EP0528810B1 - Container and pickup assembly for collection of recyclable materials - Google Patents

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EP0528810B1
EP0528810B1 EP91906821A EP91906821A EP0528810B1 EP 0528810 B1 EP0528810 B1 EP 0528810B1 EP 91906821 A EP91906821 A EP 91906821A EP 91906821 A EP91906821 A EP 91906821A EP 0528810 B1 EP0528810 B1 EP 0528810B1
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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
    • B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
    • B65F3/001—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. vehicles with several compartments
    • 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
    • B65F1/0033—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles
    • B65F1/004—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles the receptacles being divided in compartments by partitions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
    • B65F3/02—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
    • B65F2003/022—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto the discharging means comprising a device for determining the weight of the content of refuse receptacles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F3/00—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
    • B65F3/02—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
    • B65F2003/0223—Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto the discharging means comprising elements for holding the receptacle
    • B65F2003/023—Gripper arms for embracing the receptacle

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  • the invention relates to an apparatus for receiving separated materials and for selectively dumping said materials, comprising a container divided into a plurality of bins, each bin being provided for receiving one type of said separated materials, a plurality of planar lids, each of said lids being hingedly attached to a corresponding bin for closing the bin, and a pickup assembly for engaging and picking up said container.
  • a pick-up apparatus which comprises two clamping arms for engaging a container. On the inside surface of these arms conical pads are provided.
  • the problem underlying the invention is to provide an apparatus for receiving separated materials and for dumping said materials without mixing them.
  • lid closure means for maintaining each of said lids in a closed position during pickup of said container, and lid release means for selectively releasing said lids during dumping of said materials.
  • the bins can be opened successively during dumping. This avoids mixing of the separated materials, when the materials are dumped in the respective compartments.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a container to be normally stationed outside of a building and adapted to be moved to curbside for trash pickup.
  • Outside container 30 preferably utilizes a tubular metal framework 32 having essentially rectangular sides.
  • the framework provides a means for gripping of the container 30 for lifting and dumping.
  • Framework 32 is covered on the inner faces thereof by panels 36 which may be of sheet metal, or sheet plastic.
  • panels 36 may be of sheet metal, or sheet plastic.
  • the entire container 30 may be molded from plastic having ribs on the external surface thereof to provide strength and gripping surfaces.
  • a plurality of dividers 37 is provided to divide the container 30 into a plurality of bins 45. Three bins 45 are shown although it is to be understood that the system of the invention may utilize more or less than three bins.
  • Each bin 45 includes a hinged lid 40; for example, lid 40B shown in an open position.
  • Each lid 40 is hinged along one edge by hinge 44.
  • Handles 41 are provided for manual opening of lid 40.
  • lids 40 are shown hinged along a longitudinal edge of container 30, the lids may be hinged laterally.
  • a metal channel 34 may be attached around the top periphery of tubular framework 32 and divider 37 to provide a flat mating surface for lids 40.
  • a spring loaded catch 42 is provided for each bin 45, shown in more detail in Figure 5.
  • An operating rod 57 for each lock extends from catch 42 to a pivot bracket 60 attached to a lower element of pipe frame 32.
  • a push plate 43 is attached to each catch 42 to permit manual release thereof for placing materials in a bin. Pressure on push plate 43 causes catch member 50 to pivot at pin 51 in bracket 53 against spring 52, releasing lid 40. As discussed below, catch 42 may also be released by pressure against rod 57.
  • a pair of wheels 61 is mounted midway of container 30 with a stand 62 at one end to maintain container 30 level.
  • a handle 50 is provided at the other end for moving container 30.
  • the size of container 30, as well as the individual bins 45, may be selected in accordance with the expected volume of trash, frequency of collection, and relative amounts of separated trash. If the weight and size permits, casters may be substituted for stand 62 for ease of handling of outside container 30.
  • the outside container 30 is designed in conjunction with a clamping arm assembly 100 having a pair of container clamping arms 80A and 80B as shown in Figure 3.
  • a frame 90 supports a set of cylinders 91 and a set of rods 92 are telescopically inserted into cylinders 91.
  • Clamping arm mounting plates 89 are attached to the respective ends of rods 92.
  • a hydraulic linear actuator 93A is mounted on frame 90 and connected to mounting plate 89 of clamping arm 80A while linear actuator 93B is attached to mounting plate 89 of clamping arm 80B.
  • a panel 97 may mount a bar code reader bead 96 with the assembly shown in exploded view, normally mounted at the upper end of frame 90 as will be shown in more detail hereinafter.
  • the inner surfaces of clamping arms 80A and 80B are covered with a resilient pad 87, each preferably having a plurality of resilient conical projections 82, and arranged in orthogonally related rows and columns disposed parallel to the longitudinal edges of arms 80A and 80B, as best seen in Figure 3.
  • Pad 87 may be formed from urethane, rubber, or the like. Additional details of pads 87 may be found in my U.S. Patent No. 4,175,903.
  • Outside container 30 may include a bin identification plate 38 attached to one end thereof as shown in Figure 1.
  • the arrangement and contents of each bin may be indicated as at indicia 39 by appropriate legends.
  • a set of bar codes 41 may be provided on plate 38 for identifying the bin contents, and may also provide identification of the customer.
  • lids 40 To be able to dump the contents of each bin 45 of container 30, lids 40 must be released at the proper time.
  • an actuator 70 for each respective bin 45 is mounted at an angle to clamping arm 80A that operates release arm 86, pivoted by pin 85.
  • a horizontal bar 84 is attached to the distal end of release arm 86.
  • an external lifting and dumping apparatus (not shown) picks up and inverts container 30 over a collection truck body.
  • the appropriate actuator 70 is energized, pressing bar 84 against rod 57, and permitting lid 40 to open by gravity.
  • FIG. 6 An alternative mode of carrying out the invention is illustrated in Figure 6.
  • container 30-1 is constructed as in the mode shown by Figure 1, and like reference numerals correspond to the like elements of Figure 1.
  • catches for lids 40 are omitted. The user accesses each bin by using handles 41, and lids 40 are normally held closed by gravity.
  • lids 40 must be held closed during the pickup, lifting and inverting operation.
  • the structure shown in Figures 7, 8, and 9 is provided.
  • a set of closure actuator elements 70-1 is provided, each having on closure element 50-1, as best shown in Figure 9.
  • a control system (not shown) will operate actuators 93 to move arms 80A and 80B inwardly.
  • Limit switches 101 are set to indicate when clamping pads 87 are within a few inches of tubular frame 32.
  • Arm assembly 100-1 is then lowered until closure arm 50-1 of each closure element 88 contacts lids 40 of container 30-1.
  • actuators 93 operate to move arms 80A and 80B inwardly until clamping pads 87 close against vertical members 33 of Figure 6, which will be securely clamped between the resilient cones 82.
  • lid 40 is held against channel member 34 by closure element 50-1.
  • Plate 50 is connected to actuator 70 which is mounted at an angle with respect to arm 80A.
  • actuator 70 is operated, moving closure element 50-1 in the direction of the arrow.
  • dumping occurs when container 30 is inverted and closure element 50-1 is moved to the position shown in phantom view in Figure 9, permitting lid 40 to open by gravity, as indicated by the dashed-line arrow.

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