DE29805657U1 - Garbage compactors for garbage cans - Google Patents

Description

Waste compactor for garbage cans State of the art

Garbage compactors of common designs (see e.g. utility model no. GM 87 06 920, DE 75 36 096, DE 91 08 131, DE 7 226 058, DE 93 00 752 and GM 81 22 240) consist in the simplest case of a straight pressing lever (consisting of a hinged end and a handle end) which is connected to a pressure plate via a pivoting connecting rod.

By operating the pressing lever at the end of the handle, the pressure plate connected via the connecting rod is pressed onto the waste contained in the garbage can by the leverage effect created at the hinge end, thereby compacting it.

This principle is available in various designs, namely 1.) as a portable, attachable version according to DE-Gbm 7 226 058, 2.) a version intended for wall mounting according to DE-Gbm 7 536 096 and 3.) as a free-standing version according to GM 81 22 240.

Constructions 2.) and 3.) require a fixed location/space, as the garbage can has to be placed under the compactor.

The previous versions require an open garbage can with a lid folded back. This fact alone exposes the user to a risk of injury from splintering objects when using the previous versions. Another disadvantage is the cumbersome handling before and after using the garbage compactor, since with 1.) the garbage compactor has to be attached and then removed again after use. With 2.) the device has to be put into position first. With 3.) the garbage can has to be pushed under the garbage compactor and then put back again after use. This design also takes up a lot of space. The most significant disadvantage, however, is the fact that the general design of the pressing lever, connecting rod and pressure plate only achieves an extremely low level of efficiency, since when the pressing lever is operated, the connecting rod with the pressure plate loses the centering of the pressure plate to the garbage can after just a few centimeters of lever travel and hits the inside wall of the garbage can.

Ackermann & Arndt

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The invention specified in claim 1 is based on the problem of creating a waste compactor that 1.) excludes the risk of injury, 2.) is always ready for use, 3.) prevents unpleasant odors during use, 4.) achieves a high degree of compaction efficiency, 5.) does not require an additional storage location

Solution
These problems are solved with the features listed in claim 1.

Benefits achieved

The invention ensures that the waste that is produced is compacted safely and effectively when the lid is closed. This means that there is no risk of injury from splintering objects and the device is always ready for use without any further action. The closed lid prevents unnecessary odors. The radial design of the pressing lever means that compaction is possible at any filling level, which results in a higher overall compaction of the waste. This is higher than with designs 1), 2) and 3). Since the compactor is attached to the garbage can, there is no need for an additional storage location.

Further development of the invention

An advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 2. The extension according to claim 2 also enables the compactor to be used with garbage cans of different depths.

, Ackermann & Arndt

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Example

An embodiment of the invention is explained using the drawing. The original lid 7 of the garbage can 10 is folded back. Instead of the original lid 7, the garbage compactor with the lid 5 designed for it is attached to the original hinge 11 of the garbage can 10. This is done using the snap fasteners 12 attached to the lid 5. To fill the garbage into the can, the garbage compactor with lid is folded back, just like the original lid. The garbage is in the can 10 or, in the case of cans with a volume limiting insert, in the insert 9. By operating the press lever (consisting of handle end 1 and hinge end 2 on the handle end 1), a lever force is generated via the hinge end 2, which is transferred to the connecting rod 6. The pressure plate 8 attached to the connecting rod 6 compacts the garbage underneath.

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List of reference symbols used

1 handle end

2 Articulating

3 Spiral spring

4 Guide bush

5 Associated garbage lid

6 Connecting rod

7 Original lid

8 Printing plate

9 Possibly existing volume limiting insert

10 Garbage can

11 Original hinge

12 Snap fastening

13 Long hole

14 Hinge or telescopic storage option

Claims (2)

Protection claims 1. Garbage compactor for garbage contained in garbage cans, consisting of a pressing lever, which is composed of a handle end (1) and a hinge end (2), a movably mounted connecting rod (6) and a movably mounted pressure plate (8), characterized in that • an appropriate waste lid (5) is attached to the waste bin instead of the original lid (7). • the articulating end (2) of the pressing lever is movably attached to the garbage lid (5). • the garbage lid (5) has a recess in the middle with a guide bush (4), through which the connecting rod (6) is guided. • the entire mechanism is returned to its original position after operation by a spiral spring (3). • the articulating end (2) is shaped in such a way that in every position of the pressing lever the connecting rod (6) receives an exclusively vertical movement tendency. • the articulating end contains an elongated hole (13) in which the connecting rod (6) is guided or fastened in a rollable manner. • if necessary, the handle end (1) can be telescoped (at point 14) after use to save space. Another option is to fold the handle end (1) over using a hinge (at point 14). 2. Garbage compactor for garbage cans according to claim 1. Characterized in that the connecting rod (6) can be changed in length (ratchet-like, like the push rod of a silicone cartridge hand press) so that the garbage compactor can also be used with garbage cans of different depths.