DK177004B1 - Method and system for receiving deposit bottles, deposit boxes or the like in bags or boxes - Google Patents

Method and system for receiving deposit bottles, deposit boxes or the like in bags or boxes Download PDF

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DK177004B1
DK177004B1 DKPA200970192A DKPA200970192A DK177004B1 DK 177004 B1 DK177004 B1 DK 177004B1 DK PA200970192 A DKPA200970192 A DK PA200970192A DK PA200970192 A DKPA200970192 A DK PA200970192A DK 177004 B1 DK177004 B1 DK 177004B1
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Benny S Rasmussen
Henrik Als
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0609—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by fluid containers, e.g. bottles, cups, gas containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/108—Authorization means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/15—Marking means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/164—Printers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2240/00—Types of refuse collected
    • B65F2240/112—Bottles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2240/00—Types of refuse collected
    • B65F2240/12—Cans

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Abstract

Method for receiving deposit bottles, cans (4) or the like in bags or boxes (3) where a user delivers deposit cans ar bottles (4) placed in bags ar boxes (3) to a collecting cantainer (1), which bags ar boxes (3) are marked by a marking unit (9) in such a way that each bag or box (3) through the marking can be attached to information on the user, where the user information is derived from an identification card, a credit card or a debit card. The inventian further relates to a system for receiving deposit bottles, cans (4) or the like in bags or boxes (3) where a collecting container (1) comprises a marking unit (9) far applying a unique kind of code to a bag or box (3) for deposit cans or bottles (4), which code can be linked to a user through an identification card, a credit card or a debit card.

Description

DK 177004 B1
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING DEPOSIT BOTTLES, CANS OR THE LIKE IN BAGS OR BOXES
The invention relates to a method for receiving deposit bottles, cans or the 5 like in bags or boxes.
The invention also relates to a system for receiving deposit bottles, cans or the like in bags or boxes.
10 It is known to have return vending machines, where it is possible to return recyclable bottles and cans which are emptied from beverages or the like and get a deposit in return.
Such return vending machines are often configured to receive one bottle or 15 can at a time, A further feature in relation to such machines is the possibility to return a crate with bottles. Such crates are standard crates with individual compartments each for holding a bottle.
The invention tries to solve the problem that the user has to insert one can or 20 bottle at the time or have to use crates specified to the exact type or size of bottle.
When more users are going to return cans or bottles at the same time, it takes more than a while to return the cans or bottles because the user has to 25 insert one can or bottle at a time.
The return vending machines often are placed at narrow passageways at a supermarket, why a queue of people trying to hand in their deposit cans or bottles forms quickiy, 30 2 DK 177004 B1
The present invention deals with the problem by placing a collecting container at a recycling centre or at a car park. The car park could be a car park near to a shopping centre.
5 This is achieved by the method where a user delivers a number of deposit cans or bottles to a collecting container and when handing in the deposit cans or bottles they are placed in bags or boxes, which bags or boxes are marked by a marking unit in such a way that each bag or box through the marking can be attached to information on the user, where the user informa-10 tion is derived from an identification card, a credit card or a debit card.
It is further achieved by the system where a collecting container comprises a marking unit for applying a unique code, image or identification chip or tag to a bag or box for deposit cans or bottles, which code, image or identification 15 chip or tag can be linked to a user through an identification card, a credit card ora debit card,
The collecting container can be provided with one or more depositing inlets configured to receive a bag or box filled with deposit cans or bottles.
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Thereby it is possible for the user to hand in larger amount of deposit items than is possible with the existing systems.
In the following different embodiments will be described with reference to the 25 drawings, where: figure 1 shows a collecting container placed in a recycling centre; figure 2 shows a user inserting a card for identification of the user before 30 handing in a bag with deposit cans or bottles; 3 DK 177004 B1 figure 3 shows layouts of a screen of the collecting container, when handling in a bag of deposit cans or bottles; figure 4 shows a cutaway view of the collecting container showing a path of 5 the bag containing deposit cans or bottles; figure 5 shows layouts of the screen after handling in at least one bag of deposit cans or bottles; 10 figure 6 shows a user activating the system to print out a receipt after handling in at least one bag of deposit cans or bottles; figure 7 shows a user pick up a receipt and the card for identification of the user from the collecting system; and 15 figure 8 shows layouts of the screen after handing in the last bag of deposit cans or bottles.
The system for receiving deposit bottles, cans or the like in bags or boxes 20 comprises a collecting container 1 with at least one inlet 2 for handing in bags, boxes or the like 3 containing deposit cans or bottles 4.
Near the inlet 2 is provided a slot 5 for insertion of a card 6 for identification of the user handing in the bag or box containing deposit cans or bottles.
25 Other kind of card readers could be used. The type of card reader is not essential, but a type of card reader which is not easy to break or ravage is preferred. The card 6 can be a special card issued from the organisation handling deposit goods, a card 6 attached to one or more chains of shops, a credit card or a debit card.
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Further is provided a kind of keyboard or keypad 7 making it possible for the user to type a code or type a cell phone number on order to receive a SMS or the like containing information, which information could be that the amount of money relating to the handed in deposit cans or bottles is deposited on the 5 users account.
When the card 6 is inserted in the slot 5 or when the card 6 is read by the card reader, a screen 13 will present information about handling of the bags or boxes 3 when handing in the deposit cans or bottles 4. At substantially the 10 same time a door will open and give access to the inlet opening 2
The bag or box is placed in the inlet opening 2 on a tray and the user is through information on a display 13 asked if he or she wants to hand in the bag or box.
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Typical information from the display 13 when the card 6 is read could be.
“Please place the bag (or box) on the tray”. When a bag or box is detected in the inlet the user is asked if he or she wants to hand in the bag or box.
20 The user selects yes or no. If “YES" is selected the door will be closed and the bag or box 3 is marked with an individual code or image or an identification chip or tag by a marking unit 9, which code, image, identification chip or tag makes it possible to recognise the exact same bag or box 3 when the bag or box 3 is emptied and the information from the card 6 is linked together with 25 the code or image from the bags or boxes 3 handed in by the card holder. Thereby it is possible later to deposit the correct amount of money to an account of the user. After the bag or box 3 is marked it is transported by a conveyor 8 or the like into the container 1. In an embodiment of the invention the bags or boxes 3 are transported into a first enclosure 10 of the container 1. In 30 an embodiment the container 1 can be divided into two enclosures, a first enclosure 10 and a second enclosure 11 by a moveable dividing wall 12.
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During the container being filled the dividing wall 12 is moved against the end of the container facing away from the inlet opening 2.
Thereby it is possible to ensure a more controlled filling of the container and 5 utilize the inner volume of the container 1 in a better way.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the collecting container 1 can be provided with more than one inlet for handing in bags or boxes 3 with deposit cans or bottles 4.
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In yet an embodiment, the collecting container 1 is not provided with a move-able dividing wall 12.
Here the collecting container 1 can be provided with distributing means for 15 positioning the bags or boxes 3 within the collecting container 1 in a convenient manner.
If the user selects "NO” the user is instructed by the display 13 to remove the bag or box 3 from the inlet 2.
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The size of the collecting container 1 can be determined by data showing the quantity of deposit cans of bottles handed in at the location. The aim is to empty the collecting container regularly, so that the user will not have to wait too long before the deposit amount is transferred to the users account.
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During execution of the process it is possible to select "HELP”.
After a bag or box 3 is handed in, the display 13 makes it possible for the user to select handing in more bags or boxes 3. If “YES” is selected the door 30 closes and the process continues as described above, though the user only needs to use the card once.
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If "NO” is selected, the display 13 can ask if the user wants to receive a SMS when the deposit amount is transferred to the users account, if "YES" is selected it will be possible for the user to type a cell phone number for receiving 5 the SMS. The number can be typed directly on the display 13 or at the keyboard or keypad 7 if placed close to the display 13.
Finally the user can select on the display 13 if he or she wants a receipt 14 for the handed in bags or boxes 3.
10
The receipt 14 can contain information on who is the user, name, how many bags or boxes 3 are handed in, the location of the collecting container 1, etc.
If the user selects "NO” to the receipt 14 or after the receipt 14 is printed out, 15 the system prepares for the next user.
When the collecting container 1 is full, it is picked up and transported to the nearest authorized handler of deposit cans or bottles.
20 Here the bags or boxes are identified, which identification is used i.e. when a user wants information about where in the deposit flow the individual bags or boxes are, and when the deposit amount is expected to be transferred to the users account.
25 When the bags or boxes are counted the bags or boxes automatically are identified by the code, image, identification chip or tag, making it possible to determine and prove which bag or box belongs to each return delivery.
If the user selected that he or she wants a SMS, the SMS is sent when the 30 deposit cans or bottles are counted and tells the user when the deposit amount will be transferred to the users account, 7 DK 177004 B1
It is possible to design the system in such a way that information such as name and address of the user will not be displayed to the authorized handler of deposit goods.
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It is also possible to design the system so that when counting the delivered deposit cans or bottles it will automatically be registered which packagings that do not prompt deposit payment are erroneous handed in by the user and delivered to the authorized handler.
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The system will be secured to avoid theft and fraud,

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1. Fremgangsmåde til modtagelse af pantfiasker, pantdåser (4) og lignende i poser eller kasser (3), kendetegnet ved at en bruger leverer et antal pantdå- 5 ser eller pantflasker (4) til en opsamlingsbeholder (1), og, når pantdåseme eller pantflaskerne (4) indleveres, anbringes de I poser eller kasser (3), hvilke poser eller kasser (3) markeres med en markeringsenhed (9) på en sådan måde, at hver pose eller kasse (3) gennem denne markering kan forbindes til information om brugeren, hvor brugerinformationen udledes fra et identiflkati-10 onskort, et kreditkort eller et hævekort.A method of receiving deposit boxes, deposit boxes (4) and the like in bags or boxes (3), characterized in that a user supplies a plurality of deposit boxes or deposit bottles (4) to a collection container (1) and, when deposit boxes or the deposit bottles (4) are filed, they are placed in bags or boxes (3), which bags or boxes (3) are marked with a marking unit (9) in such a way that each bag or box (3) can be connected through this marking to information about the user, where the user information is derived from an identification card, a credit card or a debit card. 2. System til modtagelse af pantflasker, pantdåser (4) eller lignende i poser eller kasser (3), kendetegnet ved at en opsamlingsbeholder (1) omfatter en markeringsenhed (9) til påføring af en unik kode, billede eller identifikations- 15 chip eller -mærke til en pose eller kasse (3) til pantdåser eller pantflasker (4), hvilken kode, billede eller identifikationschip eller -mærke kan forbindes til en bruger gennem et identifikationskort, et kreditkort eller et hævekort.A system for receiving deposit bottles, deposit boxes (4) or the like in bags or boxes (3), characterized in that a collection container (1) comprises a marking unit (9) for applying a unique code, image or identification chip or tag or box bag (3) for deposit boxes or deposit bottles (4), which code, image or identification chip or tag can be connected to a user through an identification card, credit card or debit card.
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