DE102010036745B4 - Multi-part glass breakage disposal device for disposal of a mercury-containing component - Google Patents

Abstract

A multi-part glass breakage disposal device (100) for disposing of a mercury-containing component (200), comprising handling means (104) for handling at least one or more parts (202) of the component (200), wherein the handling device (104) comprises a Shell (110) for receiving the at least one or more parts (202) of the component (200) and a feed part (112) for feeding the at least one or more parts (202) of the component (200) to the shell (110), the tray (110) being formed from a foldable blank (10) having at least two sheets (20, 22a, 22b, 26a, 26b, 30, 50, 56a, 56b) which in the folded state has a bottom (120) and at least forming a side wall (122a, 122b, 130), characterized in that the foldable blank (10) comprises at least three blades (20, 22a, 22b, 26a, 26b, 30, 50, 56a, 56b) which, in the folded condition, comprise a Bottom (120), at least one lateral side wall (122a, 122b) and a back ärtige side wall (130) form and the at least one lateral side wall ...

Description

The invention relates to a multi-part glass breakage disposal device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Mercury is known as a toxic pollutant that, among other things, is harmful in the food chain. Elemental mercury often passes as a vapor into the environment and can be far removed from emission sources z. B. cause an increased level of mercury in fish.

Modern energy-saving lamps contain mercury. Their luminous bodies typically contain between 1 and 10 milligrams of mercury. Therefore, there is a risk that when the luminous body is broken or when defective lamps are disposed of, mercury is released into the environment, in which case there is a risk, especially in the case of glass breakage, of inhaling mercury vapor, of which up to 80% is absorbed physiologically. Frequently consumers dispose of energy-saving lamps also improperly in the household waste instead of in the designated hazardous waste.

In the WO 2009/108220 A1 is a sorbent for mercury in the form of nanoparticles described z. B. contained in a disposal kit for energy-saving lamps. In a container of the disposal kit glass breakage of energy-saving lamps can be stored or transported, wherein the container may be occupied on inner surfaces with the sorbent. The disposal kit includes, in addition to the container for the fragments of the energy-saving lamp and gloves for collecting the fragments. Mercury residues and very small fragments can be neutralized with powdered sorbent and taken up with a cloth. The sorbent can also be integrated in the cloth.

The FR 2 695 147 A1 discloses a disposable handling device for receiving debris such as animal excrement. From a foldable blank with contiguous sheets can be formed by folding at predetermined edges a dustpan-like device with stably erected side walls and a handle integrally formed on a rear wall. The side walls are stabilized by the handle, which is glued to the side leaves when folded. The handle has a U-shaped cross-section. As long as the handle is held and grasped in one hand, the side legs of the U-shaped cross-section are compressed and the side walls are stably pressed against the back wall.

An object of the invention is to provide a multi-part disposal device which is easy to handle and easy to store.

The object is solved by the features of claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are given in the further claims, the drawings and the description.

It is proposed a multi-part glass breakage disposal device for disposal of a mercury-containing component, in particular for disposal of an energy-saving lamp, with a handling device for handling at least one or more parts of the component. In this case, the handling device comprises a shell for receiving the at least one or more parts of the component and a supply part for feeding the at least one or more parts of the component to the shell, wherein the shell is formed from a foldable blank with at least two leaves, which in a folded state form a bottom and a side wall.

This results in a stable shell, which can carry the weight of the component to be disposed, in particular when receiving the glass breakage. The glass break disposal device can be produced as a foldable blank in various sizes and designs, z. B. punch. The multi-part glass breakage disposal device can be stored easily and very space-saving. It is easy to use and can easily be kept in every household. The folding of the glass breakage disposal device can be done intuitively, whereby clearly understandable operating instructions for the correct sequence can be provided. The glass breakage disposal device can be used for lamps, in particular energy-saving lamps, in which mercury is present as a mercury compound, for example in powder form.

The foldable blank comprises at least three sheets which unfolded form a bottom, at least one lateral side wall and a rear side wall, which at least one lateral side wall may be folded up and connected to the rear side wall. The at least one lateral side wall can be locked in the folded state with the rear side wall. For this tabs are provided, which are inserted into corresponding openings. These can also be used for erecting z. B. the rear side wall are used by these are already inserted in advance.

Also conceivable is a solid compound, for example in the form of an adhesive bond. Thus, a shell can be folded, which is very stable mechanically and can be easily held and guided by hand. The bowl can be disposed of with glass breakage in the container, which then sealed may be to prevent unwanted leakage of z. B. mercury-containing dusts to prevent.

Conveniently, a closable container for receiving the handling device and the component and / or parts thereof may be provided, which may conveniently be part of the multi-part glass breakage disposal device attached.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the handling device may comprise a fixing element for fixing smaller particles and powder. This may advantageously be an adhesive film and / or an absorbent material, with the smallest remnants of the glass breakage and other components of the component, such as fragments containing mercury, can be reliably absorbed.

The feed part may conveniently form at least one further sheet of the foldable blank and be detachably connected to the shell, for instance by means of a perforation. Preferably, the feed part can be detachably arranged on the end of the blank opposite the rear side wall. Thus, the foldable blank for the multi-part glass breakage disposal device can be made cheap, such as by punching. When assembling the multi-part disposal device only a few items must be joined together, such as the container, which can be inserted into the blank in flat folded form together with the fixing element. In the application, the feed can be separated easily from the foldable blank. Before use, d. H. in the ready state, the feeding part can serve for securing parts loosely inserted into the multi-part glass breakage disposal device, so that they can be stored safely in the glass breakage disposal device. The loose parts are secured from one side by the one or more leaves of the rear side wall and from the other side by the leaves forming the feed part, while the leaves of the side walls enclose these leaves.

In a favorable embodiment, the blank can be folded in the provision state before the intended use so that its base corresponds to the outline of the soil. Preferably, at least two side walls and the bottom may enclose the feed part and a fixing element, such as an adhesive surface. This results in a small, flat and compact unit that requires little storage space. Furthermore, this offers the possibility of legible information, such as application instructions for multi-part glass breakage disposal device, information on the handling of mercury and disposal addresses and the like, to install.

Advantageously, the blank can be made of plastic, in particular of polypropylene. Thus, a long storage life for the glass breakage disposal apparatus and a stable apparatus in use can be achieved. Alternatively, another material may be provided, such as cardboard.

In a favorable embodiment, the bottom of the blank may at least partially have an adhesive surface. This allows fragments of the component to be fixed to the ground during transport and / or storage. Optionally, various parts of the glass break disposal device may be provided with such an adhesive surface.

Conveniently, the feed part can be formed from at least two sheets which form a bottom and at least one side wall. This results in a stable shape of the feed, so that it can be handled safely.

Conveniently, the container may be formed dustproof, such as a bag with a zipper-like closure or adhesive seam.

The fixing element may advantageously comprise an adhesive surface. Alternatively or additionally, the fixing element may comprise an absorbent material. This can easily absorb particles and / or liquids.

According to a favorable embodiment, a mercury sorbent can be provided in the container and / or on the foldable blank and / or in the foldable blank and / or on the fixing element. Thus, any release of mercury or mercury vapors from the glass breakage disposal device can be at least reduced.

Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

There are shown by way of example in a schematic representation:

1 a plan view of a foldable blank of a multi-part glass breakage disposal device in the supply state before the intended use;

2 a plan view of the foldable blank 1 in unfolded, flat shape;

3 in perspective, the foldable blank 2 folded to a shell with still attached to the shell feeding part;

4a . 4b a plan view of the feed part 3 ( 4a ) and folded in perspective view ( 4b );

5 one from the foldable blank 1 formed multi-part glass breakage disposal device with shell and supply part and a fixing element; and

6a . 6b a handling of a fixing element with adhesive surface when exposing the adhesive surface ( 6a ) and when picking up small particles ( 6b ).

Description of the embodiment

Essentially identical parts are numbered in the figures basically with the same reference numerals.

To illustrate the invention show the 1 and 2 in plan view of a foldable blank 10 a multi-part glass breakage disposal device for disposal of a mercury-containing component in the provision state before the intended use ( 1 ) and in the unfolded state before folding for commissioning ( 2 ). The cut 10 can z. B. plastic, in particular polypropylene, be formed, or from cardboard or cardboard.

The foldable blank 10 includes a number of contiguous leaves 20 . 22a . 22b . 26a . 26b . 30 , which in the folded state form a shell with a bottom and side walls on three sides of the bottom, as well as leaves 50 . 56a . 56b that is detachable with the leaf 20 form a feed part with a bottom and two lateral side walls. From the foldable blank 10 become parts of a handling device 104 educated.

To the central rectangular sheet 20 Adjacent to both sides on a lateral folding edge 24a . 24b an approximately rectangular sheet 22a . 22b on, on a transverse side at a folding edge 32 the approximately triangular leaf 30 as a rear side wall and at a opposite demolition edge 20a the leaf 50 between two laterally arranged, slightly sloping leaves 56a . 56b ,

The to the sheet 20 adjacent lateral leaves 22a . 22b each have a rear folding edge 28a . 28b to which in each case an approximately triangular sheet 26a . 26b followed.

Here is the blank 10 folded in the stowed state before the intended use flat so that its base surface of the base of the sheet 20 matches and the side walls forming sheets 22a . 22b and the leaf forming the bottom 20 the leaves forming the feed part, folded 180 ° inwards 50 . 56a . 56b and 26a . 26b . 30 enclose. The leaves 22a . 22b have a bar 22c and an opening 22d so that in the flat folded deployment state ( 1 ) the two leaves 22a . 22b can be locked together to the flat folded blank 10 together. Optionally, one or more loose parts, in particular the handling device 104 within the folded blank 10 be inserted, which then when using the glass breakage disposal device 100 can be used. Advantageously, such loose parts of the glass breakage disposal device 100 below the on the same side of the sheet 20 inside folded leaves 50 . 56a . 56b and 26a . 26b . 30 be enclosed, so that falling out of loose parts is practically impossible. In the ready state, the blank forms 10 thus a safe packaging for such loose parts, such as the handling device 104 , Loose parts of the handling device 104 can z. B. may be a fixing element, can be taken with the smaller particles. Likewise, a closable container, in particular a bag, preferably a plastic bag, in which the glass breakage and the handling device 104 be accommodated, folded into a suitable size to be inserted as a loose part.

On the leaf 22b is a protruding tab 22e arranged, which is suitable for hanging in goods stands to this according z. B. to present hooks in a showroom.

The sidewalls forming leaves 22a . 22b can be 90 ° opposite the sheet 20 folded or angled, with the rear side wall forming sheet 30 be locked by tabs 26e . 26f the one to the leaves 22a . 22b adjacent triangular leaves 26a . 26b in corresponding openings 34a . 34b the sheet forming the rear side wall 30 be plugged. Preferably, the tabs 26e . 26f already in the ready state in the corresponding openings 34a . 34b be inserted in advance and in the final position of the rear side wall forming sheet 30 in the openings 34a . 34b engage. This will be a stable shell 110 the handling device 104 educated.

This will be in 3 clearly what the foldable blank 10 out 2 to a bowl 110 folded shows with still on the shell 110 attached feeding part 112 the handling device 104 in Shape of a leaf 50 with lateral leaves 56a . 56b , There it can be seen that the side walls 122a . 122b forming leaves 22a . 22b upwards, z. B. by 90 °, angled, wherein the rear side wall 130 forming sheet 30 is pulled up with the already pre-inserted in openings tabs 26a . 26b with the rear side wall 30 can lock.

Preferably, the tabs 26e . 26f already in the ready state in the corresponding openings 34a . 34b be inserted in advance, so that by erecting the side walls forming sheets 22a . 22b the sheet forming the rear side wall 30 on the one hand is pulled up, and then this by simply further pulling up or pushing up (in the figure by a wide arrow in front of the sheet 30 indicated) in its end position of z. B. 90 ° to the sheet 20 with the tabs 26e . 26f can lock. For this purpose, have the openings 34a . 34b Locking means, which with locking means of the tabs 26e . 26f correspond, for example, on both sides of a longitudinal section of the openings 34a . 34b Angled incisions, with corresponding notches on the tabs 26e . 26f interact. Will be a leaf 22a . 22b or both folded up, the adjacent leaves are each 26a . 26b as well as the sheet 30 through the in the openings 34a . 34b of the leaf 30 inserted tabs 26e . 26f a piece pulled up. The respective tab 26e . 26f can with its corresponding opening 34a . 34b of the rear leaf brought into its final position 30 lock and stabilize the now formed sidewalls in their position.

Alternatively, they can be attached to the leaves 22a . 22b adjacent triangular leaves 26a . 26b or even the leaves 22a . 22b itself firmly with the rear side wall forming sheet 30 be connected, such as by means of an adhesive bond or a punched connection or the like.

The feeding part 112 forming leaves 50 . 56a . 56b can be at a dividing line 52 , z. As a perforation can be separated without much effort.

Of course, it can be provided that the feed part 112 separately as a loose part of the handling device 104 the glass breakage disposal device 100 is enclosed. In this case, it is cheap instead of the sheet 50 to provide at least one collar, the loose parts in the ready state of the glass breakage disposal device 100 secures from falling out.

It is also conceivable to form the feed part as a spatula and / or brush and / or sponge and / or cloth.

The 4a and 4b illustrate in a plan view of the leaves 50 . 56a . 56b of the feeding part 112 out 3 in 4a and in perspective view the feeding part 112 folded leaves 50 . 56a . 56b in 4b ,

The base of the ensemble of leaves 50 . 56a . 56b is rectangular, with the leaves arranged alongside 56a . 56b to the central leaf 50 each at a folding edge 58a . 58b slanted, leaving the sheet 50 Trapezoidal is formed.

The two-sided on the sheet 50 arranged leaves 56a . 56b be at the fold edges 58a . 58b bent by about 90 °, thus forming a stable blade with a bottom 150 and sidewalls 156a . 156b as well as with a wide front edge 54 and a narrow opposite edge, so that the feed part 112 very comfortable and stable to handle.

5 illustrates the use of the multi-part glass break disposal apparatus 100 when disposing of a broken component 200 in the form of an energy-saving lamp 210 with a handling device 104 the glass breakage disposal device according to the invention 100 ,

The handling device 104 includes a shell 110 and a feeding part 112 , as well as a fixing element 114 , The shell 110 and the feeding part 112 are folded from a foldable blank in the manner described above. With the feeding part 112 becomes the broken component 200 with fragments 202 on the shell 110 guided. The hands of the user of the glass break disposal device remain 100 spared from splinters and impurities.

Remaining fragments remaining on the ground 202 not with the feeder part 112 the Bowl 110 can be supplied with the fixing element 114 added. The handling show the 6a and 6b in a plan view of the fixing element 114 when exposing the adhesive surface of the fixing element 114 ( 6a ) and when picking up small fragments 202 from the underground ( 6b ).

The handling device 104 including fragments of the component 200 are then placed in the sealable container 102 the glass breakage disposal device 100 introduced, such as a closable plastic bag or the like. This is preferably formed dustproof. The container 102 can be conveniently folded in the blank 10 ( 1 ) and removed if necessary.

In the container 102 and / or on the blank 10 and / or in the cut 10 and / or on the fixing element 114 Of course, a mercury sorbent can be provided as in the WO 2009/108220 A1 described, or other known means for binding or neutralizing mercury.

The filled container 102 the glass breakage disposal device 100 can then be safely transported and disposed of at the appropriate collection points. There again, used glass breakage disposal devices 100 collected with their mercury-containing contents and in the containers 102 the glass breakage disposal device 100 be properly stored until final disposal, without the deposit being contaminated with mercury.

Claims (15)

Multi-part glass breakage disposal device ( 100 ) for disposal of a mercury-containing component ( 200 ), with a handling device ( 104 ) for handling at least one or more parts ( 202 ) of the component ( 200 ), wherein the handling device ( 104 ) a bowl ( 110 ) for receiving the at least one or more parts ( 202 ) of the component ( 200 ) and a feed part ( 112 ) for feeding the at least one or more parts ( 202 ) of the component ( 200 ) to the shell ( 110 ), wherein the shell ( 110 ) from a foldable blank ( 10 ) is formed with at least two leaves ( 20 . 22a . 22b . 26a . 26b . 30 . 50 . 56a . 56b ), which in the folded state a floor ( 120 ) and at least one side wall ( 122a . 122b . 130 ), characterized in that the foldable blank ( 10 ) at least three leaves ( 20 . 22a . 22b . 26a . 26b . 30 . 50 . 56a . 56b ), which in the folded state a floor ( 120 ), at least one lateral side wall ( 122a . 122b ) and a rear side wall ( 130 ) and the at least one lateral side wall ( 122a . 122b ) at least in the folded state with the rear side wall ( 130 ) is lockable, for which tabs ( 26e . 26f ) are provided, which in the unfolded state in advance in corresponding openings ( 34a . 34b ) are inserted. Multi-part disposal device according to claim 1, characterized in that the handling device ( 104 ) a fixing element ( 114 ) for fixing smaller particles and powder. Multi-part disposal device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a closable container ( 102 ) for receiving the handling device ( 104 ) and the component ( 200 ) and / or parts ( 202 ) thereof. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supply part ( 112 ) at least one more sheet ( 50 . 56a . 56b ) of the blank ( 10 ) and detachable with the shell ( 110 ) connected is. Multi-part disposal device according to claim 4, characterized in that the feed part ( 112 ) on the rear side wall ( 130 ) opposite end ( 20a ) of the blank ( 10 ) is detachably arranged. Multi-part disposal device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the feed part ( 112 ) is designed as a separate brush and / or sponge and / or spatula. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blank ( 10 ) is folded in the ready state before the intended use so that its base surface of the base of the soil ( 120 ) corresponds. Multi-part disposal device according to claim 7, characterized in that at least two side walls ( 130 ) and the ground ( 120 ) the feeding part ( 112 ) and a fixing element ( 114 ) enclose. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blank ( 10 ) made of plastic, in particular polypropylene. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom ( 120 ) of the blank ( 10 ) has at least partially an adhesive surface. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supply part ( 112 ) of at least two leaves ( 50 . 56a . 56b ) which forms a floor ( 150 ) and at least one side wall ( 156a . 156b ) form. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 102 ) is dustproof. Multi-part disposal device according to one of claims 2 to 12, characterized characterized in that the fixing element ( 114 ) comprises an adhesive surface. Multi-part disposal device according to one of claims 2 to 13, characterized in that the fixing element ( 114 ) comprises an absorbent material. Multi-part disposal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the container ( 102 ) and / or on and / or in the blank ( 10 ) and / or on the element ( 114 ) a mercury sorbent is provided.

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