EP1633662A1 - Device for compacting waste in a container, especially a household bin - Google Patents

Device for compacting waste in a container, especially a household bin

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EP1633662A1
EP1633662A1 EP04742575A EP04742575A EP1633662A1 EP 1633662 A1 EP1633662 A1 EP 1633662A1 EP 04742575 A EP04742575 A EP 04742575A EP 04742575 A EP04742575 A EP 04742575A EP 1633662 A1 EP1633662 A1 EP 1633662A1
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waste
trash
envelope bag
bag
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Frédéric LABEILLE
Mathias Destais
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Suez RV France SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B9/00—Presses specially adapted for particular purposes
    • B30B9/30—Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for baling; Compression boxes therefor
    • B30B9/305—Drive arrangements for the press ram
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B9/00—Presses specially adapted for particular purposes
    • B30B9/30—Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for baling; Compression boxes therefor
    • B30B9/3003—Details
    • B30B9/3032—Press boxes
    • 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
    • B65F1/1405—Compressing means incorporated in, or specially adapted for, refuse receptacles
    • 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
    • B65F2210/188—Vacuum drawing means

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  • the present invention relates to a device for compacting waste, such as in particular household, industrial, hospital and other waste, which is designed essentially to compact the waste at their production site, particularly at the consumer's home.
  • compaction devices In order to facilitate the management of garbage and household waste, from the consumer's home to the sorting and treatment center for this waste, compaction devices have been proposed which make it possible to obtain a considerable gain in volume. particularly with regard to dry waste of the recyclable packaging type (plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, cans, etc.). This compaction facilitates the collection of waste by allowing, thanks to the smaller size of the latter, lower collection frequencies which results in cost savings for the community (fewer bins collecting waste to handle, faster evolution skips, reduction of noise etc.). Such compacting is also of great interest to the user, since its garbage cans take up less space and it leaves them less frequently.
  • FR-A-2184941 which describes a compacting system of household waste which comprises a container receiving garbage to compact in which can move vertically, under the effect of pressure, a pressure plate which is applied against the garbage to compact. This is a relatively complicated device with the major drawback of require a heavy and bulky lid since it contains the means for operating the pressure plate.
  • US-P-3 899 967 which relates to a garbage compactor type flexible bellows.
  • the bellows are folding accordion which ensures compacting.
  • the disadvantage of such a solution lies in the fact that the waste compression rate that can be obtained with such a compactor is low. Indeed, the waste, during their compaction are positioned between the bellows and thus hinder compression. On the other hand, much of the available energy from the vacuum is wasted in the rise of the entire bellows, bottom and waste themselves.
  • Another disadvantage is that if can-type waste is trapped between the bellows, the bellows can be damaged, rendering the compactor out of order.
  • EP-A-0 989 059 which is to adapt on the upper opening of a disposable bag receiving the waste, a suction head connected to a vacuum system.
  • This is a device of simple design but which requires however a number of manipulations in the user's home (setting up and removal of the suction head) and which presents in in addition to the disadvantage of directly using disposable bags which, by definition are fragile and poorly withstand the effects of a vacuum to which they are directly subjected, this depression can cause the rupture of the bag due to the presence of rigid parts on waste to be compacted (especially cans, corners of cardboard boxes, etc.).
  • this device according to the prior art has a very poor efficiency.
  • the present invention proposes to provide a device for compacting, at home, household waste using a compression of the latter under the effect of vacuum, this device being simple and easy to design and use and easy maintenance, and not having the disadvantages of the solutions according to the prior art, while providing a very improved performance.
  • this invention relates to a trash for storage, including household waste capable of reducing volume by compaction, comprising means which, under the effect of a vacuum, reduce the pressure exerted in the volume of the trash and compact the waste, this bin being characterized in that said means are made in the form of a sealed deformable enclosure, in which are collected the waste possibly contained in a disposable bag, and in that said deformable enclosure comprises at least one side wall constituted by an assembly of rigid plates or blades articulated relative to each other so as to form a deformable apron which, under the effect of the depression exerted in the enclosure, submits the waste to a compressive force between said side wall at.
  • said deformable enclosure comprises two side walls facing one another forming deformable apron.
  • the deformable enclosure consists of a sealed flexible bag, or envelope bag of resistant plastic material which is positioned in a support or cladding frame and which receives a deformable container in which are collected the waste, possibly contained in a disposable bag, said container comprising at least one side wall constituting said deformable apron.
  • the deformable enclosure consists of a sealed flexible bag, or envelope bag, made by assembling, for example by gluing or welding, coated fabric surfaces, substantially having the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped whose one of the small faces is open for the introduction of waste, the other small face forming bottom being rigid.
  • Said envelope bag is assembled in a sealed manner on a rigid frame serving as a closure plane for a door closing the opening of the envelope bag.
  • At least one of the large walls of the envelope bag is made to form said deformable apron being provided with said hinged plates or blades.
  • the blades or rigid plates can be positioned in contiguous gussets provided on the inner face of said deformable apron wall, these gussets being closed by gluing after placement of said plates or blades.
  • these articulated plates or blades can be glued directly to the bag, or obtained by a composite structure, in particular by overmolding a rigid material using a flexible material, or even by a particular geometry of the envelope bag. thanks to a large thickness or rib network.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrammatic views in section through a vertical plane of a first embodiment of the device according to the present invention
  • Figures 3 and 4 are schematic views similar to Figures 1 and 2 illustrating another embodiment
  • Figures 5 and 6 illustrate variants of the embodiment shown in Figures 3 and 4
  • Figures 7 and 8 are partial views, similar to the previous views illustrating an embodiment of the bottom of the device
  • Figures 9 and 10 are plan views of the device object of the invention illustrating an embodiment of the sides of the flexible envelope bag and sealed
  • Figure 11 is a schematic perspective view showing another preferred embodiment of the subject of the invention
  • Figure 12 is a schematic view similar to Figure 1 showing, on an enlarged scale, the embodiment shown in Figure 11
  • Figures 13 and 14 are views similar to Figures 9 and 10 but illustrating an embodiment of the sidewalls of the embodiment shown in Figures 11 and 12
  • Figures 15 and 16 are views
  • this device comprises means, which, under the effect of a depression, reduce the pressure exerted in the volume of a bin to ensure the compaction of waste .
  • these means are made in the form of a sealed deformable enclosure designated by the reference 1, in which are collected the waste, possibly contained in a disposable bag (not shown), this enclosure 1 comprising at least one wall lateral which is constituted by an assembly of rigid plates or blades 2, articulated to each other so as to form a deformable deck which under the effect of the depression exerted in the enclosure, submits the waste to a compressive force between this side wall provided with rigid plates or blades 2 and the wall 3 facing it.
  • the sealed deformable enclosure 1 is positioned in a support or cladding frame 4 and one of its faces 5 is open to allow the introduction of the waste, this open face. having a tight cover 6.
  • FIG. 1 represents the device that is the subject of the invention at rest, that is to say in the absence of a depression
  • FIG. 2 represents this device, in use, a depression acting in the enclosure 7 , which has the effect of moving the deformable apron constituted by the assembly of rigid plates or blades such as 2 to the wall 3 of the device. It is understood that this displacement of the deformable deck ensures the compression of the waste contained in the enclosure 7.
  • the sealed deformable enclosure 1 of the device according to the invention comprises two lateral walls which are made to form two deformable aprons and for this purpose these walls are respectively provided with assemblies of rigid plates or blades 2.2 'which under the effect of vacuum ( Figure 4) move one towards the other according to the arrows thus compressing the waste contained in the enclosure 7.
  • the deformable enclosure 1 may consist of a sealed flexible bag, or envelope bag, of resistant plastic material, placed as illustrated in FIG. 1 in the support or cladding frame 4, this flexible envelope bag receiving a container which comprises at least one side wall constituting the deformable apron and provided for this purpose rigid blades or plates such as 2.
  • the envelope bag integrates the lateral wall or walls constituting the deformable apron.
  • the bottom wall 8 of the device of the invention is rigid, it may consist of a single panel as illustrated in particular in Figure 1. Alternatively it can be made in the form of two plates 9,9 'articulated l one on the other as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, or in the form of a telescopic bottom 10 as shown in Figures 7 and 8 or even a thick soft elastomeric material.
  • the deformable apron constituted respectively by the side walls of the device is made in the form of an upper plate 11 articulated on a lower panel 12, the operation being moreover identical to that of the previously described embodiments. It is clearly seen in FIG. 6 how the compaction of the waste contained in the enclosure 7 is carried out during the application of a depression in the latter.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show, in plan, the device object of the invention. In these figures, there is shown schematically the side walls of the device constituting the deformable aprons with the presence of articulated blades such as 2.2 'and the flanks 13,13' constituting the small side walls of the container.
  • flanks are made so as to fold on themselves and towards the outside of the bag when applying depression ( Figure 10). They are made of a flexible and elastic material, for example elastomer. Their thickness, their profile and their rigidity are chosen to prevent them being attracted by the depression before the side walls of the device constituting the deformable aprons could not get closer, thus, said flanks do not interfere in the compression of objects and do not create unwanted folds. It can be achieved by the addition of an elastomeric sheet or by an extra thickness of the material of the bag itself. In addition and for the same purpose, the flanks will preferably be connected to the side walls of the device by preforming outwards.
  • Figures 13 and 14 illustrate the realization of the short sides of the envelope bag.
  • These small sides 18, 18 ' are made of a flexible and elastic material so as to form a deformable zone over the entire height of the bag preventing the material constituting the latter from being introduced between the two deformable aprons constituted by the assembly of the plates articulated 2,2 '.
  • These short sides are preformed (see Figure 13) to guide their folds when applying the vacuum ( Figure 14). They can be made in the form of elastomer plates positioned in vertical pockets provided in the envelope bag, or by the choice of a thicker coated fabric for producing the envelope bag 14 in these areas.
  • the sealed envelope bag of the device integrates the deformable apron (s) constituted by the assembly of rigid plates or blades hinged to one another.
  • the deformable apron constituted by the assembly of rigid plates or blades hinged to one another.
  • this envelope bag 14 is made by the assembly, for example, by gluing or welding, coated fabric surfaces having substantially the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped whose one of the short sides 15 is open for the introduction of waste, the other small side 16 him facing being rigid.
  • the small open side 15 of this envelope bag is assembled, in a sealed manner on a rigid frame, similar to that of the dressing 4 described above with reference to Figure 1.
  • This rigid frame also serves as a closure plane for the door sealingly closing the opening of the envelope bag.
  • the two large vertical sides of the envelope bag 14 are made to form respectively a deformable deck as described above.
  • the bag is provided with blades or hinged plates such as 2 and 2 ', these blades or plates being positionable in contiguous gussets which are provided on each of the inner faces of the wall to form deformable apron. These gussets are then closed, for example by gluing.
  • these hinged plates or blades 2,2 ' can be glued directly to the inner face of said walls.
  • the bottom 16 can be made in the form of a rigid plate 17 which is positioned in a gusset provided in the bottom of the bag 14 either on the inner side thereof or on its outer side.
  • the opening which is intended for the introduction of the waste to be compressed, the latter being able to be placed in a disposable bag, can be positioned at the upper part of the device and in particular of the sealed envelope bag 1 or 14. Alternatively, it can be provided on one of the lateral sides as shown in Figures 15 and 16.
  • the opening with its lid 6, is provided on the small vertical side of the device, which allows in particular a flush mounting under a plane working depth optimizing the depth, the trash can occupy all the depth available under the worktop.
  • the opening is provided on the large vertical side of the device. It is also possible to provide a variant in which the device is positioned horizontally. This variant is illustrated by FIGS. 17a to 17c.
  • FIGS. 17a to 17c show the introduction of the waste during the application of a vacuum in the chamber 7, the operation being identical to that illustrated by the Figure 2 described above.
  • Figure 18 is shown in its entirety the device object of the invention.
  • the container constituted by the envelope bag 14 integrating the deformable apron (s) made by the assembly of the hinged plates such as 2.2 ', this assembly being placed in the cladding 4 which is provided with the tight cover 6 and a control panel 19.
  • the vacuum pump 20, in this embodiment is placed outside the casing 4.
  • the enclosure 7 receiving the waste is quickly filled by these last. Indeed, the waste partially takes their shape (memory effect) after breaking the vacuum and they do not fall to the bottom of the container. It can therefore quickly no longer exist volume available in the chamber 7 for the introduction of new waste.
  • the invention provides means ensuring a vertical settlement of the waste, to release an empty space at the top of the bag to easily add a new batch of waste.
  • These means may consist, for example, of compacting the waste vertically and / or to limit their return to the enclosure 7 and / or to make an airlock zone in the upper part of the enclosure.
  • Figures 19a to 19c which illustrate an embodiment of the means provided by the invention to pack the waste vertically to the bottom of the envelope bag 3 or 14 as the filling cycle of the 7.
  • the cover 6 has a volume forming zone 21 so as to come mechanically push the waste during closing, by lowering them.
  • FIG. 19b the "ram" effect produced on the waste by the presence of the volume 21 of the lid 6 is clearly seen and in FIG. 19c, the volume left free at the upper part of the chamber 7 is shown to volume 21.
  • the same effect can be obtained through the variant illustrated in Figures 20a to 20c wherein the cover 6 is provided with a retractable volume 22 which can project inside the enclosure 7.
  • This retractable volume can be obtained by providing a device provided under the cover and which is actuated during the depression of the chamber 7.
  • This device, the bellows or piston type descends under the effect of the evacuation of the enclosure 7. It is slightly held upwards (in the cover 6) for example by means of return springs ensuring its lifting when breaking the vacuum. Applying pressure in this device, one can increase its strength and it then participates in the settlement of waste in the bottom of the envelope bag.
  • FIG. 20b illustrates the operation of this device which makes it possible to obtain a free volume at the upper part of the enclosure 7.
  • FIGS. 21a and 21b Another solution to this problem is to provide telescopic blades such as 29 which are provided at the upper end of the envelope bag, above the deformable aprons. This solution is illustrated by FIGS. 21a and 21b. It will be understood (see FIG. 21b) that, thanks to this solution, the lid 6 can be moved downwards by pushing back the waste contained in the envelope bag.
  • This vertical settlement of the waste can also be obtained by providing a flexible and compressible zone to the upper part of the envelope bag.
  • FIGS. 23a to 23c means may be provided for limiting the return of the waste after breaking the vacuum.
  • FIGS. 23a to 23c consist in giving the envelope bag, for example, the shape of a wedge (FIG. 23a), an ogival shape. ( Figure 23b) or a vase form ( Figure 23c).
  • Figure 24 is schematized at 24 asperities.
  • a neck is provided at the top of the deformable bag so as to maintain the waste in the lower part of the envelope bag and to create an airlock zone.
  • This exemplary embodiment consists in generating, in a first stage, a pushing piston effect the waste down and, in a second stage, a non-return effect opposing that the compressed waste back to the upper part of the envelope bag.
  • the neck provided at the upper part of the envelope bag is movable, that is to say that it is designed so as to exert a pressure, during the rupture of the empty, at the top of the waste contained in the enclosure 7 of the envelope bag and which have been compressed.
  • the waste can be kept in the low zone of volume 7, leaving access to a free volume for the introduction of new waste.
  • this movable neck is in the form of a shaped tube 25, for example of toric shape, which is applied around the upper part of the envelope bag and which is supplied with air compressed by means of a system controlled by the opening of the door 6.
  • FIG. 25a illustrates the position before compression, when the waste is introduced into the enclosure 7
  • FIG. 25b represents the situation during the compression, the cover 6 being moved downwards
  • FIG. 25c illustrates the position after compression and before breaking of the vacuum
  • FIG. 25d shows the situation after compression of the waste and before opening, this figure clearly showing the presence of the airlock 26 left free at the top of the enclosure 7 of the envelope bag.
  • FIGS. 26a to 26a and 27a and 27b consists in producing a fixed neck which also makes it possible to hold the waste in the envelope bag while creating an airlock at the upper part of the latter.
  • this fixed neck is made of a flexible material such as elastomer, so as to allow the passage of waste downhill and not up.
  • This fixed neck can be made in the form of a simple elastic belt provided on the perimeter of the envelope bag, involving a vertical passage force or using a system of horizontal flexible blades 27 placed inside the bag and providing a non-return effect.
  • FIG. 26a illustrates the position before compression, when the waste is introduced into the enclosure 7,
  • FIG. 26b represents the situation during compression, the cover 6 being moved down
  • FIG. 26c illustrates the position after compression. and before vacuum breaking
  • FIG. 26d shows the situation after compression of the waste and before opening, this figure clearly showing the presence of the airlock 26 left free at the upper part of the enclosure 7 of the envelope bag.
  • the inner shape 28 of the cover 6 has been given a configuration making it possible to encourage the complete passage of the waste through the fixed neck 27, the operation being moreover identical to that described above.
  • the general operating cycle of the bin according to the invention is as follows:
  • the invention can receive many applications. It compresses not only dry waste (eg cardboard packaging, cans, plastic bottles) but also organic waste.
  • the invention makes it possible to maintain the waste in anaerobic manner, thus avoiding bacterial proliferation. It remains understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments or applications described and / or mentioned above, but encompasses all variants.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a bin for storing a volume of waste that can be reduced by compaction. The bin includes an apparatus for reducing the pressure exerted in the volume of the bin, under the effect of a vacuum, and ensures that the waste is compacted. The bin includes a tight deformable enclosure in which the waste is collected, optionally contained in a disposable bag, and the tight deformable enclosure includes at least one lateral wall consisting of an assembly of rigid plates or segments ( 2 ) which are articulated in relation to each other in such a way as to form a deformable apron that subjects the waste to a compression force between the lateral deformable apron wall and the opposite wall, under the effect of the vacuum being exerted in the enclosure, one of the sides of said enclosure being open for introducing waste, and provided with a tight cover ( 6 ).

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DISPOSITIF DE COMPACTAGE DES DÉCHETS DANS UN CONTENEUR, NOTAMMENT UNE POUBELLE MÉNAGÈRE. DEVICE FOR COMPACTING WASTE IN A CONTAINER, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD BIN.
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de tassement de déchets, tels que notamment déchets ménagers, industriels, hospitaliers et autres, qui est conçu essentiellement pour effectuer le compactage des déchets sur leur site de production notamment au domicile du consommateur.The present invention relates to a device for compacting waste, such as in particular household, industrial, hospital and other waste, which is designed essentially to compact the waste at their production site, particularly at the consumer's home.
Afin de faciliter la gestion des ordures et déchets ménagers, depuis le domicile du consommateur jusqu'au centre de tri et de traitement de ces déchets, on a été amené à proposer des dispositifs de compactage qui permettent d'obtenir un gain considérable de volume, notamment en ce qui concerne les déchets secs du type emballages recyclables (bouteilles en matières plastiques, cartonnages, boîtes de conserve etc.). Ce compactage facilite notamment la collecte des déchets en permettant, grâce au moindre encombrement de ces derniers, des fréquences moins élevées de ramassage ce qui se traduit par des réductions de coûts pour la collectivité (moins de bacs collectant les déchets à manipuler, évolution plus rapide des bennes, réduction des nuisances sonores etc .). Un tel compactage présente également un grand intérêt pour l'utilisateur, étant donné que ses poubelles prennent moins de place et qu'il les sort moins fréquemment.In order to facilitate the management of garbage and household waste, from the consumer's home to the sorting and treatment center for this waste, compaction devices have been proposed which make it possible to obtain a considerable gain in volume. particularly with regard to dry waste of the recyclable packaging type (plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, cans, etc.). This compaction facilitates the collection of waste by allowing, thanks to the smaller size of the latter, lower collection frequencies which results in cost savings for the community (fewer bins collecting waste to handle, faster evolution skips, reduction of noise etc.). Such compacting is also of great interest to the user, since its garbage cans take up less space and it leaves them less frequently.
Dans ce but, il existe des dispositifs mettant en œuvre une pression pour comprimer les déchets, ces dispositifs utilisant généralement un piston ou une plaque déplaçable afin de réduire le volume dans un conteneur recevant les déchets. Cet état antérieur de la technique est illustré notamment par :For this purpose, there are devices implementing a pressure to compress the waste, these devices generally using a piston or a movable plate to reduce the volume in a container receiving the waste. This prior art is illustrated in particular by:
FR-A-2184941 qui décrit un système de tassement d'ordures ménagères qui comporte un conteneur recevant les ordures à compacter dans lequel peut se déplacer verticalement, sous l'effet de la pression, une plaque de pression qui vient s'appliquer contre les ordures à compacter. Il s'agit là d'un dispositif relativement compliqué présentant l'inconvénient majeur de nécessiter un couvercle lourd et volumineux puisqu'il contient les moyens permettant d'actionner la plaque de pression.FR-A-2184941 which describes a compacting system of household waste which comprises a container receiving garbage to compact in which can move vertically, under the effect of pressure, a pressure plate which is applied against the garbage to compact. This is a relatively complicated device with the major drawback of require a heavy and bulky lid since it contains the means for operating the pressure plate.
On a également proposé des dispositifs qui mettent en œuvre des systèmes à dépression pour compacter, à domicile, sous l'effet du vide, les déchets contenus dans les réceptacles. Cette technique permet de comprimer la plupart des emballages recyclables, le maintien sous vide des déchets étant en outre favorable du point de vue des odeurs, en limitant fortement le développement des bactéries et le vieillissement des restes alimentaires et en outre la compression par le vide permet un haut niveau d'imbrication des emballages et donc une optimisation du volume sans pénaliser pour autant la phase de tri, au centre de tri, étant donné que lorsque le vide est relâché, les emballages se désolidarisent naturellement.Devices have also been proposed which implement vacuum systems for compacting, at home, under the effect of vacuum, the waste contained in the receptacles. This technique makes it possible to compress most of the recyclable packaging, the vacuum maintenance of the waste being moreover favorable from the point of view of the odors, by strongly limiting the development of the bacteria and the aging of the food residues and furthermore the compression by the vacuum allows a high level of packaging nesting and therefore an optimization of the volume without penalizing the sorting phase, at the sorting center, since when the vacuum is released, the packages are naturally disassociated.
Parmi l'état antérieur de cette technique on peut citer notamment : US-P-3 899 967 qui concerne un compacteur d'ordures du type à soufflets flexibles. Sous l'effet d'une dépression appliquée dans le compacteur, les soufflets se replient en accordéon ce qui assure le compactage. L'inconvénient d'une telle solution réside dans le fait que le taux de compression des déchets qui peut être obtenu avec un tel compacteur est faible. En effet, les déchets, lors de leur compactage viennent se positionner entre les soufflets et gênent ainsi la compression. Par ailleurs, une grande partie de l'énergie disponible de part la dépression est gaspillée dans l'élévation de l'ensemble du soufflet, du fond et des déchets eux- mêmes. Un autre inconvénient réside dans le fait que, si des déchets de type boîtes de conserve se trouvent coincés entre les soufflets, ces derniers peuvent être endommagés, rendant le compacteur hors d'usage.Among the prior art of this technique include: US-P-3 899 967 which relates to a garbage compactor type flexible bellows. Under the effect of a depression applied in the compactor, the bellows are folding accordion which ensures compacting. The disadvantage of such a solution lies in the fact that the waste compression rate that can be obtained with such a compactor is low. Indeed, the waste, during their compaction are positioned between the bellows and thus hinder compression. On the other hand, much of the available energy from the vacuum is wasted in the rise of the entire bellows, bottom and waste themselves. Another disadvantage is that if can-type waste is trapped between the bellows, the bellows can be damaged, rendering the compactor out of order.
EP-A-0 989 059 qui consiste à adapter sur l'ouverture supérieure d'un sac jetable recevant les déchets, une tête d'aspiration raccordée à un système de mise sous vide. Il s'agit là d'un dispositif de conception simple mais qui oblige toutefois à un certain nombre de manipulations au domicile de l'utilisateur (mise en place et retrait de la tête d'aspiration) et qui présente en outre l'inconvénient d'utiliser directement des sacs jetables qui, par définition sont fragiles et qui supportent mal les effets d'une dépression à laquelle ils sont directement soumis, cette dépression pouvant entraîner la rupture du sac en raison de la présence de parties rigides sur les déchets à compacter (notamment boîtes de conserve, angles des boîtes en carton etc...). Par ailleurs ce dispositif selon l'état antérieur de la technique présente une efficacité très médiocre.EP-A-0 989 059 which is to adapt on the upper opening of a disposable bag receiving the waste, a suction head connected to a vacuum system. This is a device of simple design but which requires however a number of manipulations in the user's home (setting up and removal of the suction head) and which presents in in addition to the disadvantage of directly using disposable bags which, by definition are fragile and poorly withstand the effects of a vacuum to which they are directly subjected, this depression can cause the rupture of the bag due to the presence of rigid parts on waste to be compacted (especially cans, corners of cardboard boxes, etc.). Moreover, this device according to the prior art has a very poor efficiency.
Partant de cet état antérieur de la technique, la présente invention se propose d'apporter un dispositif assurant le compactage, à domicile, des déchets ménagers à l'aide d'une compression de ces derniers sous l'effet du vide, ce dispositif étant de conception et d'utilisation simple et facile et d'entretien aisé, et ne présentant pas les inconvénients des solutions selon l'état antérieur de la technique, tout en apportant un rendement très amélioré. En conséquence, cette invention concerne une poubelle pour le stockage, notamment de déchets ménagers susceptibles de réduire de volume par compactage, comportant des moyens qui, sous l'effet d'une dépression, diminuent la pression s'exerçant dans le volume de la poubelle et assurent le compactage des déchets, cette poubelle étant caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens sont réalisés sous la forme d'une enceinte deformable étanche, dans laquelle sont recueillis les déchets éventuellement contenus dans un sac jetable, et en ce que ladite enceinte deformable comporte au moins une paroi latérale constituée par un assemblage de plaques ou lames rigides, articulées les unes par rapport aux autres de manière à former un tablier deformable qui, sous l'effet de la dépression s'exerçant dans l'enceinte, soumet les déchets à un effort de compression entre ladite paroi latérale à. tablier deformable et la paroi lui faisant face, l'une des faces de ladite enceinte étant ouverte pour l'introduction des déchets et étant munie d'un couvercle étanche. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, ladite enceinte deformable comporte deux parois latérales en regard l'une de l'autre formant tablier déformables.From this prior state of the art, the present invention proposes to provide a device for compacting, at home, household waste using a compression of the latter under the effect of vacuum, this device being simple and easy to design and use and easy maintenance, and not having the disadvantages of the solutions according to the prior art, while providing a very improved performance. Accordingly, this invention relates to a trash for storage, including household waste capable of reducing volume by compaction, comprising means which, under the effect of a vacuum, reduce the pressure exerted in the volume of the trash and compact the waste, this bin being characterized in that said means are made in the form of a sealed deformable enclosure, in which are collected the waste possibly contained in a disposable bag, and in that said deformable enclosure comprises at least one side wall constituted by an assembly of rigid plates or blades articulated relative to each other so as to form a deformable apron which, under the effect of the depression exerted in the enclosure, submits the waste to a compressive force between said side wall at. deformable apron and the wall facing it, one of the faces of said enclosure being open for the introduction of waste and being provided with a tight cover. According to a preferred embodiment, said deformable enclosure comprises two side walls facing one another forming deformable apron.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'enceinte deformable est constituée d'un sac souple étanche, ou sac enveloppe en matière plastique résistante qui est positionné dans un bâti support ou habillage et qui reçoit un conteneur deformable dans lequel sont recueillis les déchets, éventuellement contenus dans un sac jetable, ledit conteneur comportant au moins une paroi latérale constituant ledit tablier deformable. Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'enceinte deformable est constituée d'un sac souple étanche, ou sac enveloppe, réalisé par l'assemblage, par exemple par collage ou soudage, de surfaces en tissus enduits, présentant sensiblement la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle dont l'une des petites faces est ouverte pour l'introduction des déchets, l'autre petite face formant fond étant rigide. Ledit sac enveloppe est assemblé de façon étanche sur un cadre rigide servant de plan de fermeture pour une porte venant obturer l'ouverture du sac enveloppe. Au moins l'une des grandes parois du sac enveloppe est réalisée de façon à constituer ledit tablier deformable en étant munie desdites plaques ou lames articulées. Dans cet exemple de réalisation, les lames ou plaques rigides peuvent être positionnées dans des goussets jointifs prévus sur la face interne de ladite paroi formant tablier deformable, ces goussets étant fermés par collage après mise en place desdites plaques ou lames. En variante, ces plaques ou lames articulées peuvent être collées directement sur le sac, ou obtenues par une structure composite notamment par surmoulage d'un matériau rigide à l'aide d'un matériau souple, ou bien encore par une géométrie particulière du sac enveloppe grâce à une forte surépaisseur ou à réseau de nervures.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the deformable enclosure consists of a sealed flexible bag, or envelope bag of resistant plastic material which is positioned in a support or cladding frame and which receives a deformable container in which are collected the waste, possibly contained in a disposable bag, said container comprising at least one side wall constituting said deformable apron. According to another embodiment of the invention, the deformable enclosure consists of a sealed flexible bag, or envelope bag, made by assembling, for example by gluing or welding, coated fabric surfaces, substantially having the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped whose one of the small faces is open for the introduction of waste, the other small face forming bottom being rigid. Said envelope bag is assembled in a sealed manner on a rigid frame serving as a closure plane for a door closing the opening of the envelope bag. At least one of the large walls of the envelope bag is made to form said deformable apron being provided with said hinged plates or blades. In this embodiment, the blades or rigid plates can be positioned in contiguous gussets provided on the inner face of said deformable apron wall, these gussets being closed by gluing after placement of said plates or blades. As a variant, these articulated plates or blades can be glued directly to the bag, or obtained by a composite structure, in particular by overmolding a rigid material using a flexible material, or even by a particular geometry of the envelope bag. thanks to a large thickness or rib network.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront de la description faite ci-après en référence aux dessins annexés qui en illustrent divers exemples de réalisation dépourvus de tout caractère limitatif. Sur les dessins : les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues schématiques en coupe par un plan vertical d'un premier exemple de réalisation du dispositif selon la présente invention ; les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues schématiques similaires aux figures 1 et 2 illustrant un autre exemple de réalisation ; les figures 5 et 6 illustrent des variantes de l'exemple de réalisation illustré par les figures 3 et 4 ; les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues partielles, similaires aux vues précédentes illustrant un exemple de réalisation du fond du dispositif ; les figures 9 et 10 sont des vues en plan du dispositif objet de l'invention illustrant un mode de réalisation des flancs du sac enveloppe souple et étanche ; la figure 11 est une vue schématique en perspective représentant un autre exemple de réalisation préféré de l'objet de l'invention ; la figure 12 est une vue schématique similaire à la figure 1 représentant, à échelle agrandie, l'exemple de réalisation illustré par la figure il ; les figures 13 et 14 sont des vues similaires aux figures 9 et 10 mais illustrant un mode de réalisation des flancs de l'exemple de réalisation illustré par les figures 11 et 12 ; les figures 15 et 16 sont des vues en coupe verticale et élévation respectivement latérale et frontale du dispositif objet de l'invention illustrant deux exemples de réalisation de l'accès au sac enveloppe souple ; les figures 17a à 17c illustrent une version horizontale du dispositif objet de l'invention ; la figure 18 est une vue en perspective représentant, dans son ensemble, l'objet de la présente invention, avec son habillage, son panneau de commande et la pompe à vide ; les figures 19a à 19c illustrent un premier exemple de réalisation des moyens permettant de tasser les déchets vers le fond du sac enveloppe, ces figures étant des vues similaires aux figures 1 et 2 ; les figures 20a à 20c sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un second exemple de réalisation des moyens permettant de tasser les déchets vers le fond du sac enveloppe; les figures 21a et 21b sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un troisième exemple de réalisation des moyens permettant de tasser les déchets vers le fond du sac enveloppe; les figures 22a et 22b sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un quatrième exemple de réalisation des moyens permettant de tasser les déchets vers le fond du sac enveloppe; les figures 23a à 23c sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un premier exemple de réalisation des moyens permettant d'éviter la remontée des déchets dans le sac enveloppe ; la figure 24 est une vue similaire aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un deuxième exemple de réalisation des moyens permettant d'éviter la remontée des déchets dans le sac enveloppe ; les figures 25a à 25d sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un premier exemple de réalisation des moyens prévus par l'invention pour maintenir les déchets dans le sac enveloppe, en créant une zone de sas ; les figures 26a à 26d sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un second exemple de réalisation des moyens prévus par l'invention pour maintenir les déchets dans le sac enveloppe, en créant une zone de sas et; les figures 27a et 27b sont des vues similaires aux figures 19a à 19c illustrant un troisième exemple de réalisation des moyens prévus par l'invention pour maintenir les déchets dans le sac enveloppe, en créant une zone de sas. On se réfère en premier lieu aux figures 1 et 2 qui illustrent un premier exemple de réalisation du dispositif objet de l'invention. Ainsi qu'on l'a mentionné ci-dessus, ce dispositif comporte des moyens, qui, sous l'effet d'une dépression, diminuent la pression s'exerçant dans le volume d'une poubelle afin d'assurer le compactage des déchets. Selon la présente invention, ces moyens sont réalisés sous la forme d'une enceinte deformable étanche désignée par la référence 1, dans laquelle sont recueillis les déchets, éventuellement contenus dans un sac jetable (non représenté), cette enceinte 1 comportant au moins une paroi latérale qui est constituée par un assemblage de plaques ou lames rigides 2, articulées les unes aux autres de manière à former un tablier deformable qui sous l'effet de la dépression s'exerçant dans l'enceinte, soumet les déchets à un effort de compression entre cette paroi latérale munie des plaques ou lames rigides 2 et la paroi 3 lui faisant face. Ainsi qu'on l'a représenté sur la figure 1, l'enceinte deformable étanche 1 est positionnée dans un bâti support ou habillage 4 et, l'une de ses faces 5 est ouverte pour permettre l'introduction des déchets, cette face ouverte comportant un couvercle étanche 6.Other features and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the description given hereinafter with reference to the appended drawings. which illustrate various examples of realization devoid of any limiting character. In the drawings: FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrammatic views in section through a vertical plane of a first embodiment of the device according to the present invention; Figures 3 and 4 are schematic views similar to Figures 1 and 2 illustrating another embodiment; Figures 5 and 6 illustrate variants of the embodiment shown in Figures 3 and 4; Figures 7 and 8 are partial views, similar to the previous views illustrating an embodiment of the bottom of the device; Figures 9 and 10 are plan views of the device object of the invention illustrating an embodiment of the sides of the flexible envelope bag and sealed; Figure 11 is a schematic perspective view showing another preferred embodiment of the subject of the invention; Figure 12 is a schematic view similar to Figure 1 showing, on an enlarged scale, the embodiment shown in Figure 11; Figures 13 and 14 are views similar to Figures 9 and 10 but illustrating an embodiment of the sidewalls of the embodiment shown in Figures 11 and 12; Figures 15 and 16 are views in vertical section and respectively side and front elevation of the device object of the invention illustrating two embodiments of the access to the flexible envelope bag; Figures 17a to 17c illustrate a horizontal version of the device object of the invention; Figure 18 is a perspective view showing, as a whole, the object of the present invention, with its trim, its control panel and the vacuum pump; Figures 19a to 19c illustrate a first embodiment of the means for compacting the waste to the bottom of the envelope bag, these figures being views similar to Figures 1 and 2; Figures 20a to 20c are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a second embodiment of the means for compacting the waste to the bottom of the envelope bag; Figures 21a and 21b are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a third embodiment of the means for packing the waste to the bottom of the envelope bag; Figures 22a and 22b are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a fourth embodiment of the means for packing the waste to the bottom of the envelope bag; Figures 23a to 23c are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a first embodiment of the means for preventing the recovery of waste in the envelope bag; Figure 24 is a view similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a second embodiment of the means for preventing the return of waste in the envelope bag; Figures 25a to 25d are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a first embodiment of the means provided by the invention for holding waste in the envelope bag, creating a lock zone; Figures 26a to 26d are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a second embodiment of the means provided by the invention for holding waste in the envelope bag, creating a lock zone and; Figures 27a and 27b are views similar to Figures 19a to 19c illustrating a third embodiment of the means provided by the invention for holding waste in the envelope bag, creating a lock zone. Referring first to Figures 1 and 2 which illustrate a first embodiment of the device object of the invention. As mentioned above, this device comprises means, which, under the effect of a depression, reduce the pressure exerted in the volume of a bin to ensure the compaction of waste . According to the present invention, these means are made in the form of a sealed deformable enclosure designated by the reference 1, in which are collected the waste, possibly contained in a disposable bag (not shown), this enclosure 1 comprising at least one wall lateral which is constituted by an assembly of rigid plates or blades 2, articulated to each other so as to form a deformable deck which under the effect of the depression exerted in the enclosure, submits the waste to a compressive force between this side wall provided with rigid plates or blades 2 and the wall 3 facing it. As shown in FIG. 1, the sealed deformable enclosure 1 is positioned in a support or cladding frame 4 and one of its faces 5 is open to allow the introduction of the waste, this open face. having a tight cover 6.
La figure 1 représente le dispositif objet de l'invention au repos, c'est- à-dire en l'absence d'une dépression et la figure 2 représente ce dispositif, en service, une dépression s'exerçant dans l'enceinte 7, ce qui a pour effet de déplacer, le tablier deformable constitué par l'assemblage des plaques ou lames rigides telles que 2 vers la paroi 3 du dispositif. On comprend que ce déplacement du tablier deformable assure la compression des déchets contenus dans l'enceinte 7.FIG. 1 represents the device that is the subject of the invention at rest, that is to say in the absence of a depression, and FIG. 2 represents this device, in use, a depression acting in the enclosure 7 , which has the effect of moving the deformable apron constituted by the assembly of rigid plates or blades such as 2 to the wall 3 of the device. It is understood that this displacement of the deformable deck ensures the compression of the waste contained in the enclosure 7.
Dans la variante de réalisation illustrée par les figures 3 et 4, l'enceinte deformable étanche 1 du dispositif selon l'invention comporte deux parois latérales qui sont réalisées de façon à former deux tabliers déformables et dans ce but ces parois sont munies respectivement d'assemblages de plaques ou lames rigides 2,2' qui sous l'effet du vide (figure 4) se déplacent l'une vers l'autre selon les flèches comprimant ainsi les déchets contenus dans l'enceinte 7.In the variant embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the sealed deformable enclosure 1 of the device according to the invention comprises two lateral walls which are made to form two deformable aprons and for this purpose these walls are respectively provided with assemblies of rigid plates or blades 2.2 'which under the effect of vacuum (Figure 4) move one towards the other according to the arrows thus compressing the waste contained in the enclosure 7.
Selon un premier exemple de réalisation de l'invention, l'enceinte deformable 1 peut être constituée d'un sac souple étanche, ou sac enveloppe, en matière plastique résistante, placé comme illustré par la figure 1 dans le bâti support ou habillage 4, ce sac enveloppe souple recevant un conteneur qui comporte au moins une paroi latérale constituant le tablier deformable et muni dans ce but des lames ou plaques rigides telles que 2.According to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention, the deformable enclosure 1 may consist of a sealed flexible bag, or envelope bag, of resistant plastic material, placed as illustrated in FIG. 1 in the support or cladding frame 4, this flexible envelope bag receiving a container which comprises at least one side wall constituting the deformable apron and provided for this purpose rigid blades or plates such as 2.
Dans un autre exemple de réalisation de l'invention qui sera décrit ci- après en référence aux figures 11 à 14, le sac enveloppe intègre la ou les parois latérales constituant le tablier deformable.In another embodiment of the invention which will be described hereinafter with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14, the envelope bag integrates the lateral wall or walls constituting the deformable apron.
La paroi de fond 8 du dispositif objet de l'invention est rigide, elle peut être constituée d'un panneau unique comme illustré notamment sur la figure 1. En variante elle peut être réalisée sous la forme de deux plaques 9,9' articulées l'une sur l'autre comme illustré par les figures 5 et 6, ou sous la forme d'un fond télescopique 10 comme on l'a représenté sur les figures 7 et 8 ou bien encore en un matériau élastomère souple épais.The bottom wall 8 of the device of the invention is rigid, it may consist of a single panel as illustrated in particular in Figure 1. Alternatively it can be made in the form of two plates 9,9 'articulated l one on the other as illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, or in the form of a telescopic bottom 10 as shown in Figures 7 and 8 or even a thick soft elastomeric material.
Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré par les figures 5 et 6, le tablier deformable que constituent respectivement les parois latérales du dispositif est réalisé sous la forme d'une plaque supérieure 11 articulée sur un panneau inférieur 12, le fonctionnement étant par ailleurs identique à celui des modes de réalisation précédemment décrits. On voit clairement sur la figure 6 comment s'effectue le compactage des déchets contenus dans l'enceinte 7 lors de l'application d'une dépression dans cette dernière. On se réfère maintenant aux figures 9 et 10 qui représentent, en plan, le dispositif objet de l'invention. Sur ces figures, on a représenté de façon schématique les parois latérales du dispositif constituant les tabliers déformables grâce à la présence des lames articulées telles que 2,2' et les flancs 13,13' constituant les petites parois latérales du conteneur. Ces flancs sont réalisés de manière à se replier sur eux-mêmes et vers l'extérieur du sac lors de l'application de la dépression (figure 10). Ils sont réalisés en un matériau souple et élastique, par exemple en élastomère. Leur épaisseur, leur profil et leur rigidité sont choisies pour éviter qu'ils soient attirés par la dépression avant que les parois latérales du dispositif constituant les tabliers déformables n'aient pu se rapprocher, ainsi, lesdits flancs n'interfèrent pas dans la compression des objets et ne créent pas de plis parasites. On pourra le réaliser par l'adjonction d'une feuille en élastomère ou par une surépaisseur du matériau du sac lui-même. De plus et dans le même objectif, on reliera de préférence les flancs aux parois latérales du dispositif en réalisant un préformage vers l'extérieur.In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the deformable apron constituted respectively by the side walls of the device is made in the form of an upper plate 11 articulated on a lower panel 12, the operation being moreover identical to that of the previously described embodiments. It is clearly seen in FIG. 6 how the compaction of the waste contained in the enclosure 7 is carried out during the application of a depression in the latter. Referring now to Figures 9 and 10 which show, in plan, the device object of the invention. In these figures, there is shown schematically the side walls of the device constituting the deformable aprons with the presence of articulated blades such as 2.2 'and the flanks 13,13' constituting the small side walls of the container. These flanks are made so as to fold on themselves and towards the outside of the bag when applying depression (Figure 10). They are made of a flexible and elastic material, for example elastomer. Their thickness, their profile and their rigidity are chosen to prevent them being attracted by the depression before the side walls of the device constituting the deformable aprons could not get closer, thus, said flanks do not interfere in the compression of objects and do not create unwanted folds. It can be achieved by the addition of an elastomeric sheet or by an extra thickness of the material of the bag itself. In addition and for the same purpose, the flanks will preferably be connected to the side walls of the device by preforming outwards.
Les figures 13 et 14 illustrent la réalisation des petits côtés du sac enveloppe. Ces petits côtés 18,18' sont réalisés en un matériau souple et élastique de façon à constituer une zone deformable sur toute la hauteur du sac empêchant le matériau constituant ce dernier de s'introduire entre les deux tabliers déformables constitués par l'assemblage des plaques articulées 2,2'. Ces petits côtés sont préformés (voir la figure 13) de façon à guider leurs pliages lors de l'application de la dépression (figure 14). Ils peuvent être réalisés sous la forme de plaques en élastomère positionnées dans des goussets verticaux prévus dans le sac enveloppe, ou par le choix d'un tissu enduit plus épais pour la réalisation du sac enveloppe 14 dans ces zones.Figures 13 and 14 illustrate the realization of the short sides of the envelope bag. These small sides 18, 18 'are made of a flexible and elastic material so as to form a deformable zone over the entire height of the bag preventing the material constituting the latter from being introduced between the two deformable aprons constituted by the assembly of the plates articulated 2,2 '. These short sides are preformed (see Figure 13) to guide their folds when applying the vacuum (Figure 14). They can be made in the form of elastomer plates positioned in vertical pockets provided in the envelope bag, or by the choice of a thicker coated fabric for producing the envelope bag 14 in these areas.
On décrira maintenant le second exemple de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel le sac enveloppe étanche du dispositif intègre le ou les tabliers déformables constitués par l'assemblage de plaques ou lames rigides articulées les unes sur les autres. Sur la figure 11, on a représenté en perspective un exemple de réalisation d'un tel sac enveloppe désigné par son ensemble par la référence 14. II. peut être définit comme une structure composite répondant à des contraintes techniques dont les caractéristiques sont spécifiques : étanchéité, souplesse générale, zone rigide liées entre elles par des zones rigides et zones élastiques. Dans cet exemple de réalisation ce sac enveloppe 14 est réalisé par l'assemblage, par exemple, par collage ou soudage, de surfaces en tissus enduits présentant sensiblement la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle dont l'un des petits côtés 15 est ouvert pour l'introduction des déchets, l'autre petit côté 16 lui faisant face étant rigide. Le petit côté ouvert 15 de ce sac enveloppe est assemblé, de façon étanche sur un cadre rigide, de réalisation similaire à celle de l'habillage 4 décrit ci-dessus en référence à la figure 1. Ce cadre rigide sert également de plan de fermeture pour la porte venant obturer, de façon étanche, l'ouverture du sac enveloppe.The second exemplary embodiment of the invention will now be described in which the sealed envelope bag of the device integrates the deformable apron (s) constituted by the assembly of rigid plates or blades hinged to one another. In Figure 11, there is shown in perspective an embodiment of such an envelope bag designated by its entirety by the reference 14. II. can be defined as a composite structure responding to technical constraints whose characteristics are specific: sealing, general flexibility, rigid area interconnected by rigid zones and elastic zones. In this embodiment, this envelope bag 14 is made by the assembly, for example, by gluing or welding, coated fabric surfaces having substantially the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped whose one of the short sides 15 is open for the introduction of waste, the other small side 16 him facing being rigid. The small open side 15 of this envelope bag is assembled, in a sealed manner on a rigid frame, similar to that of the dressing 4 described above with reference to Figure 1. This rigid frame also serves as a closure plane for the door sealingly closing the opening of the envelope bag.
Ainsi qu'on l'a représenté en détail sur la figure 12, les deux grands côtés verticaux du sac enveloppe 14 sont réalisés de façon à constituer respectivement un tablier deformable tel que décrit ci-dessus. A cet effet, le sac est pourvu des lames ou plaques articulées telles que 2 et 2', ces lames ou plaques pouvant être positionnées dans des goussets jointifs qui sont prévus sur chacune des faces internes de la paroi devant former tablier deformable. Ces goussets sont ensuite fermés, par exemple par collage. En variante, ces plaques ou lames articulées 2,2' peuvent être collées directement sur la face interne desdites parois. De même le fond 16 peut être réalisé sous la forme d'une plaque rigide 17 qui est positionnée dans un gousset prévu dans le fond du sac 14 soit sur le côté intérieur de celui-ci, soit sur son côté extérieur. L'ouverture qui est prévue pour l'introduction des déchets à comprimer, ces derniers pouvant être placés dans un sac jetable, peut être positionnée à la partie supérieure du dispositif et notamment du sac enveloppe étanche 1 ou 14. En variante, elle peut être prévue sur l'un des côtés latéraux comme illustré par les figures 15 et 16. Sur la figure 15, l'ouverture avec son couvercle 6, est prévue sur le petit côté vertical du dispositif, ce qui permet notamment un montage encastré sous un plan de travail optimisant la profondeur utile, la poubelle pouvant occuper toute la profondeur disponible sous le plan de travail. Dans la variante illustrée par la figure 16, l'ouverture est prévue sur le grand côté vertical du dispositif. On peut également prévoir une variante dans laquelle le dispositif est positionné horizontalement. Cette variante est illustrée par les figures 17a à 17c. Elle est particulièrement destinée à un usage intégré en cuisine aménagée ainsi que pour une disposition comportant plusieurs conteneurs spécialisés (tri, alimentaire, papier etc.). L'introduction des déchets peut être effectuée soit par un tiroir coulissant soit par une porte 6 comme dans l'exemple illustré par les figures 17a à 17c sur lesquelles la figure 17a représente le conteneur avant l'introduction des déchets à comprimer, la figure 17b illustre ce même conteneur, porte 6 fermée avant l'application de la dépression dans son enceinte 7 et la figure 17c illustre ce même conteneur durant l'application d'une dépression dans l'enceinte 7, le fonctionnement étant identique à celui illustré par la figure 2 décrite ci-dessus.As shown in detail in Figure 12, the two large vertical sides of the envelope bag 14 are made to form respectively a deformable deck as described above. For this purpose, the bag is provided with blades or hinged plates such as 2 and 2 ', these blades or plates being positionable in contiguous gussets which are provided on each of the inner faces of the wall to form deformable apron. These gussets are then closed, for example by gluing. Alternatively, these hinged plates or blades 2,2 'can be glued directly to the inner face of said walls. Similarly the bottom 16 can be made in the form of a rigid plate 17 which is positioned in a gusset provided in the bottom of the bag 14 either on the inner side thereof or on its outer side. The opening which is intended for the introduction of the waste to be compressed, the latter being able to be placed in a disposable bag, can be positioned at the upper part of the device and in particular of the sealed envelope bag 1 or 14. Alternatively, it can be provided on one of the lateral sides as shown in Figures 15 and 16. In Figure 15, the opening with its lid 6, is provided on the small vertical side of the device, which allows in particular a flush mounting under a plane working depth optimizing the depth, the trash can occupy all the depth available under the worktop. In the variant illustrated in Figure 16, the opening is provided on the large vertical side of the device. It is also possible to provide a variant in which the device is positioned horizontally. This variant is illustrated by FIGS. 17a to 17c. It is particularly intended for integrated use in fitted kitchen as well as for a layout with several specialized containers (sorting, food, paper etc.). The introduction of the waste can be carried out either by a sliding drawer or by a door 6 as in the example illustrated by FIGS. 17a to 17c in which FIG. 17a represents the container before the introduction of the waste to be compressed, FIG. 17b illustrates the same container, door 6 closed before the application of the vacuum in its enclosure 7 and Figure 17c shows the same container during the application of a vacuum in the chamber 7, the operation being identical to that illustrated by the Figure 2 described above.
Sur la figure 18 on a représenté dans son ensemble le dispositif objet de l'invention. On y voit le conteneur constitué par le sac enveloppe 14 intégrant le ou les tabliers déformables réalisés par l'assemblage des plaques articulées telles que 2,2', cet ensemble étant placé dans l'habillage 4 qui est pourvu du couvercle étanche 6 et d'un panneau de commande 19. La pompe à vide 20, dans cet exemple de réalisation est placée à l'extérieur de l'habillage 4. Dans le dispositif selon la présente invention, l'enceinte 7 recevant les déchets est rapidement remplie par ces derniers. En effet, les déchets reprennent partiellement leur forme (effet mémoire) après rupture du vide et ils ne tombent pas au fond du conteneur. Il peut donc rapidement ne plus exister de volume disponible dans l'enceinte 7 pour l'introduction de nouveaux déchets. L'invention, pour éviter cet inconvénient, prévoit des moyens assurant un tassement vertical des déchets, afin de libérer un espace vide en haut du sac permettant de rajouter facilement un nouveau lot de déchets. Ces moyens peuvent consister, par exemple, à tasser verticalement les déchets et/ ou à limiter leur remontée dans l'enceinte 7 et/ ou à réaliser une zone de sas dans la partie supérieure de l'enceinte. On se réfère en premier lieu aux figures 19a à 19c qui illustrent un exemple de réalisation des moyens prévus par l'invention pour tasser verticalement les déchets vers le fond du sac enveloppe 3 ou 14 au fur et à mesure du cycle de remplissage de l'enceinte 7. A cet effet, le couvercle 6 comporte une zone formant volume 21 de façon à venir repousser mécaniquement les déchets lors de la fermeture, en les faisant descendre. Sur la figure 19b, on voit clairement l'effet « bélier » produit sur les déchets par la présence du volume 21 du couvercle 6 et sur la figure 19c, on a représenté le volume laissé libre à la partie supérieure de l'enceinte 7 grâce au volume 21. On peut obtenir le même effet grâce à la variante illustrée par les figures 20a à 20c dans laquelle le couvercle 6 est pourvu d'un volume rétractable 22 pouvant faire saillie à l'intérieur de l'enceinte 7. Ce volume rétractable peut être obtenu en prévoyant un dispositif prévu sous le couvercle et qui est actionné lors de la mise en dépression de l'enceinte 7. Ce dispositif, du type soufflet ou piston, descend sous l'effet de la mise sous vide de l'enceinte 7. Il est légèrement retenu vers le haut (dans le couvercle 6) par exemple à l'aide de ressorts de rappel assurant son relevage lors de la rupture du vide. En appliquant une pression dans ce dispositif, on peut augmenter sa force et il participe alors au tassement des déchets dans le fond du sac enveloppe. La figure 20b illustre le fonctionnement de ce dispositif qui permet d'obtenir un volume libre à la partie supérieure de l'enceinte 7.In Figure 18 is shown in its entirety the device object of the invention. The container constituted by the envelope bag 14 integrating the deformable apron (s) made by the assembly of the hinged plates such as 2.2 ', this assembly being placed in the cladding 4 which is provided with the tight cover 6 and a control panel 19. The vacuum pump 20, in this embodiment is placed outside the casing 4. In the device according to the present invention, the enclosure 7 receiving the waste is quickly filled by these last. Indeed, the waste partially takes their shape (memory effect) after breaking the vacuum and they do not fall to the bottom of the container. It can therefore quickly no longer exist volume available in the chamber 7 for the introduction of new waste. The invention, to avoid this drawback, provides means ensuring a vertical settlement of the waste, to release an empty space at the top of the bag to easily add a new batch of waste. These means may consist, for example, of compacting the waste vertically and / or to limit their return to the enclosure 7 and / or to make an airlock zone in the upper part of the enclosure. Referring first to Figures 19a to 19c which illustrate an embodiment of the means provided by the invention to pack the waste vertically to the bottom of the envelope bag 3 or 14 as the filling cycle of the 7. To this end, the cover 6 has a volume forming zone 21 so as to come mechanically push the waste during closing, by lowering them. In FIG. 19b, the "ram" effect produced on the waste by the presence of the volume 21 of the lid 6 is clearly seen and in FIG. 19c, the volume left free at the upper part of the chamber 7 is shown to volume 21. The same effect can be obtained through the variant illustrated in Figures 20a to 20c wherein the cover 6 is provided with a retractable volume 22 which can project inside the enclosure 7. This retractable volume can be obtained by providing a device provided under the cover and which is actuated during the depression of the chamber 7. This device, the bellows or piston type, descends under the effect of the evacuation of the enclosure 7. It is slightly held upwards (in the cover 6) for example by means of return springs ensuring its lifting when breaking the vacuum. Applying pressure in this device, one can increase its strength and it then participates in the settlement of waste in the bottom of the envelope bag. FIG. 20b illustrates the operation of this device which makes it possible to obtain a free volume at the upper part of the enclosure 7.
Une autre solution à ce problème consiste à prévoir des lames télescopiques telles que 29 qui sont prévues à l'extrémité supérieure du sac enveloppe, au-dessus des tabliers déformables. Cette solution est illustrée par les figures 21a et 21b. On comprend (voir la figure 21b) que grâce à cette solution le couvercle 6 peut être déplacé vers le bas en repoussant les déchets contenus dans le sac enveloppe.Another solution to this problem is to provide telescopic blades such as 29 which are provided at the upper end of the envelope bag, above the deformable aprons. This solution is illustrated by FIGS. 21a and 21b. It will be understood (see FIG. 21b) that, thanks to this solution, the lid 6 can be moved downwards by pushing back the waste contained in the envelope bag.
Une autre solution consiste à prévoir des lames 23 articulées en parallélogramme à la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe, en dessous du couvercle 6. Cette solution est illustrée par les figures 22a et 22b. Elle permet, comme la solution précédente, de déplacer le couvercle 6 vers le bas repoussant ainsi les déchets.Another solution is to provide blades 23 articulated parallelogram to the upper part of the envelope bag, below the cover 6. This solution is illustrated in Figures 22a and 22b. She permits, as the previous solution, to move the lid 6 down thus repelling the waste.
Il est également possible de tasser verticalement les déchets en appliquant un mouvement vibratoire au sac enveloppe. Ce mouvement favorise le déplacement vers le bas des déchets par gravité et donc leur tassement. Ce mouvement vibratoire peut être transmis au sac enveloppe par exemple par la vibration naturelle de la pompe à vide. .It is also possible to compact the waste vertically by applying a vibratory motion to the envelope bag. This movement favors the downward movement of the waste by gravity and therefore their settlement. This vibratory movement can be transmitted to the envelope bag for example by the natural vibration of the vacuum pump. .
Ce tassement vertical des déchets peut également être obtenu en prévoyant une zone souple et compressible à la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe.This vertical settlement of the waste can also be obtained by providing a flexible and compressible zone to the upper part of the envelope bag.
Pour améliorer encore le rendement du dispositif objet de l'invention, on peut prévoir des moyens permettant de limiter la remontée des déchets après rupture du vide. Ces moyens sont illustrés par les figures 23a à 23c. Ils consistent à donner au sac enveloppe par exemple la forme d'un coin (figure 23a), une forme en ogive . (figure 23b) ou une forme en vase (figure 23c). Ainsi, lorsque les déchets reprennent du volume après la rupture du vide, la composante verticale d'expansion du volume (flèche F) est compensée par la surface externe du sac. On réalise ainsi, un effet de coincement des déchets dans le bas du volume 7. Selon un autre exemple de réalisation, la remontée des déchets peut être évitée en prévoyant des aspérités sur la surface interne du sac enveloppe. Cette variante est illustrée par la figure 24 sur laquelle on a schématisé en 24 les aspérités. Celles-ci peuvent être obtenues grâce à la forme des lames rigides telles que 2,2' constituant le ou les tabliers articulés. Elles peuvent également être obtenues par des détails de forme issus de moulage dans le sac enveloppe.To further improve the efficiency of the device according to the invention, means may be provided for limiting the return of the waste after breaking the vacuum. These means are illustrated in FIGS. 23a to 23c. They consist in giving the envelope bag, for example, the shape of a wedge (FIG. 23a), an ogival shape. (Figure 23b) or a vase form (Figure 23c). Thus, when the waste regains volume after breaking the vacuum, the vertical volume expansion component (arrow F) is compensated by the external surface of the bag. Thus, a jamming effect of the waste in the bottom of volume 7. According to another embodiment, the recovery of waste can be avoided by providing roughness on the inner surface of the envelope bag. This variant is illustrated in Figure 24 which is schematized at 24 asperities. These can be obtained thanks to the shape of the rigid blades such as 2,2 'constituting the articulated deck or aprons. They can also be obtained by shape details resulting from molding in the envelope bag.
Selon un autre exemple de réalisation, on prévoit un col à la partie supérieure du sac deformable de façon à maintenir les déchets dans la partie inférieure du sac enveloppe et à créer une zone de sas. Cet exemple de réalisation consiste à générer, en un premier stade, un effet piston repoussant les déchets vers le bas et, en un second stade, un effet de non retour s' opposant à ce que les déchets comprimés remontent vers la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe.According to another embodiment, a neck is provided at the top of the deformable bag so as to maintain the waste in the lower part of the envelope bag and to create an airlock zone. This exemplary embodiment consists in generating, in a first stage, a pushing piston effect the waste down and, in a second stage, a non-return effect opposing that the compressed waste back to the upper part of the envelope bag.
Dans le mode de réalisation illustré par les figures 25a à 25d, le col prévu à la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe est mobile, c'est-à-dire qu'il est conçu de façon à exercer une pression, lors de la rupture du vide, à la partie supérieure des déchets contenus dans l'enceinte 7 du sac enveloppe et qui ont été comprimés. Ainsi les déchets peuvent être maintenus dans la zone basse du volume 7, laissant accès à un volume libre pour l'introduction de nouveaux déchets.In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 25a to 25d, the neck provided at the upper part of the envelope bag is movable, that is to say that it is designed so as to exert a pressure, during the rupture of the empty, at the top of the waste contained in the enclosure 7 of the envelope bag and which have been compressed. Thus the waste can be kept in the low zone of volume 7, leaving access to a free volume for the introduction of new waste.
Dans l'exemple illustré par les figures 25a à 25d, ce col mobile est réalisé sous la forme d'un tube formé 25, par exemple de forme torique venant s'appliquer autour de la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe et qui est alimentée en air comprimé à l'aide d'un système commandé par l'ouverture de la porte 6. La figure 25a illustre la position avant compression, lors de l'introduction des déchets dans l'enceinte 7, la figure 25b représente la situation lors de la compression, le couvercle 6 étant déplacé vers le bas, la figure 25c illustre la position après compression et avant rupture du vide et la figure 25d représente la situation après compression des déchets et avant ouverture, cette figure faisant bien ressortir la présence du sas 26 laissé libre à la partie supérieure de l'enceinte 7 du sac enveloppe.In the example illustrated in FIGS. 25a to 25d, this movable neck is in the form of a shaped tube 25, for example of toric shape, which is applied around the upper part of the envelope bag and which is supplied with air compressed by means of a system controlled by the opening of the door 6. FIG. 25a illustrates the position before compression, when the waste is introduced into the enclosure 7, FIG. 25b represents the situation during the compression, the cover 6 being moved downwards, FIG. 25c illustrates the position after compression and before breaking of the vacuum, and FIG. 25d shows the situation after compression of the waste and before opening, this figure clearly showing the presence of the airlock 26 left free at the top of the enclosure 7 of the envelope bag.
La variante illustrée par les figures 26a à 26a et 27a et 27b consiste à réaliser un col fixe permettant également de maintenir les déchets dans le sac enveloppe tout en créant un sas à la partie supérieure de ce dernier. Dans cette solution, ce col fixe est réalisé en un matériau souple par exemple en élastomère, de façon à permettre le passage des déchets en descente et non en remontée. Ce col fixe peut être réalisé sous la forme d'une simple ceinture élastique prévue sur le périmètre du sac enveloppe, impliquant un passage vertical en force ou bien à l'aide d'un système de lames souples horizontales 27 placées à l'intérieur du sac et assurant un effet anti-retour.The variant illustrated in FIGS. 26a to 26a and 27a and 27b consists in producing a fixed neck which also makes it possible to hold the waste in the envelope bag while creating an airlock at the upper part of the latter. In this solution, this fixed neck is made of a flexible material such as elastomer, so as to allow the passage of waste downhill and not up. This fixed neck can be made in the form of a simple elastic belt provided on the perimeter of the envelope bag, involving a vertical passage force or using a system of horizontal flexible blades 27 placed inside the bag and providing a non-return effect.
La figure 26a illustre la position avant compression, lors de l'introduction des déchets dans l'enceinte 7, la figure 26b représente la situation lors de la compression, le couvercle 6 étant déplacé vers le bas, la figure 26c illustre la position après compression et avant rupture du vide et la figure 26d représente la situation après compression des déchets et avant ouverture, cette figure faisant bien ressortir la présence du sas 26 laissé libre à la partie supérieure de l'enceinte 7 du sac enveloppe. Dans l'autre exemple de réalisation illustré par les figures 27a et 27b, on a donné à la forme intérieure 28 du couvercle 6, une configuration permettant de favoriser le passage complet des déchets à travers le col fixe 27, le fonctionnement étant par ailleurs identique à celui décrit ci-dessus.FIG. 26a illustrates the position before compression, when the waste is introduced into the enclosure 7, FIG. 26b represents the situation during compression, the cover 6 being moved down, FIG. 26c illustrates the position after compression. and before vacuum breaking and FIG. 26d shows the situation after compression of the waste and before opening, this figure clearly showing the presence of the airlock 26 left free at the upper part of the enclosure 7 of the envelope bag. In the other embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 27a and 27b, the inner shape 28 of the cover 6 has been given a configuration making it possible to encourage the complete passage of the waste through the fixed neck 27, the operation being moreover identical to that described above.
Le cycle de fonctionnement général de la poubelle selon l'invention est le suivant :The general operating cycle of the bin according to the invention is as follows:
- introduction des déchets,- introduction of waste,
- fermeture du couvercle,- closing the lid,
- mise sous vide (tassement des déchets),- evacuation (compaction of waste),
- rupture du vide, - ouverture.- breaking of the void, - opening.
Cette séquence se répète jusqu'au remplissage du sac enveloppe. L'invention peut recevoir de nombreuses applications. Elles permet de comprimer non seulement des déchets secs (par exemple emballages en carton, boîtes de conserve, bouteilles en matière plastique) mais également des déchets organiques.This sequence is repeated until filling the envelope bag. The invention can receive many applications. It compresses not only dry waste (eg cardboard packaging, cans, plastic bottles) but also organic waste.
Dans cette application, en dehors de l'avantage de réduction du volume des déchets apportés par la compression, l'invention permet de maintenir les déchets en anaérobie, évitant ainsi la prolifération bactérienne. Il demeure bien entendu que la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation ou d'application décrits et/ ou mentionnés ci- dessus, mais qu'elle en englobe toutes les variantes. In this application, apart from the advantage of reducing the volume of waste brought by compression, the invention makes it possible to maintain the waste in anaerobic manner, thus avoiding bacterial proliferation. It remains understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments or applications described and / or mentioned above, but encompasses all variants.

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REVENDICATIONS
1) Poubelle pour le stockage de déchets, tels que notamment déchets industriels, ménagers, hospitaliers, et autres susceptibles de réduire de volume par compactage, comportant des moyens qui, sous l'effet d'une dépression, diminuent la pression s'exerçant dans le volume de la poubelle et assurent le compactage des déchets, cette poubelle étant caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens sont réalisés sous la forme d'une enceinte deformable étanche (1,14) dans laquelle sont recueillis les déchets éventuellement contenus dans un sac jetable, et en ce que ladite enceinte deformable étanche comporte au moins une paroi latérale constituée par un assemblage de plaques ou lames rigides (2,2'), articulées les unes par rapport aux autres de manière à former un tablier deformable qui, sous l'effet de la dépression s'exerçant dans l'enceinte, soumet les déchets à un effort de compression entre ladite paroi latérale à tablier deformable et la paroi lui faisant face, l'une des faces de ladite enceinte étant ouverte pour l'introduction des déchets et étant munie d'un couvercle étanche (6).1) Trash for the storage of waste, such as in particular industrial, household, hospital and other waste likely to reduce volume by compaction, comprising means which, under the effect of a depression, reduce the pressure exerted in the volume of the trash and compact the waste, this trash being characterized in that said means are made in the form of a leaktight deformable enclosure (1.14) in which are collected any waste contained in a disposable bag, and in that said sealed deformable enclosure has at least one side wall constituted by an assembly of rigid plates or blades (2, 2 '), articulated with respect to each other so as to form a deformable apron which, under the effect the depression exerted in the enclosure, submits the waste to a compressive force between said deformable deck side wall and the wall facing it, one of faces of said enclosure being open for the introduction of waste and being provided with a tight cover (6).
2) Poubelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'enceinte deformable est constituée d'un sac souple ou sac enveloppe (1), étanche, en matière plastique résistante qui est positionné dans un bâti support ou habillage (4) et qui reçoit un conteneur deformable dans lequel sont recueillis les déchets, éventuellement contenus dans un sac jetable, ledit conteneur comportant au moins une paroi latérale, munie desdites plaques ou lames rigides (2,2') constituant ledit tablier deformable. 3) Poubelle selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'enceinte deformable est constituée d'un sac souple, ou sac enveloppe,, étanche (14), réalisé par l'assemblage, par exemple par collage ou soudage, de surfaces en tissus . enduits, présentant sensiblement la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle dont l'une des petites faces est ouverte pour l'introduction des déchets, l'autre petite face formant fond étant rigide, ledit sac enveloppe étant assemblé de façon étanche sur un cadre rigide servant de plan de fermeture pour une porte venant obturer l'ouverture du sac enveloppe et au moins l'une des grandes parois du sac enveloppe étant réalisée de façon à constituer ledit tablier deformable en étant munie desdites plaques ou lames articulées (2,2').2) trash according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformable enclosure consists of a flexible bag or envelope bag (1), waterproof, resistant plastic material which is positioned in a support frame or casing (4) and which receives a deformable container in which are collected the waste, possibly contained in a disposable bag, said container having at least one side wall, provided with said rigid plates or blades (2,2 ') constituting said deformable apron. 3) trash according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformable enclosure consists of a flexible bag, or envelope bag ,, sealed (14), produced by the assembly, for example by gluing or welding, surfaces of tissues. coated, having substantially the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped whose one of the small faces is open for the introduction of waste, the other small face forming a bottom being rigid, said bag envelope being assembled in a sealed manner on a rigid frame serving as a closure plane for a door closing the opening of the envelope bag and at least one of the large walls of the envelope bag being made to constitute said deformable apron being provided with said hinged plates or blades (2,2 ').
4) Poubelle selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les lames ou plaques rigides sont positionnées dans des goussets jointifs prévus sur la face interne de ladite paroi formant tablier deformable, ces goussets étant fermés par collage après mise en place desdites plaques ou lames. 5) Poubelle selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les plaques ou lames articulées sont collées directement sur le sac enveloppe (14).4) trash according to claim 3, characterized in that the blades or rigid plates are positioned in contiguous gussets provided on the inner face of said deformable apron wall, these gussets being closed by gluing after placement of said plates or blades. 5) trash according to claim 3, characterized in that the plates or articulated blades are glued directly on the envelope bag (14).
6) Poubelle selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que les plaques ou lames articulées sont obtenues par une structure composite, notamment par surmoulage d'un matériau rigide à l'aide d'un matériau souple. 7) Poubelle selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les plaques ou lames articulées sont obtenues par une géométrie particulière du sac enveloppe grâce à une forte surépaisseur ou un réseau de nervures.6) trash according to claim 3, characterized in that the hinged plates or blades are obtained by a composite structure, in particular by overmolding a rigid material with a flexible material. 7) trash according to claim 3, characterized in that the hinged plates or blades are obtained by a particular geometry of the envelope bag due to a large thickness or a network of ribs.
8) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que ladite enceinte deformable comporte deux parois latérales en regard l'une de l'autre formant tabliers déformables.8) trash according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said deformable enclosure comprises two side walls facing one another forming deformable aprons.
9) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les petits côtés (13,13' ;18,18') dudit sac enveloppe sont conçus de façon à se replier sur eux-mêmes et vers l'extérieur lors de l'application de la dépression. 10) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que son petit côté formant fond est constitué d'au moins deux plaques rigides télescopiques (10).9) trash according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the short sides (13,13 ', 18,18') of said envelope bag are designed to fold on themselves and outward when of the application of depression. 10) trash according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that its small side forming bottom consists of at least two rigid telescopic plates (10).
11) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce que son petit côté formant fond est constitué de deux plaques rigides articulées l'une sur l'autre (9,9'). 12) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce que son petit côté formant fond est réalisé en un matériau élastomère souple et épais.11) trash according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that its small side forming bottom consists of two rigid plates hinged to one another (9,9 '). 12) trash according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that its small side forming bottom is made of a flexible and thick elastomeric material.
13) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens permettant d'assurer un tassement vertical des déchets et d'éviter une remontée de ces derniers après rupture de la dépression.13) trash according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for ensuring a vertical settlement of the waste and to avoid a rise of the latter after breaking the vacuum.
14) Poubelle selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le tassement vertical des déchets est obtenu à l'aide d'une zone (21) formant bélier prévue sous la partie inférieure du couvercle (6) obturant la poubelle, cette zone repoussant mécaniquement les déchets vers le bas, lors de la fermeture de la poubelle.14) trash according to claim 13, characterized in that the vertical settlement of the waste is obtained by means of a zone (21) forming a ram provided under the lower part of the lid (6) closing the trash, this area mechanically repelling the waste down, when closing the trash.
15) Poubelle selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le tassement vertical des déchets est obtenu en prévoyant un moyen du type soufflet ou piston (22) sous la partie inférieure du couvercle obturant la poubelle, ce moyen se déplaçant verticalement pour repousser les déchets vers le bas, notamment sous l'action du vide lors de la mise en dépression de la poubelle.15) trash according to claim 13, characterized in that the vertical settlement of the waste is obtained by providing a means of the bellows or piston type (22) under the lower part of the lid closing the trash can, this means moving vertically to repel the waste down, especially under the action of the vacuum during the depression of the trash.
16) Poubelle selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que l'on applique une pression dans ledit moyen (22) pour participer au tassement des déchets dans le fond du sac enveloppe.16) trash according to claim 15, characterized in that a pressure is applied in said means (22) to participate in the settlement of waste in the bottom of the envelope bag.
17) Poubelle selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le tassement vertical des déchets est obtenu en prévoyant une zone souple et compressible à la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe. 18) Poubelle selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le tassement vertical des déchets est obtenu en prévoyant des lames télescopiques (29) à la partie supérieure des parois latérales du sac enveloppe.17) trash according to claim 13, characterized in that the vertical settlement of the waste is obtained by providing a flexible and compressible area at the upper part of the envelope bag. 18) trash according to claim 13, characterized in that the vertical settlement of the waste is obtained by providing telescopic blades (29) to the upper part of the side walls of the envelope bag.
19) Poubelle selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le tassement vertical des déchets est obtenu en prévoyant des lames articulées (23), formant parallélogramme articulé, à la partie supérieure des parois latérales du sac enveloppe.19) trash according to claim 13, characterized in that the vertical settlement of the waste is obtained by providing articulated blades (23) forming an articulated parallelogram at the upper part of the side walls of the envelope bag.
20) Poubelle selon la revendication 13, caractérisée en ce que le tassement vertical des déchets est obtenu en appliquant un mouvement vibratoire au sac enveloppe, ce mouvement pouvant être obtenu à partir de la vibration naturelle de la pompe à vide utilisée pour la mise en dépression de la poubelle.20) trash according to claim 13, characterized in that the vertical settlement of the waste is obtained by applying a vibratory motion to the envelope bag, this movement being obtainable from the natural vibration of the vacuum pump used for the depression of the trash.
21) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens permettant d'éviter une remontée des déchets après rupture du vide.21) trash according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for preventing a recovery of waste after vacuum breaking.
22) Poubelle selon la revendication 21, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens consistent à donner au sac enveloppe une forme en coin.22) trash according to claim 21, characterized in that said means consist in giving the envelope bag a wedge shape.
23) Poubelle selon la revendication 21, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens consistent à prévoir des aspérités (24) sur la surface interne du sac enveloppe.23) trash according to claim 21, characterized in that said means consist in providing asperities (24) on the inner surface of the envelope bag.
24) Poubelle selon la revendication 23, caractérisée en ce que lesdites aspérités (24) sont prévues sur les lames ou plaques rigides (2,2') constituant les tabliers déformables.24) trash according to claim 23, characterized in that said asperities (24) are provided on the blades or rigid plates (2,2 ') constituting the deformable aprons.
25) Poubelle selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens conçus de façon à maintenir les déchets après compression en empêchant leur remontée dans le sac enveloppe et à créer une zone de sas (26) à la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe.25) trash according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means designed to maintain the waste after compression by preventing their recovery in the envelope bag and to create a lock zone (26) to the upper part of the envelope bag.
26) Poubelle selon la revendication 25, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens consistent à prévoir un col mobile (25) à la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe, ce col, actionné par l'ouverture de la porte, pouvant être réalisé sous la forme d'une vessie gonflable venant s'appliquer contre la surface externe de la partie supérieure du sac enveloppe.26) trash according to claim 25, characterized in that said means consist in providing a movable neck (25) to the upper part of the envelope bag, this neck, actuated by the opening of the door, which can be made in the form of an inflatable bladder pressing against the outer surface of the upper part of the envelope bag.
27) Poubelle selon la revendication 25, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens consistent à prévoir un col fixe (27) réalisé en un matériau souple notamment sous la forme de lames souples positionnées à l'intérieur du sac enveloppe, à sa partie supérieure, ces lames assurant un effet anti-retour.27) trash according to claim 25, characterized in that said means consist in providing a fixed neck (27) made of a flexible material in particular in the form of flexible blades positioned inside the envelope bag, at its upper part, these blades providing a non-return effect.
28) Poubelle selon la revendication 27, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens consistent à donner à la forme intérieure (28) du couvercle, une configuration favorisant le passage des déchets au travers dudit col fixe (27). 28) trash according to claim 27, characterized in that said means consist in giving to the inner shape (28) of the lid, a configuration promoting the passage of waste through said fixed neck (27).
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