EP2114575B1 - Collection container for a paper shredder - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a collecting container for a shredder, which is removably disposed in an interior of a housing and below a cutting mechanism of the shredder.

Document shredders for the comminution of data carrier material in the form of sheet-shaped documents, CDs, microfilms, floppy disks and the like materials are known in a wide variety of designs and performance classes.

According to one type, the collecting containers are designed as a collecting container, often called trash or drip tray. The front surface of such receptacles, so the surface facing the operator is integrated in many types at the same time in the front surface of the shredder, that is, the two narrow end faces of the side walls of the shredder housing and the front surface of the collecting container form the front surface of the shredder; eg as after DE 203 01 793 U1 ,

From the DE 203 01 793 U1 is a shredder with a container known. Its collection / waste container is set in an unilaterally open, provided below a cutting unit in the housing of the shredder interior, and thus closes the opening of the interior and prevents in operation a Hineingreifen from below The collection container, which consists of translucent material, has on his Front wall on both sides each have a front panel as a design element, so that a longitudinal view opening is formed.

For some time said collection containers are made of plastic, z. B like a shredder after the US Pat. No. 6,962,301 B1 or the DE 20 2006 014 906 U1 , In order to keep the manufacturing costs as well as the transport costs low, these collecting containers are subject to constant optimization, in particular also with regard to a reduction in the thickness of the corpus walls. However, this has the consequence, in particular in the upper open area of the collecting container, that it becomes unstable. In careless handling when removing from the case, for the purpose of emptying the collected material, as well as when re-inserting into the housing damage to the container itself and the narrow faces of the side walls of the shredder housing can not always be avoided.

It can also be due to a variety of circumstances to the fact that the operator is supported on the front surface of the collecting container, which in hitherto known collecting containers for breaking his Walls can lead. Such breakage creates sharp edges through which the operator can obtain cuts or lacerations.

Therefore, the object of the invention is to develop a collecting container for document shredder, which is also more cost effective in terms of material and manufacturing costs and transport costs with increased stability.

For the purposes of the present invention, shredder means a device for shredding data carrier material, which may be sheet-form documents, CDs, microfilms, floppy disks and the like material.

The object is achieved by a collecting container for shredders with the features of claim 1. The order according to claims 2 to 15 show developments and advantageous embodiments of the invention.

The in a unilaterally open, provided below a cutting mechanism in the housing of the shredder or the like device removable interior arranged collecting container according to the invention assigned to its front wall a special profiled front part which is at least partially connected with selbiger. At least one left and one right edge region, preferably also an upper edge region of the front part, protrude laterally beyond the front wall.
The front part rests with its inside directly on the outside of the front wall or according to another embodiment, the front part is arranged at least partially spaced with its inside to the outside on the front wall.
There are also arranged on the inside of the front part at least two strips spaced from each other, between which the front longitudinal edges of the front wall of the collecting container and edge-near areas of the side walls positioned, preferably also held positively.

Furthermore, locking parts are provided in the upper region on the inside of the front part for entanglement with the front wall, and support members in the lower region, which each engage in an opening in the front wall.
Namely, the locking parts, in particular those provided in the upper area, so in the front wall of the collection container that during handling of the collection container, especially when removing the filled collection container, the direction of action of the attacking force of entanglement does not counteract, so unfavorable handling itself could solve the entanglement, as in one or the other embodiment of collecting containers in the prior art, for example in a collecting container after the
DE 203 01 793 U1 the case could be.

The projecting above and the side of the container overhangs of the front part preferably have a plurality of rib-shaped webs, whereby an additional stability in the front area is achieved.

In addition, in the front part of the collecting container, symmetrically to its median plane, a preferably conically tapered recess extends upwards from the lower edge to the inside rises above the upper area and ends at an upper transverse base.

Corresponding to the position and shape of this recess in the front part, a recess is formed inside the body in the front wall, with a surface part and angled narrow sides.

It is further provided that the upwardly aspiring longitudinal edges of the indentation profiled, preferably U-shaped and the corresponding extending legs of the recess of the front part each have a nose strip, which are positively received in the assembled state in the U-profile.

By at least one of the above-mentioned new features for the design of a collecting container increased stability of selbigem is achieved. Further advantages result from the following design features.

Thus, according to a further development, the above-transverse base of the recess in the front part extends inwards of the body and at the same time as a recessed grip. In conjunction with an adapted shaping of the upper region of the indentation on the front wall, a good ergonomic design of the recessed grip is achieved and at the same time a grip through into the interior of the collecting container is prevented.

In addition, it is advantageous that the edges of the side walls of the collecting container, starting from the front wall, are inclined downwards towards the rear wall, so that the insertion of the collecting container into the interior space is facilitated by another.

Furthermore, it is provided that at least surface portions of the collecting container made of translucent, preferably transparent material; Preferably its front wall, in particular the surface part of the recess provided in the same.

Further advantages can be achieved by the front part is non-positively and / or positively connected to the front wall; by screwing, gluing and / or welding. This connection between the two parts can be punctual; be in sections or continuously.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht des neuen Auffangbehälters;

Fig. 2

eine Sicht von hinten auf den Auffangbehälter und die Innenseite von dessen Frontteil;

Fig. 3

eine Seitenansicht des Auffangbehälters nach Figur 1;

Fig. 3a bis 3d

Details der Verbindung des Frontteiles mit dem Auffangbehälter
und

Fig. 4

einen Aktenvernichter mit dem neuen Auffangbehälter.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and in detail. Showing:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of the new collection container;

Fig. 2

a view from the rear of the receptacle and the inside of the front part;

Fig. 3

a side view of the collection container after FIG. 1 ;

Fig. 3a to 3d

Details of the connection of the front part with the collecting container
and

Fig. 4

a shredder with the new container.

The collecting container according to the invention is in different views in the FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 shown and in details in the FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d , It consists of a substantially rectangular bottom 12 and of this outgoing, upwardly directed walls, the rear wall 4, the right side wall 5, the left side wall 6 and the front wall 7, and is preferably made in one piece. The collecting container is made of plastic. At least its front wall 7 is made of a translucent, preferably made of a transparent material.

The front wall 7 is according to the invention, a front part 8 before and assigned. The front part 8, a profiled molding, lies with its inner side 8b preferably in sections on the outer side 7a of Front wall 7, in addition to the FIGS. 3a and 3d , The front part 8 is connected by means of locking parts 14 and support rollers 13 with the front wall 7. The locking parts 14 pass through the front wall 7 preferably in the upper surface portion. The support members 13 preferably pass through the front wall 7 in the lower surface portion.

In the FIG. 2 can be seen that the areal extent of the front part 8 is greater than the area occupied by the front wall 7 surface.

This ensures that with respect to the body of the collecting container, an upper projection 10a, a right projection 10b and a left projection 10c is formed.

On the inside 8b of the front part 8 two protruding from the inside 8b, spaced-apart strips 19 and 20 are arranged. Between these strips 19 and 20, at least the two longitudinal body edges of the front wall 7 of the collecting container 3 are positioned and held in a form-fitting manner. Preferably, these edges 19 and 20, the edges near the edges of the side walls 5 and 6 are positively covered. In the area of the projections 10a, 10b and 10c, a plurality of transversely arranged rib-like webs 21 are arranged on the inner side 8b of the front part 8 between the strips 19 and 20 and the outer edge 9 of the right 9b and the left section 9c. On the Inside the upper projection 10a rib-like webs 22 are arranged like a grid.

In the FIG. 3a is the locking of the front part 8 with the front wall 7 by means of the locking parts 14 again shown in detail. The front wall 7 has there for each locking part 14 an opening 7d. Each latching part 14 passes through an opening 7d and lies down with its hook part on the inside 7b of the front wall 7. In this illustration, the side wall 6 close to locking part 14 is shown.

After FIG. 3b engages in the lower region of the front part 8 provided on the inside 8b cam-like support member 13 in a correspondingly provided in the front wall 7 opening 7e. In the Figure 3c the attachment and attachment of the front part 8 is shown on the front wall 7 in the lower edge region. Forming a tab-like web 7c, the front wall 7 projects beyond the bottom 12 of the collecting container 3. The lower portion 9d of the outer edge 9 of the front part 8 is not continuous because of the centrally arranged recess 8e, for this purpose as well Fig. 4 , The thus formed two lower edge portions 9 d, which extend as well as the upper portion 9 a, the right portion 9 b and the left portion 9 c of the body base of the front part 8 substantially at right angles angled, each having an upwardly directed web 9 e, which together with the relevant section of the front part 8 forms a U-shaped groove, in each of which the tab-like Bridge 7c of the front wall 7 is inserted. Therefore, the two lower edge portions 9d project beyond the bottom 12 of the collecting container 3 and are thus together with the upper projection 10a, the right projection 10b and the left supernatant 10c contact surfaces for the system of the front of the front container at the respective end sides of the housing 2nd Sie are thus at the same time stop concerning the intended positioning of the collecting container 3 under the arranged in the housing 2 cutting mechanism of the shredder 1, which in perspective in the FIG. 4 is shown. The others in the FIG. 4 contained reference numerals correspond to those already mentioned in the preceding part of the description. The inserted collecting container 3 closes the opening 2a of the receiving space in the housing. 2

In the 3d figure the detail is shown with respect to the indentation 15 provided in the front wall 7 in the body. This recess 15 has a surface portion 16 and on both sides narrow sides 18 with longitudinal edges 17, which are profiled in a U-shape. In these U-shaped longitudinal edges 17 each engage a nose strip 8 d of the angled legs 8 c of the front part 8 a. The legs 8c are also part of the recess 8e provided in the front part 8 of the collecting container 3, symmetrically to its 8 median plane, upwards. This recess 8e is conically tapered upwards and extends from the lower Edge out to the top and ends there on an upper transverse base 8f. The recess 8e also cuts through the outside 8a and the inside 8b of the front part 8.
The inner side 8b of the front part 8 rests against the outer side 7a of the front wall 7 here.

At least the surface part 16 of the recess 15 in the embodiment shown consists of a translucent, preferably transparent material and thus always provides an insight into the collecting container for monitoring the filling level or the quality of the fragmentation of the input material.

In the FIG. 3 is also shown that in this embodiment, the upper edges 11 of the side walls 5 and 6 are inclined from the front wall 7 in the direction of the rear wall 4 out.

The top transverse base 8f of the recess 8e is, see FIG. 1 , Extended body inward, creating a grip is formed. The upper portion of the recess 15 is also formed adapted to this extension, so that the recessed grip is closed to the inner space of the collecting container 3 out.

References directory

1

paper shredder

2

casing

2a

Opening (of the receiving space in pos. 2)

3

receptacle

4

rear wall

5

right side wall

6

left side wall

7

front wall

7a

outside

7b

inside

7c

tab-like footbridge

7d

Breakthrough (in pos. 7)

7e

Breakthrough (in pos. 7)

8th

Front part (molding)

8a

outside

8b

inside

8c

leg

8d

leading edge

8e

recess

8f

Base (from pos. 8e)

9

outer edge

9a

upper section

9b

right section

9c

left section

9d

lower section

9e

web

10a

upper supernatant

10b

right supernatant

10c

left overhang

11

inclined edges (at pos. 5 and 6)

12

ground

13

Support parts (cams)

14

catch parts

15

indentation

16

surface part

17

longitudinal edges

18

narrow sides

19

strip

20

strip

21

ribbed webs

22

ribbed webs

Claims (15)

1. Collecting container for a document shredder (1), which is removably arranged in an interior space (2a) open at one side, the space being provided below a cutting mechanism in the housing (2) of the document shredder (1) or like apparatus, wherein a profiled front part (8) is associated with the front wall (7) of the collecting container (3) and is connected with the wall (7) at least in a section, characterised in that at least a lefthand edge region and a righthand edge region, preferably also an upper edge region, of the front part (8) protrudes laterally beyond the front wall (7) and arranged at the inner side (8b) of the front part (8) are at least two mutually spaced-apart strips (19, 20) between which the front longitudinal edges (17) of the front wall (7) of the collecting container (3) as well as regions of the side walls (5 and 6) near the edges are positioned and preferably also mechanically positively retained.
2. Collecting container according to claim 1, characterised in that the front part (8) bears by its inner side (8b) directly against the outer side (7a) of the front wall (7).
3. Collecting container according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the front part (8) is arranged at the front wall (7) with the inner side (8b) of the front part spaced at least in a section from the outer side (7a).
4. Collecting container according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterised in that detent means (14) for hooking with the front wall (7) are provided at the inner side (8b) of the front part (8) in the upper region.
5. Collecting container according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterised in that support parts (13) which preferably engage in passages (7a) in the front wall (7) are provided at the inner side (8b) of the front part (8) in the lower region.
6. Collecting container according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterised in that a conically narrowing cut-out (8e) extends in the front part (8) symmetrically with respect to the vertical medial plane thereof from the lower edge (9d) and projects into the upper region as far as a transversely disposed base (8f).
7. Collecting container according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, characterised in that the edges (11) of the side walls (5 and 6) are inclined downwardly, starting from the front wall (7), in rearward direction towards the rear wall (4).
8. Collecting container according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, characterised in that the projections (10a, 10b and 10c), which protrude upwardly and laterally beyond the collecting container (5, 6, 7), of the front part (8) respectively have several rib-shaped webs (21 or 22).
9. Collecting container according to claim 6, characterised in that a grip trough is formed at the top, transversely disposed base (8f) of the cut-out (8e).
10. Collecting container according to claim 9, characterised in that an indentation (15) with a flat part (16) and angled narrow sides (18) is formed in the front wall (7) in correspondence with the position and shape of the cut-out (8e) in the front part (8).
11. Collecting container according to claim 10, characterised in that upwardly extending longitudinal edges (17) of the narrow sides (18) are profiled, preferably formed to be U-shaped, and the correspondingly extending limbs (8c) of the cut-out (8e) each have a lipped strip (8d) which in the mounted state is mechanically positively received in the U-shaped profile of the longitudinal edges (17).
12. Collecting container according to claims 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterised in that the front part (8) is non-positively and/or mechanically positively connected with the front wall (7).
13. Collecting container according to claim 12, characterised in that the connection is produced by screwing, glueing and/or welding.
14. Collecting container according to claim 12 or 13, characterised in that the non-positive connection between the two parts (7 and 8) of the door (1) is punctiform.
15. Collecting container according to at least one of the claims 1 to 14, characterised in that at least area sections of the collecting container (3) consist of translucent, preferably transparent, material, preferably the front wall (7) thereof, particularly the flat part (16) of the indentation (15) thereof.

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