DE102012003465A1 - Waste container transport device for collection and disposal of e.g. organic waste, has drive assembly assigned with drive element, where drive element is brought into operative connection with wheels supported on base body - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a waste container including a base body (1) formed as a cavity for disposal of waste materials. A lid (3) is pivotally mounted in an upper region of the container, where the base body is provided with two wheels (4) at a base region. The base body includes a drive assembly (5) assigned with a drive element (6) e.g. gear wheel, where the drive element is brought into operative connection with the wheels supported on the base body. The drive assembly is equipped with an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.

Description

The invention relates to a device for transporting containers, in particular waste containers for receiving and disposing of organic waste, residual waste, paper and similar materials from households and facilities, the waste container having a designed as a cavity base body for receiving the materials to be disposed, wherein the main body is accessible via a lid pivotally mounted on the upper portion in the region of the container handle and wherein at least two wheels are mounted in the bottom region of the base body.

The disposal of waste from private households and public institutions such as schools, kindergartens and the like takes place predominantly by municipal enterprises or by private companies commissioned by municipal authorities. The waste is sorted by the user and kept until the collection date in designated containers. Depending on regional peculiarities, each household has access to several separate waste containers, such as organic waste, residual waste and paper. These waste containers are predominantly made of plastic and have a designed as a cavity base for receiving the waste, said base body is accessible via a lid attached to the upper portion. Furthermore, in the bottom area on an end face of the base body, an axle with two wheels is fastened predominantly, so that the respective waste container can be brought by slight tilting from its standing position in an oblique position and then pushed by the wheels to another location. This is particularly advantageous for the transport from the actual parking space to the location specified by the disposal company for the container emptying. Since the filled waste containers often have a high weight and must be partially transported over longer or poorly paved or steep routes, constructions have been proposed several times to facilitate the transport of filled waste containers.

For example, describes DE 81 15 646 U1 a garbage bin transporting device without fixed wheels. The basic approach is to associate a platform-shaped platform with the bottom portion of round or square garbage bins, thereby providing temporary wheeled facilities for transport operations.

DE 81 23 971 U1 relates to a technical solution for the subsequent cultivation of rollers on preferably round garbage cans to facilitate their transport. The attachment of the rollers takes place with a base body of the garbage to be fastened ring on which an axle is mounted for receiving two wheels.

However, modern waste containers are predominantly already equipped with wheels by the manufacturer, so that the two above-mentioned technical solutions are only relevant for old and hardly used types of dustbins.

DE 87 02 946 U1 describes a fixed to the bottom of a garbage massive axle for receiving wheels. In this case, the axis consists of a hollow cylinder, at the ends of each an axle head is fixed with a device for the axial fixation of a wheel. Special details on the axle head ensure good rolling of the wheels.

DE 20 2007 003 100 U1 relates to a rolling aid for a wheeled bin with two wheels, the rolling aid comprises a footprint and an additional role. The footprint is formed as a shoe which engages under the front lower edge of the garbage bin. In addition, the role is designed steerable, so that it supports the garbage can on three wheels together with the wheels, which improves the rollability of the entire unit. The tilting position of the rolling aid is fixed by a folding lever which is pivotally hinged at the upper end of a guide rod. The folding lever presses against the garbage bin and jams the tilted position, whereby the garbage can be pushed or rolled by pressure against the guide rod.

Out DE 20 2007 016 928 U1 a device for transporting garbage cans is known, which has a rod-like support lever, which is equipped with a garbage-toning handle partially embracing receiving piece. This receiving piece is so fixed to the trash can handle that a pivoting movement of about 180 ° around the handle axis is possible to move from a parking position to a transport position. In the transport position, a positive connection between the transport device and garbage bin is made, so that unwanted movements of the garbage can during transport are largely avoided.

At least the two last named references to the prior art are basically suitable to improve the rolling behavior during the transport of waste containers. However, there is still a need for development to reduce the physical effort required to move filled waste containers.

The object of the invention is to provide a device with which the physical Expenditure can be reduced when transporting waste containers and at the same time ensures easy and variable handling.

This object is achieved by assigning the main body of the waste container a separate drive assembly, which has a self-sufficient drive and a drive element and wherein the drive element can be brought into operative connection with at least one wheel supported on the main body. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of dependent claims, which are explained in more detail in the embodiment.

The transport device according to the invention is suitable for various types of containers, with waste containers for the disposal of organic waste, residual waste, paper and similar substances from private households and public institutions being mentioned as a preferred application.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing.

The device according to the invention is suitable for transporting containers, preferably for waste containers for receiving organic waste, residual waste, paper and similar substances from private households, public institutions and the like. The waste is sorted by the user and kept until the collection date in the waste container. Such waste containers have a body configured as a cavity 1 for receiving the materials to be disposed of. The main body 1 is over one at the top in the area of the container handle 2 hinged lid 3 accessible. Furthermore, in the bottom area of the body 1 at least two wheels 4 attached. Such a structure is known in principle, so that in this respect is omitted to more detailed explanations.

Essential in the present situation, however, is that the main body 1 a separate drive assembly 5 assigned. This drive assembly 5 has a self-sufficient drive and a drive element 6 on. As a self-sufficient drive both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine (gasoline or diesel) is suitable.

The drive element 6 can with at least one on the main body 1 supported wheel 4 be brought into operative connection. Functional advantages arise when both wheels 4 from the drive element 6 are driven. By the arrangement of the drive assembly 5 in the immediate vicinity of the axis of the waste container, only small ways for power transmission arise. Thus, efficiency losses are kept low.

The separate drive module 5 can at the base body 1 be supported in various ways. In a preferred variant it is provided that the support via an associated spring-loaded rod 7 takes place, in turn, on the main body 1 in the area of the holder for the lid 3 is supported. The spring pressure rod 7 is also advantageous to the drive element 6 mechanically via the spring force on the respective assigned wheel 4 to press.

The drive element 6 can be performed in various ways. If it is designed as a friction wheel, it is in the operating position directly on the circumference of the driven wheel 4 of the waste container. Such an embodiment is shown in the drawing.

Alternatively, the drive element 6 be designed as a gear, such an embodiment is not shown in the drawing. Then the drive element engages 6 in the operating position in a gear-shaped contour, either directly on the wheel 4 or on the axle of the wheel to be driven 4 is designed. This variant is slightly more expensive than the Reibradvariante by the necessary gear contours. However, there are functional advantages, because even in unfavorable conditions of use (rain, snow, steep roads, etc.) an effective drive of the wheel 4 and thus a trouble-free handling are guaranteed.

The drive assembly 5 comes with a pulse control 8th equipped, preferably at the upper portion of the main body 1 in the area of the container handle 2 is arranged. Furthermore, the pulse control is 8th via a flexible cable 9 with the drive module 5 in active connection.

The described transport device provides the user with a cost-effective, versatile and uncomplicated technical handling solution. This results in particular advantages, provided that the transport routes filled and thus heavy waste containers, for example, to central locations of the service providers for the collection of waste and waste are relatively far or poorly secured or steep and therefore would require a great effort without the use of this device.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Main body of the waste container

2

container handle

3

cover

4

wheel

5

drive assembly

6

driving element

7

Spring-loaded rod

8th

impulse control

9

flexible cable

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 8115646 U1 [0003]
• DE 8123971 U1 [0004]
• DE 8702946 U1 [0006]
• DE 202007003100 U1 [0007]
• DE 202007016928 U1 [0008]

Claims (10)

Apparatus for transporting containers, in particular waste containers for receiving and disposing of organic waste, residual waste, paper and similar materials from households and institutions, wherein the waste container has a designed as a cavity base body for receiving the materials to be disposed, wherein the body via a at the top in the region of the container handle pivotally mounted lid is accessible and wherein in the bottom region of the base body at least two wheels are fastened, characterized in that the main body ( 1 ) a separate drive assembly ( 5 ) associated with a self-sufficient drive and a drive element ( 6 ), wherein the drive element ( 6 ) with at least one on the main body ( 1 supported wheel ( 4 ) can be brought into operative connection. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive assembly ( 5 ) via an associated spring pressure rod ( 7 ) on the base body ( 1 ) in the area of the holder for the lid ( 3 ) is supported. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive element ( 6 ) with one on the main body ( 1 ) supported spring push rod ( 7 ) to the respectively assigned wheel ( 4 ) is pressed. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive element ( 6 ) is designed as a friction wheel and in the operating position directly on the rolling circumference of the driven wheel ( 4 ) of the waste container rests. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive element ( 6 ) is designed as a gear and in the operating position in a gear-shaped contour on the axis of the driven wheel ( 4 ) engages the waste container. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive element ( 6 ) in operating position both wheels ( 4 ) of the waste container. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive assembly ( 5 ) with a pulse control ( 8th ) Is provided. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the pulse control ( 8th ) at the upper portion of the body in the region of the container handle ( 2 ) is arranged. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the pulse control ( 8th ) via a flexible cable ( 9 ) with the drive assembly ( 5 ) is in operative connection. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive assembly ( 5 ) is equipped with an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.

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