EP0774424B1 - Müllsammelbehälter mit Mitteln zum Abbremsen der Schliessbewegung des Deckels - Google Patents

Müllsammelbehälter mit Mitteln zum Abbremsen der Schliessbewegung des Deckels Download PDF

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EP0774424B1
EP0774424B1 EP96402421A EP96402421A EP0774424B1 EP 0774424 B1 EP0774424 B1 EP 0774424B1 EP 96402421 A EP96402421 A EP 96402421A EP 96402421 A EP96402421 A EP 96402421A EP 0774424 B1 EP0774424 B1 EP 0774424B1
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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
    • B65F1/1623—Lids or covers with means for assisting the opening or closing thereof, e.g. springs
    • 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
    • B65F2001/1653—Constructional features of lids or covers
    • B65F2001/1661—Constructional features of lids or covers relating to noise reduction, e.g. during opening or closing

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  • the invention relates to a container according to the preamble of claims 1 and 3, provided with means of braking of the closing of its cover, for example intended for waste collection.
  • Many collection bins and in particular those with large volume, include a tank and a lid shutter of the tank.
  • the cover is pivotally mounted around an axis extended horizontally, in the usual position use of the tank.
  • Bin lid closure systems are known from the prior art, in particular documents CH-A-517 034, CH-A-532 515, DE-B-1 244 648 and DE-A-3 129 285.
  • the invention aims to solve in particular these disadvantages.
  • a first object of the invention is a collection bin as defined in claim 1.
  • the support zone is in projection with an angle of the order of 5 to 15 ° relative to the horizontal, in the open state of the cover, to the right of a upper part of the tank, such as an edge peripheral.
  • a second object of the invention is defined by the claim 3.
  • the support zone is in projection with an angle of the order of 5 to 15 ° relative to the vertical in the open state of the cover, to the right of a upper part of the tank, such as an edge peripheral.
  • studs cushioning are interposed between the cover and the edge of the tank, for example rigidly fixed on the edge top of the tank opposite the cover.
  • the support zone is in the form of a loop.
  • the reference numeral 1 designates in Figures 1 at 5, a collection bin.
  • tray 1 is made of high density polyethylene (HDPE). But it can for example be made of metal, at least in part.
  • HDPE high density polyethylene
  • the tray 1 rests in a position usual use, on a reference plane P. It for example the soil.
  • the plane P is substantially horizontal.
  • the description of the invention is made by considering the tray 1 or its constituents in this position.
  • lower and upper are defined considering this position. They respectively designate a location close and relatively distant from the plane P, perpendicular to the latter.
  • horizontal and vertical refers to parallel orientations and perpendicular to the plane P, respectively.
  • bin 1 or its constituents can take various positions in space, different from those of the examples, in particular during use.
  • tray 1 can have other destinations or uses, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • bin 1 can be used in the field of the food industry.
  • the tank 1 includes a tank 2, which delimits a useful interior loading volume 3.
  • this useful volume 3 is to collect waste, for which it therefore forms a container.
  • the useful volume 3 is here substantially shaped prismatic with horizontal rectangular base.
  • Tray 1 Its collection capacity is of the order of one to several hundred liters, for example from 100 to 1,000 liters. Tray 1 is said to be "high capacity".
  • the volume 3 opens outwardly from the tank 2, at an opening 4. It is through opening 4 that the loading of waste.
  • the opening 4 is located at an upper face of the tank 2. It is delimited by an upper edge 5 of tank 2.
  • the edge 5 is extended substantially parallel to the plane P, over the entire periphery of the tank 2.
  • the reference 7 designates wheels, here four in number. They are mounted on the tank 2, near its lower horizontal face.
  • the wheels 7 allow movement by rolling from tray 1 on the reference plane P. They are in this directional examples.
  • the tray 1 includes a cover 6.
  • the cover 6 is articulated on the tank 2, of so as to be movable as indicated by the arrow D on Figures 1 and 5.
  • the cover 6 releases opening 4 to allow loading of volume 3.
  • the cover 6 is then substantially vertical.
  • the reference 8 designates damping pads, interposed between the cover 6 and the edge 5, in the state closed.
  • the pads 8 are here made of relatively flexible material such as rubber, and are rigidly fixed on the edge upper 5, opposite the cover 6.
  • the pads 8 have the function of damping the noise pollution due to coming into contact with the tank 2 of cover 6, when the latter has reached its state closed.
  • the reference numeral 9 designates an articulation swivel which connects the cover 6 to the tank 2.
  • Joint 9 is generally extended parallel to the horizontal, and defines an axis of rotation X. This axis X also defines a direction cross section of tank 1.
  • the X axis is arranged here near the edge upper 5, along a wall 10 called rear of the tank 2.
  • the wall 10 is here extended substantially to the vertical, in the transverse direction (X) of tank 1.
  • the tank 1 comprises braking means 11.
  • braking means 11 have the function of acting on the cover 6 during (and therefore during) its passage from the open state to its closed state.
  • the braking means 11 meet the following functionality.
  • the means 11 must not cause unintentional opening of tray 1, especially when storage and handling, for example on wheels 7.
  • the braking means 11 must not hinder the complete opening of the cover 6, by a rotation D, here substantially 3/4 of a turn (270 degrees).
  • the means 11 occupy reduced footprint, and does not bother users from tray 1.
  • the means 11 are mounted on the tray 1, between handles 13 for handling tray 1 and a part of the joint 9 integral with the cover 6, so further limit the risk of loss or disassembly untimely.
  • the braking means 11 comprise at least one elastically deformable member 12.
  • organ 12 is able to follow at least in part, the relative displacement D of the cover 6 and of the tank 2, in opposing this displacement D an effort proportional to its deformation in the elastic domain.
  • a tray 1 is provided of two members 12, spaced from each other along the X axis of articulation.
  • organs 12 do not protrude transversely towards the outside of tray 1, they are in the examples, arranged at a distance from the ends of the axis X, as in Figure 5.
  • Each member 12 mounted on a tank 1 is able to be secured on the one hand to the tank 2 and on the other hand to the cover 2.
  • the braking means 11 are constantly active, between open and closed states.
  • the braking means 11 are arranged to be active at the end of the race closing of the cover 6 until close to the closed state.
  • the elastically deformable members 12 illustrated have at least one spring, metallic in the examples.
  • one end 14 of the spring of the member 12 is rigidly fixed to the tank 2.
  • While its other end 15 is provided with a bearing zone 16, intended to cooperate with a surface of cover contact 6.
  • the contact surface 17 is disposed on the cover 6, on its so-called internal face in sight with the useful volume 3, in the closed state.
  • the support zone 16, and therefore the contact surface 17 are spaced radially apart of the X axis of the joint 9.
  • This provides a chosen lever arm, and depending on the stiffness of the member 12, an effect predetermined means 11 on the cover 6.
  • the member 12 of the means for braking 11 comprises a stainless steel wire, of the type "piano string", with a diameter of about 4mm.
  • the wire forming the member 12 is folded and rolled up.
  • the weight of the wire is here of the order of 25 grams.
  • member 12 The mechanical characteristics of member 12 are calculated to give the means 11 a robustness guaranteeing their efficiency of use for several years, under the usual conditions.
  • zone 16 is extended from the outside towards inside the tank 1, from the turns 19 inwards of volume 3, and towards the lower part of tray 1.
  • the angle A allows to determine the sector of action means 11, here the displacement sector D during which the cover 6 is biased by means 11 during the closure.
  • the means 11 do not include a single, but two organs elastically deformable 12, such as that which is illustrated.
  • the members 12 are mounted at distance along the X axis, from each other as well as transverse ends of edge 5, and close to the joint 9.
  • each of the organs 12 to one structure comparable to that of the member in FIGS. 2 to 4.
  • the support zone 16 of the deformable member 12 elastically is substantially loop-shaped circular, as shown in figure 7.
  • the support zone 16 projects substantially through relative to the vertical with an angle B of the order of 5 to 15 °, in the open state of the cover 6, to the right of the edge upper device 5.
  • the action sector of the organ 12 of FIGS. 6 and 7 is therefore greater than that of the example in FIGS. 2 to 4.
  • a dimension C of the straight part 18 or rod rectilinear defining the end 14, is here of the order 70mm. On tray 1, this part 18 is substantially vertical.
  • the turn 19 is centered on the X axis. Its internal diameter R is around 15mm.
  • the right part 18 is connected to the turn 19 by a section 21.
  • the section 21 forms an angle F of the order of 12 ° with respect to the horizontal, in a plane perpendicular to the X axis ( Figure 6).
  • the sections 20 and 21 are therefore extended here approximately 22 ° from each other.
  • the maximum horizontal dimension H of the member 12 of Figure 6 is of the order of 45mm.
  • the diameter J of the loop of the area 16 is around 22mm.
  • a member 12 in the form of a spring metal is mounted on tray 1 so that its end 14 is rigidly fixed to the cover 6.
  • While its other end 15 is provided with a support zone 16 intended to cooperate with a surface of contact 17 of tank 2, arranged radially away from the X axis of the joint 9.
  • the member 12 follows the cover 6 freely, until zone 16 abuts against the surface 17, here a vertical part of the handle 13 of tank 2.
  • the member 12 is elastically deformed, to offer a predetermined resistance at the end of the closing the cover 6.
  • this deformation causes an angular approximation of ends 14 and 15 around the X axis, towards the inside of the tray 1.
  • the elastically deformable member 12 comprises in the examples at least one anchoring part on the tank 1.
  • the deformable member 12 comprises in the examples of Figures 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, at least part angular positioning. This is the part rectilinear 18, which is housed in an orifice 22 of the tank 2.
  • the part comprising the end 14 is housed in an opening (not shown) in the cover 6.
  • the invention includes all lid drop slowdown solutions comprising one or more deformable members elastically similar.

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  1. Sammelbehälter (1), beispielsweise für Abfälle, mit : einer Sammelwanne (2); einem zwischen einem offenen Zugriffzustand auf das Innere der Wanne (2) und einem geschlossenen, etwa hermetischen Verschlusszustand der Wanne (2) versetzbaren Deckel (6) ; einem Drehgelenk (9), das den Deckel (6) mit der Wanne (2) verbindet, und dessen Achse (X) sich im allgemeinen waagerecht erstreckt, wenn sich der Behälter (1) in einer Verwendungsposition befindet ; und Bremsmitteln (11) des Deckels (6) beim Übergang aus seinem geöffneten Zustand in seinen geschlossenen Zustand, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese Bremsmittel (11) mindestens eine Feder (12) mit einer Spirale (19), beispielsweise aus Metall, umfassen, deren eines, einen geradlinigen Teil (18) bildendes Ende (14) in einer Öffnung der Wanne (2) angeordnet ist, während ihr anderes Ende (15) eine auskragende Stützzone (16) aufweist, die in geöffnetem Zustand des Deckels (6) etwa waagerecht und lotrecht zu einem oberen Teil der Wanne (2) verläuft, wie beispielsweise ein umlaufender Rand (5), und die dazu bestimmt ist, mit einer Kontaktfläche (17) des Deckels (6) zusammenzuwirken, wobei die Stützzone (16) im radialem Abstand zur Achse (X) des Gelenkes (9) vorgesehen ist ; wobei die Spirale (19) der Feder (12) um etwa eineinhalb Drehungen nach der Achse (X) des Gelenkes (9) aufgewickelt ist, um die Feder (12) am Ende des Verschlussweges des Deckels (6) aktiv zu machen, bis fast zum geschlossenen Zustand oder bis zu diesem Zustand, während sie für den Rest des Weges des Deckels (6) nicht aktiv ist ; wobei die Feder (12) mit der Spirale (19) zwischen einem am Deckel (6) befestigten Teil des Gelenkes (9) und einem mit dem Gelenk (9) in Kontakt stehenden Teil des Behälters (1), beispielsweise ein Betätigungsgriff (13) des Behälters (1), montiert ist.
  2. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützzone (16) mit einem Winkel (A) von etwa 5 bis 15° in Bezug auf die Horizontale auskragend ist, in geöffnetem Zustand des Deckels (6), lotrecht zu einem oberen Teil der Wanne (2), wie beispielsweise ein umlaufender Rand (5).
  3. Sammelbehälter (1), beispielsweise für Abfälle, mit : einer Sammelwanne (2); einem zwischen einem offenen Zugriffzustand auf das Innere der Wanne (2) und einem geschlossenen, etwa hermetischen Verschlusszustand der Wanne (2) versetzbaren Deckel (6) ; einem Drehgelenk (9), das den Deckel (6) mit der Wanne (2) verbindet, und dessen Achse (X) sich im allgemeinen waagerecht erstreckt, wenn sich der Behälter (1) in einer Verwendungsposition befindet ; und Bremsmitteln (11) des Deckels (6) beim Übergang aus seinem geöffneten Zustand in seinen geschlossenen Zustand, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese Bremsmittel (11) mindestens eine Feder (12) mit einer Spirale (19), beispielsweise aus Metall, umfassen, deren eines, einen geradlinigen Teil bildendes Ende (14) in einer Öffnung des Deckels (6) angeordnet ist, während ihr anderes Ende (15) eine auskragende Stützzone (16) aufweist, die in geöffnetem Zustand des Deckels (6) etwa senkrecht und lotrecht zu einem oberen Teil der Wanne (2) verläuft, wie beispielsweise ein umlaufender Rand (5), und die dazu bestimmt ist, mit einer Kontaktfläche (17) der Wanne (2) zusammenzuwirken, die im radialem Abstand zur Achse (X) des Gelenkes (9) vorgesehen ist ; wobei die Spirale (19) der Feder (12) um etwa eineinhalb Drehungen nach der Achse (X) des Gelenkes (9) aufgewickelt ist, um die Feder (12) am Ende des Verschlussweges des Deckels (6) aktiv zu machen, bis fast zum geschlossenen Zustand oder bis zu diesem Zustand, während sie für den Rest des Weges des Deckels (6) nicht aktiv ist, so dass er freidrehend bleibt ; wobei die Feder (12) mit der Spirale (19) zwischen einem am Deckel (6) befestigten Teil des Gelenkes (9) und einem mit dem Gelenk (9) in Kontakt stehenden Teil des Behälters (1), beispielsweise ein Betätigungsgriff (13) des Behälters (1), montiert ist.
  4. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützzone (16) mit einem Winkel (A) von etwa 5 bis 15° in Bezug auf die Vertikale auskragend ist, in geöffnetem Zustand des Deckels (6), lotrecht zu einem oberen Teil der Wanne (2), wie beispielsweise ein umlaufender Rand (5).
  5. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen dem Deckel (6) und dem Rand (5) der Wanne (2) Dämpfungsstücke (8) eingesetzt sind, die beispielsweise steif am oberen Rand (5) der Wanne (2) gegenüber dem Deckel (6) befestigt werden.
  6. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützzone (16) schleifenförmig ist.
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