EP0401578B1 - Refuse container with ventilating arrangement - Google Patents

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EP0401578B1
EP0401578B1 EP90109516A EP90109516A EP0401578B1 EP 0401578 B1 EP0401578 B1 EP 0401578B1 EP 90109516 A EP90109516 A EP 90109516A EP 90109516 A EP90109516 A EP 90109516A EP 0401578 B1 EP0401578 B1 EP 0401578B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • the invention relates to a waste collecting container with an upper lid and a lower part which can be closed by means of the lid, an insert being arranged in the lower part at a distance from the bottom thereof.
  • waste was disposed of by collecting the waste or garbage in the simplest containers (garbage cans) and transporting them in an unsorted manner.
  • waste collection containers which are adapted in particular to the respective disposal or refuse collection vehicles in order to enable the containers to be emptied at least partially automatically.
  • waste collection containers have been developed for some types of raw materials, for example for collecting waste paper, waste glass or similar.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a waste collection container of the type mentioned, which is suitable for collection and composting of compostable waste with a simple structure and reliable operation and which is at least partially automated emptied into disposal vehicles.
  • the object is achieved in that a shaft-like ventilation element connected to the space formed by the bottom of the lower part and the shelf is provided on at least one inner wall of the lower part.
  • the collecting container according to the invention is characterized by a number of considerable advantages. Since the shelf and now also the ventilation element prevent the compostable waste lying directly against the walls of the container and thus allowing air circulation, the compostable waste can be accumulated in the collecting container over a longer period of time. Composting is already taking place during this period, so that it is possible to empty the collecting container at longer intervals. This is an important advantage, since in many cases the amount of waste generated is not so large that weekly emptying of the collection containers would be justifiable for economic reasons.
  • the container according to the invention thus allows the temporarily store compostable waste in such a way that no odor nuisance occurs, especially in warm seasons, and that hygiene requirements are met.
  • the collecting container according to the invention can be designed in any way with regard to its outer structure, it is possible to use standardized collecting containers which are designed with regard to their outer dimensions so that they can be emptied at least partially automatically by conventional disposal vehicles. So can For example, collecting containers with corresponding wheels are used, it is also possible to design the collecting containers in different sizes, for example in the form of containers or in the form of smaller waste containers.
  • the cover has ventilation devices. Adequate ventilation of the interior is thus ensured not only by the shelf and the ventilation element, but also by means of the cover.
  • the ventilation technology provided according to the invention ensures that a constant air supply or air discharge is possible, which prevents rotting too quickly, avoids unpleasant odors and allows evolving, foul-smelling waste water to evaporate, so that the collecting container can also be set up in conventional waste collection rooms.
  • the ventilation element is provided with nose-like projections which protrude into the interior of the lower part and on the lower sides of which first air openings are arranged.
  • the nose-like projections lead to the fact that the air openings extend into a part of its interior when the collecting container is filled in order to also sufficiently subject the central volume regions to a composting process. Furthermore, it is ensured by the nose-like projections that the emptying process of the collecting container is not impaired, since the composted ingredients can slide along the side of the collecting container not provided with the ventilation element, while detaching from the projections when the collecting container is tilted.
  • the top of the projection is inclined at a relatively small angle to the vertical, while the bottom has a relatively large angle of inclination.
  • the respective wall of the lower part provided with the ventilation element is designed with second air openings pointing to the surroundings, through which further air can enter or exit.
  • the first ventilation openings or air openings in the projections of the ventilation element are preferably designed in the form of a plurality of mutually parallel slots which are designed in such a way that they cannot be clogged by waste when emptying. However, it is also possible to make appropriate ventilation holes.
  • a lid with recesses is preferably arranged on the lid, which catches the water that has entered through the openings or openings in the lid and drains it away so that it does not get into the interior of the container.
  • the large air holes in the inner cover let the air flow easily pass through the inner cover. Condensates that form on the inner surface of the outer lid are thus drained off because they flow outwards via the container rim.
  • the inner surface of the outer cover has dissipation ribs which are offset from the convection bores of the inner cover and are arranged as drip-off lugs between the air domes of the inner cover.
  • the shelf is advantageously rib-like and in particular has recesses on the lower rib areas, so that the water in the waste can run unimpeded into the space below the shelf.
  • further development of the invention provides that the space formed by the shelf is connected to the interior of the ventilation element, so that the air circulation can be increased.
  • the space formed by the shelf is provided with a liquid outlet opening opening into the lower part.
  • the cover is advantageously provided with means for collecting and / or draining water, for example by means of a suitable rib structure or by appropriate arrangement of the openings.
  • the openings of the container pointing towards the environment are equipped with means for preventing the entry of insects or other animals, for example by a corresponding reduction in diameter of the openings or by additional grids or the like.
  • the collecting container according to the invention thus represents a permanent solution with regard to the collection and emptying of the compostable waste, the foul-smelling waste water which arises during the intermediate storage can evaporate in good time, but they are separated from the waste in any case so that no odor nuisance occurs.
  • the collecting container can preferably be provided with a rectangular or square cross section, but it is also possible to use round container cross sections.
  • the ribs of the shelf are fanned out and are turned upwards with narrow, conical profile sides and have relatively small spacing ribs with respect to the bottom of the container, the ribs having water-permeable channels on their hollow side. Because the ribs of the shelf are connected to the interior of the ventilation element are and are shaped so that they rise towards the ventilation element, the natural convection of the air is favored.
  • the cover it is also possible to provide appropriate vents on its peripheral area, i.e. to profile the edge of the cover.
  • the hinge of the lid can also be provided with a larger play to ensure an even support of the lid and to prevent unwanted insects from entering.
  • the waste collection container according to the invention comprises a lid 1 and a lower part 2, which can be designed in the form of a conventional garbage can.
  • the lower part 2 has, for example, wheels 19 which facilitate a method and handling and grip devices (not shown in detail).
  • a shelf 4 is placed on its bottom 3, which will be described in particular in connection with FIGS. 2 to 4.
  • the shelf 4 forms with the bottom 3 of the lower part 2 an intermediate space 16 which merges into an interior space 17 which is formed by a ventilation element 5 which is arranged on an inner wall of the container.
  • the venting element 5 has a plurality of nose-like projections 7, the upper side 9 of which is inclined at a flatter angle to the vertical than the lower side 10, which is provided with first air openings 8. These are as in Fig. 5 shown, essentially slit-like. Otherwise, the ventilation element is described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12.
  • a plurality of cleaning elements 12 are arranged in the interior 17 of the ventilation element 5, each of which is, for example, comb-shaped and are coupled to one another via a rod 20.
  • the cleaning elements 12 can be moved relative to the ventilation element 5, for example by means of a handle 21 arranged on the upper region of the rod 20. By moving the rod 20, the cleaning elements 12 penetrate into the air openings 8 and free them of waste materials.
  • the lid 1 has ventilation devices 6, for example in the form of circular recesses.
  • an inside cover 13 Arranged on the inside of the cover 1 is an inside cover 13 which, as shown in FIG. 6, is provided with ribs, holes or recesses 22 being provided on the upper vertices thereof.
  • the rainwater entering through the recesses 6 is thus collected by the inner cover 13 and can be discharged to the outside at the edge region 23 of the cover by suitable recesses in the edge.
  • the shelf 4 has a channel-shaped outlet 24, which has the shape of a spout.
  • the outlet 24 can be designed in such a way that first the contents of the lower part 2 and subsequently the water can be removed from the intermediate space 16.
  • FIG. 7 and 8 show different configurations of the cover 1, FIG. 7 showing a shape which essentially corresponds to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and which preferably requires an inner cover 13 to discharge rainwater and condensed liquid which has entered.
  • the embodiment shown in Fig. 8 has a plurality of ribs, in which the ventilation recesses 6 are each arranged at the apex of the ribs, so that the likelihood that rainwater that has collected on the surface of the lid 1 will enter the container is very high is low. Rather, the water will collect in the valleys of the ribs and run off to the side.
  • FIG. 9 to 12 show detailed views of the venting element 5, a side view of the projection 7 being shown in FIG. 10, from which the different inclinations of the upper side 9 and the lower side 10 can be seen again.
  • FIG. 12 shows a side view or top view of the ventilation element and clarifies in detail the arrangement of the first air openings 8.
  • FIG. 9 shows a sectional view along the line IX-IX of FIG. 11, while FIG. 11 shows a sectional view along line XI-XI of FIG. 12.
  • Fig. 1 again illustrates the size and arrangement of the air openings 8, while it can be seen from Fig. 9 that the underside 10 of the projection 7 is formed in a groove shape to make it difficult for waste materials to penetrate into the first air openings 8.
  • the nose-shaped projection 7 has smooth ribs raised in the direction of emptying, while the ventilation slots or bores in the recessed areas are arranged. This prevents the recesses from being added by the material in the container, in particular when the container is being filled or emptied.
  • second air openings 11 are arranged on the rear wall of the collecting container shown in FIG. 1, which can be closed, for example, by means of an insect screen.
  • the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown, rather there are various modification and modification possibilities for the person skilled in the art.

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The invention relates to a waste collection container with a top lid 1 and bottom part 2 which can be closed by means of the lid. In order to be able to store and collect compostable wastes in the collection container, provision is made according to the invention for an insert bottom 4 to be arranged in the bottom part 2 at a distance from the bottom 3 thereof and for a shaft-like ventilating element 5 to be provided on at least one inside wall of the bottom part 2, so that corresponding composting processes are promoted by air circulation. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Abfallsammelbehälter mit einem oberen Deckel und einem mittels des Deckels verschließbaren Unterteil, wobei in dem Unterteil mit Abstand zu dessen Boden ein Einlegeboden angeordnet ist. Aus Umweltschutzgründen erweist sich die gezielte Sammlung und Weiterverarbeitung von Abfällen als zwingend notwendig, um zum einen die entstehenden Müllmengen zu minimieren und um zum anderen eine umweltschonende Entsorgung sicherzustellen. Dementsprechend sind auch die Anforderungen an die entsprechenden Sammelbehälter getiegen. Die Sammelbehälter müssen dabei insbesondere an die Art des Abfalls angepaßt und auf diesen abgestimmt sein.The invention relates to a waste collecting container with an upper lid and a lower part which can be closed by means of the lid, an insert being arranged in the lower part at a distance from the bottom thereof. For environmental reasons, the targeted collection and further processing of waste proves to be imperative, on the one hand to minimize the amount of waste generated and on the other hand to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. Accordingly, the requirements for the corresponding collection containers have also increased. The collection containers must be adapted in particular to the type of waste and matched to this.

In früheren Zeiten erfolgte die Abfallentsorgung dadurch, daß der Abfall oder Müll in einfachsten Behältern (Mülltonnen) gesammelt und unsortiert abtransportiert wurde. ImIn the past, waste was disposed of by collecting the waste or garbage in the simplest containers (garbage cans) and transporting them in an unsorted manner. in the

Laufe der Zeit wurden nun spezielle Ausgestaltungsformen von Abfallsammelbehältern entwickelt, welche insbesondere an die jeweiligen Entsorgungs- oder Müllfahrzeuge angepaßt sind, um eine zumindest teilautomatische Entleerung der Behälter zu ermöglichen. Es sei an dieser Stelle auf die unterschiedlichen Containerformen verwiesen. Weiterhin wurden spezielle Sammelbehälter für einige Rohstoffsorten entwickelt, beispielsweise zum Sammeln von Altpapier, Altglas o.ä..Over the course of time, special designs of waste collection containers have now been developed, which are adapted in particular to the respective disposal or refuse collection vehicles in order to enable the containers to be emptied at least partially automatically. At this point, reference is made to the different container shapes. Furthermore, special collection containers have been developed for some types of raw materials, for example for collecting waste paper, waste glass or similar.

Im Zuge der Bestrebungen zur Minimierung des Müllvolumens wurden Untersuchungen durchgeführt, die u.a. das Ergebnis brachten, daß der durchschnittliche Hausmüll weit über 40 % kompostierbare Abfälle enthält, welche u.a. im Hinblick auf die beschränkten Kapazitäten von Deponien, jedoch auch aus Umweltschutz- und Recyclinggründen bevorzugterweise einer Kompostierung zugeführt werden sollten, um diese Abfallstoffe im Naturkreislauf zu belassen. Die bisher bekannten Sammelbehälter eignen sich nicht für das Sammeln von kompostierbaren Abfällen, da diese in den bisherigen Behältern zu feucht werden, vermodern und/oder sich in sonstiger Weise zersetzen, so daß zum einen keine Kompostierung stattfinden kann und daß zum anderen unangenehme Effekte, insbesondere Geruchsbelästigungen auftreten.In the course of efforts to minimize the volume of waste, studies were carried out that include The result was that the average household waste contains well over 40% compostable waste, which among other things In view of the limited capacities of landfills, but also for environmental protection and recycling reasons, composting should preferably be carried out in order to keep these waste materials in the natural cycle. The previously known collecting containers are not suitable for collecting compostable wastes, since they become too moist in the previous containers, deteriorate and / or decompose in some other way, so that on the one hand no composting can take place and on the other hand unpleasant effects, in particular Odor nuisance occur.

Die Sammlung von kompostierbaren Abfällen in üblichen, im Garten oder landwirtschaftlichen Bereich verwendeten Kompostierbehältern scheidet für die Abfallentsorgung aus, da für derartige Behälter vielfach keine geeigneten Räumlichkeiten zur Verfügung stehen und da diese Behälter nicht mittels üblicher Entsorgungsfahrzeuge entleerbar sind.The collection of compostable waste in conventional composting containers used in the garden or agricultural area is ruled out for waste disposal, since in many cases no suitable premises are available for such containers and since these containers cannot be emptied by means of conventional disposal vehicles.

Aus dem DE-Gebrauchsmuster 88 02 981, das dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 entspricht, ist es bereits bekannt, in Abfallsammelbehältern für eine genügende Ent- und Belüftung durch Belüftungsöffnungen zu sorgen, die in den Seitenwänden des Behälters vorgesehen sind. Diese Belüftungsöffnungen gestatten allerdings nur eine begrenzte Luftzirkulation, solange der Behälter nur mäßig gefüllt ist. Ansonsten werden vor allem die Öffnungen im oberen Bereich des Behälters durch die eingebrachten Abfälle verschlossen; zumindest ist der Luftstrom innerhalb des Behälters unterbrochen.From DE utility model 88 02 981, which corresponds to the preamble of claim 1, it is already known to provide for adequate ventilation in waste collection containers through ventilation openings which in the Side walls of the container are provided. However, these ventilation openings only allow limited air circulation as long as the container is only moderately filled. Otherwise, the openings in the upper area of the container are mainly closed by the waste brought in; at least the air flow within the container is interrupted.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Abfallsammelbehälter der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welcher bei einfachem Aufbau und betriebssicherer Wirkungsweise zur Sammlung und zur Kompostierung von kompostierbaren Abfällen geeignet ist und welcher zumindest teil-automatisiert in Entsorgungsfahrzeuge entleerbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide a waste collection container of the type mentioned, which is suitable for collection and composting of compostable waste with a simple structure and reliable operation and which is at least partially automated emptied into disposal vehicles.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß an zumindest einer Innenwand des Unterteils ein schachtartiges mit dem durch den Boden des Unterteils und den Einlegeboden gebildeten Zwischenraum verbundenes Entlüftungselement vorgesehen ist.According to the invention the object is achieved in that a shaft-like ventilation element connected to the space formed by the bottom of the lower part and the shelf is provided on at least one inner wall of the lower part.

Der erfindungsgemäße Sammelbehälter zeichnet sich durch eine Reihe erheblicher Vorteile aus. Da der Einlegeboden und nun auch das Entlüftungselement verhindern, daß die kompostierbaren Abfälle direkt gegen die Wandungen des Behälters anliegen und da somit eine Luftzirkulation ermöglicht wird, können die kompostierbaren Abfälle über einen längeren Zeitraum in dem Sammelbehälter angesammelt werden. Während dieses Zeitraumes findet bereits eine Kompostierung statt, so daß es möglich ist, den Sammelbehälter in größeren Zeitabständen zu entleeren. Dies ist ein wichtiger Vorteil, da vielfach die jeweils anfallenden Abfallmengen nicht so groß sind, daß eine wöchentliche Leerung der Sammelbehälter aus betriebswirtschaftlichen Gründen vertretbar wäre. Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter gestattet es somit, die kompostierbaren Abfälle über einen längeren Zeitraum so zwischenzulagern, daß insbesondere in warmen Jahreszeiten keine Geruchsbelästigungen auftreten und die Hygieneanforderungen erfüllt werden.The collecting container according to the invention is characterized by a number of considerable advantages. Since the shelf and now also the ventilation element prevent the compostable waste lying directly against the walls of the container and thus allowing air circulation, the compostable waste can be accumulated in the collecting container over a longer period of time. Composting is already taking place during this period, so that it is possible to empty the collecting container at longer intervals. This is an important advantage, since in many cases the amount of waste generated is not so large that weekly emptying of the collection containers would be justifiable for economic reasons. The container according to the invention thus allows the temporarily store compostable waste in such a way that no odor nuisance occurs, especially in warm seasons, and that hygiene requirements are met.

Da der erfindungsgemäße Sammelbehälter hinsichtlich seines äußeren Aufbaus in weitem Rahmen beliebig ausgestaltet sein kann, ist es möglich, genormte Sammelbehälter zu verwenden, welche hinsichtlich ihrer äußeren Abmessungen so ausgebildet sind, daß diese durch übliche Entsorgungsfahrzeuge zumindest teilautomatisch geleert werden können. So können beispielsweise Sammelbehälter mit entsprechenden Rädern verwendet werden, es ist auch möglich, die Sammelbehälter in unterschiedlichen Größen auszubilden, beispielsweise in Containerform oder in Form kleinerer Müllgefäße.Since the collecting container according to the invention can be designed in any way with regard to its outer structure, it is possible to use standardized collecting containers which are designed with regard to their outer dimensions so that they can be emptied at least partially automatically by conventional disposal vehicles. So can For example, collecting containers with corresponding wheels are used, it is also possible to design the collecting containers in different sizes, for example in the form of containers or in the form of smaller waste containers.

In einer günstigen Weiterentwicklung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der Deckel Entlüftungseinrichtungen aufweist. Es ist somit nicht nur durch den Einlegeboden und das Belüftungselement eine ausreichende Durchlüftung des Innenraumes sichergestellt, sondern auch mit Hilfe des Deckels.In a favorable further development of the invention it is provided that the cover has ventilation devices. Adequate ventilation of the interior is thus ensured not only by the shelf and the ventilation element, but also by means of the cover.

Die erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene Entlüftungstechnik stellt sicher, daß eine ständige Luftzufuhr bzw. Luftabfuhr möglich ist, welche eine zu schnelle Verrottung verhindert, Geruchsbelästigungen vermeidet und entstehende, übel riechende Abwässer verdunsten läßt, so daß der Sammelbehälter auch in üblichen Müll-Sammelräumen aufgestellt werden kann.The ventilation technology provided according to the invention ensures that a constant air supply or air discharge is possible, which prevents rotting too quickly, avoids unpleasant odors and allows evolving, foul-smelling waste water to evaporate, so that the collecting container can also be set up in conventional waste collection rooms.

Weiterhin ist es erfindungsgemäß vorteilhaft, wenn das Entlüftungselement mit nasenartigen, in den Innenraum des Unterteils ragenden Vorsprüngen versehen ist, an deren unteren Seiten erste Luftöffnungen angeordnet sind. Die nasenartigen Vorsprünge führen dazu, daß die Luftöffnungen sich im gefüllten Zustand des Sammelbehälters in einen Teil seines Innenraums erstrecken, um auch die mittleren Volumenbereiche in ausreichender Weise einem Kompostiervorgang zu unterwerfen. Weiterhin ist durch die nasenartigen Vorsprünge gewährleistet, daß der Entleerungsvorgang des Sammelbehälters nicht beeinträchtigt wird, da die kompostierten Inhaltsstoffe entlang der nicht mit dem Belüftungselement versehenen Seite des Sammelbehälters gleiten können, während sie sich beim Kippen des Sammelbehälters von den Vorsprüngen lösen.Furthermore, it is advantageous according to the invention if the ventilation element is provided with nose-like projections which protrude into the interior of the lower part and on the lower sides of which first air openings are arranged. The nose-like projections lead to the fact that the air openings extend into a part of its interior when the collecting container is filled in order to also sufficiently subject the central volume regions to a composting process. Furthermore, it is ensured by the nose-like projections that the emptying process of the collecting container is not impaired, since the composted ingredients can slide along the side of the collecting container not provided with the ventilation element, while detaching from the projections when the collecting container is tilted.

Um diesen Lösevorgang und das Entleeren des Sammelbehälters zu verbessern, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß die Oberseite des Vorsprungs mit einem relativ kleinen Winkel zur Vertikalen geneigt ist, während die Unterseite einen relativ großen Neigungswinkel aufweist.In order to improve this release process and the emptying of the collecting container, it is provided according to the invention that the top of the projection is inclined at a relatively small angle to the vertical, while the bottom has a relatively large angle of inclination.

Zur Steigerung des Belüftungseffektes erweist es sich weiterhin als günstig, wenn die jeweilige, mit dem Entlüftungselement versehene Wand des Unterteils mit zur Umgebung weisenden zweiten Luftöffnungen ausgestaltet ist, durch welche weitere Luft ein- bzw. austreten kann.To increase the ventilation effect, it also proves to be advantageous if the respective wall of the lower part provided with the ventilation element is designed with second air openings pointing to the surroundings, through which further air can enter or exit.

Die ersten Entlüftungsöffnungen oder Luftöffnungen in den Vorsprüngen des Entlüftungselements sind bevorzugterweise in Form mehrerer, zueinander paralleler Schlitze ausgebildet, welche so ausgestaltet sind, daß diese beim Entleeren nicht durch Abfälle zugesetzt werden können. Es ist jedoch auch möglich, entsprechende Entlüftungsbohrungen einzubringen.The first ventilation openings or air openings in the projections of the ventilation element are preferably designed in the form of a plurality of mutually parallel slots which are designed in such a way that they cannot be clogged by waste when emptying. However, it is also possible to make appropriate ventilation holes.

Um dauerhaft zu verhindern, daß die Luftöffnungen des Entlüftungselements durch Abfälle verstopft werden, kann es sich weiterhin als besonders günstig erweisen, wenn im Innenraum des Entlüftungselements Reinigungselemente vorgesehen sind, mittels derer die Luftöffnungen von Abfallstoffen befreit werden können. Um eine Relativbewegung zwischen den Reinigungselementen und den Luftöffnungen sicherzustellen, ist es möglich, die Reinigungselemente feststehend in dem Unterteil zu lagern, während das Entlüftungselement bewegbar ist. Alternativ dazu ist es jedoch auch vorteilhaft, das Entlüftungselement feststehend in dem Sammelbehälter anzuordnen, während die Reinigungselemente bewegbar sind. Die Relativbewegung kann beispielsweise manuell hervorgerufen werden, es ist auch möglich, die Relativbewegung an eine Bewegung des Deckels des Sammelbehälters zu koppeln, um die jeweiligen Luftöffnungen automatisch von Abfallstoffen zu reinigen.In order to permanently prevent the air openings of the ventilation element from being clogged by waste, it can furthermore prove to be particularly advantageous if cleaning elements are provided in the interior of the ventilation element, by means of which waste air can be removed from the air openings. In order to ensure a relative movement between the cleaning elements and the air openings, it is possible to store the cleaning elements in a fixed manner in the lower part, while the ventilation element is movable. As an alternative to this, however, it is also advantageous to arrange the ventilation element in a fixed manner in the collecting container, while the cleaning elements are movable. The relative movement can be caused manually, for example, it is also possible to switch on the relative movement to couple a movement of the lid of the collecting container in order to automatically clean the respective air openings of waste materials.

Da der erfindungsgemäße Sammelbehälter auch im Freien verwendbar sein soll, ist es günstig, das Eindringen von Regenwasser zu verhindern. Zu diesem Zwecke ist bevorzugterweise an dem Deckel eine mit Ausnehmungen versehener Innendeckel angeordnet, welche das durch die Ausnehmungen oder Öffnungen des Deckels eingetretene Wasser auffängt und so ableitet, daß es nicht in den Behälterinnenraum gelangt. Die großen Luftbohrungen im Innendeckel lassen den Luftstrom leicht durch den Innendeckel durchtreten. Kondensate, die sich an der Innenfläche des Außendeckels bilden, werden somit abgeleitet, da sie über den Behälterrand nach außen fließen. Die Innenfläche des Außendeckels weist Ableitungsrippen auf, welche versetzt zu den Konvektionsbohrungen des Innendeckels liegen und als Abtropfnasen zwischen den Luftdomen des Innendeckels angeordnet sind.Since the collecting container according to the invention should also be able to be used outdoors, it is advantageous to prevent the ingress of rainwater. For this purpose, a lid with recesses is preferably arranged on the lid, which catches the water that has entered through the openings or openings in the lid and drains it away so that it does not get into the interior of the container. The large air holes in the inner cover let the air flow easily pass through the inner cover. Condensates that form on the inner surface of the outer lid are thus drained off because they flow outwards via the container rim. The inner surface of the outer cover has dissipation ribs which are offset from the convection bores of the inner cover and are arranged as drip-off lugs between the air domes of the inner cover.

Der Einlegeboden ist vorteilhafterweise rippenartig ausgebildet und insbesondere an den unteren Rippenbereichen mit Ausnehmungen versehen, so daß das in dem Abfall befindliche Wasser ungehindert in den Zwischenraum unterhalb des Einlegebodens ablaufen kann. Zur Verbesserung der Be- bzw. Entlüftung ist weiterhin in einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung vorgesehen, daß der durch den Einlegeboden gebildete Zwischenraum mit dem Innenraum des Entlüftungselements verbunden ist, so daß die Luftzirkulation verstärkt werden kann.The shelf is advantageously rib-like and in particular has recesses on the lower rib areas, so that the water in the waste can run unimpeded into the space below the shelf. In order to improve ventilation, further development of the invention provides that the space formed by the shelf is connected to the interior of the ventilation element, so that the air circulation can be increased.

Da es bei dem Entleeren des Sammelbehälters auch wünschenswert ist, das im Bodenbereich angesammelte Wasser aus dem Sammelbehälter zu entfernen, ist vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, daß der durch den Einlegeboden gebildete Zwischenraum mit einer in das Unterteil mündenden Flüssigkeits-Auslauföffnung versehen ist.Since, when emptying the collecting container, it is also desirable to remove the water accumulated in the bottom area from the collecting container, it is advantageously provided that that the space formed by the shelf is provided with a liquid outlet opening opening into the lower part.

In günstiger Weise ist der Deckel mit Mitteln zum Auffangen und/oder Ableiten von Wasser versehen, beispielsweise durch eine geeignete Rippenstruktur oder durch entsprechende Anordnung der Öffnungen.The cover is advantageously provided with means for collecting and / or draining water, for example by means of a suitable rib structure or by appropriate arrangement of the openings.

Weiterhin ist es erfindungsgemäß besonders günstig, wenn die zur Umgebung hinweisenden Öffnungen des Behälters mit Mitteln zum Verhindern des Eindringens von Insekten oder anderen Tieren ausgestattet sind, beispielsweise durch eine entsprechende Durchmesserverringerung der Öffnungen oder durch zusätzliche Gitter o.ä..Furthermore, it is particularly advantageous according to the invention if the openings of the container pointing towards the environment are equipped with means for preventing the entry of insects or other animals, for example by a corresponding reduction in diameter of the openings or by additional grids or the like.

Der erfindungsgemäße Sammelbehälter stellt somit eine dauerhafte Lösung hinsichtlich des Sammelns und der Entleerung der kompostierbaren Abfälle dar, die bei der Zwischenlagerung entstehenden übel riechenden Abwässer können rechtzeitig verdunsten, sie werden jedoch in jedem Falle von dem Abfall so getrennt, daß keine Geruchsbelästigungen auftreten.The collecting container according to the invention thus represents a permanent solution with regard to the collection and emptying of the compostable waste, the foul-smelling waste water which arises during the intermediate storage can evaporate in good time, but they are separated from the waste in any case so that no odor nuisance occurs.

Der Sammelbehälter kann bevorzugterweise mit einem rechteckigen oder quadratischen Querschnitt versehen sein, es ist jedoch auch möglich, runde Behälterquerschnitte zu verwenden.The collecting container can preferably be provided with a rectangular or square cross section, but it is also possible to use round container cross sections.

Besonders günstig ist es erfindungsgemäß, wenn die Rippen des Einlegebodens gefächert ausgebildet sind und mit schmalen, konischen Profilseiten nach oben gekehrt sind und relativ kleine Abstandsrippen bezüglich des Bodens des Behälters aufweisen, wobei die Rippen auf ihrer Hohlseite wasserdurchlässige Kanäle aufweisen. Da die Rippen des Einlegebodens mit dem Innenraum des Entlüftungselements verbunden sind und so ausgeformt sind, daß sie zum Entlüftungselement hin ansteigen, wird die natürliche Konvektion der Luft begünstigt.It is particularly advantageous according to the invention if the ribs of the shelf are fanned out and are turned upwards with narrow, conical profile sides and have relatively small spacing ribs with respect to the bottom of the container, the ribs having water-permeable channels on their hollow side. Because the ribs of the shelf are connected to the interior of the ventilation element are and are shaped so that they rise towards the ventilation element, the natural convection of the air is favored.

Erfindungsgemäß ist es weiterhin möglich, mehrere Entlüftungselemente an einem Sammelbehälter vorzusehen.According to the invention, it is also possible to provide a plurality of ventilation elements on a collecting container.

Alternativ zu den Ausnehmungen des Deckels ist es auch möglich, an dessen Umfangsbereich entsprechende Entlüftungen auszubilden, d.h., den Deckelrand zu profilieren. Das Scharnier des Deckels kann weiterhin mit einem größeren Spiel versehen sein, um eine gleichmäßige Auflage des Deckels sicherzustellen und unerwünschten Insekten den Zutritt zu verwehren.As an alternative to the recesses in the cover, it is also possible to provide appropriate vents on its peripheral area, i.e. to profile the edge of the cover. The hinge of the lid can also be provided with a larger play to ensure an even support of the lid and to prevent unwanted insects from entering.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung beschrieben. Dabei zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Seitenansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels des Sammelbehälters,
  • Fig. 2 eine Teil-Draufsicht, teils im Schnitt auf den Bodenbereich des Behälters,
  • Fig. 3 eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie III-III von Fig. 2,
  • Fig. 4 eine vergrößerte Darstellung der Einzelheit Y von Fig. 3,
  • Fig. 5 eine vergrößerte Darstellung der Einzelzeit Z von Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 6 eine vergrößerte Darstellung der Einzelheit X von Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 7 und Fig. 8 unterschiedliche Ausführungsbeispiele im Schnitt, von Deckein des Sammelbehälters,
  • Fig. 9 eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie IX-IX gemäß Fig. 11 durch das erfindungsgemäße Entlüftungselement,
  • Fig. 10 eine Teil-Seitenansicht des Entlüftungselements,
  • Fig. 11 eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie XI-XI von Fig. 12 durch das Entlüftungselement und
  • Fig. 12 eine Draufsicht auf einen Teil des erfindungsgemäßen Entlüftungselements.
The invention is described below using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. It shows:
  • 1 is a schematic side view of a first embodiment of the collecting container,
  • 2 is a partial plan view, partly in section, of the bottom area of the container,
  • 3 is a sectional view taken along the line III-III of FIG. 2,
  • 4 is an enlarged view of the detail Y of FIG. 3,
  • 5 is an enlarged view of the individual time Z of FIG. 1,
  • 6 is an enlarged view of the detail X of FIG. 1,
  • 7 and 8 different embodiments in section, from the top of the collecting container,
  • 9 shows a sectional view along the line IX-IX according to FIG. 11 through the ventilation element according to the invention,
  • 10 is a partial side view of the ventilation element,
  • Fig. 11 is a sectional view taken along line XI-XI of Fig. 12 through the vent member and
  • Fig. 12 is a plan view of a part of the ventilation element according to the invention.

Der erfindungsgemäße Abfall-Sammelbehälter umfaßt einen Deckel 1 sowie ein Unterteil 2, welches in Form einer üblichen Mülltonne ausgebildet sein kann. Das Unterteil 2 weist beispielsweise Räder 19 auf, welche ein Verfahren erleichtern sowie im einzelnen nicht gezeigte Handhabungs- und Griffeinrichtungen.The waste collection container according to the invention comprises a lid 1 and a lower part 2, which can be designed in the form of a conventional garbage can. The lower part 2 has, for example, wheels 19 which facilitate a method and handling and grip devices (not shown in detail).

Im Innenraum des Unterteils 2 ist auf dessen Boden 3 ein Einlegeboden 4 aufgelegt, welcher insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit den Fig. 2 bis 4 im einzelnen beschrieben werden wird. Der Einlegeboden 4 bildet mit dem Boden 3 des Unterteils 2 einen Zwischenraum 16, welcher in einen Innenraum 17 übergeht, welcher durch ein Entlüftungselement 5 gebildet wird, welches an einer Innenwandung des Behälters angeordnet ist.In the interior of the lower part 2, a shelf 4 is placed on its bottom 3, which will be described in particular in connection with FIGS. 2 to 4. The shelf 4 forms with the bottom 3 of the lower part 2 an intermediate space 16 which merges into an interior space 17 which is formed by a ventilation element 5 which is arranged on an inner wall of the container.

Das Entlüftungselement 5 weist mehrere nasenartige Vorsprünge 7 auf, deren Oberseite 9 in einem flacheren Winkel zur Vertikalen geneigt ist, als die Unterseite 10, welche mit ersten Luftöffnungen 8 versehen ist. Diese sind, wie in Fig. 5 gezeigt, im wesentlichen schlitzartig ausgebildet. Im übrigen wird das Entlüftungselement im einzelnen nachfolgend anhand der Fig. 9 bis 12 beschrieben.The venting element 5 has a plurality of nose-like projections 7, the upper side 9 of which is inclined at a flatter angle to the vertical than the lower side 10, which is provided with first air openings 8. These are as in Fig. 5 shown, essentially slit-like. Otherwise, the ventilation element is described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12.

In dem Innenraum 17 des Entlüftungselements 5 sind mehrere Reinigungselemente 12 angeordnet, welche jeweils beispielsweise kammartig ausgebildet sind und über eine Stange 20 miteinander gekoppelt sind. Die Reinigungselemente 12 sind relativ zu dem Entlüftungselement 5 bewegbar, beispielsweise mittels eines am oberen Bereich der Stange 20 angeordneten Handgriffs 21. Durch eine Verschiebung der Stange 20 dringen die Reinigungselemente 12 in die Luftöffnungen 8 ein und befreien diese von Abfallstoffen.A plurality of cleaning elements 12 are arranged in the interior 17 of the ventilation element 5, each of which is, for example, comb-shaped and are coupled to one another via a rod 20. The cleaning elements 12 can be moved relative to the ventilation element 5, for example by means of a handle 21 arranged on the upper region of the rod 20. By moving the rod 20, the cleaning elements 12 penetrate into the air openings 8 and free them of waste materials.

Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel weist der Deckel 1 Entlüftungseinrichtungen 6 auf, beispielsweise in Form von kreisrunden Ausnehmungen. An der Innenseite des Deckels 1 ist ein Innendeckel 13 angeordnet, welche, wie in Fig. 6 gezeigt, mit Rippen versehen ist, an deren oberen Scheiteln jeweils Löcher oder Ausnehmungen 22 vorgesehen sind. Das durch die Ausnehmungen 6 eintretende Regenwasser wird somit durch den Innendeckel 13 aufgefangen und kann am Randbereich 23 des Deckels durch geeignete Ausnehmungen des Randes nach außen abgeleitet werden.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the lid 1 has ventilation devices 6, for example in the form of circular recesses. Arranged on the inside of the cover 1 is an inside cover 13 which, as shown in FIG. 6, is provided with ribs, holes or recesses 22 being provided on the upper vertices thereof. The rainwater entering through the recesses 6 is thus collected by the inner cover 13 and can be discharged to the outside at the edge region 23 of the cover by suitable recesses in the edge.

Die Fig. 2 bis 4 zeigen eine detaillierte Ansicht des Einlegebodens 4. Dieser ist rippenartig ausgebildet, wobei die unteren Rippenbereiche 14 nur teilweise auf dem Boden 3 des Unterteils 2 aufliegen und somit einen Flüssigkeitsdurchtritt ermöglichen. Weiterhin weisen die unteren Rippenbereiche 14, wie in Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigt, Ausnehmungen 15 auf, durch welche das eingetretene Wasser in den Zwischenraum 16 ablaufen kann. Um das Wasser aus dem Zwischenraum 16 zu entleeren, weist der Einlegeboden 4 einen kanalförmigen Auslauf 24, welcher die Form einer Tülle aufweist, auf. Der Auslauf 24 kann so ausgestaltet sein, daß zuerst er Inhalt des Unterteils 2 und nachfolgend das Wasser aus dem Zwischenraum 16 abgeführt werden können.2 to 4 show a detailed view of the shelf 4. This is rib-shaped, the lower rib regions 14 only partially resting on the bottom 3 of the lower part 2 and thus allowing liquid to pass through. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lower rib regions 14 have recesses 15 through which the water which has entered can drain into the intermediate space 16. In order to empty the water from the intermediate space 16, the shelf 4 has a channel-shaped outlet 24, which has the shape of a spout. The outlet 24 can be designed in such a way that first the contents of the lower part 2 and subsequently the water can be removed from the intermediate space 16.

Die Fig. 7 und 8 zeigen unterschiedliche Ausgestaltungsformen des Deckels 1, wobei Fig. 7 eine Form zeigt, welche im wesentlichen dem in Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel entspricht und zur Ableitung von eingedrungenem Regenwasser und kondensierter Flüssigkeit bevorzugterweise ein Innendeckel 13 benötigt. Das in Fig. 8 gezeigte Ausführungsbeispiel weist mehrere Rippen auf, bei welchen die Entlüftungsausnehmungen 6 jeweils am Scheitel der Rippen angeordnet sind, so daß die Wahrscheinlichkeit, daß Regenwasser, welches sich an der Oberfläche des Deckels 1 gesammelt hat, in den Behälter einläuft, sehr gering ist. Vielmehr wird sich das Wasser in den Tälern der Rippen sammeln und seitlich ablaufen.7 and 8 show different configurations of the cover 1, FIG. 7 showing a shape which essentially corresponds to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and which preferably requires an inner cover 13 to discharge rainwater and condensed liquid which has entered. The embodiment shown in Fig. 8 has a plurality of ribs, in which the ventilation recesses 6 are each arranged at the apex of the ribs, so that the likelihood that rainwater that has collected on the surface of the lid 1 will enter the container is very high is low. Rather, the water will collect in the valleys of the ribs and run off to the side.

Die Fig. 9 bis 12 zeigen Detailansichten des Entlüftungselements 5, wobei in Fig. 10 eine Seitenansicht des Vorsprungs 7 dargestellt ist, aus welcher nochmals die unterschiedlichen Neigungen der Oberseite 9 und der Unterseite 10 ersichtlich sind. Die Fig. 12 zeigt eine Seitenansicht oder Draufsicht auf das Entlüftungselement und verdeutlicht im einzelnen die Anordnung der ersten Luftöffnungen 8. In Fig. 9 ist eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie IX-IX von Fig. 11 dargestellt, während die Fig. 11 eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie XI-XI von Fig. 12 zeigt. Fig. 1 verdeutlicht nochmals die Größe und Anordnung der Luftöffnungen 8, während aus Fig. 9 ersichtlich ist, daß die Unterseite 10 des Vorsprungs 7 rillenförmig ausgebildet ist, um ein Eindringen von Abfallmaterialien in die ersten Luftöffnungen 8 zu erschweren. Bevorzugterweise hat der nasenförmige Vorsprung 7 glatte, in Entleerungsrichtung erhabene Rippen, während die Entlüftungsschlitze oder -bohrungen in den zurückversetzten Bereichen angeordnet sind. Dadurch wird vermieden, daß insbesondere beim Befüllen bzw. Entleeren des Behälters die Ausnehmungen durch das im Behälter befindliche Material zugesetzt werden.9 to 12 show detailed views of the venting element 5, a side view of the projection 7 being shown in FIG. 10, from which the different inclinations of the upper side 9 and the lower side 10 can be seen again. FIG. 12 shows a side view or top view of the ventilation element and clarifies in detail the arrangement of the first air openings 8. FIG. 9 shows a sectional view along the line IX-IX of FIG. 11, while FIG. 11 shows a sectional view along line XI-XI of FIG. 12. Fig. 1 again illustrates the size and arrangement of the air openings 8, while it can be seen from Fig. 9 that the underside 10 of the projection 7 is formed in a groove shape to make it difficult for waste materials to penetrate into the first air openings 8. Preferably, the nose-shaped projection 7 has smooth ribs raised in the direction of emptying, while the ventilation slots or bores in the recessed areas are arranged. This prevents the recesses from being added by the material in the container, in particular when the container is being filled or emptied.

Um den Innenraum 17 des Entlüftungselements 5 mit der Umgebung zu verbinden, sind an der Rückwand des in Fig. 1 gezeigten Sammelbehälters zweite Luftöffnungen 11 angeordnet, welche beispielsweise mittels eines Insektengitters verschließbar sind.In order to connect the interior 17 of the ventilation element 5 with the surroundings, second air openings 11 are arranged on the rear wall of the collecting container shown in FIG. 1, which can be closed, for example, by means of an insect screen.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt, vielmehr ergeben sich für den Fachmann vielfältige Abwandlungs- und Modifikationsmöglichkeiten. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, mehrere der Entlüftungselemente 5 nicht nur an der Rückwand, sondern auch an der Seitenwand des Behälters anzuordnen und die entsprechenden Vorsprünge 7 so seitlich zu neigen, daß diese den Entleerungsvorgang nicht beeinträchtigen.The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown, rather there are various modification and modification possibilities for the person skilled in the art. For example, it is possible to arrange several of the ventilation elements 5 not only on the rear wall but also on the side wall of the container and to incline the corresponding projections 7 so that they do not impair the emptying process.

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1. A refuse collecting receptacle with an upper lid (1) and a lower part (2) which can be closed by means of the lid (1), an inserting base (4) being arranged in the lower part (2) at a distance from the base (3) thereof, characterised in that a shaft-like ventilating element (5), connected to the interspace (16) formed by the base (3) of the lower part (2) and the inserting base (4), is provided on at least one inside wall of the lower part (2).
2. A receptacle according to Claim 1, characterised in that the lid (1) has ventilating arrangements (6).
3. A receptacle according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the ventilating element (5) is provided with lug-shaped projections (7) which jut into the interior space of the lower part (2) and on whose lower sides (10) first air holes (8) are arranged.
4. A receptacle according to Claim 3, characterised in that the upper side (9) of the projection (7) is inclined to the vertical at a relatively small angle, whilst the lower side (10) has a relatively large angle of inclination.
5. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the respective wall of the lower part (2) provided with the ventilating element (5) is provided with upper and/or lower second air holes (11) pointing towards the environment.
6. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, characterised in that the first air holes (8) are constructed in the form of several parallel slits, the slit-shaped holes possibly being profiled at the edges.
7. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 3 to 6, characterised in that cleaning elements (12) for the first air holes (8) are arranged in the interior space of the ventilating element (5), theme cleaning elements (12) being movable relative to the first ventilating holes (8).
8. A receptacle according to Claim 7, characterised in that the cleaning elements (12) are mounted in the lower part (2) so as to be stationary, whilst the ventilating element (5) is movable.
9. A receptacle according to Claim 7, characterised in that the cleaning elements (12) are mounted in the lower part (2) so as to be movable, whilst the ventilating element (5) is fitted so as to be stationary.
10. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, characterised in that an inner lid (4) provided with recesses is arranged on the lid (1), this inner lid (13) being arched into the hollow space (16) of the lid (1).
11. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the inserting base (4) is formed in a rib-shaped manner and, in particular, is provided with recesses (15) on the lower rib regions (14).
12. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the interspace (16) formed by the inserting base (4) is connected to the interior space (17) of the ventilating element (5).
13. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the interspace (16) formed by the inserting base (4) is provided with a liquid outlet opening (18) which discharges into the lower part (2).
14. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the lid (1) is provided with means for collecting and/or draining off water.
15. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, characterised in that the holes of the receptacle pointing towards the environment are provided with means for preventing the penetration of insects.
16. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 15, characterised in that the inserting base (4) is formed in a profiled manner and forms aeration or ventilating chambers and has hollow ribs which project down into the base (3) of the lower part (2) and contact the base (3) with wave-like bearing surfaces, the contact surfaces of the base (3) in turn being provided with openings.
17. A receptacle according to any of Claims 1 to 16, characterised in that hollow ribs are formed on the lug-shaped projections (7), which hollow ribs are profiled in a slit-shaped or round manner.
18. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 17,characterised in that the lid (1), which is provided with aeration boreholes or slits, is connected securely to the inner lid (13), which is arched into the lid (1) and is provided with hollow knobs, which project into the lid arch of the outer lid (1), are dome-shaped, are provided with ventilation holes at the highest point and are arranged offset in relation to the ventilation holes of the lid (1), and in that the arched inner lid (13) has a circumferential draining rim on the outer edges projecting over the edge of the lower part and in that the inner lid (13) is arranged so that convection slits are left between the rim of the lower part and the inner surface of the lid (1).
19. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 18, characterised in that the lid (1) is profiled in a wave-shaped manner on the parts carrying ventilation holes and the ventilation holes are arranged on the tops of the waves.
20. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 19, characterised in that the inner lid (13) has relatively large ventilation holes in comparison with the outer lid (1).
21. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 20, characterised in that the inner lid (13) is connected to the lid (1) in such a manner that, when the lid is closed, ventilation and outlet slits are left all around between the lid walls and between the inner lid and the upper edge of the receptacle.
22. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 21, characterised in that the inner surface of the lid (1) is provided with ribs, which are arranged in such a manner that they extend down into the interspaces of the hollow knobs and in turn spatially delimit the aeration holes of the lid (1), forming drainage ribs for condensate.
23. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 22, characterised in that the inserting base (4) is attached so as to be removable.
24. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 23,characterised in that a sieve insert can be fastened to the inserting base (4).
25. A receptacle according to Claim 24, characterised in that, being very- fine-pored, the sieve insert has an adsorbent and filtering effect and, in particular, consists of material which is capable of corrosion.
26. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 25, characterised in that the lug-shaped projections (7) are inclined upwards from the back to the front at a certain angle in accordance with the emptying movement of the material filled.
27. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 26, characterised in that the lower surface of the lug-shaped projections (7) is wavy and slit in the crosswise direction to the lugs.
28. A receptacle according to any one of Claims 1 to 27, characterised in that the ventilating element (5) is formed so as to be removable.
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