship in two vertical planes and between which the opposite bars 21 extend. However, such is just a preferred embodiment. Indeed, rotatable the members 17, 19 could be of 1 o different structure such as, for example, like the one of a paddle wheel.
Of course, guiding means 27 are provided into the medium portion of the container for receiving and guiding the loops 29.
As is shown in the drawings, the loops 29 of the rotatable members are shaped so that the rotatable members may together form a vertical channel through which the tube 3 passes. Moreover, the bars 21 of the rotatable members are attached onto the corresponding loops 29 in such a manner that when one pair of these opposite bars 21 squeeze the tube on top of the channel, then another pair of the opposite bars 21 squeezes the same tube at the bottom of the channel (see again Figures 3 and 5).
2 o The squeezing device mentioned hereinabove must, of course, also comprise means for actuating the rotatable members '17, 19 in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube 3. In the illustrated embodiment, these means are part of a closure lid 23 used to close the opening 15 in the upper portion of the container.
This closure lid 23 is slidably movable up and down and comprises a projecting element 25 positioned to engage at least one the opposite bars 21 and push it down when the lid 23 is pushed down, thereby causing actuation both of the rotatable members 17, 19 (see the arrows in Figure 4).
As shown in Figures 3 and 5 of the drawings, the rotatable members 3 0 17, 19 may also comprise elongated cushions 31 made of compressible material. Each of the cushions extends adjacent to one of the opposite bars 21 below the same to apply a pressure onto the tube 3 before this tube is squeezed and closed by the bars 21 in the form of pouches. As a result, a vacuum is generated within each pouch formed within the tube before the tube is squeezed. Such a vacuum in turn keeps the corresponding pouch closed once it is squeezed.
s Of course, numerous modifications could be made to the preferred embodiments disclosed hereinabove without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the accompanying claims.
INTO POUCHES FORMED ALONG A TUBE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL
BACKGROUNp OF THE INVENTION
a) Field of the invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed of into pouches formed along a tube of plastic material.
1 o More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus for use to package waste material like, for example, babies' disposable diapers, into individual pouches formed along a tube of flexible plastic material and to store the so packaged waste material in an hygienic and odor-free manner, until it is collected.
However, it is worth mentioning that the invention is not exclusively restricted to the disposal of waste material. As a matter of fact, it can be used for the disposal of any kind of objects that should be kept into separate pouches.
b) Brief description of the prior art 2 o Apparatuses of the above mentioned type for use to package a waste material in such a manner as to reduce to a maximum extent the escape of bad odors, are already known. By way of non-restrictive examples, reference can be made to U.S. patent No. 3,452,368 of 1969 (COOPER) and Canadian patent No. 1,298,191 of 1992 (RICHARDS et al).
2 5 These known apparatuses basically comprise a container having an open or openable upper portion in which the waste to tie disposed of may be inserted and a bottom portion in which the disposed waste are stored. A ring-shaped cassette is mounted in the upper portion of the container, for use to store in a pleated form, a tube of flexible plastic material into which the waste 3 o material may be inserted and stored.
In use, the waste to be disposed of is inserted into the tube at the upper portion of the container and the tube and waste are then pushed through the open center of the cassette towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose. Means are also provided for closing the tube below the cassette and thus preventing bad odor from escaping from the tube during storage.
In Canadian patent No. 1,298,191, these means are disclosed as a core that can be turned by a lid about a cylinder in order to twist the tube at regular intervals to form successive "pouches" that are kept sealed while they are stored.
1o SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus of the above mentioned type, wherein the means for closing the tube at regular intervals comprises a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted, said rotatable members comprising a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze the tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and pull it down whenever desired.
Of course, means are also provided for actuating the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested 2 o squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube.
Thus, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed of into corresponding pouches formed along a tube made of a flexible plastic material, which apparatus comprises -a container having an upper portion, a medium portion and a bottom 2 5 portion;
-a ring-shaped cassette mounted in the upper portion of the container for storing the tube of flexible plastic material in a compacted form and allowing it to be pulled from the cassette and passed through the same towards the medium and bottom portions of the container in order to receive and store 3 o the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and -a squeezing device mounted in the medium portion of the container below the cassette to pull the tube from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted into the container towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose.
In accordance with the invention, the squeezing device comprises --a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted, said rotatable members comprising a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze the tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into 1 o the upper portion of the container; and pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose, and --means for actuating the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube.
Preferably, the rotatable members also comprise elongated cushions made of compressible material. Each of these cushions extend adjacent to one of the opposite bars below the same so as to apply a pressure onto the tube before the tube is squeezed and closed by the bars. As a result, a vacuum is 2 o generated within the tube before this tube is squeezed, such a vacuum keeping the tube closed once it is squeezed.
The invention and its advantages will be better understood upon reading the following non-restrictive description of a preferred embodiment thereof, made with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed according to the invention, in closed position;
Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 showing the apparatus in open 3 o position;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of parts of the upper and medium portions of the apparatus in open position, showing the device mounted below the cassette ready to pull the tube contained therein;
Figure 4 is a perspective view similar to Figure 3, showing the way the cover of the container acts as an operating means to operate the device for pulling the tube;
s Figure 5 is a perspective view similar to Figure 3 showing the same parts of the apparatus when the same is in closed position; and Figure 6 is a perspective view similar to Figure 4, showing the same parts of the apparatus when the same is in closed position.
1o DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The apparatus 1 according to the preferred embodiment of the invention as shown in the corresponding drawings is intended to be used for packaging objects to be disposed of into corresponding pouches 5 formed along a tube 3 made of a flexible plastic material.
1 s As is shown, the apparatus 1 comprises a container 7 having an upper portion 9, a medium portion 11 and a bottom portion 13.
A ring-shaped cassette (not shown) is mounted in the upper portion 9 of the container for storing the tube 3 of flexible plastic material in a pleated form and allowing it to be pulled from the cassette and passed through the same 2 o towards the medium and bottom portions 11 and 13 of the container (see Figure 5) in order to receive and store the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into an opening 15 provided for this purpose in the upper portion of the container (see Figure 2). For further information on the structure that may have such a cassette, reference can be made to the above mentioned U.S. and 25 Canadian patents. Reference can also be made to U.S. patent No. 4,934,529 (RICHARDS et al).
A squeezing device is also mounted in the medium portion 11 of the container 3 below the cassette to pull the tube 3 from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted therein towards the bottom portion 13 3 o for storage purpose. As is shown in the drawings, the squeezing device comprises a pair of opposite rotatable members 17, 19 between which the tube is inserted. These rotatable member 17, 19 comprise a plurality of opposite bars 21 that extends transversely to the tube 13 in order to squeeze it (see Figures 3 and 5), to keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and to pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion 13 of the container 3 for 5 storage purpose.
In the illustrated embodiment, each of the rotatable members 17, 19 comprises two loops 21 that extend in parallel relationship in two vertical planes and between which the opposite bars 21 extend. However, such is just a preferred embodiment. Indeed, rotatable the members 17, 19 could be of 1 o different structure such as, for example, like the one of a paddle wheel.
Of course, guiding means 27 are provided into the medium portion of the container for receiving and guiding the loops 29.
As is shown in the drawings, the loops 29 of the rotatable members are shaped so that the rotatable members may together form a vertical channel through which the tube 3 passes. Moreover, the bars 21 of the rotatable members are attached onto the corresponding loops 29 in such a manner that when one pair of these opposite bars 21 squeeze the tube on top of the channel, then another pair of the opposite bars 21 squeezes the same tube at the bottom of the channel (see again Figures 3 and 5).
2 o The squeezing device mentioned hereinabove must, of course, also comprise means for actuating the rotatable members '17, 19 in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube 3. In the illustrated embodiment, these means are part of a closure lid 23 used to close the opening 15 in the upper portion of the container.
This closure lid 23 is slidably movable up and down and comprises a projecting element 25 positioned to engage at least one the opposite bars 21 and push it down when the lid 23 is pushed down, thereby causing actuation both of the rotatable members 17, 19 (see the arrows in Figure 4).
As shown in Figures 3 and 5 of the drawings, the rotatable members 3 0 17, 19 may also comprise elongated cushions 31 made of compressible material. Each of the cushions extends adjacent to one of the opposite bars 21 below the same to apply a pressure onto the tube 3 before this tube is squeezed and closed by the bars 21 in the form of pouches. As a result, a vacuum is generated within each pouch formed within the tube before the tube is squeezed. Such a vacuum in turn keeps the corresponding pouch closed once it is squeezed.
s Of course, numerous modifications could be made to the preferred embodiments disclosed hereinabove without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the accompanying claims.
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1- An apparatus for packaging objects to be disposed of into corresponding pouches formed along a tube made of a flexible plastic material, said apparatus comprising:
-a container having an upper portion, a medium portion and a bottom portion;
-a ring-shaped cassette mounted in the upper portion of the container for storing the tube of flexible plastic material in a compacted form and allowing it to be pulled from said cassette and passed through the same towards the medium and bottom portions of the container in order to receive and store the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and -a squeezing device mounted in the medium portion of the container below the cassette to pull the tube from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted into the container towards the bottom portion of said container for storage purpose, wherein said squeezing device comprises:
--a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted, said rotatable members comprising a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze said tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose, and --means for actuating the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube.
-a container having an upper portion, a medium portion and a bottom portion;
-a ring-shaped cassette mounted in the upper portion of the container for storing the tube of flexible plastic material in a compacted form and allowing it to be pulled from said cassette and passed through the same towards the medium and bottom portions of the container in order to receive and store the objects to be disposed while they are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and -a squeezing device mounted in the medium portion of the container below the cassette to pull the tube from the cassette and move it down together with the objects inserted into the container towards the bottom portion of said container for storage purpose, wherein said squeezing device comprises:
--a pair of opposite rotatable members between which the tube is inserted, said rotatable members comprising a plurality of opposite bars extending transversely to the tube in order to squeeze said tube, keep it closed until other objects to be disposed of are inserted into the upper portion of the container; and pull it down to move the tube and the objects contained therein towards the bottom portion of the container for storage purpose, and --means for actuating the rotatable members in unison and in opposite direction to achieve the requested squeezing, closing and pulling down of the tube.
2- The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
- each of the rotatable members comprises two loops extending in parallel relationship in two vertical planes and between which the opposite bars extend; and - guiding means are located into the medium portion of the containing for receiving and guiding said loops.
- each of the rotatable members comprises two loops extending in parallel relationship in two vertical planes and between which the opposite bars extend; and - guiding means are located into the medium portion of the containing for receiving and guiding said loops.
3- The apparatus of claim 2, wherein:
- the loops of the rotatable members are shaped so that said rotatable members may together form a vertical channel through which the tube passes; and - the bars of the rotatable members are attached onto their corresponding loops in such a manner that when one pair of said opposite bars squeeze the tube on top of the channel, then another pair of said opposite bars squeezes the same tube at the bottom of said channel.
- the loops of the rotatable members are shaped so that said rotatable members may together form a vertical channel through which the tube passes; and - the bars of the rotatable members are attached onto their corresponding loops in such a manner that when one pair of said opposite bars squeeze the tube on top of the channel, then another pair of said opposite bars squeezes the same tube at the bottom of said channel.
4- The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:
- the container has a closure lid; and - said lid is operatively connected to the actuating means in such a manner as to actuate the rotatable members when the lid is being closed.
- the container has a closure lid; and - said lid is operatively connected to the actuating means in such a manner as to actuate the rotatable members when the lid is being closed.
5- The apparatus of claim 4, wherein:
- the closure lid is slidably movable up and down; and - said lid comprises a projecting element positioned to engage one of said opposite bars and to push it down, thereby causing actuation of both of the rotatable members.
- the closure lid is slidably movable up and down; and - said lid comprises a projecting element positioned to engage one of said opposite bars and to push it down, thereby causing actuation of both of the rotatable members.
6- The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the rotatable members also comprise elongated cushions made of compressible material, each of said cushions extending adjacent to one of said opposite bars below the same to apply a pressure onto the tube before said tube is squeezed and closed by said bars, whereby a vacuum is generated within the tube before said tube is squeezed, such a vacuum keeping the tube closed once it is squeezed.
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