EP1272404A1 - Container for storing hospital and agri-food industry waste - Google Patents

Container for storing hospital and agri-food industry waste

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EP1272404A1
EP1272404A1 EP01925650A EP01925650A EP1272404A1 EP 1272404 A1 EP1272404 A1 EP 1272404A1 EP 01925650 A EP01925650 A EP 01925650A EP 01925650 A EP01925650 A EP 01925650A EP 1272404 A1 EP1272404 A1 EP 1272404A1
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container
cover
opening
lug
waste
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Joel Mercier
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Genie ET Environnement
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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
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
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    • A61B50/36—Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments for collecting or disposing of used articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M5/00—Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm-rests
    • A61M5/178—Syringes
    • A61M5/31—Details
    • A61M5/32—Needles; Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
    • A61M5/3205—Apparatus for removing or disposing of used needles or syringes, e.g. containers; Means for protection against accidental injuries from used needles
    • 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
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  • Container intended for the storage of hospital waste and the food industry
  • the present invention relates to a container intended for the storage of waste, in particular hospital waste, consisting of a container closed by an upper element in which an opening is formed.
  • trash cans generally arranged on the ground, have an upper opening on the edge of which is hinged a cover, the opening of which can be controlled by means of a pedal fixed to the base of the trash can.
  • a plastic bag is applied against the internal wall of the bin and the waste is introduced into the bag so as to remove all of the waste, when the bin is full, without risk of contaminating the environment in which the bag is handled.
  • the bags are then incinerated to completely destroy all of the contaminants.
  • plastic bags are made up of fragile walls which can be punctured by an object it contains, for example a syringe which can be soiled and represent a danger for operators handling the bags.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a container rigid for the storage and transport of waste whose cover is not liable to open unexpectedly and whose waste it contains is kept inside.
  • the container intended for the storage of waste has a container closed by an upper element in which an opening is made and it is characterized in that it comprises:
  • a cover articulated on the edge of said opening by means of a hinge, having in a closed position a first portion closing off said opening and a second portion bearing against the external wall of said upper element in the periphery of said opening, said second portion having at least one bore in a part substantially opposite to said hinge;
  • At least one lug the free end of which has hooking means, integral with the external wall of said upper element in the periphery of the opening facing said bore, whereby said lug passes through said bore when said cover is in closed position on said opening;
  • non-return blocking means which can be fixed to said hooking means and whose dimensions are greater than the dimensions of said bore so that said blocking means are supported on at least part of the outer wall portion of said cover. proximity of said lug to hold said cover against the external wall of said upper element, whereby said cover is kept irreversibly closed on the opening of said element.
  • a characteristic of the container resides in the mode of definitive sealing of its opening so as to isolate the content of said container from the external environment during the entire phase which follows filling, that is to say from transportation to the complete destruction of waste.
  • said cover is capable of being blocked in an almost irreversible manner on the opening. It is understood that the cover, which has dimensions greater than the dimensions of the opening, completely covers it with a first portion and that a second portion corresponding to the periphery of the first portion is applied around the periphery of the opening. .
  • the means for fixing the cover are located in the periphery of the opening and in the second portion. It is understood that the lug fixed in the periphery of the opening perpendicular to its wall passes through the bore provided in the second portion facing the lug, when the cover is closed over the opening.
  • the latching means of the lug at its free end cooperate with the non-return locking means so that the engagement of these means on the latching means is irreversible.
  • the cover is closed and the non-return locking means are fixed on the free end of the lug so as to wedge the cover between the wall on which is fixed the lug and the locking means which bear at the periphery of the bore on the outer wall of the cover.
  • said bore, and the fixing means associated with it located in a part substantially opposite to the hinge form with the latter two diametrically opposite fixing points of the cover.
  • the upper element comprises, with respect to said opening made in said container, a valve member, opening elastically towards the interior of said container so as to allow the introduction of waste and closing said opening in the rest position, whereby the waste introduced into said container cannot escape from said container through said opening.
  • a third preferred characteristic of the container resides in the fact that the upper element and said container comprise self-locking means for irreversibly fixing said upper element on said container.
  • the upper element and the container are produced separately and that their assembly must necessarily be almost irreversible to ensure good closing security.
  • the upper element and the container have self-locking means capable of cooperating to ensure the almost irreversible closure of said container by said upper element.
  • said cover is extended, in the part opposite to the hinge, by a tongue capable of cooperating, reversibly, with a movable flange secured to said upper element to wedge said tongue when the cover is in the closed position, whereby said cover is held in the closed position.
  • This feature keeps the container closed during the filling phase. Indeed, the container is filled as and when the waste is produced, and the filling can spread over time. Between the phases of incorporation of waste it is necessary to keep the lid closed for greater security and it is held in this position by the movable flange which is engaged on the tongue.
  • said attachment means form a shoulder, the bearing face of which faces the external wall of said element, said attachment means being elastically compressible laterally.
  • the attachment means are able to cooperate, preferably with the non-return blocking means, consisting of a ring whose external diameter is greater than the dimension of said bore and whose internal diameter is substantially less than the width of said shoulder, whereby said ring is engaged by pressure, entirely on said free end of said lug so that the upper edge of said ring abuts against said shoulder.
  • the ring is forcibly engaged on the attachment means since its internal diameter is less than the width of the shoulder and that the attachment means compress and then resume their initial state when the upper part of said ring is engaged beyond the shoulder.
  • said cover, said lug and said locking means are made of elastically deformable plastic.
  • the elastic deformation of the attachment means is possible for the fixing of the locking means which themselves elastically deform.
  • said cover is articulated on the edge of a sleeve capable of being force-fitted into said opening and in that said lug is fixed on said sleeve so that said cover, said hinge, said sleeve and said lug are molded in one piece.
  • the closure device is produced by means of a single impression made in a mold, and makes it possible to considerably simplify the mounting of the container.
  • the non-return locking means are connected to said sleeve and are molded in one piece with said cover, said hinge, said sleeve, and said lug.
  • the locking means are connected to the sleeve by a plastic arm from the molding of the assembly which has a small thickness so as to freely articulate said locking means relative to the sleeve so as to fix them on the hooking means .
  • the movable flange is integral with said sleeve and is molded in one piece with said tongue, said cover, said hinge, said sleeve, said lug and said non-return locking means.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of an upper element whose cover is in the open position
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of an upper element showing the valve
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of Figure 1 along lll-lll
  • FIG. 4 is a top view in elevation of an upper element whose cover is in the open position, and,
  • FIG. 5 is a bottom view in elevation of an upper element whose cover is in the open position. Referring first to Figure 1 and Figure 2 will be described an upper member capable of closing said container.
  • the upper element comprises a cover 10 capable of obstructing an opening 12.
  • the cover 10 is connected to the edge of the opening 12 by a hinge 14.
  • the cover 10 has a first portion 16 and a second portion 18 situated in the periphery of the first portion 16, the two portions 16, 18 being delimited by a ring 20 capable of fitting exactly into the periphery of the opening 12 to ensure better sealing of the closure.
  • the second portion 18 bears against the external wall 22 of the upper element over the entire periphery of the opening 12, and the first portion completely obstructs the latter.
  • the cover 10 has two holes 24 and 26 capable of cooperating with two pins 24a and 26a so that the two pins 24a and 26a pass through the two holes 24 and 26 respectively when the cover is in the closed position.
  • the two pins have, at their free end, hooking means 24c and 26c.
  • the upper element also comprises non-return locking means 24b and 26b mounted articulated on said element so as to be fixed respectively on the free end of the lugs 24a and 26a. Obviously, the non-return locking means 24b and 26b are fixed only when the cover 10 is folded down to lock the closure.
  • the upper element seen from below. It comprises a member 28 forming a valve, connected to the internal wall of said upper element by a flexible hinge 30, elastically holding the member against the internal edge of the opening 12.
  • the member obstructs the opening 12 in the position of rest, and it releases it when a force is exerted against the member 28 from the external wall of the upper element.
  • the flexible hinge 30 returns to its initial shape and the member 28 to its initial position.
  • FIG. 3 which shows the upper element of Figure 1 in section along III-III, there is the member 28 forming a valve and the flexible hinge 30. It is understood that the opening 12 is obstructed by the member 28 on the inner wall of the upper element.
  • the hinge 30 and the valve member 28 constitute a single piece fixed on the internal wall of the upper element.
  • the edge of the upper element has a first rim 32 and a second rim 34 parallel to the first inside the internal wall of the upper element.
  • the first rim 32 has an internal wall without roughness which is applied against the external edge of the container.
  • the second rim has paired lugs 36 and longitudinal bulges 38 on its wall opposite the first rim 32, throughout the periphery of the rim.
  • the lugs 36 are inclined at a constant angle relative to the tangents of the mean circle formed by a line passing through the middle of the wall of the second flange 34 opposite the first flange, over the entire periphery of the upper element.
  • the free end of the lugs 36 is located at a determined distance from the internal wall of the first rim 32.
  • the bulges 38 are arranged on the wall of the second flange, between two pairs of lugs 36 and are inclined, at a constant angle, relative to the mean plane defined by the mean circle. These bulges 38 cooperate with lugs fixed on the edge of the internal wall of the container, so as to block the upper element on the container.
  • the element is engaged on the container so that the bulges 38 are located between the pins, then the upper element is rotated so that the bulges 38 engage under the pins.
  • the rotation of the upper element causes it to sink until the edge of the container abuts against the inner wall of the upper element.
  • the non-return means prohibit the reverse rotation of the upper element, so it is blocked on the container. Referring now to Figure 5, there will be described means for holding the cover in the temporarily closed position.
  • the cover 10 has an extension 40, or tongue, in its part opposite the hinge capable of cooperating with a movable flange 42 secured to the upper element.
  • the cover 10 is closed over the opening 12, and the flange 42 is engaged on the tongue 40 so as to maintain it.
  • the flange 42 is held in position by the tongue 40 which is elastically deformable at its end, which has been deformed to engage the flange 42, and which regaining its initial shape prevents the flange from being released.
  • the attachment means 24c and 26c form a shoulder whose bearing face 24d and 26d is located opposite the outer wall 22 of the upper element.
  • the free end of the pins 24a and 26a is elastically compressible so that the non-return locking means 24b and 26b referenced in Figure 5, forming a ring whose internal diameter is substantially less than the diameter of the free end of the pins forming a shoulder, are capable of being forcibly engaged on said lug.
  • the cover 10 is articulated, by means of a hinge, on the edge of a sleeve 44, forcibly engaged in opening 12; the pins 24 and 26 are fixed on said sleeve 44, the non-return locking means 24b and 26b are connected to the sleeve 44 by lugs, the flange 12 is also connected to the sleeve 44 and the tongue 40 extends the cover 10.
  • the valve member consists of a plurality of flexible strips capable of closing the opening of said upper element.
  • the strips are elastically flexible and are able to be moved away from the opening by displacement towards the interior of the container.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a container for storing waste, in particular waste from hospitals and agri-food industry, having a receptacle closed with a top element wherein is provided an opening. The container comprises a lid (10), having at least a perforation (24, 26), at least a pin (24a, 26a), whereof the free end has catching means (24c, 26c), opposite said perforation (24, 26), through which said pin (24a, 26a) passes when said lid (10) is in closed position on said opening (12) and non-return locking means (24b, 26b) capable of being secured to said catching means (24c, 26c) (12) of said element.

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Contenant destiné au stockage des déchets hospitaliers et de l'industrie aαro-alimentaire Container intended for the storage of hospital waste and the food industry
La présente invention concerne un contenant destiné au stockage de déchets, notamment des déchets hospitaliers, constitué d'un récipient fermé par un élément supérieur dans lequel est ménagée une ouverture.The present invention relates to a container intended for the storage of waste, in particular hospital waste, consisting of a container closed by an upper element in which an opening is formed.
On connaît des récipients, ou poubelles, destinés à entreposer les déchets et notamment les déchets hospitaliers.There are known containers, or bins, for storing waste and in particular hospital waste.
Ces poubelles, généralement disposées sur le sol, comportent une ouverture supérieure sur le bord de laquelle est articulé un couvercle dont l'ouverture est commandable au moyen d'une pédale fixée à la base de la poubelle. Pour respecter les règles d'hygiène, un sac en plastique est appliqué contre la paroi interne de la poubelle et les déchets sont introduits dans le sac de manière à retirer l'intégralité des déchets, lorsque la poubelle est pleine, sans risque de souiller l'environnement dans lequel on manipule le sac. Les sacs sont ensuite incinérés de manière à détruire complètement tous les contaminants.These trash cans, generally arranged on the ground, have an upper opening on the edge of which is hinged a cover, the opening of which can be controlled by means of a pedal fixed to the base of the trash can. To respect the rules of hygiene, a plastic bag is applied against the internal wall of the bin and the waste is introduced into the bag so as to remove all of the waste, when the bin is full, without risk of contaminating the environment in which the bag is handled. The bags are then incinerated to completely destroy all of the contaminants.
Cependant, les sacs en plastique sont constitués de parois fragiles susceptibles d'être perforées par un objet qu'il contient, par exemple une seringue qui peut être souillée et représenter un danger pour les opérateurs qui manipulent les sacs.However, plastic bags are made up of fragile walls which can be punctured by an object it contains, for example a syringe which can be soiled and represent a danger for operators handling the bags.
En outre, les poubelles dans lesquelles on a appliqué un sac en plastique dont les parois sont repliées sur le bord de l'ouverture et sur lequel s'applique le couvercle sont susceptibles d'être renversées puisqu'elles se trouvent au niveau du sol. Le couvercle n'étant pas verrouillé sur le corps de la poubelle, les déchets qu'elle contient peuvent se répandre à l'extérieur.In addition, the garbage cans in which a plastic bag has been applied, the walls of which are folded over the edge of the opening and on which the cover is applied are liable to be overturned since they are at ground level. The lid is not locked on the body of the bin, the waste it contains can spread outside.
Compte tenu des éventuelles contaminations susceptibles de se produire par des objets ou des produits souillés, notamment dans les hôpitaux, on a cherché à rendre les récipients du type poubelle plus sûrs.In view of the possible contamination likely to occur by contaminated objects or products, especially in hospitals, attempts have been made to make receptacles of the trash type safer.
Un objet de la présente invention est de fournir un contenant rigide pour le stockage et le transport des déchets dont le couvercle n'est pas susceptible de s'ouvrir de façon intempestive et dont les déchets qu'il contient sont maintenus à l'intérieur.An object of the present invention is to provide a container rigid for the storage and transport of waste whose cover is not liable to open unexpectedly and whose waste it contains is kept inside.
Pour atteindre ce but, conformément à l'invention, le contenant destiné au stockage de déchets, notamment des déchets hospitaliers, présente un récipient fermé par un élément supérieur dans lequel est ménagée une ouverture et il se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend :To achieve this object, in accordance with the invention, the container intended for the storage of waste, in particular hospital waste, has a container closed by an upper element in which an opening is made and it is characterized in that it comprises:
- un couvercle, articulé sur le bord de ladite ouverture au moyen d'une charnière, présentant dans une position fermée une première portion obturant ladite ouverture et une deuxième portion en appui contre la paroi externe dudit élément supérieur dans le pourtour de ladite ouverture, ladite deuxième portion présentant au moins un perçage dans une partie sensiblement opposée à ladite charnière ;- A cover, articulated on the edge of said opening by means of a hinge, having in a closed position a first portion closing off said opening and a second portion bearing against the external wall of said upper element in the periphery of said opening, said second portion having at least one bore in a part substantially opposite to said hinge;
- au moins un ergot, dont l'extrémité libre présente des moyens d'accrochage, solidaire de la paroi externe dudit élément supérieur dans le pourtour de l'ouverture au regard dudit perçage, par quoi ledit ergot traverse ledit perçage lorsque ledit couvercle est en position fermée sur ladite ouverture ;- At least one lug, the free end of which has hooking means, integral with the external wall of said upper element in the periphery of the opening facing said bore, whereby said lug passes through said bore when said cover is in closed position on said opening;
- des moyens de blocage anti-retour fixables auxdits moyens d'accrochage et dont les dimensions sont supérieures aux dimensions dudit perçage de façon à ce que lesdits moyens de blocage s'appuient sur au moins une partie de la portion de paroi externe dudit couvercle à proximité dudit ergot pour maintenir ledit couvercle contre la paroi externe dudit élément supérieur, par quoi ledit couvercle est maintenu fermé de façon irréversible sur l'ouverture dudit élément.non-return blocking means which can be fixed to said hooking means and whose dimensions are greater than the dimensions of said bore so that said blocking means are supported on at least part of the outer wall portion of said cover. proximity of said lug to hold said cover against the external wall of said upper element, whereby said cover is kept irreversibly closed on the opening of said element.
Ainsi, une caractéristique du contenant réside dans le mode d'obturation définitive de son ouverture de manière à isoler le contenu dudit contenant de l'environnement extérieur durant toute la phase qui suit le remplissage, c'est-à-dire du transport jusqu'à la destruction complète des déchets. Outre la fonction normale d'un couvercle articulé sur le bord d'une ouverture au moyen d'une charnière qui est d'obturer ladite ouverture temporairement, ledit couvercle est apte à être bloqué de façon quasi irréversible sur l'ouverture. On comprend que le couvercle, qui présente des dimensions supérieures aux dimensions de l'ouverture, la recouvre complètement d'une première portion et qu'une deuxième portion correspondant à la périphérie de la première portion s'applique sur le pourtour de l'ouverture. Les moyens de fixation du couvercle sont situés dans le pourtour de l'ouverture et dans la deuxième portion. On comprend que l'ergot fixé dans le pourtour de l'ouverture perpendiculairement à sa paroi traverse le perçage ménagé dans la deuxième portion au regard de l'ergot, lorsque le couvercle est refermé sur l'ouverture.Thus, a characteristic of the container resides in the mode of definitive sealing of its opening so as to isolate the content of said container from the external environment during the entire phase which follows filling, that is to say from transportation to the complete destruction of waste. In addition to the normal function of a cover hinged on the edge of an opening by means of a hinge which is to close said opening temporarily, said cover is capable of being blocked in an almost irreversible manner on the opening. It is understood that the cover, which has dimensions greater than the dimensions of the opening, completely covers it with a first portion and that a second portion corresponding to the periphery of the first portion is applied around the periphery of the opening. . The means for fixing the cover are located in the periphery of the opening and in the second portion. It is understood that the lug fixed in the periphery of the opening perpendicular to its wall passes through the bore provided in the second portion facing the lug, when the cover is closed over the opening.
Les moyens d'accrochage de l'ergot à son extrémité libre coopèrent avec les moyens de blocage anti-retour de façon que l'engagement de ces moyens sur les moyens d'accrochage soit irréversible. Ainsi, lorsque le contenant est plein ou que l'on souhaite se débarrasser des déchets, on referme le couvercle et on fixe les moyens de blocage anti-retour sur l'extrémité libre de l'ergot de façon à coincer le couvercle entre la paroi sur laquelle est fixé l'ergot et les moyens de blocage qui s'appuient à la périphérie du perçage sur la paroi externe du couvercle.The latching means of the lug at its free end cooperate with the non-return locking means so that the engagement of these means on the latching means is irreversible. Thus, when the container is full or it is desired to get rid of the waste, the cover is closed and the non-return locking means are fixed on the free end of the lug so as to wedge the cover between the wall on which is fixed the lug and the locking means which bear at the periphery of the bore on the outer wall of the cover.
On comprend également que ledit perçage, et les moyens de fixation qui lui sont associés, situé dans une partie sensiblement opposée à la charnière forment avec cette dernière deux points de fixation du couvercle diamétralement opposés.It is also understood that said bore, and the fixing means associated with it, located in a part substantially opposite to the hinge form with the latter two diametrically opposite fixing points of the cover.
Selon une deuxième caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, l'élément supérieur comporte, au regard de ladite ouverture ménagée dans ledit contenant, un organe formant clapet, s'ouvrant élastiquement vers l'intérieur dudit récipient de façon à permettre l'introduction des déchets et obturant ladite ouverture en position de repos, par quoi les déchets introduits dans ledit contenant ne peuvent s'échapper dudit contenant par ladite ouverture.According to a second advantageous characteristic of the invention, the upper element comprises, with respect to said opening made in said container, a valve member, opening elastically towards the interior of said container so as to allow the introduction of waste and closing said opening in the rest position, whereby the waste introduced into said container cannot escape from said container through said opening.
Ainsi, lorsque l'on introduit les déchets dans le contenant, on déplace l'organe formant clapet vers l'intérieur de façon à libérer l'ouverture pour que les déchets la traversent. Lorsque l'ouverture est dégagée, l'organe formant clapet articulé élastiquement sur le bord de l'ouverture retrouve sa position initiale et vient s'appuyer sur les bords intérieurs de l'ouverture pour la refermer. Cette caractéristique permet d'éviter que les déchets ressortent du contenant lorsqu'il est manipulé. Une troisième caractéristique préférentielle du contenant réside dans le fait que l'élément supérieur et ledit récipient comportent des moyens auto-bloquants pour fixer de façon irréversible ledit élément supérieur sur ledit récipient.Thus, when the waste is introduced into the container, the valve member is moved inward so as to release the opening for the waste to pass through. When the opening is released, the valve member elastically articulated on the edge of the opening returns to its initial position and comes to bear on the inner edges of the opening to close it. This feature prevents waste from emerging from the container when handled. A third preferred characteristic of the container resides in the fact that the upper element and said container comprise self-locking means for irreversibly fixing said upper element on said container.
On comprend que l'élément supérieur et le contenant sont réalisés séparément et que leur assemblage doit nécessairement être quasi irréversible pour assurer une bonne sécurité de fermeture. Ainsi, l'élément supérieur et le contenant présentent des moyens auto-bloquants aptes à coopérer pour assurer la fermeture quasi irréversible dudit contenant par ledit élément supérieur. Selon une quatrième caractéristique avantageuse, ledit couvercle est prolongé, dans la partie opposée à la charnière, par une languette apte à coopérer, de façon réversible, avec une bride mobile solidaire dudit élément supérieur pour coincer ladite languette lorsque le couvercle est en position fermée, par quoi ledit couvercle est maintenu en position fermée.It is understood that the upper element and the container are produced separately and that their assembly must necessarily be almost irreversible to ensure good closing security. Thus, the upper element and the container have self-locking means capable of cooperating to ensure the almost irreversible closure of said container by said upper element. According to a fourth advantageous characteristic, said cover is extended, in the part opposite to the hinge, by a tongue capable of cooperating, reversibly, with a movable flange secured to said upper element to wedge said tongue when the cover is in the closed position, whereby said cover is held in the closed position.
Cette caractéristique permet de maintenir le contenant fermé pendant la phase de remplissage. En effet, le contenant est rempli au fur et à mesure de la production des déchets, et le remplissage peut s'étaler dans le temps. Entre les phases d'incorporation des déchets il est nécessaire de maintenir le couvercle fermé pour une plus grande sécurité et il est maintenu dans cette position par la bride mobile qui est engagée sur la languette.This feature keeps the container closed during the filling phase. Indeed, the container is filled as and when the waste is produced, and the filling can spread over time. Between the phases of incorporation of waste it is necessary to keep the lid closed for greater security and it is held in this position by the movable flange which is engaged on the tongue.
De manière avantageuse, lesdits moyens d'accrochage forment un épaulement dont la face d'appui est en regard de la paroi externe dudit élément, lesdits moyens d'accrochage étant élastiquement compressibles latéralement. Ainsi, les moyens d'accrochage sont aptes à coopérer, préférentiellement avec les moyens de blocage anti-retour, constitués d'une bague dont le diamètre externe est supérieur à la dimension dudit perçage et dont le diamètre interne est sensiblement inférieur à la largeur dudit épaulement, par quoi ladite bague est engagée par pression, entièrement sur ladite extrémité libre dudit ergot de sorte que le bord supérieur de ladite bague vient en butée contre ledit épaulement.Advantageously, said attachment means form a shoulder, the bearing face of which faces the external wall of said element, said attachment means being elastically compressible laterally. Thus, the attachment means are able to cooperate, preferably with the non-return blocking means, consisting of a ring whose external diameter is greater than the dimension of said bore and whose internal diameter is substantially less than the width of said shoulder, whereby said ring is engaged by pressure, entirely on said free end of said lug so that the upper edge of said ring abuts against said shoulder.
On comprend que la bague est engagée à force sur les moyens d'accrochage puisque son diamètre interne est inférieur à la largeur de l'épaulement et que les moyens d'accrochage se compriment puis reprennent leur état initial lorsque la partie supérieure de ladite bague est engagée au delà de l'épaulement.We understand that the ring is forcibly engaged on the attachment means since its internal diameter is less than the width of the shoulder and that the attachment means compress and then resume their initial state when the upper part of said ring is engaged beyond the shoulder.
De façon avantageuse, ledit couvercle, ledit ergot et lesdits moyens de blocage sont en matière plastique élastiquement déformable. Ainsi, la déformation élastique des moyens d'accrochage est-elle possible pour la fixation des moyens de blocage qui eux-mêmes se déforment élastiquement.Advantageously, said cover, said lug and said locking means are made of elastically deformable plastic. Thus, the elastic deformation of the attachment means is possible for the fixing of the locking means which themselves elastically deform.
Selon un mode préféré de mise en œuvre, ledit couvercle est articulé sur le bord d'un manchon apte à être engagé à force dans ladite ouverture et en ce que ledit ergot est fixé sur ledit manchon de sorte que ledit couvercle, ladite charnière, ledit manchon et ledit ergot sont moulés d'une seule pièce.According to a preferred embodiment, said cover is articulated on the edge of a sleeve capable of being force-fitted into said opening and in that said lug is fixed on said sleeve so that said cover, said hinge, said sleeve and said lug are molded in one piece.
Ainsi, le dispositif de fermeture est réalisé au moyen d'une seule empreinte pratiquée dans un moule, et permet de simplifier considérablement le montage du contenant. Selon un autre mode préféré de mise en œuvre les moyens de blocage anti-retour sont reliés audit manchon et sont moulés d'une seule pièce avec ledit couvercle, ladite charnière, ledit manchon, et ledit ergot.Thus, the closure device is produced by means of a single impression made in a mold, and makes it possible to considerably simplify the mounting of the container. According to another preferred embodiment of the non-return locking means are connected to said sleeve and are molded in one piece with said cover, said hinge, said sleeve, and said lug.
Les moyens de blocage sont reliés au manchon par un bras en matière plastique issu du moulage de l'ensemble qui présente une faible épaisseur de manière à articuler librement lesdits moyens de blocage par rapport au manchon de manière à les fixer sur les moyens d'accrochage.The locking means are connected to the sleeve by a plastic arm from the molding of the assembly which has a small thickness so as to freely articulate said locking means relative to the sleeve so as to fix them on the hooking means .
Selon encore un mode préféré de mise en œuvre, la bride mobile est solidaire dudit manchon et est moulée d'une seule pièce avec ladite languette, ledit couvercle, ladite charnière, ledit manchon, ledit ergot et lesdits moyens de blocage anti-retour.According to another preferred embodiment, the movable flange is integral with said sleeve and is molded in one piece with said tongue, said cover, said hinge, said sleeve, said lug and said non-return locking means.
D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description faite ci-après de modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention, donnés à titre indicatif mais non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge on reading the description given below of particular embodiments of the invention, given by way of non-limiting indication, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- la Figure 1 est une vue de dessus en perspective d'un élément supérieur dont le couvercle est en position ouverte,FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of an upper element whose cover is in the open position,
- la Figure 2, est une vue de dessous en perspective d'un élément supérieur montrant le clapet, - la Figure 3 est une vue en coupe de la Figure 1 selon lll-lll,- Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of an upper element showing the valve, - Figure 3 is a sectional view of Figure 1 along lll-lll,
- la Figure 4 est une vue de dessus en élévation d'un élément supérieur dont le couvercle est en position ouverte, et,FIG. 4 is a top view in elevation of an upper element whose cover is in the open position, and,
- la Figure 5 est une vue de dessous en élévation d'un élément supérieur dont le couvercle est en position ouverte. En se référant tout d'abord à la Figure 1 et à la Figure 2 on décrira un élément supérieur apte à fermer ledit récipient.- Figure 5 is a bottom view in elevation of an upper element whose cover is in the open position. Referring first to Figure 1 and Figure 2 will be described an upper member capable of closing said container.
L'élément supérieur comporte un couvercle 10 apte à obstruer une ouverture 12. Le couvercle 10 est relié au bord de l'ouverture 12 par une charnière 14. Le couvercle 10 présente une première portion 16 et une deuxième portion 18 située dans le pourtour de la première portion 16, les deux portions 16, 18 étant délimitées par un anneau 20 apte à s'encastrer exactement dans la périphérie de l'ouverture 12 pour assurer une meilleure étanchéité de la fermeture. Lorsque le couvercle 10 est rabattu sur l'ouverture 12, la deuxième portion 18 vient en appui contre la paroi externe 22 de l'élément supérieur sur l'ensemble du pourtour de l'ouverture 12, et la première portion obstrue complètement cette dernière.The upper element comprises a cover 10 capable of obstructing an opening 12. The cover 10 is connected to the edge of the opening 12 by a hinge 14. The cover 10 has a first portion 16 and a second portion 18 situated in the periphery of the first portion 16, the two portions 16, 18 being delimited by a ring 20 capable of fitting exactly into the periphery of the opening 12 to ensure better sealing of the closure. When the cover 10 is folded over the opening 12, the second portion 18 bears against the external wall 22 of the upper element over the entire periphery of the opening 12, and the first portion completely obstructs the latter.
Le couvercle 10 présente deux perçages 24 et 26 aptes à coopérer avec deux ergots 24a et 26a de façon que les deux ergots 24a et 26a traversent respectivement les deux perçages 24 et 26 lorsque le couvercle est en position fermée. Les deux ergots comportent, à leur extrémité libre, des moyens d'accrochage 24ç et 26ç.The cover 10 has two holes 24 and 26 capable of cooperating with two pins 24a and 26a so that the two pins 24a and 26a pass through the two holes 24 and 26 respectively when the cover is in the closed position. The two pins have, at their free end, hooking means 24c and 26c.
L'élément supérieur comporte également des moyens de blocage anti-retour 24b et 26b montés articulés sur ledit élément de manière à être fixés respectivement sur l'extrémité libre des ergots 24a et 26 a. Bien évidemment, les moyens de blocage anti-retour 24b et 26b sont fixés uniquement lorsque le couvercle 10 est rabattu pour verrouiller la fermeture.The upper element also comprises non-return locking means 24b and 26b mounted articulated on said element so as to be fixed respectively on the free end of the lugs 24a and 26a. Obviously, the non-return locking means 24b and 26b are fixed only when the cover 10 is folded down to lock the closure.
En se réfèrent à la Figure 2, on retrouve l'élément supérieur vu de dessous. Il comporte un organe 28 formant clapet, relié à la paroi interne dudit élément supérieur par une charnière flexible 30, maintenant élastiquement l'organe contre le bord interne de l'ouverture 12. Ainsi, l'organe obstrue l'ouverture 12 en position de repos, et il la libère lorsqu'une force est exercée contre l'organe 28 depuis la paroi externe de l'élément supérieur. Dès que toute contrainte sur l'organe 28 cesse, la charnière flexible 30 reprend sa forme initiale et l'organe 28 sa position initiale.Referring to Figure 2, we find the upper element seen from below. It comprises a member 28 forming a valve, connected to the internal wall of said upper element by a flexible hinge 30, elastically holding the member against the internal edge of the opening 12. Thus, the member obstructs the opening 12 in the position of rest, and it releases it when a force is exerted against the member 28 from the external wall of the upper element. As soon as any stress on the member 28 ceases, the flexible hinge 30 returns to its initial shape and the member 28 to its initial position.
En se référant à la Figure 3 qui présente l'élément supérieur de la Figure 1 en coupe selon lll-lll, on retrouve l'organe 28 formant clapet et la charnière flexible 30. On comprend que l'ouverture 12 est obstruée par l'organe 28 sur la paroi interne de l'élément supérieur. De manière pratique, la charnière 30 et l'organe 28 formant clapet constituent une seule et même pièce fixée sur la paroi interne de l'élément supérieur.Referring to Figure 3 which shows the upper element of Figure 1 in section along III-III, there is the member 28 forming a valve and the flexible hinge 30. It is understood that the opening 12 is obstructed by the member 28 on the inner wall of the upper element. In practice, the hinge 30 and the valve member 28 constitute a single piece fixed on the internal wall of the upper element.
En se réfèrent maintenant à la Figure 4 et également à la Figure 2, on décrira des moyens auto-bloquants pour fixer de façon irréversible l'élément supérieur sur un récipient, non représenté.Referring now to Figure 4 and also to Figure 2, there will be described self-locking means for irreversibly fixing the upper element on a container, not shown.
Le bord de l'élément supérieur comporte un premier rebord 32 et un deuxième rebord 34 parallèle au premier à l'intérieur de la paroi interne de l'élément supérieur. Le premier rebord 32 présente une paroi interne sans aspérité qui vient s'appliquer contre le bord externe du récipient. Le deuxième rebord présente des ergots 36 appariés et des renflements longitudinaux 38 sur sa paroi en regard du premier rebord 32, dans toute la périphérie du rebord.The edge of the upper element has a first rim 32 and a second rim 34 parallel to the first inside the internal wall of the upper element. The first rim 32 has an internal wall without roughness which is applied against the external edge of the container. The second rim has paired lugs 36 and longitudinal bulges 38 on its wall opposite the first rim 32, throughout the periphery of the rim.
Les ergots 36 sont inclinés d'un angle constant, par rapport aux tangentes du cercle moyen constitué par une ligne passant par le milieu de la paroi du deuxième rebord 34 en regard du premier rebord, sur toute la périphérie de l'élément supérieur. L'extrémité libre des ergots 36 se situe à une distance déterminée de la paroi interne du premier rebord 32. Ces ergots coopèrent avec la paroi interne du récipient qui est crantée, pour constituer des moyens anti-retours en rotation. C'est-à-dire que la rotation de l'élément supérieur par rapport au récipient n'est permise que dans un seul sens.The lugs 36 are inclined at a constant angle relative to the tangents of the mean circle formed by a line passing through the middle of the wall of the second flange 34 opposite the first flange, over the entire periphery of the upper element. The free end of the lugs 36 is located at a determined distance from the internal wall of the first rim 32. These lugs cooperate with the internal wall of the container which is notched, to form anti-rotation means. That is, the rotation of the upper element relative to the container is only allowed in one direction.
Les renflements 38 sont disposés sur la paroi du deuxième rebord, entre deux paires d'ergot 36 et sont inclinés, d'un angle constant, par rapport au plan moyen défini par le cercle moyen. Ces renflements 38 coopèrent avec des ergots fixés sur le bord de la paroi interne du récipient, de manière à bloquer l'élément supérieur sur le récipient. L'élément est engagé sur le récipient de façon que les renflements 38 se situent entre les ergots, puis l'élément supérieur est entraîné en rotation de sorte que les renflements 38 s'engagent sous les ergots. Compte tenu de l'inclinaison des renflements, la rotation de l'élément supérieur provoque son enfoncement jusqu'à ce que le bord du récipient vienne en butée contre la paroi interne de l'élément supérieur. Par ailleurs, les moyens anti-retours interdisent la rotation inverse de l'élément supérieur, ainsi il est bloqué sur le récipient. En se référant maintenant à la Figure 5, on décrira des moyens pour maintenir le couvercle en position fermée de façon temporaire.The bulges 38 are arranged on the wall of the second flange, between two pairs of lugs 36 and are inclined, at a constant angle, relative to the mean plane defined by the mean circle. These bulges 38 cooperate with lugs fixed on the edge of the internal wall of the container, so as to block the upper element on the container. The element is engaged on the container so that the bulges 38 are located between the pins, then the upper element is rotated so that the bulges 38 engage under the pins. Given the inclination of the bulges, the rotation of the upper element causes it to sink until the edge of the container abuts against the inner wall of the upper element. Furthermore, the non-return means prohibit the reverse rotation of the upper element, so it is blocked on the container. Referring now to Figure 5, there will be described means for holding the cover in the temporarily closed position.
Pour ce faire, le couvercle 10 comporte un prolongement 40, ou languette, dans sa partie opposée à la charnière apte à coopérer avec une bride mobile 42 solidaire de l'élément supérieur. Ainsi, durant les phases où le contenant doit être maintenu fermé, momentanément, on referme le couvercle 10 sur l'ouverture 12, et on engage la bride 42 sur la languette 40 de façon à le maintenir. La bride 42 est maintenue en position par la languette 40 qui est déformable élastiquement dans son extrémité, qui a été déformée pour engager la bride 42, et qui retrouvant sa forme initiale empêche la bride de se dégager.To do this, the cover 10 has an extension 40, or tongue, in its part opposite the hinge capable of cooperating with a movable flange 42 secured to the upper element. Thus, during the phases where the container must be kept closed, momentarily, the cover 10 is closed over the opening 12, and the flange 42 is engaged on the tongue 40 so as to maintain it. The flange 42 is held in position by the tongue 40 which is elastically deformable at its end, which has been deformed to engage the flange 42, and which regaining its initial shape prevents the flange from being released.
En se référant aux Figures 3 et 5, on décrira plus en détail les moyens d'accrochage 24ç et 26ç coopérant avec les moyens de blocage anti-retours 24b et 26b.Referring to Figures 3 and 5, there will be described in more detail the hooking means 24c and 26c cooperating with the non-return locking means 24b and 26b.
Selon la Figure 3, les moyens d'accrochage 24ç et 26ç forment un épaulement dont la face d'appui 24d et 26d est située en regard de la paroi externe 22 de l'élément supérieur. L'extrémité libre des ergots 24a et 26a est élastiquement compressible de sorte que les moyens de blocage anti-retours 24b et 26b référencés sur la Figure 5, formant une bague dont le diamètre interne est sensiblement inférieur au diamètre de l'extrémité libre des ergots formant épaulement, sont aptes à être engagés à force sur ledit ergot.According to Figure 3, the attachment means 24c and 26c form a shoulder whose bearing face 24d and 26d is located opposite the outer wall 22 of the upper element. The free end of the pins 24a and 26a is elastically compressible so that the non-return locking means 24b and 26b referenced in Figure 5, forming a ring whose internal diameter is substantially less than the diameter of the free end of the pins forming a shoulder, are capable of being forcibly engaged on said lug.
Lorsque le bord supérieur de la bague est engagé au delà de l'épaulement, l'extrémité reprend sa forme initiale de sorte que la face d'appui 24d ou 26d de l'épaulement est apte à constituer un point d'arrêt pour le bord supérieur de la bague empêchant son dégagement de l'ergot 24 ou 26. On comprend qu'un moyen simple de constituer des éléments élastiquement déformables est de les réaliser dans une matière plastique adaptée, comportant un coefficient d'élasticité relativement élevé.When the upper edge of the ring is engaged beyond the shoulder, the end returns to its initial shape so that the bearing face 24d or 26d of the shoulder is capable of constituting a stopping point for the edge upper ring preventing its release from the pin 24 or 26. It is understood that a simple means of constituting elastically deformable elements is to produce them in a suitable plastic material, comprising a relatively high coefficient of elasticity.
De plus, on peut également réaliser un ensemble de pièces apte à constituer d'un seul tenant toute les fonctionnalités ci-dessus décrites par moulage d'une seule et même pièce en matière plastique.In addition, it is also possible to produce a set of parts capable of constituting in one piece all the above-described functionalities by molding a single plastic part.
Ainsi, en se référant à la Figure 3, afin de réaliser un nombre maximum d'éléments en une seule pièce, le couvercle 10 est articulé, au moyen d'une charnière, sur le bord d'un manchon 44, engagé à force dans l'ouverture 12 ; les ergots 24 et 26 sont fixés sur ledit manchon 44, les moyens de blocage anti-retour 24b et 26b sont reliés au manchon 44 par des pattes, la bride 12 est reliée également au manchon 44 et la languette 40 prolonge le couvercle 10. Ainsi, l'ensemble de ces éléments est moulé en une seule et même pièce en matière plastique. Selon un mode particulier de réalisation, non représenté, l'organe formant clapet est constitué d'une pluralité de lamelles souples apte à obturer l'ouverture dudit élément supérieur. Préférentiellement, les lamelles sont élastiquement flexibles et sont aptes à être écartées de l'ouverture par déplacement vers l'intérieur du récipient. Thus, with reference to FIG. 3, in order to produce a maximum number of elements in one piece, the cover 10 is articulated, by means of a hinge, on the edge of a sleeve 44, forcibly engaged in opening 12; the pins 24 and 26 are fixed on said sleeve 44, the non-return locking means 24b and 26b are connected to the sleeve 44 by lugs, the flange 12 is also connected to the sleeve 44 and the tongue 40 extends the cover 10. Thus , all of these elements are molded in a single piece of plastic. According to a particular embodiment, not shown, the valve member consists of a plurality of flexible strips capable of closing the opening of said upper element. Preferably, the strips are elastically flexible and are able to be moved away from the opening by displacement towards the interior of the container.

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1. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets, notamment des déchets hospitaliers et des déchets de l'industrie agro-alimentaire, présentant un récipient fermé par un élément supérieur dans lequel est ménagée une ouverture, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :1. Container intended for the storage of waste, in particular hospital waste and waste from the food industry, having a container closed by an upper element in which an opening is formed, characterized in that it comprises:
- un couvercle (10), articulé sur le bord de ladite ouverture (12) au moyen d'une charnière (14), présentant dans une position fermée une première portion (16) obturant ladite ouverture et une deuxième portion (18) en appui contre la paroi externe (22) dudit élément supérieur dans le pourtour de ladite ouverture (12), ladite deuxième portion (18) présentant au moins un perçage (24, 26) dans une partie sensiblement opposée à ladite charnière (14) ;- A cover (10), articulated on the edge of said opening (12) by means of a hinge (14), having in a closed position a first portion (16) closing said opening and a second portion (18) in support against the external wall (22) of said upper element in the periphery of said opening (12), said second portion (18) having at least one bore (24, 26) in a part substantially opposite to said hinge (14);
- au moins un ergot (24a, 26a), dont l'extrémité libre présente des moyens d'accrochage (24c, 26c), solidaire de la paroi externe (22) dudit élément supérieur dans le pourtour de l'ouverture (12) au regard dudit perçage (24, 26), par quoi ledit ergot (24a, 26a) traverse ledit perçage (24, 26) lorsque ledit couvercle (10) est en position fermée sur ladite ouverture (12) ; - des moyens de blocage anti-retour (24b, 26b) fixables auxdits moyens d'accrochage (24c, 26c) et dont les dimensions sont supérieures aux dimensions dudit perçage (24, 26) de façon à ce que lesdits moyens de blocage anti-retour (24b, 26b) s'appuient sur au moins une partie de la portion de paroi externe dudit couvercle (10) à proximité dudit ergot (24a, 26a) pour maintenir ledit couvercle (10) contre la paroi externe (22) dudit élément supérieur, par quoi ledit couvercle (10) est maintenu fermé de façon irréversible sur l'ouverture (12) dudit élément.- At least one lug (24a, 26a), the free end of which has hooking means (24c, 26c), integral with the external wall (22) of said upper element in the periphery of the opening (12) at sight of said bore (24, 26), whereby said lug (24a, 26a) passes through said bore (24, 26) when said cover (10) is in the closed position on said opening (12); - non-return locking means (24b, 26b) fixable to said hooking means (24c, 26c) and whose dimensions are greater than the dimensions of said bore (24, 26) so that said anti-locking means return (24b, 26b) bear on at least part of the outer wall portion of said cover (10) near said lug (24a, 26a) to hold said cover (10) against the outer wall (22) of said element upper, whereby said cover (10) is kept irreversibly closed on the opening (12) of said element.
2. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que ledit élément supérieur comporte en outre, au regard de ladite ouverture (12) ménagée dans ledit contenant, un organe (28) formant clapet, s'ouvrant élastiquement vers l'intérieur dudit récipient de façon à permettre l'introduction des déchets et obturant ladite ouverture (12) en position de repos, par quoi les déchets introduits dans ledit contenant ne peuvent s'échapper dudit contenant par ladite ouverture (12). 2. Container for storage of waste according to claim 1, characterized in that said upper element further comprises, with respect to said opening (12) formed in said container, a member (28) forming a valve, opening elastically towards the interior of said container so as to allow the introduction of waste and closing said opening (12) in the rest position, whereby the waste introduced into said container can not escape from said container through said opening (12).
3. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément supérieur et ledit récipient comportent en outre des moyens auto-bloquants (32, 34, 36, 38) pour fixer de façon irréversible ledit élément supérieur sur ledit récipient.3. Container intended for the storage of waste according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said upper element and said container also comprise self-locking means (32, 34, 36, 38) for irreversibly fixing said upper element on said container.
4. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle 10) est prolongé, dans la partie opposée à la charnière (14), par une languette (40) apte à coopérer, de façon réversible, avec une bride (42) mobile solidaire dudit élément supérieur pour coincer ladite languette (40) lorsque le couvercle (10) est en position fermée, par quoi ledit couvercle (10) est maintenu en position fermée.4. Container intended for the storage of waste according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said cover 10) is extended, in the part opposite the hinge (14), by a tongue (40) able to cooperate , reversibly, with a movable flange (42) integral with said upper element to wedge said tongue (40) when the cover (10) is in the closed position, whereby said cover (10) is held in the closed position.
5. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'accrochage (24c, 26c) forment un épaulement dont la face d'appui (24d, 26d) est en regard de la paroi externe (22) dudit élément, lesdits moyens d'accrochage (24c, 26c) étant élastiquement compressibles latéralement.5. Container intended for the storage of waste according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said attachment means (24c, 26c) form a shoulder whose bearing face (24d, 26d) is opposite of the external wall (22) of said element, said attachment means (24c, 26c) being elastically compressible laterally.
6. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de blocage anti-retour (24b, 26b) sont constitués d'une bague dont le diamètre externe est supérieur à la dimension dudit perçage (24, 26) et dont le diamètre interne est sensiblement inférieur à la largeur dudit épaulement, par quoi ladite bague est engagée par pression entièrement sur ladite extrémité libre dudit ergot de sorte que le bord supérieur de ladite bague vient en butée contre ledit épaulement. 6. Container intended for the storage of waste according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the non-return blocking means (24b, 26b) consist of a ring whose external diameter is greater than the dimension of said bore (24, 26) and whose internal diameter is substantially less than the width of said shoulder, whereby said ring is engaged by pressing entirely on said free end of said lug so that the upper edge of said ring abuts against said shoulder.
7. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle (10), ledit ergot (24a, 26a) et lesdits moyens de blocage (24b, 26b) sont en matière plastique élastiquement déformable.7. Container intended for the storage of waste according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said cover (10), said lug (24a, 26a) and said locking means (24b, 26b) are made of elastically deformable plastic.
8. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que ledit couvercle (10) est articulé sur le bord d'un manchon (44) apte à être engagé à force dans ladite ouverture (12) et en ce que ledit ergot (24a, 26a) est fixé sur ledit manchon (44) de sorte que ledit couvercle (10), ladite charnière (14), ledit manchon (44) et ledit ergot (24a, 26a) sont moulés d'une seule pièce. 8. Container intended for the storage of waste according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said cover (10) is articulated on the edge of a sleeve (44) capable of being forcibly engaged in said opening ( 12) and in that said lug (24a, 26a) is fixed to said sleeve (44) so that said cover (10), said hinge (14), said sleeve (44) and said lug (24a, 26a) are molded in one piece.
9. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de blocage anti- retour (24b, 26b) sont reliés audit manchon (44) et sont moulés d'une seule pièce avec ledit couvercle (10), ladite charnière (14), ledit manchon (40), et ledit ergot (24a, 26a). 9. Container for storage of waste according to claim 8, characterized in that said non-return locking means (24b, 26b) are connected to said sleeve (44) and are molded in one piece with said cover (10) , said hinge (14), said sleeve (40), and said lug (24a, 26a).
10. Contenant destiné au stockage de déchets selon la revendication 4 et 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce que ladite bride mobile (42) est solidaire dudit manchon (44) et est moulée d'une seule pièce avec ladite languette (40), ledit couvercle (10), ladite charnière (14), ledit manchon (44), ledit ergot (24a, 26a) et lesdits moyens de blocage anti- retour (24b, 26b). 10. Container for storage of waste according to claim 4 and 8 or 9, characterized in that said movable flange (42) is integral with said sleeve (44) and is molded in one piece with said tongue (40), said cover (10), said hinge (14), said sleeve (44), said lug (24a, 26a) and said non-return locking means (24b, 26b).
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