EP0649801B1 - Waste container - Google Patents

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EP0649801B1
EP0649801B1 EP94119260A EP94119260A EP0649801B1 EP 0649801 B1 EP0649801 B1 EP 0649801B1 EP 94119260 A EP94119260 A EP 94119260A EP 94119260 A EP94119260 A EP 94119260A EP 0649801 B1 EP0649801 B1 EP 0649801B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/16—Lids or covers
    • B65F1/1615—Lids or covers with means for locking, fastening or permanently closing thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/16—Lids or covers
    • B65F1/1607—Lids or covers with filling openings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/16—Lids or covers
    • B65F1/1623—Lids or covers with means for assisting the opening or closing thereof, e.g. springs
    • 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
    • Y10S220/00—Receptacles
    • Y10S220/908—Trash container

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  • the invention relates to a collecting container according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Such collecting containers are known for example from AT-A-358478.
  • the collecting container is expediently provided with at least one additional, smaller opening, which only serves to fill the collecting container. Users can drop waste through this smaller fill opening without having to press the heavy lid that closes the opening for emptying.
  • the additional smaller opening serving to throw in waste can be provided in a cover plate closing the container trough, which covers the container trough only to the extent that it is not closed by the large cover serving for emptying.
  • the smaller opening cross-section of the opening or openings used for filling has the additional advantage that, despite its large volume, only smaller objects can be thrown into the collection container, which are suitable, for example, for the intended recycling. The unwanted filling with bulky objects through the smaller opening is excluded.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a collecting container of the type specified in the introduction, in which the large opening serving for emptying can only be opened for the purpose of emptying the refuse collection container by the refuse collection.
  • the configuration according to the invention ensures that the lid closing the emptying opening opens during the emptying of the collecting container by the tilting and cannot be opened by the user without authorization.
  • the container trough is expediently provided with an opening adjacent to an edge parallel to the pivot axis, the length of which corresponds to the width or length of the substantially rectangular container trough and which is delimited by an edge parallel to the edge of a plate which otherwise closes the trough opening and which is closed located in the region of the longitudinal median plane of the tub, and that the additional smaller opening is arranged in this plate.
  • the edge delimiting the opening serving for emptying is designed in such a way that it abuts the inner curved wall of the cover, so that essentially no gap remains.
  • the plate is expediently connected to the edge of the container trough opposite the opening edge in a roof shape.
  • the inner edge of the plate is expediently in the apex area of the circular segment-shaped curve run over by the lid when opening and closing, so that it is immediate sealingly rests on the inner wall of the cylindrical shell-shaped cover.
  • sealing strips can also be provided on the edge.
  • the wedge-shaped side area between the plate and the tub rim is closed by a triangular wall.
  • This triangular wall is expediently continued starting from approximately the longitudinal center plane of the trough over the width of the opening by a plate, the upper edge of which is curved in accordance with the curvature of the cylindrical shell-shaped cover.
  • the at least one additional opening is surrounded by a raised edge. This circumferential web-shaped edge prevents rain from running into the opening during the usual uncovered installation of the collecting container.
  • the additional opening can be closed by a hinged lid, which can then be operated simply and easily because of the small opening cross section of the additional opening.
  • the lock consists of a gravity pendulum which can be pivoted on at least one container wall about an axis parallel to the pivot axis and which is provided with a hook-shaped extension which, in the closed position, engages behind a locking bolt located on a pivot arm. By pivoting when emptying, the gravity pendulum then moves into a position unlocking the lid.
  • the locking bolt with the pivot axis of the pendulum is located approximately in the same horizontal transverse axis of the container wall in the closed position. This configuration ensures that the lid of the container standing on a level surface cannot be opened even with great force.
  • the locking bolt is expediently provided with a predetermined breaking point.
  • At least one side of the pan in the region of the pivot axis is attached to an end of a cantilevered leaf spring which engages between two abutments or bolts arranged on the pivot arm, and that the leaf spring in the closed position of the cover in the direction is looking forward to its open position and in its open position in the opposite direction.
  • the leaf spring thus supports easier opening and closing of the lid.
  • the lower end thereof can be partially rolled around a tube piece which is fixed to the container and which is provided along a surface line with a slot into which an angled end piece of the leaf spring engages.
  • the collecting container according to the invention can consist of plastic, but preferably of sheet metal.
  • the container designated as a whole by 20, consists of a container trough 1, which can have a volume of 1.1 cbm, for example.
  • the upper edge of the container trough is stiffened by a circumferential profile 21.
  • an apron 5 is connected to the container edge, through which a conventional receptacle for the gripping claws of a lifting and tilting device of a dump of a refuse collection vehicle is formed.
  • the edge of the container trough 1 provided with the apron 5 Adjacent to the edge of the container trough 1 provided with the apron 5, the latter is provided with an opening which, in plan view, extends almost over half of the trough cross-section which is bordered by the edge profile 21.
  • This opening is closed by the cylindrical shell-shaped lid 4, which is connected at its end-shaped curved edges with swords or swivel arms 2, which are pivotally mounted about aligned axles 3, which are provided on opposite container walls.
  • the container trough 1 is closed on its side opposite the opening that can be closed by the cover 4 by a roof-like sloping plate.
  • Triangular plates 9 are arranged between the lateral edges of the plate 7 and the peripheral tub edge 1, which close the corresponding column.
  • the plate 7 is provided with two smaller rectangular filling openings 8, 8 ', the opening edge of these openings being delimited by an upstanding, all-round web.
  • the insertion openings 8, 8 ' can be closed by hinged covers 13, 13' which are pivotally mounted about the upper opening edges.
  • plates 22 Adjacent to the triangular plates 9 which raise the tub edge, plates 22 are arranged which limit the opening which can be closed by the cover 4 on opposite sides and whose upper edges are curved in accordance with the curvature of the cover 4.
  • inwardly pointing bolts 10 are arranged, which in the closed position of the cover lie in a hook-shaped recess of a hook-shaped extension 23 of a gravity pendulum 11.
  • This gravity pendulum 11 is pivotally mounted about a pin 12 which is located on the upper edge region of the container wall.
  • the gravity pendulum 11 is covered by the sword-shaped swivel arm 2 in the closed position of the cover 4, so that it can not be pivoted by the user in an unauthorized manner.
  • Fig. 3 the bolt locking the lid is shown in a disengaged position 10 and in its locking position 10 '.
  • the locking bolt 10 can be arranged on one or both sides. It is preferably provided with a predetermined breaking point so that the bolt can be sheared off if the pendulum should not be able to move freely as a result of damage or blocking.
  • a freely projecting leaf spring 14 is fastened to a tube piece 16 fastened in the region of the pivot axis 3 to the wall of the container 1.
  • the leaf spring 14 is rolled for fastening around a part of the pipe section 16 and engages with an angled end piece 15 in a slot of the pipe section.
  • the protruding leaf spring 14 is passed between two bolts 17, 18 fastened on the inside of the swivel arm 2.
  • the leaf spring is arranged such that it acts on the cover in the closed position in the direction of its open position and in the open position in the direction of its closed position.
  • the leaf spring which can be arranged on one or both sides, therefore ensures that the lid can be opened more easily for the purpose of emptying and then closed again more easily.

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Abstract

A container for waste is provided with a cylinder-shell-shaped cover (4) which is provided, at its ends, with radially inwardly oriented arms (2) or strips which are articulated on opposite sides of the essentially rectangular container such that they can be pivoted in the region of the axis of curvature (3) of the cover. The container is provided with at least one additional smaller opening (8), which serves for filling. In order to prevent bulky items from also being thrown in through the large cylinder-shell-shaped cover during filling, the cover is provided with a locking mechanism (10,11,12) which is released automatically when the container is tilted about a pivot axis parallel to the pivot axis of the cover. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Sammelbehälter nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a collecting container according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Derartige Sammelbehälter sind beispielsweise aus AT-A-358478 bekannt.Such collecting containers are known for example from AT-A-358478.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist der Sammelbehälter mit mindestens einer zusätzlichen kleineren Öffnung versehen, die lediglich dem Befüllen des Sammelbehälters dient. Benutzer können durch diese kleinere Einfüllöffnung Abfälle einwerfen, ohne den schweren Deckel betätigen zu müssen, der die der Entleerung dienende Öffnung verschließt. Die zusätzliche kleinere dem Einwurf von Abfällen dienende Öffnung kann in einer die Behälterwanne verschließenden Deckplatte vorgesehen sein, die die Behälterwanne nur insoweit abdeckt, als diese durch den großen, der Entleerung dienenden Deckel nicht geschlossen ist.The collecting container is expediently provided with at least one additional, smaller opening, which only serves to fill the collecting container. Users can drop waste through this smaller fill opening without having to press the heavy lid that closes the opening for emptying. The additional smaller opening serving to throw in waste can be provided in a cover plate closing the container trough, which covers the container trough only to the extent that it is not closed by the large cover serving for emptying.

Der kleinere Öffnungsquerschnitt der der Befüllung dienenden Öffnung oder Öffnungen hat zusätzlich den Vorteil, daß in den Sammelbehälter trotz seines großen Volumens nur kleinere Gegenstände eingeworfen werden können, die beispielsweise für die vorgesehene Wiederverwertung geeignet sind. Die unerwünschte Befüllung mit sperrigen Gegenständen durch die kleinere Öffnung ist ausgeschlossen. Der Vorteil, daß der Öffnungsquerschnitt der zusätzlichen Öffnung das Einwerfen sperriger Gegenstände verhindert, ginge verloren, wenn von den Benutzern zum Zweck des Befüllens auch der große Deckel geöffnet werden könnte.The smaller opening cross-section of the opening or openings used for filling has the additional advantage that, despite its large volume, only smaller objects can be thrown into the collection container, which are suitable, for example, for the intended recycling. The unwanted filling with bulky objects through the smaller opening is excluded. The advantage that the opening cross-section of the additional Opening prevents bulky objects from being thrown in, would be lost if the large lid could also be opened by users for the purpose of filling.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, einen Sammelbehälter der eingangs angegebenen Art zu schaffen, bei dem die große, der Entleerung dienende Öffnung nur zum Zweck des Entleerens des Müllsammelbehälters durch die Müllabfuhr geöffnet werden kann.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a collecting container of the type specified in the introduction, in which the large opening serving for emptying can only be opened for the purpose of emptying the refuse collection container by the refuse collection.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung ist sichergestellt, daß der die Entleeröffnung verschließende Deckel sich während des Entleerens des Sammelbehälters durch das Kippen öffnet und nicht auch unbefugt durch Benutzer geöffnet werden kann.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1. The configuration according to the invention ensures that the lid closing the emptying opening opens during the emptying of the collecting container by the tilting and cannot be opened by the user without authorization.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Behälterwanne angrenzend an einen zu der Schwenkachse parallelen Rand mit einer Öffnung versehen, deren Länge der Breite oder Länge der im wesentlichen rechteckigen Behälterwanne entspricht und die durch eine zu dem Rand parallele Kante einer die Wannenöffnung im übrigen verschließenden Platte begrenzt ist, die sich im Bereich der Längsmittelebene der Wanne befindet, und daß die zusätzliche kleinere Öffnung in dieser Platte angeordnet ist. Die die der Entleerung dienende Öffnung begrenzende Kante ist dabei so ausgebildet, daß sie an der inneren gewölbten Wandung des Deckels anliegt, so daß im wesentlichen kein Spalt verbleibt.The container trough is expediently provided with an opening adjacent to an edge parallel to the pivot axis, the length of which corresponds to the width or length of the substantially rectangular container trough and which is delimited by an edge parallel to the edge of a plate which otherwise closes the trough opening and which is closed located in the region of the longitudinal median plane of the tub, and that the additional smaller opening is arranged in this plate. The edge delimiting the opening serving for emptying is designed in such a way that it abuts the inner curved wall of the cover, so that essentially no gap remains.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Platte dachförmig schräg ansteigend mit dem dem Öffnungsrand gegenüberliegenden Rand der Behälterwanne verbunden. Die innere Kante der Platte liegt zweckmäßigerweise im Scheitelbereich der von dem Deckel beim Öffnen und Schliessen überfahrenen kreisabschnittförmigen Kurve, so daß diese unmittelbar dichtend an der Innenwandung des zylinderschalenförmigen Deckels anliegt. Selbstverständlich können zusätzlich an der Kante noch Dichtungsstreifen vorgesehen werden.The plate is expediently connected to the edge of the container trough opposite the opening edge in a roof shape. The inner edge of the plate is expediently in the apex area of the circular segment-shaped curve run over by the lid when opening and closing, so that it is immediate sealingly rests on the inner wall of the cylindrical shell-shaped cover. Of course, sealing strips can also be provided on the edge.

Der keilförmige seitliche Bereich zwischen der Platte und dem Wannenrand ist durch eine dreieckige Wandung geschlossen. Zweckmäßigerweise ist diese dreieckige Wandung ausgehend etwa von der Längsmittelebene der Wanne über die Breite der Öffnung durch eine Platte fortgesetzt, deren oberer Rand entsprechend der Wölbung des zylinderschalenförmigen Deckels gekrümmt ist.The wedge-shaped side area between the plate and the tub rim is closed by a triangular wall. This triangular wall is expediently continued starting from approximately the longitudinal center plane of the trough over the width of the opening by a plate, the upper edge of which is curved in accordance with the curvature of the cylindrical shell-shaped cover.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die mindestens eine zusätzliche Öffnung von einem hochstehenden Rand umgeben ist. Dieser umlaufende stegförmige Rand verhindert, daß bei der üblichen unüberdachten Aufstellung des Sammelbehälters Regen in die Öffnung hineinläuft.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the at least one additional opening is surrounded by a raised edge. This circumferential web-shaped edge prevents rain from running into the opening during the usual uncovered installation of the collecting container.

Die zusätzliche Öffnung kann durch einen Klappdeckel verschließbar sein, der sich dann wegen des kleinen Öffnungsquerschnitts der zusätzlichen Öffnung einfach und leicht betätigen läßt.The additional opening can be closed by a hinged lid, which can then be operated simply and easily because of the small opening cross section of the additional opening.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die Verriegelung aus einem an mindestens einer Behälterwandung um eine zu der Schwenkachse parallelen Achse schwenkbaren Schwerkraftpendel besteht, das mit einem hakenförmigen Fortsatz versehen ist, der in der Verschlußstellung hinter eine an einem Schwenkarm befindlichen Verriegelungsbolzen greift. Durch das Verschwenken beim Entleeren bewegt sich dann das Schwerkraftpendel in eine den Deckel entriegelnde Stellung.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the lock consists of a gravity pendulum which can be pivoted on at least one container wall about an axis parallel to the pivot axis and which is provided with a hook-shaped extension which, in the closed position, engages behind a locking bolt located on a pivot arm. By pivoting when emptying, the gravity pendulum then moves into a position unlocking the lid.

Zweckmäßigerweise befindet sich in der Verschlußstellung der Verriegelungsbolzen mit der Schwenkachse des Pendels etwa in derselben horizontalen Querachse der Behälterwandung. Diese Ausgestaltung stellt sicher, daß sich der Deckel des auf einem ebenen Untergrund stehenden Behälters auch mit großer Kraft nicht öffnen läßt.Advantageously, the locking bolt with the pivot axis of the pendulum is located approximately in the same horizontal transverse axis of the container wall in the closed position. This configuration ensures that the lid of the container standing on a level surface cannot be opened even with great force.

Um größere Beschädigungen des Behälters zu verhindern, wenn das Pendel den Verriegelungsbolzen beim Verkippen nicht freigeben sollte, ist der Verriegelungsbolzen zweckmäßigerweise mit einer Sollbruchstelle versehen.In order to prevent major damage to the container if the pendulum should not release the locking bolt when it is tilted, the locking bolt is expediently provided with a predetermined breaking point.

Nach einer weiteren besonderen vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, daß an mindestens einer Wannenseite im Bereich der Schwenkachse ein Ende einer frei aufragenden Blattfeder befestigt ist, die zwischen zwei an dem Schwenkarm angeordneten Widerlagern oder Bolzen greift, und daß die Blattfeder in der Verschlußstellung des Deckels in Richtung auf dessen Offenstellung und in dessen Offenstellung in entgegengesetzter Richtung gespannt ist. Die Blattfeder unterstützt somit das leichtere Öffnen und Verschließen des Deckels.According to a further particular advantageous embodiment, it is provided that at least one side of the pan in the region of the pivot axis is attached to an end of a cantilevered leaf spring which engages between two abutments or bolts arranged on the pivot arm, and that the leaf spring in the closed position of the cover in the direction is looking forward to its open position and in its open position in the opposite direction. The leaf spring thus supports easier opening and closing of the lid.

Zur einfachen Befestigung der Blattfeder kann deren unteres Ende teilweise um ein behälterfestes Rohrstück gerollt sein, das längs einer Mantellinie mit einem Schlitz versehen ist, in den ein abgewinkeltes Endstück der Blattfeder greift.For simple attachment of the leaf spring, the lower end thereof can be partially rolled around a tube piece which is fixed to the container and which is provided along a surface line with a slot into which an angled end piece of the leaf spring engages.

Der erfindungsgemäße Sammelbehälter kann aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise aber aus Blech bestehen.The collecting container according to the invention can consist of plastic, but preferably of sheet metal.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. In dieser zeigt

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Sammelbehälters,
Fig. 2
eine teilweise Vorderansicht des Behälters nach Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
eine teilweise Seitenansicht des Behälters und
Fig. 4
eine der Fig. 3 entsprechende Ansicht mit einem die Feder freilegenden Aufbruch eines Schwenkarms.
An embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. In this shows
Fig. 1
a perspective view of the collecting container,
Fig. 2
2 shows a partial front view of the container according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 3
a partial side view of the container and
Fig. 4
a view corresponding to FIG. 3 with a spring-exposed opening of a swivel arm.

Der insgesamt mit 20 bezeichnete Behälter besteht aus einer Behälterwanne 1, die beispielsweise ein Volumen von 1,1 cbm aufweisen kann. Der obere Rand der Behälterwanne ist durch ein umlaufendes Profil 21 ausgesteift. An der Frontseite des Behälters 1 ist mit dem Behälterrand eine Schürze 5 verbunden, durch die eine übliche Aufnahme für die Greifklauen einer Hub-Kipp-Vorrichtung einer Schüttung eines Müllfahrzeugs gebildet ist.The container, designated as a whole by 20, consists of a container trough 1, which can have a volume of 1.1 cbm, for example. The upper edge of the container trough is stiffened by a circumferential profile 21. On the front of the container 1, an apron 5 is connected to the container edge, through which a conventional receptacle for the gripping claws of a lifting and tilting device of a dump of a refuse collection vehicle is formed.

Angrenzend an den mit der Schürze 5 versehenen Rand der Behälterwanne 1 ist diese mit einer Öffnung versehen, die sich in Draufsicht fast über die Hälfte des Wannenquerschnitts erstreckt, die durch das Randprofil 21 eingefaßt ist. Diese Öffnung wird durch den zylinderschalenförmig gewölbten Deckel 4 verschlossen, der an seinen stirnförmigen gekrümmten Rändern mit Schwertern oder Schwenkarmen 2 verbunden ist, die um miteinander fluchtende Achszapfen 3 schwenkbar gelagert sind, die an gegenüberliegenden Behälterwandungen vorgesehen sind. An den oberen Enden der sektorförmigen Schwenkarme 2 sind auf Bolzen gelagerte Rollen 6, 6' vorgesehen, die beim Verschwenken des Behälters durch die Hub-Kipp-Vorrichtung eines Müllfahrzeugs auf der Öffnung des Deckels dienenden Widerlagern oder Schienen ablaufen.Adjacent to the edge of the container trough 1 provided with the apron 5, the latter is provided with an opening which, in plan view, extends almost over half of the trough cross-section which is bordered by the edge profile 21. This opening is closed by the cylindrical shell-shaped lid 4, which is connected at its end-shaped curved edges with swords or swivel arms 2, which are pivotally mounted about aligned axles 3, which are provided on opposite container walls. At the upper ends of the sector-shaped swivel arms 2, rollers 6, 6 'are provided, which run on bolts and which, when the container is pivoted, run through the lifting and tilting device of a garbage truck on the abutments or rails serving for opening the lid.

Die Behälterwanne 1 ist auf ihrer der durch den Deckel 4 verschließbaren Öffnung gegenüberliegenden Seite durch eine dachartig schräg angeordnete Platte geschlossen. Zwischen den seitlichen Rändern der Platte 7 und den umlaufenden Wannenrand 1 sind dreieckige Platten 9 angeordnet, die die entsprechende Spalte schließen.The container trough 1 is closed on its side opposite the opening that can be closed by the cover 4 by a roof-like sloping plate. Triangular plates 9 are arranged between the lateral edges of the plate 7 and the peripheral tub edge 1, which close the corresponding column.

Die Platte 7 ist mit zwei kleineren rechteckigen Einfüllöffnungen 8, 8' versehen, wobei der Öffnungsrand dieser Öffnungen durch einen aufragenden, umlaufenden Steg begrenzt ist. Die Einwurföffnungen 8, 8' sind durch Klappdeckel 13, 13' verschließbar, die um die oberen Öffnungsränder schwenkbar gelagert sind.The plate 7 is provided with two smaller rectangular filling openings 8, 8 ', the opening edge of these openings being delimited by an upstanding, all-round web. The insertion openings 8, 8 'can be closed by hinged covers 13, 13' which are pivotally mounted about the upper opening edges.

Anschließend an die dreieckigen den Wannenrand erhöhenden Platten 9 sind Platten 22 angeordnet, die die durch den Deckel 4 verschließbare Öffnung an gegenüberliegenden Seiten begrenzen und deren oberen Ränder entsprechend der Wölbung des Deckels 4 gekrümmt sind.Adjacent to the triangular plates 9 which raise the tub edge, plates 22 are arranged which limit the opening which can be closed by the cover 4 on opposite sides and whose upper edges are curved in accordance with the curvature of the cover 4.

Wie aus den Fig. 2 und 3 ersichtlich ist, sind an der Innenseite der den Deckel 4 tragenden Schwenkarme 2 nach innen weisende Bolsen 10 angeordnet, die in der Verschlußstellung des Deckels in einer hakenförmigen Ausnehmung eines hakenförmigen Fortsatzes 23 eines Schwerkraftpendels 11 liegen. Dieses Schwerkraftpendel 11 ist um einen Zapfen 12 schwenkbar gelagert, der sich am oberen Randbereich der Behälterwandung befindet. Das Schwerkraftpendel 11 ist insgesamt durch den schwertförmigen Schwenkarm 2 in der Verschlußstellung des Deckels 4 abgedeckt, so daß es in unbefugter Weise durch den Benutzer nicht verschwenkt werden kann.As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3, on the inside of the swivel arms 2 carrying the cover 4, inwardly pointing bolts 10 are arranged, which in the closed position of the cover lie in a hook-shaped recess of a hook-shaped extension 23 of a gravity pendulum 11. This gravity pendulum 11 is pivotally mounted about a pin 12 which is located on the upper edge region of the container wall. The gravity pendulum 11 is covered by the sword-shaped swivel arm 2 in the closed position of the cover 4, so that it can not be pivoted by the user in an unauthorized manner.

In Fig. 3 ist der den Deckel verriegelnde Bolzen in einer ausgerückten Stellung 10 und in seiner verriegelnden Stellung 10' dargestellt.In Fig. 3 the bolt locking the lid is shown in a disengaged position 10 and in its locking position 10 '.

Der Verriegelungsbolzen 10 kann ein- oder beidseitig angeordnet werden. Er ist vorzugsweise mit einer Sollbruchstelle versehen, so daß sich der Bolzen abscheren läßt, falls das Pendel in Folge einer Beschädigung oder Blockierung nicht freigängig sein sollte.The locking bolt 10 can be arranged on one or both sides. It is preferably provided with a predetermined breaking point so that the bolt can be sheared off if the pendulum should not be able to move freely as a result of damage or blocking.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 4 ist auf ein im Bereich der Schwenkachse 3 an der Wandung des Behälters 1 befestigtes Rohrstück 16 eine frei aufragende Blattfeder 14 befestigt. Die Blattfeder 14 ist zu ihrer Befestigung um einen Teil des Rohrstücks 16 eingerollt und greift mit einem abgewinkelten Endstück 15 in einen Schlitz des Rohrstücks.In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 4, a freely projecting leaf spring 14 is fastened to a tube piece 16 fastened in the region of the pivot axis 3 to the wall of the container 1. The leaf spring 14 is rolled for fastening around a part of the pipe section 16 and engages with an angled end piece 15 in a slot of the pipe section.

Die aufragende Blattfeder 14 ist zwischen zwei an der Innenseite des Schwenkarms 2 befestigte Bolzen 17, 18 hindurchgeführt. Dabei ist die Blattfeder derart angeordnet, daß sie den Deckel in der Verschlußstellung in Richtung auf seine Öffnungsstellung und in der Öffnungsstellung in Richtung auf seine Verschlußstellung beaufschlagt. Durch die Blattfeder, die ein- oder beidseitig angeordnet werden kann, ist daher gewährleistet, daß sich der Dekkel zum Zweck des Entleerens leichter öffnen und anschließend auch wieder leichter schließen läßt.The protruding leaf spring 14 is passed between two bolts 17, 18 fastened on the inside of the swivel arm 2. The leaf spring is arranged such that it acts on the cover in the closed position in the direction of its open position and in the open position in the direction of its closed position. The leaf spring, which can be arranged on one or both sides, therefore ensures that the lid can be opened more easily for the purpose of emptying and then closed again more easily.

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  1. A collecting container (20) for refuse, preferably for recyclable refuse, with a lid (4) in the shape of a cylindrical shell, which is provided at its end sides with radially inwardly pointing arms or blades (2), which are in the zone of the axis of curvature of the lid (4) pivotably articulated at opposite sides of the substantially rectangular container trough, and with at least one additional smaller opening (8, 8'), wherein the lid is provided with a bolting device to be released for the emptying,
    characterized in that
    the bolting device is automatically released during the tipping of the container round an axis of pivoting parallel to the pivot pin (3) of the lid (4).
  2. A collecting container according to claim 1, characterized in that the container trough (1) is, adjoining an edge parallel to the pivot pin (3), provided with an opening whose length corresponds to the width or length of the trough and which is delimited by an edge, parallel to said edge, of a plate (7) closing the remaining part of the trough opening, which plate is disposed in the zone of the longitudinal median plane of the trough (1), and that the additional smaller opening (8, 8') is arranged in this plate (7).
  3. A collecting container according to claim 2, characterized in that the plate (7), rising obliquely in a roof-shape from the edge of the container trough (1) that lies on the opposite side to the edge of the opening, is joined to the edge of the trough.
  4. A collecting container according to claim 3, characterized in that the wedge-shaped lateral zone between the plate (7) and the edge of the trough is closed by triangular walls (9).
  5. A collecting container according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, starting approximately from the longitudinal median plane of the trough (1), the triangular wall (9) is continued over the width of the opening by a plate (22) whose upper edge is curved according to the curvature of the lid (4) with the shape of a cylindrical shell.
  6. A collecting container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional opening (8, 8') is surrounded by a high flange.
  7. A collecting container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the additional opening can be closed by a hinged lid (13, 13').
  8. A collecting container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the opening edge of the trough (1), there are provided receiving means (5) for gripper claws of a lifting-tipping device.
  9. A collecting container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bolting means consists of a gravity pendulum on at least one container wall, pivotable round a pin (12) parallel to the pivot pin (3), which pendulum is provided with a hook-shaped extension (23) that engages in the closed position behind a locking bolt (10) situated on a pivoting arm (2).
  10. A collecting container according to claim 9, characterized in that in the closed position, the locking bolt (10) is disposed together with the pivot pin (12) of the pendulum (11) approximately in the same horizontal plane of the container trough (1).
  11. A collecting container according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the locking bolt (10) is provided with a predetermined breaking point.
  12. A collecting container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on at least one trough side, one end of a freely projecting leaf spring (14) is secured in the zone of the pivot pin (3), which spring reaches between two bearing means or pins (17, 17') arranged on the pivoting arm, and that in the closed position of the lid (4), the leaf spring (14) is stressed in the direction towards its open position and stressed in the opposite direction in its open position.
  13. A collecting container according to claim 12, characterized in that the bottom end of the leaf spring (14) is partly rolled round a tubular part (16) fixed to the container, which part is provided along a generator with a slot in which there engages a bent end portion (15) of the leaf spring.
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