DE102014118877A1 - Collecting container and collecting container system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for collecting valuable materials. Such a container is also referred to as a recyclable collection container. The container consists of a container body for receiving the valuable substances, wherein the container body has at least one insertion opening, which the supply of Wertsoffe into the container, and at least one discharge opening, which serves for the removal of the valuable substances from the container. On one of the inner sides of the container, an electronic module is arranged, which consists of a control unit, a power supply unit and an interface unit, via the interface unit with the control unit arranged on or in the container position determining unit and arranged in or on the container radio communication unit is connectable.

Description

The present invention relates to a collecting container and a system with a collecting container for collecting goods, in particular valuable materials such. Bottles, used clothes, packaging, glass, paper, plastics etc.

Recyclable waste containers for paper, plastics, glass or cans are well known. Such recycling containers are z. B. placed on roads or public places and are provided with insertion holes through which the recyclables to be collected can be thrown into the recycling bin.

So is out of the DE 20 2010 016 546 U1 a cargo container is known, which is designed with a reliable power supply. The freight container is used to store or load freight in containers and to ship this with the freight container over long distances.

From the DE 10 2010 064 326 A1 is a monitoring unit for monitoring an object, wherein the monitoring unit is assigned at least one device identifier for identifying the monitoring unit known. At least one broadcast identifier for identifying the object is attached to the object. The monitoring unit has at least one detection module, which is designed to detect the transmission identifier of the object. Furthermore, the monitoring unit has at least one processing module which is designed to link the detected transmission identifier of the object with the device identifier of the monitoring unit, wherein the device identifier is stored in the monitoring unit.

From the EP 1 719 088 A1 For example, an alarm system is provided which is designed to trigger an alarm when at least two environment-dependent references specified for a specific environment are changed.

From the EP 1 522 981 A1 there is known a monitor attachable to a target to be monitored, the monitor having a motion-sensitive sensor configured to provide a signal as an output when the target to be monitored is moved.

From the GB 2 503 058 A a monitoring system for a transport container is known. The monitoring system includes a sensor and a data transmitter. The monitoring system sends the location of the transport container to a control center at predeterminable time intervals.

From the DE 10 2006 057 643 A1 a method and system for monitoring a container is known. For this purpose, measured data of an object are detected by a sensor. The acquired measured values are transmitted to a transponder and the transponder transmits status information to a reading unit as a function of the measured data.

From the DE 10 2004 059 759 A1 a monitoring device for monitoring containers is known. In a housing of the monitoring unit, a computing unit is provided for processing the position data received via an antenna and for generating data to be sent to a control center. The housing is releasably attached to the wall of the container. The arithmetic unit stores the position signals received during the transport of the container and sends them at predetermined times to the center for registering the transport route of the container.

From the DE 10 2008 046 286 A1 a tracking unit is disclosed for attachment to a moveable object. The locating unit comprises a position determining unit, which determines the spatial position of the locating unit during operation and records the spatial position and transmits it to one or more receivers. Furthermore, a sound recording unit is provided for detecting noise signals of the environment. In addition, the locating unit has an evaluation unit for evaluating the ambient noise signals detected by the sound recording determining unit, wherein the evaluation unit based on the detected ambient noise signals, the environment in which the locating unit is classified and is controlled depending on the classification of the operation of the locating unit ,

From the DE 000020319922 U1 is a recycling container known, which is designed as a substantially closed cuboid or cylindrical collecting container. There are at least one arranged in its upper part of the throw-in opening and at least two bottom-trained emptying flaps available. At the top of the container, a coupling element is arranged, which serves for connection of the collecting container with a lifting device and with an accessible from the top of the collecting container actuator for opening and closing emptying flaps of the recycling bin. The actuator is designed as a vertically directed, centrally guided in the reservoir, traction device, which is connected to the underside of the discharge flaps, and the upper side with a first lifting device can be coupled to raise the sump by means of the lifting device on the pulling device can. The coupling element is coupled with a second lifting device, wherein when lowering the first lifting device with respect to the second lifting device, the pulling device can be relieved and thus the emptying flaps can be opened by the weight and collected in the collecting container recyclable down.

A disadvantage of the prior art is that recyclables collection containers, especially those for collecting bottles, paper, cans or other valuable materials that are placed in public places or public places are not monitored electronically. The collected recycling containers are either controlled by a person at regular intervals, whereby this person, if it recognizes that the container is full, causes the container to be picked up or emptied, or the recycling containers are emptied at regular intervals.

On the one hand, this means that increased personnel costs are incurred because a person must control the containers. In the other case, it leads to the fact that the containers are partially overcrowded and the objects to be collected next to the container are thrown or unnecessary emptying done, since the container is not yet filled.

Object of the present invention is therefore to show a recycling container and a system with such a recycling container, so that the disadvantages described above can be avoided.

The recycling bin according to the invention should be able to determine its location and record its degree of filling itself and depending on these parameters, a corresponding message to a control center can be transmitted, so that depending on the collected data collection container self-emptying data and control can be done. At the same time a possible theft or unauthorized emptying of the recycling bin should be detected and reported to a central processing unit. Finally, a recycling bin should be able to be found at any time by transmitting its current location, its geographical location at predefined times to the headquarters.

This object is achieved with the present invention having the features of claim 1 and the features of claim 8. Advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the further description and the further specific description of the invention with reference to embodiments with reference to figures.

The present invention relates to a container for collecting valuable materials. Such a container is also referred to as a recyclable collection container. The container consists of a container body for receiving the valuable materials and has at least one insertion opening, the supply of recyclables in the container, and at least one discharge opening, which serves to remove the valuable substances from the container on. On one of the inner sides of the container, an electronic module is arranged, which consists of a control unit, a power supply unit and an interface unit, via the interface unit with the control unit arranged on or in the container position determining unit and arranged in or on the container radio communication unit is connectable. By providing an electronic module that consists of a control unit, a power supply unit and an interface unit, the container can be assigned a Eigenintelligenz by the control unit of the electronic module based on connectable sensors and the radio communication unit communication between a receiving station to which the determined Data of the sensors are transmitted, can make a statement about the container, or the container itself is monitored by the control unit. For this purpose, however, a power supply unit is necessary, which is designed as an accumulator unit in an advantageous embodiment of the invention. Based on the position determination unit, the control unit is able to determine the current geographical position of the container and can transmit it to the receiving station. It can therefore be determined in case of theft of the container whose current location. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the position determination unit is designed as a GPS receiver and the radio communication unit as a GSM unit. The design of the radio communication unit as a GSM unit, an existing radio communication network can be used for communication. There is no need to create your own infrastructure.

Recyclables are substances that can be recycled or reused and collected for this purpose, such as Waste paper, waste glass, old sheet or metal, old clothes or fabrics, plastics, etc ..

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 2, it is provided that the control unit of the electronic module via the interface unit of the electronic module with a sensor unit disposed in the container is connectable and the control unit and the power supply unit of the electronic module via the interface unit of the electronic module an arranged on the container power generation unit can be connected.

By providing a sensor unit, various parameters can be detected and evaluated by the control unit. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the power supply unit is designed as a solar module, which is fixedly arranged in an advantageous embodiment behind a fracture and impact-proof glass element on top of the container.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 3 it is provided that the insertion opening is closable with a flap which closes the insertion opening by means of traction means, so pressed for inserting valuable materials into the container, the flap towards the interior of the container or pulled out of the container and must be held in this position, wherein the flap closes the insertion opening in the absence of pressure or train again and that on the flap or on the inside of the container, an electrically actuated locking unit is arranged, by means of which the flap can be locked in one position, in the insertion opening is closed by the flap.

The provision of a flap for the insertion opening is used in the unused state, d. H. if no objects are thrown into the container, the opening is closed. This is achieved by means of the traction means.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 4 it is provided that the electrically actuated locking device is arranged on an inner side of the container or on the inner sides of the container side facing the flap, wherein the electrically actuated locking device is a sliding latch or means for blocking the pulling device is. The selected arrangement of the electrically actuated locking device is disposed within the container and thus largely protected from environmental influences. In addition, the electrically operable locking device is not accessible from the outside and therefore can not be easily removed or damaged. In addition, it is ensured that the insertion opening is closed by the flap and is given only during or during the dumping of valuable materials access to the interior of the container.

• – die Steuereinheit des Steuermoduls anhand von Daten der Positionsbestimmungseinheit, die über die Schnittstelleneinheit des Steuermoduls zugeführt werden, die geographische Position des Behälters bestimmt und in einer Speichereinheit des Steuermoduls abspeichert und/oder
• – die Energieversorgungseinheit des Steuermoduls eine Akkumulatoreinheit ist, die von der Energieerzeugungseinheit aufladbar ist und/oder
• – die Steuereinheit des Steuermoduls über die Schnittstelleneinheit des Steuermoduls über die Funkkommunikationseinheit eine Datenkommunikationsverbindung zu einer Zentraleinheit aufbaut oder die Zentraleinheit eine Datenkommunikationsverbindung über die Funkkommunikationseinheit mit der Steuereinheit des Steuermodul über die Schnittstelleneinheit des Steuermoduls herstellt und die Steuereinheit Daten an die Zentraleinheit sendet und/oder
• – die Steuereinheit des Steuermoduls über die Schnittstelleneinheit des Steuermoduls die elektrisch gesteuerte Verriegelungseinheit ansteuert, sodass diese die Klappe der Einwurföffnung zu vorprogrammierbaren Uhrzeiten ver- oder entriegelt und/oder
• – die Steuereinheit des Steuermoduls über die Schnittstelleneinheit des Steuermoduls eine weitere elektrisch gesteuerte Verriegelungseinheit ansteuert, die die Entleerungsöffnung verriegelt.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 5 is provided that

• - The control unit of the control module based on data of the position determining unit, which are supplied via the interface unit of the control module determines the geographical position of the container and stores in a memory unit of the control module and / or
• - The power supply unit of the control module is an accumulator unit, which is chargeable by the power generation unit and / or
• - The control unit of the control module via the radio communication unit via the radio communication unit establishes a data communication connection to a central unit or the central unit establishes a data communication connection via the radio communication unit with the control unit of the control module via the interface unit of the control module and sends the control unit data to the central unit and / or
• - The control unit of the control module via the interface unit of the control module controls the electrically controlled locking unit, so that this ver the door of the opening at pre-programmable times or unlocked and / or
• - The control unit of the control module via the interface unit of the control module controls a further electrically controlled locking unit which locks the discharge opening.

By determining the geographical position of the container and storing that positional data in the storage unit, the location of the container is determinable by a central processing unit that communicates with the control module of the container. It can be determined the location of the container and in the case of "loss" of the container this can be found by the position data again.

The provision of the power supply unit of the control module in the form of a rechargeable battery unit makes it possible to recharge the power supply unit over and over again, thus ensuring the power supply. Thus, it has proved to be particularly advantageous to design the recharging of the power supply unit by the power generation unit in the embodiment as a solar module, since then the energy supply unit is recharged in each case at daylight and light.

The provision of the radio communication unit, which establishes a data communication connection to the central unit or, alternatively, the central unit enables a data communication connection with the radio communication unit, enables the control module to transmit the data stored in the memory unit to the central unit, which can evaluate this data. Thus, for example, the degree of filling of the container can be determined with recyclables and evaluated by the central unit, for example, by emptying the container commissioned or caused, if a predefinable filling level of the container is reached or exceeded.

Since the control unit of the control module activates the electrically controlled locking unit for the flap of the insertion opening, the flap of the insertion opening can be controlled by the control unit of the control module so that the flap can be opened only at certain times or periods, so only at these times recyclables in the container can be thrown. It is thus used e.g. Prevents that at nighttime recyclables can be thrown into the container and be bothered by the throw and the resulting noise neighbors.

By providing the electrically controlled locking unit at the discharge opening of the container ensures that only by a release of the electrically controlled locking unit by the control unit of the control module, the discharge flap can be opened. Thus, it is only possible to remove the recyclables in the container when you have released the emptying opening on the control unit of the control module. It is thus avoided that unauthorized persons can remove valuable substances from the container or empty the container itself. For emptying, a control of the control unit of the control module must first be performed, which then unlocks the electrically controlled locking unit. This can e.g. be done by the central unit or by the transmission of a release code to the control unit of the control module via the radio communication unit.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 6 it is provided that via the interface unit of the control module, the control unit of the control module is connected to the Sensoereneinheit, wherein the sensor unit comprises a sensor for detecting the degree of filling of the container with valuables and / or a sensor for detecting the temperature in the container and / or a sensor for detecting the temperature of individual objects in the container and / or a movement detector for detecting movements of objects in the container and / or a tilt sensor and / or an acceleration sensor.

By the sensor unit different environmental parameters or measurement data can be determined. The Sonsoreneinheit can be equipped with various, different sensors. It has e.g. proven to be advantageous to provide a sensor for detecting the degree of filling of the container with valuables. Thus, the degree of filling of the container can be recorded and evaluated with valuables. When a predefinable fill level is reached, this is detected and the controller of the control module can respond accordingly, e.g. lock the flap of the opening or send a message to the central unit that the container is "full" and must be emptied.

An advantageously provided temperature sensor, which detects the temperature in the container or the temperature of individual objects in the container, makes it possible to detect a fire of the container or on / in the container and the control unit of the control module can then take appropriate action, so an alarm message to the Set down the central unit. It can then z. B. the flap of the insertion opening are locked. The central unit can notify the fire department and the fire can be extinguished quickly. If an increase in temperature over an extended period of time is detected, it may be an animal or a person in the container. In this case, an emergency medical service or a third party can also be notified, who then checks the container accordingly and frees a living being enclosed in the container. Thus, even when detecting movements in the container, in particular when the flap of the insertion opening is locked, it can be concluded by the control unit of the control module via the motion sensor that one or more living beings are in the container and the appropriate measures can be initiated become.

An advantageously provided inclination sensor and / or acceleration sensor can be used to detect that the container is moving or that a force is being applied at its location. In such a case, it can be concluded that the container has been removed. A corresponding incoming message from the container - respectively the control unit of the control module of the container - at the central unit allows a check whether an emptying of the container or a transport is provided. If this is not the case, the central unit recognizes that unauthorized emptying or theft of the container may occur and the central unit can initiate appropriate measures.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 7 is provided that outside of the container receptacles are provided, both for anchoring the container in the ground or existing stops at its site, for transport safety of the container during transport and for loading or installation of the container serve.

In the embodiment of the invention according to claim 8 is a system consisting of a central unit and a plurality of containers according to the features of claim 1, in which each container has a control module which is connected to a sensor unit and which transmits the acquired data of the sensor unit to the central unit via a radio network or the control center queries this determined data via the control module and the control center stores this determined data in a memory unit. This system makes it possible to transmit data, which are collected in and / or on a container for collecting recyclables, to a central processing unit, store it in a memory unit and evaluate the data. The system makes it possible to monitor a container for collecting recyclable materials, such as a glass collecting container, a tin can collecting container, a waste paper collecting container, a used garment collecting container, etc., from a central unit over a radio communication link. The radio communication link is, for example, a GSM connection or a GPRS connection or an LTE connection.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 9 is provided that the determined and transmitted to the central unit data of each container contain at least its geographical position and its level. Thus, the current location of each container can be determined or the central unit is known, as well as the level of the container with recyclables.

• – die geografische Position des Behälters sich verändert oder
• – die Temperatur im Behälter eine vorgegebene Temperatur übersteigt oder
• – eine Bewegung innerhalb des Behälters über einen vordefinierten Zeitraum erkannt wird oder
• – der maximal Füllstand des Behälters erreicht oder überschritten wird oder
• – eine Krafteinwirkung auf den Behälter erkannt wird, die einen vordefinierten Grenzwert übersteigt.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 10 is provided that the control module of the container sends an alarm message to the central unit, if

• - the geographical position of the container changes or
• - The temperature in the container exceeds a predetermined temperature or
• - a movement within the container is detected over a predefined period of time or
• - the maximum level of the container is reached or exceeded or
• - A force on the container is detected, which exceeds a predefined limit.

The control module continuously receives data from the sensors. These data are evaluated and monitored by the control module and, if necessary, transmitted to the central unit. If the control module detects a change in the geographical position of the container, it sends an alarm message to the central unit. The central unit is now aware of whether the container is being transported or its location changed. If this is not the case, there is a theft, as the container is removed from its site. In this case, the central unit can report the theft and initiate appropriate further steps. In the event that the temperature in the container exceeds a predetermined temperature, it can be concluded that a fire has occurred in or on the container. By the alarm message appropriate action can be taken. If a movement within the container is detected over a predefined period of time, there is probably a living being in the container; this is recognized and measures for liberation and rescue of the living being can be made. If it is detected that the maximum fill level of the container has been reached or exceeded, a corresponding message is sent to the central unit and the central unit can initiate the emptying of the container. If a force is detected on the container that exceeds a predefined limit, the container is likely to have been damaged, then appropriate action can be taken.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 11 is provided that the central unit based on the stored data in the storage unit of the container and the geographical position of the container determines an optimal route for emptying the container for a collector, this route is transmitted to the collector or provide this route for download to the collector by means of a communication device. Since the central unit knows the receiving volume of the collector of valuable materials and it is based on the data stored in the storage unit to each container, for example. knows the location of the container and its degree of filling, the central unit is able to calculate an optimal route for the collector and to convey this to the collector or provide for a communication device for downloading. The collector is e.g. to a truck with a known transport volume. The central processing unit can use the data available in the storage unit to calculate for each of the containers an almost optimal route for the truck for emptying the containers.

It is almost unnecessary unnecessary trips of the collector or empty runs of the collector.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 12 is provided that the central unit alerts in receiving an alarm message, depending on the nature of the alarm message, an ambulance or fire or police or a private service provider, indicating the geographical position of the container has set the alarm message and stating the nature of the alarm message. The alarmed rescue service or the fire department or the police or the private service provider receives the location data of the Container and other information, so that he can optimally prepare for use on site.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 13 is provided that the central unit upon receipt of an alarm message of reaching the maximum level of a container, the route of the collector updated so that this container is emptied immediately. This avoids that a full container is on site for a long time and can not absorb any further valuable substances. By adapting the route of the collector, the container will be emptied in the foreseeable short time and is then ready again to absorb recyclables.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 14 is provided that can be accessed via a communication device and a software to be installed on the communication device to individual data of the storage unit of the central unit via a communication network, the positions of the container and the type of valuable materials, which may be inserted into a container on which communication device can be displayed, wherein the closest to the location of the communication device container is displayed as the first container and the other containers are displayed in increasing sorting of the distance to the location of the communication device below. Thus, e.g. a user who has to dispose of a valuable substance, via a communication device, e.g. a computer or a smart phone can use the data from the central unit to determine where the next container is to throw in valuable materials.

It is below the invention with reference to the accompanying figures 1 to 3 illustrated by concrete embodiments.

This description based on a concrete embodiment does not represent a limitation of the invention to one of these concrete embodiments.

It shows:

1 a schematic representation of a recycling container;

2 a schematic structure of a control module; and

3 a schematic structure of a system with a central unit and multiple containers.

The same reference numerals are assigned to the same elements in the figures and in the description of the figures. This is for better clarity and clarity of the following description.

In 1 is a schematic representation of a recycling bin or container for waste glass shown, in the following only the term recyclable waste container will be used. The recycling bin 1 has a predefined volume, which is due to the shape of the recycling bin body 2 results. In the embodiment according to 1 he is cubically trained. The recycling bin 1 is preferably made of plastic or metal.

The recycling bin 1 has approximately in its upper third and approximately in the middle in a side wall, a throw-in opening 3 on, to throw in glass, eg bottles, glasses, etc. in the recycling bin 1 serves. The throw-in opening 3 is with an in 1 not shown flap provided the opening 3 closes. For this purpose, traction means are provided on the flap, so that the flap the insertion opening 3 closes. To a glass bottle in the recycling bin 1 To be able to throw in, first the flap must be opened, so that the throw-in opening 3 an access to the interior of the recycling bin 1 releases. It can then be thrown in the glass bottle. If you let go of the flap again, so this closes on the traction means the throw opening 3 again. In the bottom of the recycling bin 1 is a drain hole 4 provided for the emptying of the recycling bin 1 serves. On one of the insides of the recycling bin 1 is a receiving device for a control module 5 intended.

A possible construction of the control module 5 is in 2 shown. The control module 5 consists of a control unit 21 , a power supply unit 22 , an interface unit 23 and a storage unit 24 , It has proved to be particularly advantageous to the control unit 21 as a microcomputer unit or microcontroller unit, the power supply unit 22 in the form of a rechargeable battery, the interface unit as a bus interface, eg as a USB bus interface or as an RS232 interface and the memory unit 34 form as read-only memory in the form of an SRAM memory.

The power supply unit 22 supplies the entire control module 5 with electrical energy and provides several voltage levels such as 5 volts, 12 volts, 24 volts 32 volts and / or 48 volts ready.

At the control module 5 Voltage supply connection points are provided to which electrical components can be connected to these with electrical energy from the power supply unit 22 to supply.

In 1 are other components 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 . 10 arranged with the control module 5 are connected. Such is a solar module 7 on the top of the recycling bin 1 arranged. The solar module 7 is arranged in an advantageous embodiment of the invention behind a break-proof and impact-resistant glass element. The solar module 7 generates in the event of light electrical energy that enters the power supply unit 22 to charge them if necessary. Through the solar module 7 there is a steady recharge the power supply unit 22 , The control unit 21 continuously monitors the state of charge of the power supply unit 22 ; If this drops below a predefined value, eg below ten percent, the control unit begins 21 the connected components 6 . 8th . 9 . 10 to go into a power-saving mode so that energy consumption is reduced; is the power supply unit 22 over the solar module 7 recharged or has the state of charge power supply unit 22 exceeded a predefined threshold again, such as 30 Percent of the maximum charge capacity, so ends the control unit 21 the energy-saving mode for the components 6 . 8th . 9 . 10 ,

About the interface unit 23 communicates the control unit 21 with the components 6 . 8th . 9 . 10 , which correspond to the interface unit 23 are connected.

In addition, the control module has 5 the storage unit 24 in which the control unit 21 the data of the components 6 . 8th . 9 . 10 or from the components 6 . 8th . 9 . 10 stored or determined data stores.

It is in or at the recycling bin 1 a GPS unit 6 arranged. This GPS unit 6 is arranged so that in the case of a correctly placed recycling bin 1 , on the basis of the signals provided by satellites, the position of the recycling bin 1 can determine. This position data, which is the geographical position of the recycling bin 1 result, stores the control unit 21 in the storage unit 24 ,

It is still on or in the recycling bin 1 a GSM unit 8th arranged. The GSM unit 8th is able to dial into a telecommunications network and establish a communication link with a remote site. The GSM unit 8th provides a communication link to an in 1 not shown central unit ago, with the control unit 21 communicates and in the connection established in the storage unit 24 stored data to the central unit transmits. Thus, the position data and thus the geographical location of the recycling bin 1 transferred to the central unit, so that this the current location of the recycling bin 1 knows.

In addition, in the recycling bin 1 a sensor unit 9 arranged. The sensor unit 9 is in an advantageous embodiment of the invention inside the top of the recycling bin 1 arranged, preferably in the middle or near one of the corners of the recycling bin 1 , The sensor unit 9 Obtains the necessary for operation electrical energy from the power supply unit 22 of the control module 5 , The sensor unit 9 is via the interface unit 23 of the control module 5 with the control unit 21 of the control module 5 connected. The of the individual sensors of the sensor unit 9 detected sensor data are from the control unit 21 evaluated and in the storage unit 24 saved. The sensor unit 9 has a sensor for detecting the degree of filling of the container z. With glass, a sensor for detecting the temperature in the container, a sensor for detecting the temperature of individual objects in the container, a motion detector for detecting movements of objects in the container, a tilt sensor and an acceleration sensor.

By means of the sensor for detecting the degree of filling of the recycling bin 1 z. B. with waste glass or glass or glass bottles, the degree of filling of the recycling bin 1 captured and from the control unit 21 be evaluated. If a predefinable filling level of the recycling bin 1 is reached, this recognizes the control unit 21 and can react accordingly. For example, it is provided that the flap of the opening 3 is locked and that a message is sent to the central unit that the recycling bin 1 Is "full" and needs to be emptied.

The temperature sensor of the sensor unit 9 records the temperature in the recycling bin 1 or the temperature of individual objects in the recycling bin 1 , In the event of a fire in the recycling bin 1 or the outbreak of a fire on / in the recycling bin 1 this is done by the sensor unit 9 detected and from the control unit 21 of the control module 5 detected and this can then take appropriate action, so send an alarm message to the central unit. It is then z. B. from the control unit 21 the flap of the opening 3 locked. The alarmed central unit can notify the fire department and the fire can be extinguished quickly.

Detection of a temperature increase over a longer period of time may be an animal or a person located in the recycling bin 1 located. In this case, the control unit continues 21 an alarm message to the central unit and this can notify a rescue service or a third party, the recycling container 1 then checked and a trapped in the container organisms released. Thus, even when detecting movements in the container, especially when the flap of the insertion opening 3 is locked by the control unit 21 of the control module 5 via the motion sensor of the sensor unit 9 be concluded that one or more living things in the recycling bin 1 and the appropriate measures can be initiated.

About the tilt sensor and / or the acceleration sensor is detected by the control unit that the recycling bin 1 moves or a force occurs at its location. In such a case, can be on a removal of the recycling bin 1 getting closed. A corresponding incoming message from the control unit 21 of the control module 5 in the central unit allows a check whether an emptying of the recycling bin 1 or a transport of the same is provided. If this is not the case, the central unit recognizes that possibly an unauthorized emptying or theft of the recycling bin 1 takes place and the central unit can initiate appropriate measures, for example, inform the police or a third party who first checks the alarm message on the ground.

As already described, the throw-in opening 3 closed with a flap, the means of pulling the opening 3 closes, so for example for inserting bottles into the recycling bin 1 the flap towards the interior of the recycling bin 1 pressed or from the recycling bin 1 pulled out and held in this position, with the flap the throw opening 3 closes again in the absence of pressure or tension. At the flap or on the inside of the recycling bin 1 is an electrically operated latch 10 arranged, which locks the flap in a position and thus the insertion opening 3 closes by means of the flap. The electrically operated latch 10 is from the control unit 21 controlled and is on an inside of the recycling bin 1 or on the inside of the recycling bin 1 facing side of the flap.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention is in the control unit 21 a clock integrated. This clock can be configured as a software routine and is adapted to the current time via the GSM unit. About this clock, the control unit 21 the electrically operated latch 10 time-dependent control. In this way, the control unit 21 release the flap of the opening only between 8:00 and 20:00 to prevent bottles from being thrown outside of these times, causing noise.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is an electrically actuated latch on the discharge opening 4 intended. The control unit 21 unlocks this bar only if it receives a control signal from the central unit for this purpose. Should an emptying of the recycling bin 1 carried out, the central unit must first a corresponding release message to the control unit 21 send. This message is sent via the GSM unit 8th received and sent to the control unit 21 of the control module 5 Posted. After receiving the message gives the control unit 21 the electrically actuated latch free and the discharge opening 4 can be opened and the recycling bin 1 can be emptied.

Outside at the recycling bin 1 are shots 11 existing, both for anchoring the recycling bin 1 in the ground or at existing stops at its place of installation, for securing the container during transport and for loading or installation of the recycling bin 1 serve.

The data of the GPS unit 6 give the location of the recycling bin 1 at. Thus, the central unit can determine at any time whether the location of the recycling bin 1 has changed. This allows the location of the recycling bin 1 if he is aware of the position he normally stands for and for which he is intended to remove. In that regard, if the recycling container 1 away from the predefined position, also triggered an alarm signal.

In 3 is a schematic structure of a system consisting of a central unit 30 and several recyclable waste containers 31-1 , ..., 31-n shown. Each of the recycling bins 31-1 , ..., 31-n has a control module which is connected to a sensor unit with a plurality of different sensors. The data acquired by the sensors are sent to the central unit via a communication link which is made by means of a GSM module assigned to the control module 30 , transmitted either continuously or at fixed time interval intervals or the central unit 30 queries these determined data from the sensors via the control module. The control module of each recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n stores the data of the sensors in a memory unit of the control module. The central unit 30 saves the data of the recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n also in a storage unit 34 that either the central unit 30 is directly assigned or part of the central unit 30 is. In addition, each of the recyclable waste containers has 31-1 , ..., 31-n an associated GPS module that determines the location of the associated recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n determined. The determined location is stored in the memory unit of the control module; He is also sent to the central unit 30 which stores this location data in the storage unit 34 stores. In the storage unit 34 are the data stored there, each of the recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n assigned so that the central unit 30 the location data and the data of the sensors a respective recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n can assign.

One of the sensors is a level sensor that measures the level or filling level of a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n detected. These data are also, as already described, to the central unit 30 transferred and there, assigned to the respective recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n in the storage unit 34 stored.

This system thus enables a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n for collecting recyclables, such as a glass collection container or container, a tin can collection container or container, a waste paper collection container or container, a waste collection container or container, etc. by means of the central unit 30 to monitor over a radio communication link. The radio communication link is, for example, a GSM connection or a GPRS connection or an LTE connection.

• – die geografische Position eines Wertstoffsammelbehälters 31-1; ...; 31-n sich verändert oder
• – die Temperatur in einem Wertstoffsammelbehälter 31-1; ...; 31-n eine vorgegebene Temperatur übersteigt oder
• – eine Bewegung innerhalb eines Wertstoffsammelbehälters 31-1; ...; 31-n über einen vordefinierten Zeitraum erkannt wird oder
• – der maximal Füllstand eines Wertstoffsammelbehälters 31-1; ...; 31-n erreicht oder überschritten wird oder
• – eine Krafteinwirkung auf einen Wertstoffsammelbehälter 31-1; ...; 31-n erkannt wird, die einen vordefinierten Grenzwert übersteigt.

The control module of one of the recycling bins 31-1 ; ...; 31-n sets an alarm message to the central unit 30 off, if

• - the geographical position of a recyclable waste container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n changed or
• - The temperature in a recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n exceeds a predetermined temperature or
• - a movement within a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is detected over a predefined period of time or
• - the maximum level of a recyclable waste container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is reached or exceeded or
• - A force on a recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is detected, which exceeds a predefined limit.

The control module of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n receives data from the sensors continuously. These data are evaluated and monitored by the control module and, if necessary, to the central unit 30 transfer. Does the control module change the geographical location of the recycling bin? 31-1 ; ...; 31-n fixed, it sets an alarm message to the central unit 30 from. The central unit 30 has knowledge of whether the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n from whose control module the alarm message originates, is currently being transported, ie its previous location is changed. If this is not the case, there is a theft or an illegal change in the location of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n in front. In such a case, then the central unit 30 report the theft and initiate appropriate further steps, such as alerting a third party to the location of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n checked.

In case the temperature in a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n exceeds a predetermined temperature, it can be concluded that in or on the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n a fire has arisen or is just beginning. By the alarm message appropriate action can be taken.

If a movement within a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is detected over a predefined period of time, it is located in the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n probably a living thing; this is recognized and measures for the liberation and rescue of the living being can be made.

Is detected that the maximum level of a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is reached or exceeded, then a corresponding message to the central unit 30 deposed and the central unit 30 can the emptying of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n cause.

Is a force on a recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n detected, which exceeds a predefined limit, so is the recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n most likely damaged, then appropriate action can be taken.

The central unit 30 Upon receipt of an alarm message, depending on the nature of the alarm message, an ambulance or the fire brigade or the police or a private service provider will be alerted, indicating the geographical location of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n who has set the alarm message and stating the nature of the alarm message. The alerted rescue service or the fire department or the police or the private service provider receives the location data of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n and other information so that they can prepare optimally for use on site.

The central unit 30 can be based on the in the storage unit 34 Stored data on the level of one of the recycling containers 31-1 ; ...; 31-n and the geographical position of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n , as well as the neighboring recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n and their degree of filling an optimal route for emptying the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n for a collector 33 determined. The collector 33 a transport vehicle is one of the recycling bins 31-1 ; ...; 31-n can empty. This from the central unit 30 determined route transmits the central unit 30 via the communication network to the collector 33 or keep this route available for download for the collector 33 by means of a communication device 35 ready.

Because the central unit 30 the receiving volume of the collector 33 knows about recyclables and it based on the in the storage unit 34 stored data for each recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n eg the location of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n and whose degree of filling knows, is the central unit 30 capable of an optimal route for the collector 33 and this to the collector 33 to transmit or for a communication device 35 to download.

At the collector 33 it is for example a truck with a known transport volume.

The central unit 30 can be based on the in the storage unit 34 existing data for each of the recycling bins 31-1 ; ...; 31-n a nearly optimal route for the collector 33 calculate this for emptying the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n must leave.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the central unit updates 30 upon receipt of an alarm message of reaching the maximum level of a recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n the route of the collector 33 so that as soon as possible this recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is emptied. This will avoid having a full recyclable waste container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n for a longer period of time on site and can not absorb any further valuable substances. By adjusting the route of the collector 33 becomes the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n be emptied in the foreseeable short time and is then ready again to absorb recyclables.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is via a communication device 35 and one on the communication device 35 Software to be installed on individual data of the storage unit 34 the central unit 30 Access is possible via the communication network. Here, the geographical positions of the recycling container 31-1 ; ...; 31-n and the type of recyclables that are in one of the recycling bins 31-1 ; ...; 31-n may be dropped on the communication device 35 representable, wherein the current location of the communication device 35 nearest recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n as the first recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is displayed and the other recycling containers 31-1 ; ...; 31-n in increasing sorting of the distance to the location of the communication device 35 are displayed.

Thus, for example, a user who has to dispose of a valuable material, via the communication device 35 , which may be a computer or a smartphone, for example, based on the data in the storage unit 34 via the central unit 30 Determine at which geographical position the next of the recycling bin 31-1 ; ...; 31-n is there to throw in the valuable material.

It is provided in a further embodiment of the invention that on a screen of the communication device 35 a map or satellite image of the environment around the communication device 35 is shown and there the location of the recycling container 31-1 , ..., 31-n is marked. The view on the screen can be enlarged and reduced; it can be zoomed in and out of the presentation.

The central unit 30 is in an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a computer unit or a computer unit.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that only one unidirectional communication connection of one of the recycling container 31-1 , ..., 31-n to the central unit 30 is constructed and only data from the control modules of the recycling bin 31-1 , ..., 31-n to the central unit 30 be transmitted. The transmitted data is then deleted from the memory unit of the control module.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Recyclable waste container / container

2

Value collector body / container body

3

deposit slot

4

emptying opening

5

Control module / electronic module

6

GPS unit / positioning unit

7

Solar module / power generation unit

8th

GSM unit / radio communication unit

9

sensor unit

10

electrically controlled locking unit / latch

11

Recordings

21

control unit

22

Power supply unit

23

Interface unit

24

storage unit

30

central processing unit

31-1 to 31-n

 container

32

service provider

33

collector

34

electronic memory

35

communication device

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202010016546 U1 [0003]
• DE 102010064326 A1 [0004]
• EP 1719088 A1 [0005]
• EP 1522981 A1 [0006]
• GB 2503058 A [0007]
• DE 102006057643 A1 [0008]
• DE 102004059759 A1 [0009]
• DE 102008046286 A1 [0010]
• DE 000020319922 U1 [0011]

Claims (14)

Container ( 1 ) for the collection of valuable substances, consisting of a container body ( 2 ) for receiving the valuable substances, wherein the container body ( 2 ) at least one opening ( 3 ), the supply of recyclables in the container ( 1 ), and at least one discharge opening ( 4 ) used to remove the valuable substances from the container ( 1 ), characterized in that on one of the inner sides of the container ( 1 ) an electronic module ( 5 ) arranged from a control unit ( 21 ), an energy supply unit ( 22 ) and an interface unit ( 23 ), whereby via the interface unit ( 23 ) with the control unit ( 21 ) one on or in the container ( 1 ) Position determining unit ( 6 ) and one in or on the container ( 1 ) arranged radio communication unit ( 8th ) is connectable. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit ( 21 ) of the electronic module ( 5 ) via the interface unit ( 23 ) of the electronic module ( 5 ) with one in the container ( 1 ) arranged sensor unit ( 9 ) is connectable and the control unit ( 21 ) and the power supply unit ( 22 ) of the electronic module ( 5 ) via the interface unit ( 23 ) of the electronic module ( 5 ) to one on the container ( 1 ) arranged energy generating unit ( 7 ) is connectable. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the throw-in opening ( 3 ) can be closed with a flap which by means of traction means the insertion opening ( 3 ), so that for insertion of valuable materials into the container ( 1 ) the flap towards the interior of the container ( 1 ) or out of the container ( 1 ) has to be pulled out or folded out and held in this position, the flap opening (FIG. 3 ) closes again in the absence of pressure or tension and that on the flap or on the inside of the container ( 1 ) an electrically actuable locking unit ( 10 ) is arranged, by means of which the flap can be locked in a position in which the insertion opening ( 3 ) is closed by the flap. Container according to claim 3, characterized in that the electrically actuable locking device ( 10 ) on an inner side of the container ( 1 ) or on the inside of the container ( 1 ) facing side of the flap, wherein the electrically actuable locking device ( 10 ) is a sliding latch or a means for blocking the pulling device. Container according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, characterized in that - the control unit ( 21 ) of the control module ( 5 ) based on data from the position determination unit ( 6 ) via the interface unit ( 23 ) of the control module ( 5 ), the geographical position of the container ( 1 ) and in a storage unit ( 24 ) of the control module ( 5 ) stores and / or - the energy supply unit ( 22 ) of the control module ( 5 ) is an accumulator unit provided by the power generation unit ( 7 ) is chargeable and / or - the control unit ( 21 ) of the control module ( 5 ) via the interface unit ( 24 ) of the control module ( 5 ) via the radio communication unit ( 8th ) establishes a data communication connection to a central unit or the central unit establishes a data communication connection via the radio communication unit ( 8th ) with the control unit ( 21 ) of the control module ( 5 ) via the interface unit ( 24 ) of the control module ( 5 ) and the control unit ( 21 ) sends data to the central unit and / or - the control unit ( 21 ) of the control module ( 5 ) via the interface unit ( 24 ) of the control module ( 5 ) the electrically controlled locking unit ( 10 ), so that this the flap of the opening ( 3 ) is locked or unlocked at pre-programmable times and / or - the control unit ( 21 ) of the control module ( 5 ) via the interface unit ( 24 ) of the control module ( 5 ) actuates a further electrically controlled locking unit, the discharge opening ( 4 ). Container according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that via the interface unit ( 24 ) of the control module ( 5 ) the control unit ( 21 ) of the control module ( 5 ) with the sensor unit ( 9 ), the sensor unit ( 9 ) a sensor for detecting the degree of filling of the container ( 1 ) with valuables and / or a sensor for detecting the temperature in the container ( 1 ) and / or a sensor for detecting the temperature of individual objects in the container ( 1 ) and / or a movement detector for detecting movements of objects in the container and / or a tilt sensor and / or an acceleration sensor. Container according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that on the outside of the container ( 1 ) Recordings ( 11 ), both for anchoring the container ( 1 ) in the ground or existing stops at its place of installation, for securing the container ( 1 ) during transport and for loading or installation of the container ( 1 ) serve. System consisting of a central unit ( 30 ) and several containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) having the features of claim 1, wherein each container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) has a control module which is connected to a sensor unit and which transmits the acquired data of the sensor unit to the central unit ( 30 ) via a radio network or the control center ( 30 ) this determined data over queries the control module and the control center ( 30 ) this determined data in a memory unit ( 34 ) stores. System according to claim 8, characterized in that the determined and to the central unit ( 30 ) transmitted data of each container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) contain at least its geographical position and its level. System according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the control module of one of the containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) an alarm message to the central unit ( 30 ), if - the geographical position of the container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) changes or - the temperature in the container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) exceeds a predetermined temperature or - a movement within the container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) is detected over a predefined period or - the maximum level of the container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) is reached or exceeded or - a force is detected on the container that exceeds a predefined limit. System according to one of the preceding claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the central unit ( 30 ) on the basis of the memory unit ( 34 ) stored data on the level of the container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) and the geographical position of the containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) an optimal route for emptying the containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) for a collector ( 32 ) determines this route to the collector ( 32 ) or download this route for the collector ( 32 ) by means of a communication device ( 35 ). System according to claim 10, characterized in that the central unit ( 30 ) when receiving an alarm message depending on the nature of the alarm message, an ambulance service or the fire brigade or the police or a private service provider ( 32 ), indicating the geographical position of the container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) which has set the alarm message and stating the nature of the alarm message. System according to claim 10, characterized in that the central unit ( 30 ) upon receipt of an alarm message of reaching the maximum level of a container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) the route of the collector ( 32 ) is updated so that this container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) is emptied. System according to one of the preceding claims 8 to 10, characterized in that via a communication device ( 35 ) and one on the communication device ( 35 ) software to be installed on individual data of the memory unit ( 34 ) of the central unit ( 30 ) can be accessed via a communication network, the positions of the containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) and the type of recyclable material that enters one of the containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) may be inserted on the communication device ( 35 ), wherein the location of the communication device ( 35 ) nearest containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) as the first container ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) and the other containers ( 31-1 , ..., 31-n ) in increasing sorting of the distance to the location of the communication device ( 35 ) are displayed.

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