EP0550728A1 - Process for sorting mixtures of waste. - Google Patents

Process for sorting mixtures of waste.

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EP0550728A1
EP0550728A1 EP92916038A EP92916038A EP0550728A1 EP 0550728 A1 EP0550728 A1 EP 0550728A1 EP 92916038 A EP92916038 A EP 92916038A EP 92916038 A EP92916038 A EP 92916038A EP 0550728 A1 EP0550728 A1 EP 0550728A1
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Dieter Kaiser
Franz Wintrich
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07B—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS BY SIEVING, SCREENING, SIFTING OR BY USING GAS CURRENTS; SEPARATING BY OTHER DRY METHODS APPLICABLE TO BULK MATERIAL, e.g. LOOSE ARTICLES FIT TO BE HANDLED LIKE BULK MATERIAL
    • B07B13/00—Grading or sorting solid materials by dry methods, not otherwise provided for; Sorting articles otherwise than by indirectly controlled devices
    • B07B13/003—Separation of articles by differences in their geometrical form or by difference in their physical properties, e.g. elasticity, compressibility, hardness
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/34—Sorting according to other particular properties
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S209/00—Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
    • Y10S209/939—Video scanning

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  • the present invention relates to a method for sorting waste mixtures by irradiating the waste objects with electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, recording the waves arriving from the irradiated waste object in a signal processing device for identifying the waste objects and forwarding signals from the signal server ⁇ processing device to a separation device that sorts out the identified waste object.
  • This collection produces a mixture of materials such as foils, cups, bottles and foams made of plastic, cardboard packaging made of composite materials for liquid foods and metal packaging materials, for example made of tinplate and aluminum.
  • a well-known example from the prior art is the AKW process, according to which heavy plastics such as polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride in hydrocyclones are separated from the light fraction consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene (AKW-Apparat + Maschinen GmbH, Georg-Schiffer- Straße 70, 8452 Hirschau).
  • the applicant has now surprisingly succeeded in reliably and economically carrying out the separation of individual waste components or waste objects using a method, characterized in that characteristic features of the waste objects are detected by irradiating them with electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, the waste objects using a Processing of the waves arriving from the waste object can be identified by electronic signal processing and, via the electronic signal processing, signals are sent to a separating device which sorts out the identified waste object from the waste mixture and by a device for sorting mixed waste, characterized in that that it contains a radiation source for electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, possibly a device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object, a signal processing device for identification g of the waste objects and a separation device controlled by the signals from the signal processing device for sorting out the identified waste objects or in the case of visible light, characterized in that this optionally contains a device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object, a signal processing device for identifying the waste objects by processing the waves arriving from the waste object or by the device for receiving the waves arriving from the
  • the object is achieved in that at least one or more characteristic features of a waste object are detected by the method and the device according to the invention are and these are evaluated in such a way that the identification of the waste object is possible, after which a separation device is started which sorts out the identified object.
  • Such features can be the outer shape of the object, such as. B. bottle, cup, tube, cubic and other shapes as well as characteristic lettering attached to the object, product names, company or manufacturer names, trademarks, colors and the like.
  • the electronic signal processing is not only able to identify and sort waste objects according to the mentioned characteristics but it is additionally able to evaluate the characteristics based on stored data in such a way that an assignment to the material forming the waste object is possible , for example from a cup shape, possibly with other features, such as the manufacturer's name and the product name, to determine that it is an object made of polystyrene.
  • the signal processing device After identification has taken place, the signal processing device forwards the information to a separating device, which brings about the sorting out of the identified object.
  • the waste object must first be exposed to radiation with electromagnetic waves or sound waves or to both types of waves.
  • the waves reflected from or penetrating the waste object are picked up by the electronic signal processing device or initially by an upstream device such.
  • an upstream device such.
  • the waves used to identify the waste object are generally or predominantly reflected rays that occur during irradiation or those that first penetrated the object. Of less importance are those waves that arise from a secondary radiation, such as. B. heat rays that an initially heated object then sends out as an IR radiation transmitter.
  • the entire electromagnetic spectrum can be used according to the invention, as can all acoustic waves. Visible light, IR rays, UV rays and sound waves are preferred.
  • the separating device can sort out the identified waste objects from the waste mixture in any way.
  • mechanical or pneumatic removal devices are preferably used.
  • an air jet can be used to remove the waste object from a moving belt, the object being directed in a specific direction.
  • waste mixture is distributed sufficiently. This can preferably be done on a moving conveyor belt or rotating plate, but other devices according to the prior art can also be used.
  • An arrangement according to the invention is shown by way of example in the figure. 1) represents the conveyor belt, 2) a waste object, 3) is, for example, a video camera, 4) a signal processing device and 5) a separating device.

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  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
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Abstract

PCT No. PCT/DE92/00627 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 4, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 4, 1993 PCT Filed Jul. 27, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/02813 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 18, 1993The present invention relates to a process to sort waste mixtures by irradiating the waste objects with electromagnetic and/or acoustic waves, by picking up the waves emanating from each irradiated waste object in a signal processor to identify it, and by transmitting signals from the signal processor to a separator which sorts out the identified waste object.

Description

Verfahren zum Sortieren von Abfa11qemisehenProcess for sorting waste
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Sortieren von Abfall- gemischen durch Bestrahlen der Abfallobjekte mit elektromagnetischen und/ oder akustischen Wellen, Aufnahme der von dem bestrahlten Abfallobjekt an¬ kommenden Wellen in einer SignalVerarbeitungsvorrichtung zur Identifizie¬ rung der Abfallobjekte und Weiterleitung von Signalen aus der SignalVerar¬ beitungsvorrichtung zu einer Abtrennvorrichtung, die das identifizierte Abfallobjekt aussortiert.The present invention relates to a method for sorting waste mixtures by irradiating the waste objects with electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, recording the waves arriving from the irradiated waste object in a signal processing device for identifying the waste objects and forwarding signals from the signal server ¬ processing device to a separation device that sorts out the identified waste object.
Die Rückgewinnung wiederverwendbarer Materialien aus Abfällen gewinnt in Industrie und Haushaltungen wachsende Bedeutung. Hier sei insbesondere das Duale System genannt, nach dem Verpackungsmaterialien und -erzeugnisse in besonderen Wertstofftonnen in den Haushalten getrennt gesammelt werden, wo¬ bei die beteiligte Wirtschaft garantiert, das gesammelte Material vollstän¬ dig abzunehmen und einer stofflichen Verwertung zuzuführen.The recovery of reusable materials from waste is becoming increasingly important in industry and households. The dual system is particularly worth mentioning here, according to which packaging materials and products are collected separately in the household in special recycling bins, whereby the economy involved guarantees that the collected material will be completely removed and used for recycling.
Bei dieser Sammlung fällt ein Gemisch von Materialien wie Folien, Bechern, Flaschen und Schaumstoffen aus Kunststoff an, Kartonverpackungen aus Ver¬ bundwerkstoffen für flüssige Nahrungsmittel und Metallverpackungsmateria¬ lien beispielsweise aus Weißblech und Aluminium.This collection produces a mixture of materials such as foils, cups, bottles and foams made of plastic, cardboard packaging made of composite materials for liquid foods and metal packaging materials, for example made of tinplate and aluminum.
Da bei der Wiederverwertung um so qualitativ hochwertigere Produkte erzeugt werden können, je sortenreiner das rückgewonnene Material ist, ist die Wei¬ terentwicklung der Sortiertechnik ein entscheidendes Kriterium zum erfolg¬ reichen Einsatz des Dualen Systems.Since the higher the quality of the recovered material, the higher the quality of the products that can be produced during recycling, the further development of the sorting technology is a decisive criterion for the successful use of the dual system.
Obgleich die Sortiertechnik intensiv weiterentwickelt wird, ist es bisher nicht möglich, beispielsweise aus einem Gemisch chemisch verwandter Kunst¬ stoffe wie Polyethylen und Polypropylen die einzelnen Komponenten auszusor- tieren. Ein zusätzliches Problem sind die in den Kunststoffen enthaltenen Füllstoffe und Additive, welche zu beträchtlichen Veränderungen der Eigen¬ schaften des reinen Kunststoffs führen.Although the sorting technology is being intensively developed, it has not been possible to sort out the individual components from a mixture of chemically related plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene, for example. animals. An additional problem is the fillers and additives contained in the plastics, which lead to considerable changes in the properties of the pure plastic.
Ein bekanntes Beispiel aus dem Stand der Technik ist das AKW-Verfahren, nach dem schwere Kunststoffe wie Polystyrol und Polyvinylchlorid in Hydro- zyklonen von der aus Polyethylen und Polypropylen bestehenden Leichtfrak¬ tion getrennt werden (AKW-Apparate + Verfahren GmbH, Georg-Schiffer- Straße 70, 8452 Hirschau).A well-known example from the prior art is the AKW process, according to which heavy plastics such as polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride in hydrocyclones are separated from the light fraction consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene (AKW-Apparat + Verfahren GmbH, Georg-Schiffer- Straße 70, 8452 Hirschau).
Der Anmelderin ist es nunmehr überraschend gelungen, die Trennung einzelner Abfallbestandteile bzw. Abfallobjekte durch ein Verfahren zuverlässig und wirtschaftlich durchzuführen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß charakteristische Merkmale der Abfallobjekte durch Bestrahlung derselben mit elektromagneti¬ schen und/oder akustischen Wellen erfaßt werden, die Abfallobjekte mittels einer Verarbeitung der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen durch eine elek¬ tronische SignalVerarbeitung identifiziert werden und über die elektro¬ nische Signalverarbeitung Signale an eine Abtrennvorrichtung geleitet werden, die das identifizierte Abfallobjekt aus dem Abfallgemisch aussor¬ tiert sowie durch eine Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Abfallgemisehen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß diese eine Strahlenquelle für elektromagneti¬ sche und/oder akustische Wellen enthält, ggf. eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen, eine Signalverarbeitungsvorrich¬ tung zur Identifizierung der Abfallobjekte und eine durch von der Signal- Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ausgehende Signale gesteuerte Abtrennvorrichtung zum Aussortieren der identifizierten Abfallobjekte bzw. im Falle von sichtbarem Licht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß diese ggf. eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen enthält, eine Signal¬ verarbeitungsvorrichtung zur Identifizierung der Abfallobjekte durch Verarbeitung der von dem Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen oder der von der Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen und eine durch von der Signalverarbeitungsvorrichtung ausgehende Signale gesteuerten Abtrennvorrichtung zum Aussortieren der identifizierten Abfallobjekte.The applicant has now surprisingly succeeded in reliably and economically carrying out the separation of individual waste components or waste objects using a method, characterized in that characteristic features of the waste objects are detected by irradiating them with electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, the waste objects using a Processing of the waves arriving from the waste object can be identified by electronic signal processing and, via the electronic signal processing, signals are sent to a separating device which sorts out the identified waste object from the waste mixture and by a device for sorting mixed waste, characterized in that that it contains a radiation source for electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, possibly a device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object, a signal processing device for identification g of the waste objects and a separation device controlled by the signals from the signal processing device for sorting out the identified waste objects or in the case of visible light, characterized in that this optionally contains a device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object, a signal processing device for identifying the waste objects by processing the waves arriving from the waste object or by the device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object and a separating device controlled by signals from the signal processing device for sorting out the identified waste objects.
Die Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe wird dadurch erreicht, daß durch das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren und die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wenigstens ein oder mehrere charakteristische Merkmale eines Abfallobjekts erfaßt werden und diese in der Weise ausgewertet werden, daß die Identifizierung des Abfallobjekts möglich ist, wonach eine Abtrennvorrichtung in Gang ge¬ setzt wird, welche das identifizierte Objekt aussortiert. Solche Merkmale können die äußere Form des Objekts sein, wie z. B. Flaschen-, Becher-, Tuben-, kubische und andere Formen sowie charakteristische auf dem Objekt angebrachte Schriftzüge, Produktnamen, Firmen- bzw. Herstellernamen, Warenzeichen, Farben und dergleichen.The object is achieved in that at least one or more characteristic features of a waste object are detected by the method and the device according to the invention are and these are evaluated in such a way that the identification of the waste object is possible, after which a separation device is started which sorts out the identified object. Such features can be the outer shape of the object, such as. B. bottle, cup, tube, cubic and other shapes as well as characteristic lettering attached to the object, product names, company or manufacturer names, trademarks, colors and the like.
Die elektronische Signalverarbeitung ist nicht nur in der Lage, Abfallob¬ jekte nach den genannten Merkmalen zu identifizieren und auszusortieren sondern sie ist zusätzlich in der Lage, aufgrund gespeicherter Daten die Merkmale so auszuwerten, daß eine Zuordnung zu dem das Abfallobjekt bilden¬ den Material möglich ist, beispielsweise aus einer Becherform ggf. mit weiteren Merkmalen, wie den Herstellernamen und den Produktnamen zu ermit¬ teln, daß es sich um ein Objekt aus Polystyrol handelt. Nach erfolgter Identifizierung gibt die Signalverarbeitungsvorrichtung die Information an eine Abtrennvorrichtung weiter, welche die Aussortierung des identifizier¬ ten Objekts herbeiführt.The electronic signal processing is not only able to identify and sort waste objects according to the mentioned characteristics but it is additionally able to evaluate the characteristics based on stored data in such a way that an assignment to the material forming the waste object is possible , for example from a cup shape, possibly with other features, such as the manufacturer's name and the product name, to determine that it is an object made of polystyrene. After identification has taken place, the signal processing device forwards the information to a separating device, which brings about the sorting out of the identified object.
Im erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren muß das Abfallobjekt zunächst einer Bestrah¬ lung mit elektromagnetischen Wellen oder Schallwellen ausgesetzt werden oder beiden Wellenarten.In the method according to the invention, the waste object must first be exposed to radiation with electromagnetic waves or sound waves or to both types of waves.
Die vom Abfallobjekt reflektierten oder dieses durchdringenden Wellen werden von der elektronischen Signalverarbeitungsvorrichtung aufgenommen oder zunächst durch eine vorgeschaltete Vorrichtung wie z. B. eine Videoka¬ mera, eine sonstige Kamera, ein für Standbildaufnahmen geeignetes Gerät oder im Falle von Schallwellen ein Mikrophon oder anderes schallempfind¬ liches Gerät aufgenommen. Diese Geräte leiten die Signale weiter an die eigentliche Signalverarbeitungsvorrichtung. Die zur Abfallobjektidentifi- zierung verwendeten Wellen sind im allgemeinen bzw. überwiegend bei der Bestrahlung auftretende reflektierte Strahlen oder solche, die zunächst das Objekt durchdrungen haben. Von geringerer Bedeutung sind solche Wellen, die durch eine sekundäre Ausstrahlung entstehen, wie z. B. Wärmestrahlen, die ein zunächst erwärmtes Objekt anschließend als IR-Strahlen-Sender aus¬ sendet. Grundsätzlich ist das gesamte elektromagnetische Spektrum erfindungsgemäß verwendbar sowie alle akustischen Wellen. Bevorzugt sind sichtbares Licht, IR-Strahlen, UV-Strahlen und Schallwellen.The waves reflected from or penetrating the waste object are picked up by the electronic signal processing device or initially by an upstream device such. B. a video camera, another camera, a device suitable for recording still pictures or, in the case of sound waves, a microphone or other sound-sensitive device. These devices forward the signals to the actual signal processing device. The waves used to identify the waste object are generally or predominantly reflected rays that occur during irradiation or those that first penetrated the object. Of less importance are those waves that arise from a secondary radiation, such as. B. heat rays that an initially heated object then sends out as an IR radiation transmitter. In principle, the entire electromagnetic spectrum can be used according to the invention, as can all acoustic waves. Visible light, IR rays, UV rays and sound waves are preferred.
Die Abtrennvorrichtung kann auf beliebige Weise die identifizierten Abfall¬ objekte aus dem Abfallgemisch aussortieren. Bevorzugt werden erfindungsge¬ mäß mechanische oder pneumatisch arbeitende Abtreπnvorrichtungen einge¬ setzt.The separating device can sort out the identified waste objects from the waste mixture in any way. According to the invention, mechanical or pneumatic removal devices are preferably used.
Beispielsweise kann durch einen Luftstrahl die Entfernung des Abfallobjekts von einem sich bewegenden Band erfolgen, wobei das Objekt in eine bestimmte Richtung gelenkt wird.For example, an air jet can be used to remove the waste object from a moving belt, the object being directed in a specific direction.
Zu einer vollständigen Abtrennung ist es erforderlich, daß das Abfallge¬ misch ausreichend verteilt wird. Dies kann bevorzugt auf einem sich bewe¬ genden Transportband oder sich drehenden Teller erfolgen, jedoch andere Geräte nach dem Stand der Technik sind ebenfalls verwendbar.For complete separation, it is necessary that the waste mixture is distributed sufficiently. This can preferably be done on a moving conveyor belt or rotating plate, but other devices according to the prior art can also be used.
Strahlungsquellen und signalverarbeitende Vorrichtungen sind dem Fachmann bekannt. Sie brauchen daher nicht näher erläutert werden.Radiation sources and signal processing devices are known to the person skilled in the art. They therefore do not need to be explained in more detail.
In der Figur ist beispielhaft eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung wiedergege¬ ben. 1) stellt das Transportband dar, 2) ein Abfallobjekt, 3) ist bei¬ spielhaft eine Videokamera, 4) eine Signalverarbeitungsvorrichtung und 5) eine Abtrennvorrichtung. An arrangement according to the invention is shown by way of example in the figure. 1) represents the conveyor belt, 2) a waste object, 3) is, for example, a video camera, 4) a signal processing device and 5) a separating device.

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Patentansprüche Claims
1. Verfahren zum Sortieren von Abfallgemischen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß charakteristische Merkmale der Abfallobjekte durch Bestrahlung derselben mit elektromagnetischen und/oder akustischen Wellen erfaßt werden, die Abfallobjekte mittels einer Verarbeitung der vom Abfallobjekt ankommen¬ den Wellen durch eine elektronische Signalverarbeitung identifiziert werden und über die elektronische Signalverarbeitung Signale an eine Ab¬ trennrichtung geleitet werden, die das identifizierte Abfallobjekt aus dem Abfallgemisch aussortiert.1. A method for sorting waste mixtures, characterized in that characteristic features of the waste objects are detected by irradiating them with electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, the waste objects are identified by processing the waves arriving from the waste object by electronic signal processing and via the electronic signal processing signals are directed to a separation direction, which sorts out the identified waste object from the waste mixture.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die in der elektronischen SignalVerarbeitung ankommenden Wellen zumindest über¬ wiegend aus den bei der Anwendung der elektromagnetischen und/oder akustischen Wellen vom Abfallobjekt nicht absorbierten Wellen bestehen.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the waves arriving in the electronic signal processing at least predominantly consist of the waves not absorbed by the waste object when using the electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves.
3. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. und 2., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die angewendeten Wellen sichtbares Licht und/oder IR-Strahlen und/oder UV-Strahlen sind.3. Process according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the waves used are visible light and / or IR rays and / or UV rays.
4. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. und 2., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die angewendeten Wellen Schallwellen sind.4. The method according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the waves used are sound waves.
5. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 4., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abtrennvorrichtung mechanisch arbeitet.5. The method according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the separating device works mechanically.
6. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 4., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abtrennvorrichtung pneumatisch arbeitet.6. The method according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the separating device works pneumatically.
7. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 4., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abtrennvorrichtung hydraulisch arbeitet.7. The method according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the separating device works hydraulically.
8. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 4., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abtrennvorrichtung elektrostatisch arbeitet.8. The method according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the separating device works electrostatically.
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9. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 8., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abfallgemisch so verteilt wird, daß die Abfallobjekte durch die angewendeten Wellen möglichst vollständig erfaßbar sind.9. The method according to claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the waste mixture is distributed so that the waste objects can be detected as completely as possible by the waves used.
10. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 9., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verteilung auf einem Transportband erfolgt.10. The method according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the distribution takes place on a conveyor belt.
11. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 9., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verteilung auf einem Verteilerteiler erfolgt.11. The method according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the distribution takes place on a distributor divider.
12. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 11., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die nicht vom Abfallobjekt absorbierten Wellen von einer Videokamera aufgenommen werden, von der die Informationen zur SignalVerarbeitung gelangen.12. The method according to claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the waves not absorbed by the waste object are recorded by a video camera, from which the information reaches the signal processing.
13. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 11., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die nicht vom Abfallobjekt absorbierten Wellen von einem zu Standbild¬ aufnahmen geeigneten Gerät aufgenommen werden, von dem die Informatio¬ nen zur Signalverarbeitung gelangen.13. The method according to claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the waves not absorbed by the waste object are picked up by a device suitable for still pictures, from which the information comes to signal processing.
14. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1., 2. und 4. bis 11., dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, daß die nicht vom Abfallobjekt absorbierten Wellen von einem Mikrophon aufgenommen werden, von dem die Informationen zur SignalVer¬ arbeitung gelangen.14. The method according to claims 1, 2 and 4 to 11, characterized in that the waves not absorbed by the waste object are picked up by a microphone from which the information for signal processing is received.
15. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 14., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abfallobjekt durch die Erfassung seiner räumlichen Gestalt identi¬ fiziert wird.15. The method according to claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the waste object is identified by the detection of its spatial shape.
16. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 1. bis 14., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abfallobjekt durch Färb-, Wort- oder Bild-Kennzeichen auf dem Ab- fallobjekt identifiziert wird.16. The method according to claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the waste object is identified by coloring, word or image characteristics on the waste object.
17. Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Abfallgemisehen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß diese eine Strahlenquelle für elektromagnetische und/oder akusti¬ sche Wellen enthält, ggf. eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfall- objekt ankommenden Wellen, eine SignalVerarbeitungsvorrichtung zur Identifzierung der Abfallobjekte und eine durch von der Signalverarbei¬ tungsvorrichtung ausgehende Signale gesteuerten Abtrennvorrichtung zum Aussortieren der identifizierten Abfallobjekte.17. A device for sorting waste mixes, characterized in that it contains a radiation source for electromagnetic and / or acoustic waves, possibly a device for receiving the waste object arriving waves, a signal processing device for identifying the waste objects and a separation device controlled by signals coming from the signal processing device for sorting out the identified waste objects.
18. Vorrichtung zum Sortieren von Abfallgemischen unter Verwendung von sichtbarem Licht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß diese ggf. eine Vor¬ richtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen enthält, eine SignalVerarbeitungsvorrichtung zur Identifizierung der Abfallob¬ jekte durch Verarbeitung der von dem Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen oder der von der Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankom¬ menden Wellen und eine durch von der SignalVerarbeitungsvorrichtung ausgehende Signale gesteuerten Abtrennvorrichtung zum Aussortieren der identifizierten Abfallobjekte.18. Device for sorting waste mixtures using visible light, characterized in that it optionally contains a device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object, a signal processing device for identifying the waste objects by processing the waves arriving from the waste object or the device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object and a separation device controlled by signals emanating from the signal processing device for sorting out the identified waste objects.
19. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. und 18., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß diese gemäß Ansprüchen 2., 3., 4., 14. und 15. eingerichtet ist.19. Device according to claims 17 and 18, characterized in that it is set up according to claims 2, 3, 4, 14 and 15.
20. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 19., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine mechanische Abtrennvorrichtung vorliegt.20. Device according to claims 17 to 19, characterized in that there is a mechanical separation device.
21. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 19., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine pneumatische Abtrennvorrichtung vorliegt.21. The method according to claims 17 to 19, characterized in that there is a pneumatic separation device.
22. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 19., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine hydraulische Abtrennvorrichtung vorliegt.22. The method according to claims 17 to 19, characterized in that a hydraulic separation device is present.
23. Verfahren nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 19., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine elektrostatische Abtrennvorrichtung vorliegt.23. The method according to claims 17 to 19, characterized in that an electrostatic separation device is present.
24. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 23., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 17. als Verteiler ein Transportband enthält.24. Device according to claims 17 to 23, characterized in that the device according to claim 17 contains a conveyor belt as a distributor.
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25. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 24., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen eine Videokamera ist.25. Device according to claims 17 to 24, characterized in that the device for recording the waves arriving from the waste object is a video camera.
26. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 24., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen ein zu Standb ldaufnahmen geeignetes Gerät ist.26. Device according to claims 17 to 24, characterized in that the device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object is a device suitable for still images.
27. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 24., dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der vom Abfallobjekt ankommenden Wellen ein Mikrophon ist.27. Device according to claims 17 to 24, characterized in that the device for receiving the waves arriving from the waste object is a microphone.
28. Verwendung der Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 17. bis 27. zur Sortie¬ rung von Abfallgemischen. 28. Use of the device according to claims 17 to 27 for sorting waste mixtures.
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