EP1440917A1 - Receptacle for separate collecting of refuse - Google Patents

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EP1440917A1
EP1440917A1 EP04356005A EP04356005A EP1440917A1 EP 1440917 A1 EP1440917 A1 EP 1440917A1 EP 04356005 A EP04356005 A EP 04356005A EP 04356005 A EP04356005 A EP 04356005A EP 1440917 A1 EP1440917 A1 EP 1440917A1
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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
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    • B65F1/1623—Lids or covers with means for assisting the opening or closing thereof, e.g. springs
    • B65F1/163—Pedal-operated lids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/0033—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles
    • B65F1/004—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles the receptacles being divided in compartments by partitions
    • B65F1/0046—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor specially adapted for segregated refuse collecting, e.g. receptacles with several compartments; Combination of receptacles the receptacles being divided in compartments by partitions the partitions being movable, e.g. for varying the volume of the compartments
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
    • B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
    • B65F1/067—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks with a plurality of flexible inserts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
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  • the invention relates to a bin, and in particular to a bin suitable for allow selective sorting of household waste in the context of use domesticated.
  • the invention more particularly intends to remedy by offering a bin suitable for the selective sorting of household waste, including handling and access to the various compartments are easy and which allows a easy maintenance and cleaning.
  • the invention relates to a bin comprising at least two adjacent compartments of which at least one common side is delimited by a separating element, means adapted to maintain in position removably at least one separating element being positioned at the level or in the vicinity of the geometric center of the bottom of the bin, characterized in that that the means comprise a tubular element mounted to rotate freely around of an axis generally aligned with a central geometric axis of the bin which passes through or near the geometric center.
  • a bin is produced, the number and / or useful volume of which various compartments are easily modifiable, while retaining a dimensions suitable for domestic use, especially when integrated in a kitchen cabinet while the different compartments are easily accessible due to the fact that the tubular element holding the separating elements is free to rotate.
  • the trash 1 shown in Figure 1 is a cylindrical container with a circular base provided with a cover 2 operable using a pedal 3 by a set of rods known per se.
  • the useful volume V of the bin 1 is divided into several compartments, in this case four compartments C 0 , C 1 , C 2 , C 3 . These compartments extend over the entire height H of the cylinder forming the bin 1 and are delimited by separation elements.
  • These separating elements S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 are constituted by solid, flat and thin panels. These elements are generally in the form of rectangular parallelepipeds. They are positioned so as to have one of their long sides S g oriented in a direction generally parallel to the height H of the bin. These elements extend over a significant part of the height of the latter. They thus define, by their long sides S g , the useful height of the bin.
  • the short side S c of these elements has a length substantially less than the internal radius of the bin 1.
  • the elements S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , and S 3 are held in position by engagement of one of their long side with a part 4.
  • This part 4 visible in FIG. 2, is in the form of a tubular sheath engaged on an axis 5 of length slightly less than that of the sheath 4.
  • grooves 6 are formed on the outer wall 41 of the sheath 4. These grooves 6 have a U-shaped cross section and extend over the entire length of the sleeve 4 in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the latter. The grooves 6 are regularly distributed over the entire circumference of the external wall 41 of the sheath 4.
  • the grooves 6 form a plurality of slides whose shape and width are adapted to each receive a large side S g of an element of separation S 0 , S 1 , S 2 or S 3 .
  • Axis 5 is fixed, for example by welding, screwing or gluing, or came from material with a foot 7.
  • the axis 5 is oriented relative to the foot 7 so as to extend in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis and central A-A 'of the bin in the direction of the upper opening of the latter, when the foot 7 rests on the bottom 8 of the trash 1.
  • the foot 7 is in the form of a circular piece, slightly curved upwards in the central part like a mushroom cap. This foot 7 has dimensions slightly smaller than those of the bottom 8 of the bin 1 of so as to be easily insertable therein.
  • Several orifices 9, of shape elongated, are formed in the foot 7. These orifices 9 are regularly distributed on the periphery of the foot 7 in the vicinity of the edge of the latter.
  • the foot 7 and the axis 5 are set up reversibly in the bin 1 and can be removed from it for cleaning.
  • Each separating element S 0 , S 1 , S 2 and S 3 comprises a small side S c which is slightly curved.
  • the curvature of this small side S c is complementary to the curvature of the convex upper face of the foot 7.
  • the separating elements S 0 to S 3 also include a support 11 for the trash bag.
  • Each support 11 is in the form of a wire element held in a position where it forms an angle with one of the faces of a separation element S 0 to S 3 which carries it.
  • Each separation element S 0 , S 1 , S 2 and S 3 is also equipped with devices 12 for holding the garbage bags in position. These devices 12 consist of clamps lockable in the closed position and connected to the separation element by an elastic connection, for example a rubber strap.
  • Inscriptions 13 made in relief as in FIG. 1, in Braille, with a color code, with letters or numbers, by printing, engraving or collage, are worn on the upper edge of each separating element and / or on the outer wall of the bin. In an embodiment not shown, these inscriptions are also included on the cover and / or the large faces of the separation elements. The inscriptions 13 make it possible to indicate the destination of each compartment for example, plastic, cardboard, glass.
  • the user of such a bin can, with a simple gesture, raise an element of separation and either remove it completely from the bin or place it in another groove 6 in order to vary the volume of the compartment according to its needs. Similarly, by removing or adding separation elements, the user can decrease or increase the number of compartments in the bin.
  • the devices 11 and 12 for supporting and holding the bags in the open position bin allow easy use of the bin. This use is all the more easier than it is enough to make a rotational movement to an element of separation around axis 5 to be able to bring a predetermined compartment in front of the user.
  • This rotation of the compartments around axis 5 is particularly interesting when the bin 1 is a built-in bin in a kitchen cabinet whose access is limited by the cabinet. Likewise in the case of such a built-in bin, when the bin bag is full, it is easy, by rotation, to present it in front of you to be able to extract it from the trash.
  • the orifices 9 formed in the foot 7 allow the flow in the volume 10 possible exudates. These liquids come, for example, from a tear in a garbage bag or user handling error.
  • Such a bin is preferably made of a light, rigid material, by example in polymer, for example by plastic injection, molding or roto molding. We can also consider its realization in other materials, for example in metal.
  • Lid 2 can be operated by a cable system when the bin is built into a piece of furniture.
  • this bin is equipped with bearing means such as omnidirectional rollers.
  • the different separation elements are mass-dyed for the purpose of identification.
  • the number and the profile of the grooves are different, for example, the grooves 6 have a V or Y cross section.
  • one of the edges of the separating element has a shape profile complementary.
  • the axis 5 is placed directly on the bottom 8 of the bin, this then being devoid of a foot 7, in this case the exudates are no longer collected in space 10 formed under the double bottom.
  • the cover 2 is provided with a protection device preventing the pinching of fingers, especially of children.
  • This device is, for example, a foam reinforcement on the lower edge of the cover.
  • the shape and the number of the orifices 9 are different of those shown.
  • the devices for supporting and / or holding the bags in position are also different, for example the device 12 is a hoop provided with spikes or replaced by notches on the upper edge of the separation elements.

Abstract

The dustbin (1) has two adjacent compartments (C0, C1, C2, C3) whose common side is delimited by a separating unit (S0, S1, S2, S3) maintained in a removable position. A tubular unit (4) that maintains the separating unit is positioned at a level or vicinity to a geometrical center of a base of the dustbin (1). The tubular unit has a base and rotates around a free axis aligned with a central axis of the dustbin. The free axis that is aligned with a central axis of the dustbin passes by the geometrical center or near it.

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L'invention a trait à une poubelle, et en particulier à une poubelle adaptée pour permettre le tri sélectif des ordures ménagères dans le cadre d'un usage domestique.The invention relates to a bin, and in particular to a bin suitable for allow selective sorting of household waste in the context of use domesticated.

On connaít par la demande de brevet FR-A-2 790 745 une poubelle dont le volume intérieur est divisé, à l'aide de cloisons mobiles, en plusieurs compartiments. Cette poubelle, de forme parallélépipédique, est équipée en partie basse de plusieurs tiroirs dans lesquels des sacs poubelles sont stockés.We know from patent application FR-A-2 790 745 a bin whose interior volume is divided, using movable partitions, into several compartments. This bin, rectangular in shape, is partly equipped several drawers in which trash bags are stored.

De par sa forme, une telle poubelle est encombrante et difficile à déplacer.Due to its shape, such a bin is bulky and difficult to move.

On connaít également, par US-A-3 720 346 et par US-A-4 867 328, des poubelles dont le volume intérieur est divisé par des panneaux articulés sur des charnières situées sur un axe central de la poubelle. Ces panneaux sont bloqués en position pour délimiter des compartiments par des moyens de blocage, notamment des ergots ou des encoches disposés sur la face interne de la paroi de la poubelle.We also know, by US-A-3 720 346 and by US-A-4 867 328, garbage cans whose interior volume is divided by panels hinged on hinges located on a central axis of the bin. These panels are locked in position to delimit compartments by blocking means, in particular pins or notches arranged on the internal face of the wall of the bin.

Avec ces différentes poubelles, pour pouvoir jeter les déchets ménagers dans le bon compartiment, il est nécessaire de pouvoir accéder librement à la poubelle de tous les côtés, ce qui n'est pas toujours possible selon l'emplacement de celle-ci. L'entretien et le nettoyage de ces poubelles sont également fastidieux.With these different bins, to be able to throw the household waste in the good compartment, it is necessary to be able to freely access the trash all sides, which is not always possible depending on its location. The maintenance and cleaning of these bins is also tedious.

C'est à ces inconvénients qu'entend plus particulièrement remédier l'invention en proposant une poubelle adaptée au tri sélectif des déchets ménagers dont la manipulation et l'accès aux divers compartiments sont faciles et qui permet un entretien et un nettoyage aisés.It is these drawbacks that the invention more particularly intends to remedy by offering a bin suitable for the selective sorting of household waste, including handling and access to the various compartments are easy and which allows a easy maintenance and cleaning.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une poubelle comprenant au moins deux compartiments adjacents dont au moins un côté commun est délimité par un élément de séparation, des moyens adaptés pour maintenir en position de manière amovible au moins un élément de séparation étant positionnés au niveau ou au voisinage du centre géométrique du fond de la poubelle, caractérisée en ce que les moyens comprennent un élément tubulaire monté libre en rotation autour d'un axe globalement aligné avec un axe géométrique central de la poubelle qui passe par le centre géométrique ou à proximité de celui-ci.To this end, the invention relates to a bin comprising at least two adjacent compartments of which at least one common side is delimited by a separating element, means adapted to maintain in position removably at least one separating element being positioned at the level or in the vicinity of the geometric center of the bottom of the bin, characterized in that that the means comprise a tubular element mounted to rotate freely around of an axis generally aligned with a central geometric axis of the bin which passes through or near the geometric center.

Grâce à l'invention, on réalise une poubelle dont le nombre et/ou le volume utile des divers compartiments sont aisément modifiables, tout en conservant un encombrement adapté à un usage domestique, notamment lorsqu'elle est intégrée dans un meuble de cuisine alors que les différents compartiments sont aisément accessibles du fait que l'élément tubulaire maintenant les éléments de séparation est libre en rotation.Thanks to the invention, a bin is produced, the number and / or useful volume of which various compartments are easily modifiable, while retaining a dimensions suitable for domestic use, especially when integrated in a kitchen cabinet while the different compartments are easily accessible due to the fact that the tubular element holding the separating elements is free to rotate.

Selon des aspects avantageux mais non obligatoires de l'invention, la poubelle incorpore une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • L'élément tubulaire comprend au moins une rainure longitudinale ménagée sur sa paroi externe et formant une glissière de réception d'un élément de séparation. Avantageusement, cet élément tubulaire comporte plusieurs rainures régulièrement réparties sur sa paroi externe.
  • Les moyens adaptés pour maintenir au moins un élément de séparation sont pourvus d'un pied dont la forme et les dimensions sont telles qu'il forme un double fond pour la poubelle et permet le centrage des moyens par rapport au centre géométrique du fond de la poubelle. Avantageusement, ce pied est pourvu d'orifices adaptés pour permettre l'écoulement de fluides dans l'espace formé entre le fond de la poubelle et le pied. Avantageusement, le pied est fixé par soudage, vissage, collage sur l'axe ou est venu de matière avec celui-ci.
  • Au moins un élément de séparation est pourvu de moyens de support et/ou d'accrochage de sacs poubelle.
  • La poubelle comporte un couvercle manoeuvrable par une pédale, une poignée ou un câble.
  • Des inscriptions permettant de repérer les compartiments sont portées sur les éléments de séparation, le couvercle, et/ou la paroi externe de la poubelle.
  • Le couvercle de la poubelle est équipé d'un dispositif de protection évitant le pincement des doigts, notamment un renfort en mousse sur le bord inférieur du couvercle.
According to advantageous but not compulsory aspects of the invention, the bin incorporates one or more of the following characteristics:
  • The tubular element comprises at least one longitudinal groove formed on its external wall and forming a slide for receiving a separation element. Advantageously, this tubular element has several grooves regularly distributed over its external wall.
  • The means adapted to hold at least one separation element are provided with a foot whose shape and dimensions are such that it forms a double bottom for the bin and allows the centering of the means relative to the geometric center of the bottom of the trash can. Advantageously, this foot is provided with orifices adapted to allow the flow of fluids in the space formed between the bottom of the bin and the foot. Advantageously, the foot is fixed by welding, screwing, gluing on the axis or came integrally with it.
  • At least one separation element is provided with means for supporting and / or hanging garbage bags.
  • The bin has a lid that can be operated by a pedal, a handle or a cable.
  • Inscriptions making it possible to identify the compartments are carried on the separation elements, the cover, and / or the external wall of the bin.
  • The lid of the bin is equipped with a protection device preventing pinching of the fingers, in particular a foam reinforcement on the lower edge of the lid.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparaítront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation d'une poubelle conforme à l'invention, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une poubelle conforme à l'invention dont le couvercle est entrouvert,
  • la figure 2 est une vue générale de certains éléments constitutifs de la poubelle représentée à la figure 1, avant leur mise en place, la poubelle étant représentée partiellement, et sans son couvercle,
  • la figure 3 est une coupe longitudinale selon le plan III-III à la figure 1 de la poubelle sans son couvercle et
  • la figure 4 est une vue de dessus de la poubelle représentée à la figure 1 sans son couvercle.
The invention will be better understood and other advantages thereof will appear more clearly on reading the following description of an embodiment of a bin according to the invention, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bin according to the invention, the cover of which is ajar,
  • FIG. 2 is a general view of certain constituent elements of the trash can shown in FIG. 1, before they are put in place, the trash can being shown partially, and without its cover,
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal section on plane III-III in FIG. 1 of the bin without its cover and
  • Figure 4 is a top view of the trash can shown in Figure 1 without its cover.

La poubelle 1 représentée à la figure 1 est un récipient de forme cylindrique à base circulaire pourvu d'un couvercle 2 manoeuvrable à l'aide d'une pédale 3 par un jeu de tringles connu en soi. Le volume utile V de la poubelle 1 est divisé en plusieurs compartiments, en l'occurrence quatre compartiments C0, C1, C2, C3. Ces compartiments s'étendent sur toute la hauteur H du cylindre formant la poubelle 1 et sont délimités par des éléments de séparation. Ces éléments de séparation S0, S1, S2, S3 sont constitués par des panneaux pleins, plats et de faible épaisseur. Ces éléments sont globalement en forme de parallélépipèdes rectangles. Ils sont positionnés de manière à avoir un de leurs grands côtés Sg orienté dans une direction globalement parallèle à la hauteur H de la poubelle. Ces éléments s'étendent sur une partie importante de la hauteur de cette dernière. Ils définissent ainsi, par leurs grands côtés Sg, la hauteur utile de la poubelle. Le petit coté Sc de ces éléments a une longueur sensiblement inférieure au rayon interne de la poubelle 1.The trash 1 shown in Figure 1 is a cylindrical container with a circular base provided with a cover 2 operable using a pedal 3 by a set of rods known per se. The useful volume V of the bin 1 is divided into several compartments, in this case four compartments C 0 , C 1 , C 2 , C 3 . These compartments extend over the entire height H of the cylinder forming the bin 1 and are delimited by separation elements. These separating elements S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 are constituted by solid, flat and thin panels. These elements are generally in the form of rectangular parallelepipeds. They are positioned so as to have one of their long sides S g oriented in a direction generally parallel to the height H of the bin. These elements extend over a significant part of the height of the latter. They thus define, by their long sides S g , the useful height of the bin. The short side S c of these elements has a length substantially less than the internal radius of the bin 1.

Les éléments S0, S1, S2, et S3 sont maintenus en position par engagement d'un de leur grand côté avec une pièce 4.The elements S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , and S 3 are held in position by engagement of one of their long side with a part 4.

Cette pièce 4, visible à la figure 2, se présente sous la forme d'un fourreau tubulaire engagé sur un axe 5 de longueur légèrement inférieure à celle du fourreau 4. Sur la paroi externe 41 du fourreau 4, sont ménagées des rainures 6. Ces rainures 6 ont une section transversale en U et s'étendent sur toute la longueur du fourreau 4 selon une direction globalement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de ce dernier. Les rainures 6 sont régulièrement réparties sur la totalité de la circonférence de la paroi externe 41 du fourreau 4. Ainsi les rainures 6 forment une pluralité de glissières dont la forme et la largeur sont adaptées pour recevoir chacune un grand coté Sg d'un élément de séparation S0, S1, S2 ou S3. This part 4, visible in FIG. 2, is in the form of a tubular sheath engaged on an axis 5 of length slightly less than that of the sheath 4. On the outer wall 41 of the sheath 4, grooves 6 are formed. These grooves 6 have a U-shaped cross section and extend over the entire length of the sleeve 4 in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the latter. The grooves 6 are regularly distributed over the entire circumference of the external wall 41 of the sheath 4. Thus the grooves 6 form a plurality of slides whose shape and width are adapted to each receive a large side S g of an element of separation S 0 , S 1 , S 2 or S 3 .

L'axe 5 est fixé, par exemple par soudage, vissage ou collage, ou est venu de matière avec un pied 7. L'axe 5 est orienté par rapport au pied 7 de manière à s'étendre selon une direction globalement parallèle à un axe longitudinal et central A-A' de la poubelle en direction de l'ouverture supérieure de cette dernière, lorsque le pied 7 repose sur le fond 8 de la poubelle 1.Axis 5 is fixed, for example by welding, screwing or gluing, or came from material with a foot 7. The axis 5 is oriented relative to the foot 7 so as to extend in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis and central A-A 'of the bin in the direction of the upper opening of the latter, when the foot 7 rests on the bottom 8 of the trash 1.

Le pied 7 se présente sous la forme d'une pièce circulaire, légèrement bombée vers le haut en partie centrale à la manière d'un chapeau de champignon. Ce pied 7 a des dimensions légèrement inférieures à celles du fond 8 de la poubelle 1 de manière à être aisément insérable dans celle-ci. Plusieurs orifices 9, de forme allongée, sont ménagés dans le pied 7. Ces orifices 9 sont régulièrement répartis sur le pourtour du pied 7 au voisinage du bord de ce dernier.The foot 7 is in the form of a circular piece, slightly curved upwards in the central part like a mushroom cap. This foot 7 has dimensions slightly smaller than those of the bottom 8 of the bin 1 of so as to be easily insertable therein. Several orifices 9, of shape elongated, are formed in the foot 7. These orifices 9 are regularly distributed on the periphery of the foot 7 in the vicinity of the edge of the latter.

Comme représenté à la figure 3, lorsque l'on insère le pied 7 à l'intérieur de la poubelle 1 en orientant sa face concave en direction du fond 8, ce pied, de par sa forme et ses dimensions, forme un double fond pour la poubelle 1. La concavité du pied 7 permet de définir un espace 10 entre le double fond et le fond 8 de la poubelle.As shown in Figure 3, when you insert the foot 7 inside the trash 1 by orienting its concave face towards the bottom 8, this foot, by its shape and its dimensions, forms a double bottom for the bin 1. The concavity of the foot 7 makes it possible to define a space 10 between the double bottom and the bottom 8 of the trash can.

Le pied 7 et l'axe 5 sont mis en place de façon réversible dans la poubelle 1 et peuvent être retirés de celle-ci en vue de son nettoyage.The foot 7 and the axis 5 are set up reversibly in the bin 1 and can be removed from it for cleaning.

On « coiffe » alors l'axe 5 avec le fourreau 4. Dans cette position, les rainures 6 ménagées sur le fourreau 4 ont leurs axes longitudinaux respectifs globalement parallèles à l'axe A-A' de la poubelle.We then "cap" the axis 5 with the sheath 4. In this position, the grooves 6 formed on the sleeve 4 have their respective longitudinal axes generally parallel to the axis A-A 'of the bin.

Chaque élément de séparation S0, S1, S2 et S3 comprend un petit côté Sc qui est légèrement incurvé. La courbure de ce petit côté Sc est complémentaire de la courbure de la face supérieure convexe du pied 7.Each separating element S 0 , S 1 , S 2 and S 3 comprises a small side S c which is slightly curved. The curvature of this small side S c is complementary to the curvature of the convex upper face of the foot 7.

Il suffit d'insérer un grand côté Sg d'un élément de séparation dans une rainure 6 en orientant le petit coté Sc en direction du fond 7 pour mettre en place cet élément de séparation. Chaque élément de séparation se trouve ainsi maintenu par une rainure 6 dans une position où il permet de délimiter deux compartiments adjacents s'étendant sur globalement toute la hauteur utile de la poubelle 1.It suffices to insert a large side S g of a separating element in a groove 6 while orienting the short side S c in the direction of the bottom 7 to put this separating element in place. Each separation element is thus held by a groove 6 in a position where it makes it possible to delimit two adjacent compartments extending over the whole of the useful height of the trash can 1.

Lorsque les éléments 4,5 et 7 sont en place dans la poubelle 1, les axes longitudinaux du fourreau 4 et de l'axe 5 sont confondus avec l'axe A-A' et traversent le fond 8 au niveau de son centre géométrique C8. When the elements 4,5 and 7 are in place in the trash 1, the longitudinal axes of the sheath 4 and of the axis 5 are merged with the axis AA ′ and cross the bottom 8 at its geometric center C 8 .

Comme représenté aux figures 2 et 3, les éléments de séparation S0 à S3 comprennent également un support 11 de sac poubelle. Chaque support 11 se présente sous la forme d'un élément filaire maintenu dans une position où il forme un angle avec une des faces d'un élément de séparation S0 à S3 qui le porte. Chaque élément de séparation S0, S1, S2 et S3 est également équipé de dispositifs 12 de maintien en position des sacs poubelle. Ces dispositifs 12 sont constitués par des pinces bloquables en positon fermée et reliées à l'élément de séparation par une liaison élastique, par exemple une sangle en caoutchouc.As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the separating elements S 0 to S 3 also include a support 11 for the trash bag. Each support 11 is in the form of a wire element held in a position where it forms an angle with one of the faces of a separation element S 0 to S 3 which carries it. Each separation element S 0 , S 1 , S 2 and S 3 is also equipped with devices 12 for holding the garbage bags in position. These devices 12 consist of clamps lockable in the closed position and connected to the separation element by an elastic connection, for example a rubber strap.

Des inscriptions 13 réalisées en relief comme à la figure 1, en braille, avec un code couleur, avec des lettres ou des chiffres, par impression, gravure ou collage, sont portées sur la tranche supérieure de chaque élément de séparation et/ou sur la paroi externe de la poubelle. Dans un mode de réalisation non représenté, ces inscriptions sont également reprises sur le couvercle et/ou les grandes faces des éléments de séparations. Les inscriptions 13 permettent d'indiquer la destination de chaque compartiment par exemple, plastique, carton, verre.Inscriptions 13 made in relief as in FIG. 1, in Braille, with a color code, with letters or numbers, by printing, engraving or collage, are worn on the upper edge of each separating element and / or on the outer wall of the bin. In an embodiment not shown, these inscriptions are also included on the cover and / or the large faces of the separation elements. The inscriptions 13 make it possible to indicate the destination of each compartment for example, plastic, cardboard, glass.

L'utilisateur d'une telle poubelle peut, d'un simple geste, relever un élément de séparation et, soit le retirer complètement de la poubelle, soit le positionner dans une autre rainure 6 afin de faire varier le volume du compartiment selon ses besoins. De même, par retrait ou ajout d'éléments de séparation, l'utilisateur peut diminuer ou augmenter le nombre de compartiments de sa poubelle.The user of such a bin can, with a simple gesture, raise an element of separation and either remove it completely from the bin or place it in another groove 6 in order to vary the volume of the compartment according to its needs. Similarly, by removing or adding separation elements, the user can decrease or increase the number of compartments in the bin.

On obtient ainsi une poubelle dont le volume utile est modulable sans modifier son volume global.This produces a bin whose useful volume can be adjusted without changing its overall volume.

Les dispositifs 11 et 12 de support et de maintien en position ouverte des sacs poubelle permettent un usage aisé de la poubelle. Cette utilisation est d'autant plus facile qu'il suffit de faire effectuer un mouvement de rotation à un élément de séparation autour de l'axe 5 pour pouvoir amener un compartiment prédéterminé en face de l'utilisateur. Cette rotation des compartiments autour de l'axe 5 est particulièrement intéressante lorsque que la poubelle 1 est une poubelle encastrée dans un meuble de cuisine dont l'accès est limité par le meuble. De même dans le cas d'une telle poubelle encastrée, lorsque le sac poubelle est plein, il est aisé, par rotation, de le présenter face à soi pour pouvoir l'extraire de la poubelle. The devices 11 and 12 for supporting and holding the bags in the open position bin allow easy use of the bin. This use is all the more easier than it is enough to make a rotational movement to an element of separation around axis 5 to be able to bring a predetermined compartment in front of the user. This rotation of the compartments around axis 5 is particularly interesting when the bin 1 is a built-in bin in a kitchen cabinet whose access is limited by the cabinet. Likewise in the case of such a built-in bin, when the bin bag is full, it is easy, by rotation, to present it in front of you to be able to extract it from the trash.

Les orifices 9 ménagés dans le pied 7 permettent l'écoulement dans le volume 10 des exsudats éventuels. Ces liquides viennent, par exemple, d'une déchirure d'un sac poubelle ou d'une erreur de manipulation de l'utilisateur.The orifices 9 formed in the foot 7 allow the flow in the volume 10 possible exudates. These liquids come, for example, from a tear in a garbage bag or user handling error.

Lorsque l'on désire nettoyer la poubelle, il suffit d'extraire les éléments de séparation S0 à S3, le fourreau 4, l'ensemble formé de l'axe 5 et du pied 7, pour pouvoir aisément les nettoyer individuellement et désinfecter la poubelle 1.When it is desired to clean the bin, it suffices to extract the separation elements S 0 to S 3 , the sheath 4, the assembly formed by the axis 5 and the foot 7, in order to be able to easily clean them individually and disinfect the trash can 1.

Une telle poubelle est réalisée de préférence dans un matériau léger, rigide, par exemple en polymère, par exemple par injection plastique, moulage ou roto moulage. On peut également envisager sa réalisation dans d'autres matériaux, par exemple en métal.Such a bin is preferably made of a light, rigid material, by example in polymer, for example by plastic injection, molding or roto molding. We can also consider its realization in other materials, for example in metal.

Le couvercle 2 est manoeuvrable par un système de câbles lorsque la poubelle est encastrée dans un meuble. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, cette poubelle est équipée de moyens de roulements tels que des roulettes omnidirectionnelles. Dans un autre mode de réalisation les différents éléments de séparation sont teintés dans la masse dans un but d'identification.Lid 2 can be operated by a cable system when the bin is built into a piece of furniture. In another embodiment, this bin is equipped with bearing means such as omnidirectional rollers. In another embodiment the different separation elements are mass-dyed for the purpose of identification.

Dans une autre configuration, le nombre et le profil des rainures sont différents, par exemple, les rainures 6 ont une section transversale en V ou en Y. Dans ce cas, l'un des bords de l'élément de séparation a un profil de forme complémentaire.In another configuration, the number and the profile of the grooves are different, for example, the grooves 6 have a V or Y cross section. In this case, one of the edges of the separating element has a shape profile complementary.

De même, en variante, l'axe 5 est directement posé sur le fond 8 de la poubelle, celle-ci étant alors dépourvue d'un pied 7, dans ce cas les exsudats ne sont plus recueillis dans l'espace 10 ménagé sous le double fond.Similarly, as a variant, the axis 5 is placed directly on the bottom 8 of the bin, this then being devoid of a foot 7, in this case the exudates are no longer collected in space 10 formed under the double bottom.

En variante, le couvercle 2 est muni d'un dispositif de protection évitant le pincement des doigts, notamment des enfants. Ce dispositif est, par exemple, un renfort en mousse sur le bord inférieur du couvercle.Alternatively, the cover 2 is provided with a protection device preventing the pinching of fingers, especially of children. This device is, for example, a foam reinforcement on the lower edge of the cover.

Dans une autre configuration, la forme et le nombre des orifices 9 sont différents de ceux représentés.In another configuration, the shape and the number of the orifices 9 are different of those shown.

En variante, les dispositifs de support et/ou de maintien en position des sacs sont également différents, par exemple le dispositif 12 est un cerceau pourvu de pointes ou remplacé par des encoches ménagées sur la tranche supérieure des éléments de séparation.As a variant, the devices for supporting and / or holding the bags in position are also different, for example the device 12 is a hoop provided with spikes or replaced by notches on the upper edge of the separation elements.

Il est aisé d'équiper des poubelles cylindriques existantes, de taille normalisée, avec un axe 5 solidaire d'un pied 7, un fourreau 4 et des éléments de séparation S0 à Sn en nombre variable afin de pouvoir transformer sa poubelle domestique en une poubelle adaptée au tri sélectif des ordures ménagères.It is easy to equip existing cylindrical bins, of standardized size, with an axis 5 secured to a foot 7, a sheath 4 and separation elements S 0 to S n in variable number in order to be able to transform its domestic trash into a bin suitable for the selective sorting of household waste.

En variante, des poubelles de grandes dimensions destinées à un usage collectif, par exemple pour des immeubles, des copropriétés ou un usage public dans les points de collecte des déchets sont aisément réalisées.As a variant, large bins intended for collective use, for example for buildings, condominiums or public use in waste collection points are easily carried out.

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Poubelle (1) comprenant au moins deux compartiments adjacents (C0, C1, C2, C3) dont au moins un côté commun est délimité par un élément de séparation (S0, S1, S2, S3), des moyens (4,5,7) adaptés pour maintenir en position de manière amovible au moins un élément de séparation (S0, S1, S2, S3) étant positionnés au niveau ou au voisinage du centre géométrique (C8) du fond (8) de ladite poubelle (1), caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens (4, 5, 7) comprennent un élément tubulaire (4) monté libre en rotation autour d'un axe (5) globalement aligné avec un axe géométrique central (A-A') de ladite poubelle (1) qui passe par ledit centre géométrique (8) ou à proximité de celui-ci.Trash can (1) comprising at least two adjacent compartments (C 0 , C 1 , C 2 , C 3 ) of which at least one common side is delimited by a separating element (S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ), means (4,5,7) adapted to detachably hold in position at least one separating element (S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ) being positioned at or near the geometric center (C 8 ) from the bottom (8) of said bin (1), characterized in that said means (4, 5, 7) comprise a tubular element (4) mounted freely in rotation about an axis (5) generally aligned with a geometric axis central (A-A ') of said bin (1) which passes through or near said geometric center (8). Poubelle (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que ledit élément tubulaire (4) comprend au moins une rainure longitudinale (6) ménagée sur sa paroi externe (41) et formant une glissière de réception d'un élément de séparation (S0, S1, S2, S3).Trash can (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said tubular element (4) comprises at least one longitudinal groove (6) formed on its external wall (41) and forming a slide for receiving a separation element (S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ). Poubelle (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que ledit élément tubulaire (4) comporte plusieurs rainures (6) régulièrement réparties sur sa paroi externe (41).Trash can (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that said tubular element (4) has several grooves (6) regularly distributed on its outer wall (41). Poubelle (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens (4, 5) sont pourvus d'un pied (7) dont la forme et les dimensions sont telles qu'il forme un double fond pour ladite poubelle (1) et permet le centrage desdits moyens par rapport audit centre géométrique (C8).Trash can (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means (4, 5) are provided with a foot (7) whose shape and dimensions are such that it forms a double bottom for said trash can (1) and allows the centering of said means relative to said geometric center (C 8 ). Poubelle (1 ) selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que ledit pied (7) est pourvu d'orifices (9) adaptés pour permettre l'écoulement de fluides dans l'espace (10) formé entre le fond (8) de ladite poubelle (1) et ledit pied (7).Trash can (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that said foot (7) is provided with orifices (9) adapted to allow the flow of fluids in the space (10) formed between the bottom (8) of said trash can (1) and said foot (7). Poubelle (1) selon la revendication 4 ou 5, caractérisée en ce que ledit pied (7) est fixé par soudage, vissage, collage sur ledit axe (5) ou est venu de matière avec l'axe (5). Trash can (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that said foot (7) is fixed by welding, screwing, gluing on said axis (5) or came integrally with the axis (5). Poubelle (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins un élément de séparation (S0, S1, S2, S3) est pourvu de moyens de support (11) et/ou d'accrochage (12) de sacs poubelle.Trash can (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one separating element (S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ) is provided with support means (11) and / or hanging (12) of trash bags. Poubelle (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un couvercle (2) manoeuvrable par une pédale (3), une poignée ou un câble.Trash can (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cover (2) which can be operated by a pedal (3), a handle or a cable. Poubelle (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des inscriptions (13) permettant de repérer les compartiments (C0, C1, C2, C3) sont portées sur les éléments de séparation (S0, S1, S2, S3), le couvercle (2) et/ou la paroi externe de la poubelle (1).Trash can (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that inscriptions (13) enabling the compartments (C 0 , C 1 , C 2 , C 3 ) to be identified are carried on the separation elements (S 0 , S 1 , S 2 , S 3 ), the cover (2) and / or the external wall of the bin (1). Poubelle (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un couvercle (2) équipé d'un dispositif de protection évitant le pincement des doigts, notamment un renfort en mousse sur le bord inférieur du couvercle (2).Trash can (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cover (2) fitted with a protection device preventing fingers from being pinched, in particular a foam reinforcement on the lower edge of the cover (2 ).
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