EP1698569B1 - Poubelle avec récipient intérieur amovible - Google Patents

Poubelle avec récipient intérieur amovible Download PDF

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EP1698569B1
EP1698569B1 EP20050004804 EP05004804A EP1698569B1 EP 1698569 B1 EP1698569 B1 EP 1698569B1 EP 20050004804 EP20050004804 EP 20050004804 EP 05004804 A EP05004804 A EP 05004804A EP 1698569 B1 EP1698569 B1 EP 1698569B1
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container
coupling member
inner container
waste container
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Tsong-Yow Lin
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
    • B65F1/06—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/04—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts
    • B65F1/08—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with removable inserts with rigid inserts

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  • the present invention relates to a waste container that includes a removable inner container according to the preamble of claim 1 such a waste container is known from, e.g., DE-U-202 03 860 .
  • Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings illustrates a conventional waste container comprising an outer container 5, a cover 6, and an inner container 1 mounted in the outer container 5.
  • the inner container 1 includes a peripheral wall 3 and a peripheral end edge 2 that delimits an upper opening.
  • a plastic bag 4 is usually placed in the inner container 1, with a peripheral edge of the plastic bag 4 extending outward across the peripheral end edge 2 and then downward.
  • the exposed peripheral edge of the plastic bag 4 fails to provide an aesthetically pleasing effect.
  • the plastic bag 4 is full of wastes (including garbage or the like) that are too heavy for the plastic bag 4 to withstand, the plastic bag 4 is liable to break while it is lifted, leading to contamination of the inner container 1.
  • the inner container 1 is carried to a desired location, and the plastic bag 4 is then packed and discarded.
  • the user has to hold the inner container 1 at two sides of the peripheral end edge of the inner container 1 with both hands. Hence, the user walks with difficulty and might get hurt while carrying the inner container 1 containing heavy wastes.
  • the present invention provides a waste container according to claim 1. Further embodiments of the waste container according to the present invention are described in the dependent claims.
  • an embodiment of an inner container for a waste container in accordance with the present invention comprises a body 10, two handles 20, and two coupling members 30.
  • the body 10 includes a bottom 11 and a peripheral wall 13 that defines an opening (not labeled).
  • the body 10 may further include a peripheral end edge 12.
  • the peripheral wall 13 includes two opposite engaging sections 14 on an upper end of an inner periphery thereof.
  • each engaging section 14 is an elongated projection extending in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the peripheral wall 13.
  • Each engaging portion 14 includes a transverse hole 16 extending through the peripheral wall 13.
  • Each coupling member 30 is mounted to an associated engaging section 14.
  • the coupling member 30 includes a longitudinal groove 31 in a side thereof, allowing the coupling member 30 to slide along the associated engaging portion 14 until an end wall 32 delimiting the longitudinal groove 31 comes in contact with a top end 15 of the associated engaging portion 14.
  • the coupling member 30 further includes a transverse hole 33 extending along a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal groove 31. The transverse hole 33 of the coupling member 30 is aligned with the transverse hole 16 of the associated engaging portion 14 when the end wall 32 delimiting the longitudinal groove 31 of the coupling member 30 comes in contact with the top end 15 of the associated engaging portion 14.
  • a fastener 17 (such as a screw) is extended through the transverse hole 16 of the engaging portion 14 and the transverse hole 33 of the coupling member 30 and then coupled with a nut 18.
  • the coupling member 30 is fixed to the associated engaging portion 14.
  • the transverse hole 33 of each coupling member 30 includes a stepped portion 34 for accommodating a portion of the associated nut 18.
  • the stepped portion 34 on each coupling member 30 is opposite to the longitudinal groove 31. Namely, the stepped portion 34 and the longitudinal groove 31 are respectively located on two opposite sides of the coupling member 30.
  • Each coupling member 30 further includes two pivotal holes 35. Still referring to Figs. 4 and 5 , an end of each handle 20 is pivotally received in an associated pivotal hole 35 of an associated coupling member 30.
  • the handles 20 are normally in contact with the inner periphery of the peripheral wall 13 under the action of gravity.
  • each handle 20 has a curvature corresponding to an associated portion of the inner periphery of the peripheral wall 13.
  • the inner container can be mounted into an outer container 60 of a waste container.
  • a user may hold the handles 20 and thus easily remove the inner container from the outer container 60.
  • the handles 20 when placing a plastic bag into the inner container, the handles 20 are slightly pivoted upward, and the peripheral edge of the plastic bag is extended across the handles 20 and then bent around. The handles 20 are then released and thus pivot downward under the action of gravity. The peripheral edge of the plastic bag is thus retained to the inner container by the handles 20 that come in contact with the peripheral wall 13 of the body 10 of the inner container. An aesthetically pleasing effect is provided, as the plastic bag is not exposed. Removal of the plastic bag can be easily achieved by pivoting the handles 20 upward.
  • Figs. 9 and 10 illustrate an arrangement of the pivotal arrangement of the inner container not forming part of the invention.
  • two coupling members 40 are respectively provided on two opposite portions of the upper end of the inner periphery of the peripheral wall 13.
  • Each coupling member 40 includes two pivotal holes 41 for respectively and pivotally engaging with the ends 21 of the handles 20.
  • Each coupling member 40 can be integrally formed with the peripheral wall 13. Assembly of the handles 20 is simplified while providing the coupling members 40 with improved strength.

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Claims (6)

  1. Conteneur de déchets comprenant:
    un récipient extérieur (60); et
    un récipient intérieur monté de manière amovible dans le récipient extérieur (60), le récipient intérieur comportant un corps (10) et deux poignées (20), le corps (10) du récipient intérieur comprenant une paroi périphérique (13) délimitant une ouverture, la paroi périphérique (13) comprenant deux sections d'engagement (14) sur deux parties opposées de celle-ci, chaque poignée (20) comprenant deux extrémités (21) couplées par pivotement aux sections d'engagement (14) respectives;
    chacune des poignées (20) pouvant pivoter en position supérieure permettant le transport du récipient intérieur; et
    chacune des poignées (20) pouvant pivoter en position de repos destinée à retenir un bord périphérique d'un sac monté dans le récipient intérieur;
    dans lequel
    chacune desdites sections d'engagement (14) comprend une saillie allongée s'étendant dans une direction parallèle à une direction longitudinale de la paroi périphérique (13); et
    en outre, le récipient intérieur comprend deux éléments d'accouplement (30) qui sont montés respectivement aux sections d'engagement (14), chacun desdits éléments d'accouplement (30) comprend une rainure longitudinale dans laquelle l'élément d'accouplement (30) peut glisser le long d'une des sections d'engagement (14) associée jusqu'une paroi d'extrémité (32) délimitant la rainure langotudinale (31) de l'élément d'accouplement (30) entre en contact avec une extrémité supérieure (15) de la section d'engagement (14) associée.
  2. Le conteneur de déchets selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les sections d'engagement (14) sont formées sur une extrémité supérieure de la paroi périphérique (13).
  3. Le conteneur de déchets selon la revendication 1, dans lequel chaque poignée (20) présente une courbure correspondant à une partie associée de la périphérie intérieure de la paroi périphérique (13).
  4. Le conteneur de déchets selon la revendication 1, dans lequel chacun des éléments d'accouplement (30) comprend deux trous de pivotement (35) auxquels les extrémités des poignées (20) sont couplées de manière pivotante.
  5. Le conteneur de déchets selon la revendication 1, dans lequel chaque rainure longitudinale (31) est définie sur un côté de l'élément de couplage associé (30).
  6. Le conteneur de déchets selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le corps (10) du récipient intérieur comprend un bord d'extrémité périphérique (12) adjacent aux sections d'engagement (14).
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