EP2338811B1 - Container into which food trays can be emptied - Google Patents
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- EP2338811B1 EP2338811B1 EP10189431.9A EP10189431A EP2338811B1 EP 2338811 B1 EP2338811 B1 EP 2338811B1 EP 10189431 A EP10189431 A EP 10189431A EP 2338811 B1 EP2338811 B1 EP 2338811B1
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- 235000013305 food Nutrition 0.000 title claims description 12
- 235000021190 leftovers Nutrition 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000002699 waste material Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000010794 food waste Substances 0.000 description 3
- 235000013410 fast food Nutrition 0.000 description 2
- 239000010813 municipal solid waste Substances 0.000 description 2
- 235000021170 buffet Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000000295 complement effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 235000015220 hamburgers Nutrition 0.000 description 1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
- B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
- B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
- B65F1/16—Lids or covers
- B65F1/1623—Lids or covers with means for assisting the opening or closing thereof, e.g. springs
- B65F1/163—Pedal-operated lids
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- the present invention relates to a container into which food trays can be emptied according to the preamble of claim 1.
- containers for restaurants or fast food establishments which are generally formed by a rectangular structure, wherein a hinged or trap door is included on one of the sides thereof, so that a user pushes said door inwards and introduces a tray with rubbish, which will be housed inside a previously installed bin inside of the container.
- said containers have the drawback that, on many occasions, the users get their hands dirty upon trying to open the hinged door, as this has, in most cases, food leftovers and/or drink covering the exterior surface thereof.
- the previously mentioned drawbacks are resolved by the present invention, providing a container for emptying trays, especially indicated for restaurants or fast food establishments, such as hamburger restaurants, open buffets, cafeterias, or such like, by means whereof it is possible to carry out a simple, fast and convenient disposal of the food leftovers generated, without the user needing to use their hands, or require specific handling balance or capacity.
- the container for emptying trays object of the present invention is of the type which comprises a vertical body, preferably manufactured from stainless steel; a front door located on one of the longitudinal faces of said vertical body, adapted to give access to the interior of the container, be able to clean it and introduce a waste collecting bin inside; and a hinged trap door whereby a user partially introduces his tray to throw away the food leftovers generated.
- the container disclosed herein stands out fundamentally for incorporating a pedal mechanism intended to be actuated with the foot of the user carrying the tray, by means whereof it is possible to open the hinged trap door without having to use their hands, permitting the food waste to be thrown away inside the waste collecting bin in a practical and simple manner.
- Said pedal mechanism is based on a pulley system which comprises a lower tube connected to a pedal, an upper tube connected to the trap door and two belts connecting the lower tube with the upper tube, said tubes being equipped at the lateral ends thereof with slots and orifices, wherein on corresponding lateral ends of the tubes a belt is attached which solidly connects the lower tube with the upper tube, so that the actuation of the pedal causes the lower tube to rotate, tightening the belt and, consequently, making the upper tube rotate, which causes the inward opening of the trap door.
- the container object of the invention preferably features on the upper face thereof tray securing means especially adapted to facilitate the placement and stacking thereof once emptied.
- Said tray securing means comprises peripherally arranged rods, dimensionally adapted to prevent the lateral movement of the trays, preventing them from falling and permitting the stacking thereof.
- the container can have at least two wheels at the lower end thereof, adapted to permit a convenient transport and movement of the container. Additionally, said container can feature adjustable stubs for height, by means whereof it can be adapted to different slopes and irregularities of the floor.
- the container for emptying trays comprises a vertical rectangular body (1) manufactured completely of stainless steel and which features on the upper face thereof tray securing means (2) which comprises peripherally arranged rods (3) dimensionally adapted to prevent the lateral movement of the trays, preventing them from falling to the floor and permitting the stacking thereof; a front door (4) located on one of the longitudinal faces adapted to give access to the interior of the container, be able to clean it and introduce a waste collection bin inside; and a hinged trap door (6), represented in figures 2A and 2B , wherethrough a user partially introduces their tray, tipping it over to throw away the food leftovers generated.
- Said container stands out fundamentally for incorporating a pedal mechanism (7) represented in figures 1 , 3A , 3B and 4A , intended to be actuated by the foot of the user who is holding a tray, by means whereof it is possible to open the trap door (6) without having to use their hands, allowing them to throw away the food waste inside the previously installed waste collection bin in the interior of the container.
- a pedal mechanism (7) represented in figures 1 , 3A , 3B and 4A , intended to be actuated by the foot of the user who is holding a tray, by means whereof it is possible to open the trap door (6) without having to use their hands, allowing them to throw away the food waste inside the previously installed waste collection bin in the interior of the container.
- Said pedal mechanism (7) is based on a pulley system which comprises a lower tube (8) shown in figures 3A, 3B and 4A , connected to the pedal (7), and an upper tube (9) shown in figures 2A, 2B and 4B , connected to the trap door (6), said tubes (8, 9) being equipped at their lateral ends with slots (10) and orifices (11) wherein a belt is attached.
- Said belt (12) represented in figure 5 connects the lower tube (8) with the upper tube (9), so that the actuation of the pedal (7) causes the lower tube to rotate, tightening the belt (12) and, consequently, making the upper tube (9) rotate, which causes the inward opening of the hinged trap door (6).
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Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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ES200930796U ES1072794Y (es) | 2009-12-23 | 2009-12-23 | Contenedor para el vaciado de bandejas de comida |
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EP2338811A1 EP2338811A1 (en) | 2011-06-29 |
EP2338811B1 true EP2338811B1 (en) | 2016-05-04 |
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US5147056A (en) * | 1990-01-16 | 1992-09-15 | Mark Ma | Foot actuated opener for trash bin |
US5372271A (en) * | 1994-04-15 | 1994-12-13 | Miller; Michael G. | Pedal actuated waste disposal bin |
US6267260B1 (en) * | 1998-11-23 | 2001-07-31 | Kevin J. Lyons | Trash container door opening apparatus |
US6209744B1 (en) * | 1999-05-26 | 2001-04-03 | Ward P. Gill | Hinge-doored receptacle |
US20060283929A1 (en) * | 2005-06-17 | 2006-12-21 | Lim Gary M | Pedal actuated waste disposal bin |
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