EP2428623A2 - Mobile waste collection unit and method for implementing said unit - Google Patents

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EP2428623A2
EP2428623A2 EP20110180906 EP11180906A EP2428623A2 EP 2428623 A2 EP2428623 A2 EP 2428623A2 EP 20110180906 EP20110180906 EP 20110180906 EP 11180906 A EP11180906 A EP 11180906A EP 2428623 A2 EP2428623 A2 EP 2428623A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • the invention relates to a mobile unit for collecting waste, as well as to a method of implementing this unit.
  • the present invention relates to the technical field of waste management in urban areas. This management first involves a prior collection, or pre-collection.
  • the latter refers to all transport and waste disposal operations, from their place of production, in particular housing, to the point of care of the public service, which generally provides the actual collection.
  • An additional solution lies in the use of containers, of the buried or semi-buried type, which can be fixed or mobile, in particular being liftable. These containers are provided with an inlet flap opening into a waste reception volume, which may be fully or partially buried below the surface of the ground.
  • the pre-collection thus produced has advantages since it is implemented in a fixed location, and makes it possible to increase the temporary storage capacity of the waste without taking too much of the surface.
  • the aforementioned entrance door can be located at the same level of the ground surface, in particular the road.
  • This hatch can however protrude slightly above this surface, with a height that can typically be up to one meter, in order to allow the deposit, that is to say the voluntary contribution of waste from residents and traders.
  • EP 0 957 048 discloses a mobile unit for vacuum collection of truck type waste, which comprises motor means, a cabin, and a box defining a waste receiving tank. These are collected by means of a suction assembly in the direction of the storage compartment, which comprises a horizontal section placed above the box, extended by a curved section, itself extended by a vertical telescopic section s' extending away from the side wall of the body.
  • the vertical section is extended by a vertically telescopic section whose free end forms the suction nozzle.
  • the curved section and the vertical section are movable laterally relative to the horizontal section so as to be able to move the suction nozzle away from the mobile unit.
  • the collection position of the suction nozzle is thus obtained by combining the lateral translation of the vertical section and the vertical translation of the telescopic section.
  • the truck In use, the truck is positioned near the escape hatch, then the suction assembly is deployed, so that the free end of the telescopic section is connected to the hatch. Once collection is complete, this end is disconnected, then the suction assembly returns to its original configuration.
  • suction assembly has significant dimensions, as well as a relatively complex structure. This is disadvantageous in terms of costs, both in terms of manufacturing and maintenance.
  • FR 2 908 800 a mobile unit for cleaning a sewer system.
  • the latter uses a suction pipe, which is supported by a mobile arm both in rotation and in translation. This makes it possible to connect the pipe to the manholes, according to the different positions that they can adopt.
  • US 4,019,219 a mobile waste collection unit, for the suction of the waste present on the road and sidewalks.
  • This unit comprises motor means, a cabin, and a box defining a storage compartment of collected waste.
  • This unit further comprises means of suction of waste towards the storage compartment, these suction means comprising a rigid suction pipe member, telescopic, laterally movable along its main axis relative to the body between an advanced position collector, wherein the tubular suction member is adapted to suck the waste received in the container, and a withdrawn position.
  • the end of the tubular suction member may also be provided with a telescopic sleeve movable vertically with respect to the tubular suction member.
  • a mobile unit for collecting waste by suction this mobile unit comprising motor means, a box delimiting a storage compartment for collected waste, means of suction of waste towards the storage compartment.
  • the suction means comprise nozzles coupled to water spraying means facilitating the suction of the waste.
  • These suction means comprise suction nozzles provided under the box downstream side brooms movable transversely so that it exceeds the footprint of the body.
  • These suction means also comprise suction nozzles provided at the rear of the box, connected by pipes to the storage compartment.
  • the suction nozzles are mounted movable, relative to the storage compartment, by means of arms, telescopic sleeves and joints to be movable so as to follow the contour of the ground, for example a sidewalk border beyond of the hold of the fund.
  • the suction nozzles are also supported by rollers.
  • a mobile waste recovery unit previously collected in underground containers.
  • Each container is closed by a hatch provided with a chimney into which the waste is introduced for storage in the container.
  • the hatch is coupled to a rack actuated by electric motor causing opening by tilting the hatch when it is electrically powered. Opening the hatch empties the container of its contents.
  • the electric motor is connected to a power terminal in the form of a pole provided next to the hatch.
  • the mobile unit is in the form of a truck provided with a storage compartment for collected waste and, under the body, an arm extendable laterally beyond the body of the box and whose end is provided with a connection plate coupled to the power supply of the truck.
  • the arm is deployed to bring the connection plate into contact with the power supply terminal in order to supply the electric motor and to open the hatch for that the container can be emptied.
  • a mobile unit for waste collection by waste suction this unit comprising motor means, a box delimiting a storage compartment for the collected waste and means for suctioning the waste towards the storage compartment coupled with means for water spraying to facilitate the aspiration of the waste.
  • the suction means are provided with a rigid suction tubular member, inclined relative to the body, protruding towards the rear of the mobile unit relative to the footprint of the body.
  • the tubular suction member is fixed and does not adapt to the terrain variations on which the mobile unit evolves. This mobile waste collection unit is therefore of limited effectiveness.
  • a mobile unit for collecting waste by suction of waste for example present on the roadway comprises motor means, a box delimiting a compartment for storing collected waste and means for extracting waste towards the storage compartment, these suction means comprise a rigid suction pipe member extending vertically under the box and provided with a shutter valve manually adjustable by means of a lever.
  • This mobile collection unit has the same disadvantages as the previous one.
  • a mobile unit for waste collection by waste suction comprising motor means, a box delimiting a compartment for storing the collected waste, means for withdrawing the waste towards the storage compartment coupled to means for collecting the waste, sprinkling of water to facilitate the aspiration of the waste.
  • suction means comprise a tubular suction member whose inclined flexible part is extended by a rigid curved portion whose end is provided with a fixed suction nozzle kept at a distance from the ground by a roulette wheel.
  • a mobile waste collection unit comprising motor means, a box defining a storage compartment for the collected waste containing a water bath for fixing the waste in the storage compartment, and waste suction means in the direction of the storage compartment, these suction means comprising a curved suction suction member, fixed, protruding under the body.
  • This mobile collection unit has the same disadvantages as the previous ones.
  • a facility for recovering and transporting buried waste containers comprising a mobile unit comprising a box provided with a collection storage compartment provided with an opening provided in the side wall of the box.
  • This installation further comprises means for lifting and tilting containers formed of arms coupled together by pivot type joints. These lifting means are arranged to attach to the upper part of a buried container, lift the container along the wall of the box until the upper wall of the container is adjacent to the opening, and tilt the container so that the waste it contains tilt through the opening in the container.
  • EP 0 278 307 a protection device for hydraulic or pneumatic loading / unloading means, for example waste in a truck.
  • This protection device is designed to delimit an isolated loading / unloading area and thus protect the operator standing behind the truck from the noise and dust generated by loading / unloading, and to improve the safety of the truck. 'operator.
  • the protection device comprises a support frame, adapted to be deployed at the rear of the truck and from which a shield extends downwards to isolate the loading / unloading area.
  • DE 101 19 882 a mobile maintenance and pipeline maintenance unit coupled to a device for detecting the position of the mobile unit and measuring physical characteristics such as for example the height of fluid contained in these pipes, their dimensions.
  • a mobile waste collection unit comprising a clamp provided with a sensor capable of detecting the presence of a container and coupled to control means of the clamp for, after detecting the presence of the container, gripping it automatically.
  • the invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art mentioned above.
  • the subject of the invention is a mobile waste collection unit for a buried or semi-buried type container, comprising motor means, a cabin, and a box delimiting at least one compartment of storage of the collected waste, this unit further comprising means for suctioning the waste towards the or each storage compartment, these suction means comprising a rigid suction tubular member movable between an advanced collection position, in which it is adapted to suck the waste received in the container, and a withdrawn position, characterized in that the tubular suction member is integrated in the footprint of the box, this right-of-way being delimited by the sides of said body seen from above, both in its advanced and withdrawn position, and in that this tubular suction member can be moved between these two positions advanced and withdrawn by means of a single translational movement, substantially along its main axis, said member with a plurality of coaxial cylindrical drums, first and second cylindrical drums, said second cylindrical drum being capable of being retracted into said first cylindrical barrel in said withdrawn position in which said first and second cylindrical barrel
  • the idea underlying the invention is to provide a vacuum suction member not projecting laterally out of the body of the mobile unit, in its withdrawn position, or when moving to its active position . Under these conditions, the suction operation can be implemented, inducing a particularly restricted discomfort with regard to users circulating in the vicinity of the mobile unit.
  • the suction member can be moved by a single translational movement, which gives it a simple structure. This makes it possible in particular to get rid of complex joints, which can be found in the structures of the prior art presented above. Furthermore, the suction operation can be easily secured, for example by prohibiting any external access towards the suction member, in its active position.
  • the invention also allows for underground collection of waste, operated directly from the road.
  • the access hatch to the container, which is then on the road, is capped by the mobile unit, which secures its opening during the emptying phase.
  • the invention allows remote type collection.
  • the user can deposit the waste at the entrance of a container, remote from the road for security reasons. Then, this waste is moved underground, either within the same container or towards a different container. This waste is then collected from the road, by means of the unit according to the invention.
  • a subject of the invention is a method of implementing the above mobile unit, in which the unit is moved so as to position the suction member in a trapdoor closing a container. releases access to the interior volume of this container, moves the suction member into its active position, so that it penetrates at least partially into the interior volume of the container, and sucks all or part of the waste received in this container, so as to direct them to a chosen compartment.
  • the figure 1 illustrates a mobile garbage collection unit according to the invention, truck type, which comprises a cab 1 and a box 10, mounted on wheels 50.
  • This truck is also equipped with a motor not shown, in a conventional manner .
  • the cabin 1 of usual structure, comprises control means 2, allowing the activation of the various equipment provided in the box 10 (see figure 3 ).
  • this cabin 1 is provided with a computer 4, on the screen of which are visible information, particularly concerning the positioning of the shutter of each container to collect.
  • the box 10 of generally parallelepipedal shape, comprises first of all, in its rear part, two compartments 12 and 13. These are intended for the storage of two different types of waste, it being understood that provision can be made to use, either a single or more than two such compartments. Each of these is provided with an inlet, in communication with suction means as will be seen below, as well as an outlet for emptying. This output can, in particular, be defined by a rear lift door 12 ', 13' of these compartments 12, 13.
  • the box 10 delimits a chamber 14, the side walls 14 'are advantageously soundproof.
  • This chamber 14 extends over the entire height of the box 10, but only over part of the width of the latter. This allows, among other things, to free space within the body 10, to allow the integration of other functional organs, not shown.
  • This box 10 receives by elsewhere a suction member 16, or suction pipe, connected to one or more fan (s) not shown (s).
  • This suction pipe 16 which is telescopic, consists of several cylindrical barrels, of which only two 18 1 and 18 2 are shown. The latter are coaxial while having different diameters, so as to retract or unfold under the effect of motor means not shown, themselves actuated by the control means 2 equipping the cabin 1.
  • the various drums 18 1 , 18 2 constituting this suction pipe 16 are rigid, namely in particular that they can not be folded or twisted.
  • the bottom 19 of the box 10 is hollowed with an opening 20, shown schematically, to allow the extension of the suction pipe 16 towards the ground.
  • the suction pipe 16 in its position removed from figure 1 , is completely housed in the box 10, and in particular in the chamber 14. Thus, it does not protrude from the latter, nor laterally beyond the side walls 14 'or beyond from the bottom 19 of the box 10.
  • the suction pipe 16 is extended by a connecting element, made in the form of a bend 22 made of a relatively flexible material, different from that constituting the suction pipe 16.
  • a detachable connection of any suitable known type, between the elbow 22 and the suction pipe 16. This makes it easy to replace the elbow 22, which thus forms a wear part, independently of the suction pipe 16.
  • this bend 22 directs the waste, collected by the suction pipe 16, towards one or other of the compartments 12, 13.
  • this elbow 22 is for example pivotally mounted about a vertical axis, so as to be able to selectively connect one or the other of the compartments 12, 13.
  • FIG. EP 0 661 224 reference will be made in particular to that described in FIG. EP 0 661 224 .
  • junction between the bend 22 and each compartment 12 and 13 is advantageous for the junction between the bend 22 and each compartment 12 and 13 to be sealed.
  • the latter integrates an arm 24, movable both in translation along a vertical axis, and in rotation around it.
  • This arm 24 is likely to pass through an orifice 25, shown schematically, which is formed in the bottom of the body 10.
  • the arm 24 is extended by a horizontal rod 26, itself terminated by a key 28, capable of cooperating with an access door to the waste container, as will be seen below.
  • This security skirt 30, which is fixed on the bottom of the body 10, extends at the periphery of both the chamber 14 and the arm 22, seen from above. It is movable between a folded position, in which it is retracted near the bottom of the body 10, and an active position where it extends towards the ground.
  • this safety skirt 30 has any suitable structure.
  • it is for example in the form of a bellows, or a set of vertically movable security panels.
  • FIG. 2 With reference to the figure 2 several buried containers 100, 110, 120 and 130 are shown, each of which defines an internal volume 101, 111, 121 and 131, for the reception of waste which is, for example, of different natures.
  • This internal volume 101, 111, 121 and 131 has an outlet, closed by a respective hatch 102, 112, 122 and 132.
  • the latter is directly disposed in the street, so that a mobile unit conforms to the invention is likely to cap the hatch 102 to 132 selected by the driver, for the desired selective aspiration.
  • the example shows buried containers 100, 110, 120 and 130, namely whose outlet is flush with the ground 150, which is in this case formed by the surface of the road.
  • the invention is also applicable to semi-buried containers, the output protrudes slightly above the ground, without however preventing the passage of the mobile unit above this outlet.
  • the invention finds further application to a soil that is not necessarily formed by the road, but also by any suitable space roulable. For example, there are pedestrian spaces.
  • the different traps 102 to 132 are connected by a wire 140 shown in phantom, of known type, which allows the guiding of the mobile unit.
  • this wire emits a visible signal by the driver on the screen of the computer, which allows him to position the chamber 14 to the right of a hatch 102 to 132 respectively.
  • the driver first places the mobile unit above the outlet of the first container 100 to empty, thanks to the guide means as explained above.
  • This container 100 receives a first fraction of waste, such as glass or plastics.
  • the driver then activates, advantageously, a signaling device of the beacon type.
  • the driver deploys the safety skirt 30, so that the latter then rests against the ground, at the periphery of the hatch 102.
  • This contributes to the formation of a closed volume V, delimited by the bottom 19 of the body 10, the floor 150 and this security skirt 30, which prevents access to organs set in motion during collection.
  • the orifice 25 is released and the arm 24 is lowered, while the rod 26 which extends it is turned towards the hatch 102.
  • the latter is then connected to the key 28 carried by the arm 24, so as to raise this hatch 102 above the ground surface (arrow f1 on the figure 4 ).
  • the arm 24 is then pivoted about its main axis, according to the arrow f2, so that the hatch 102 is no longer at the exit of the container 100.
  • two complementary mutual recognition elements can be integrated respectively in the hatch 102 and in the key 28. This makes it possible to secure the opening of this hatch 102, which can therefore only be ensured by means of a specific key 28.
  • the hatch 102 is thus retracted, in a position illustrated in dotted lines on the figure 4 .
  • the suction pipe 16 is then lowered in the direction of the internal volume 101 of the container 100.
  • the drums 18 1 , 18 2 constituting this suction pipe 16 are unfolded relative to each other, according to the arrow F1 to the figure 2 .
  • the suction pipe 16 is included in this right-of-way E, both in its position removed from the figure 1 and in its active position the figure 2 .
  • this suction pipe 16 does not project laterally out of this right-of-way E.
  • the projection of the suction pipe 16 on the ground is substantially the same, whatever the position he adopts.
  • suction pipe 16 Once the suction pipe 16 is in its active position, its free end penetrating into the container 100, one proceeds to the actual collection, by suction of the waste. These are then directed, via the suction pipe 16 and the elbow 22 which extends, to the selected storage compartment, for example that 12.
  • the driver then moves the mobile unit, thanks to the indications of the guide wire 140, so as to now have the chamber 14 to the right of a next container 110 to 130, receiving the same waste fraction as that collected previously from the first container 100.
  • This second container 110 to 130 may be adjacent to that 100, such as 110 of the figure 2 . It may also belong to another series of containers, not shown in the figures and distant from those 100 to 130.
  • step by step we empty all the containers 110 to 130 of the network, receiving this first waste fraction.
  • the junction bend 22 is then moved so that it communicates the suction pipe 16 with the other compartment 13.
  • the collection of the containers receiving a second waste fraction.
  • the storage compartments 12 and 13 are emptied, for example by raising their respective rear doors 12 'and 13'.
  • a mobile unit having a corresponding number of compartments is provided. It is indeed advantageous not to mix, in the mobile unit, different fractions.
  • the different fractions of waste may be either of the solid type or of the liquid type.
  • the different compartments are assigned to different fractions of waste.
  • a mobile unit having two compartments such as Figures 1 to 3 , for the treatment of a single fraction of waste.

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The unit has a rigid tubular telescopic suction tube (16) secured to a grip delimited by sides of a body (10) in advanced and removed positions. The tube is moved between the positions through a single translation movement (F1) along a main axis (A). The tube is formed of cylindrical drums (18-1, 18-2), where one of the drums is retracted into the other drum in the removed position, and the drums are housed in the body. The former drum is folded with respect to the latter drum in the advanced position. An independent claim is also included for a method for implementing a mobile waste collection unit.

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L'invention concerne une unité mobile de collecte de déchets, ainsi qu'un procédé de mise en oeuvre de cette unité.The invention relates to a mobile unit for collecting waste, as well as to a method of implementing this unit.

La présente invention concerne le domaine technique de la gestion des déchets en milieu urbain. Cette gestion fait tout d'abord intervenir une collecte préalable, ou pré-collecte. Cette dernière désigne l'ensemble des opérations de transport et d'évacuation des déchets, depuis leur lieu de production, en particulier les habitations, jusqu'au lieu de prise en charge par le service public, lequel assure en général la collecte proprement dite.The present invention relates to the technical field of waste management in urban areas. This management first involves a prior collection, or pre-collection. The latter refers to all transport and waste disposal operations, from their place of production, in particular housing, to the point of care of the public service, which generally provides the actual collection.

Technique antérieurePrior art

On connaît un premier type de pré-collecte, opérée par l'intermédiaire de bacs roulants de surface, lesquels sont vidés périodiquement par les services publics. On a également proposé de faire appel à des colonnes relevables, dont chacune permet de remplacer plusieurs bacs. Ces colonnes peuvent être de type enterré ou semi-enterré, ou bien se trouver en surface. En général, une colonne donnée est dédiée à la réception d'un type, ou fraction de déchets spécifique, comme par exemple le verre.We know a first type of pre-collection, operated via surface bins, which are emptied periodically by the public services. It has also been proposed to use lifting columns, each of which can replace several bins. These columns may be of the buried or semi-buried type, or may be on the surface. In general, a given column is dedicated to the reception of a specific type or fraction of waste, such as for example glass.

Une solution supplémentaire, plus particulièrement visée par l'invention, réside dans l'utilisation de conteneurs, de type enterré ou semi-enterré, lesquels peuvent être fixes ou bien mobiles, en étant notamment relevables. Ces conteneurs sont pourvus d'une trappe d'entrée débouchant dans un volume de réception des déchets, lequel peut être en tout ou partie enfoui sous la surface du sol. La pré-collecte ainsi réalisée présente des avantages, puisque elle est mise en oeuvre en un endroit fixe, et permet d'augmenter la capacité de stockage temporaire des déchets, sans prendre une emprise trop importante en surface.An additional solution, more particularly targeted by the invention, lies in the use of containers, of the buried or semi-buried type, which can be fixed or mobile, in particular being liftable. These containers are provided with an inlet flap opening into a waste reception volume, which may be fully or partially buried below the surface of the ground. The pre-collection thus produced has advantages since it is implemented in a fixed location, and makes it possible to increase the temporary storage capacity of the waste without taking too much of the surface.

Dans ce type de mise en oeuvre visée par l'invention, la trappe d'entrée précitée peut être située au niveau même de la surface du sol, en particulier de la voirie. Cette trappe peut cependant faire saillie légèrement au-dessus de cette surface, selon une hauteur pouvant aller typiquement jusqu'à un mètre, afin de permettre le dépôt, c'est-à-dire l'apport volontaire en déchets de la part des habitants et commerçants.In this type of implementation targeted by the invention, the aforementioned entrance door can be located at the same level of the ground surface, in particular the road. This hatch can however protrude slightly above this surface, with a height that can typically be up to one meter, in order to allow the deposit, that is to say the voluntary contribution of waste from residents and traders.

La collecte proprement dite de ces déchets, ainsi rassemblés dans les conteneurs précités, est réalisée en aspirant ces déchets, après ouverture d'une trappe de sortie, pouvant être située directement en voirie, laquelle est distincte de la trappe d'entrée précitée. Une unité mobile de collecte est alors susceptible de se positionner à la verticale de cette trappe de sortie, afin de mettre en oeuvre cette collecte des déchets. A cet effet, différentes solutions antérieures ont été proposées.The actual collection of this waste, thus collected in the aforementioned containers, is carried out by suctioning the waste, after opening an exit hatch, which can be located directly on the road, which is distinct from the aforementioned entrance door. A mobile collection unit is then likely to position itself vertically to the exit hatch, in order to implement this collection of waste. For this purpose, various previous solutions have been proposed.

Ainsi, EP 0 957 048 décrit une unité mobile de collecte par aspiration de déchets de type camion, qui comprend des moyens moteurs, une cabine, et une caisse délimitant une cuve de réception des déchets. Ces derniers sont collectés au moyen d'un ensemble d'aspiration en direction du compartiment de stockage, qui comprend un tronçon horizontal placé au-dessus de la caisse, prolongé par un tronçon incurvé, lui-même prolongé par un tronçon vertical télescopique s'étendant à distance de la paroi latérale de la caisse. Le tronçon vertical est prolongé par un tronçon télescopique verticalement dont l'extrémité libre forme la buse d'aspiration. Le tronçon incurvé et le tronçon vertical sont mobiles latéralement par rapport au tronçon horizontal de manière à pouvoir éloigner la buse d'aspiration de l'unité mobile. La position de collecte de la buse d'aspiration est ainsi obtenue par combinaison de la translation latérale du tronçon vertical et de la translation verticale du tronçon télescopique.So, EP 0 957 048 discloses a mobile unit for vacuum collection of truck type waste, which comprises motor means, a cabin, and a box defining a waste receiving tank. These are collected by means of a suction assembly in the direction of the storage compartment, which comprises a horizontal section placed above the box, extended by a curved section, itself extended by a vertical telescopic section s' extending away from the side wall of the body. The vertical section is extended by a vertically telescopic section whose free end forms the suction nozzle. The curved section and the vertical section are movable laterally relative to the horizontal section so as to be able to move the suction nozzle away from the mobile unit. The collection position of the suction nozzle is thus obtained by combining the lateral translation of the vertical section and the vertical translation of the telescopic section.

En service, le camion se positionne à proximité de la trappe d'évacuation, puis l'ensemble d'aspiration est déployé, de sorte que l'extrémité libre du tronçon télescopique vient se connecter à la trappe. Une fois la collecte réalisée, cette extrémité est déconnectée, puis l'ensemble d'aspiration retrouve sa configuration originelle.In use, the truck is positioned near the escape hatch, then the suction assembly is deployed, so that the free end of the telescopic section is connected to the hatch. Once collection is complete, this end is disconnected, then the suction assembly returns to its original configuration.

Cette solution connue présente cependant certains inconvénients. Ainsi, lors de l'opération de collecte, le camion occupe une emprise significative sur la voirie, ce qui est peu commode, voire dangereux pour les piétons et les automobiles. De plus, cette collecte s'accompagne de nuisances sonores sensibles.This known solution, however, has certain disadvantages. Thus, during the collection operation, the truck occupies a significant hold on the road, which is inconvenient or even dangerous for pedestrians and passengers. automobiles. In addition, this collection is accompanied by significant noise pollution.

Par ailleurs, l'ensemble d'aspiration présente des dimensions importantes, ainsi qu'une structure relativement complexe. Ceci est désavantageux en termes de coûts, tant au niveau de la fabrication que de la maintenance.Furthermore, the suction assembly has significant dimensions, as well as a relatively complex structure. This is disadvantageous in terms of costs, both in terms of manufacturing and maintenance.

On connaît également, de US 3,995,754 , un camion de collecte des déchets, qui présente un tube flexible d'aspiration. Ce dernier est déporté vers l'avant du camion, en étant étayé en différents endroits.It is also known US 3,995,754 , a garbage collection truck, which has a flexible suction tube. The latter is deported to the front of the truck, being supported in different places.

On connaît par ailleurs, de FR 2 908 800 , une unité mobile de nettoyage d'un réseau d'égout. Cette dernière utilise un tuyau d'aspiration, lequel est supporté par un bras mobile à la fois en rotation et en translation. Ceci permet de relier le tuyau aux bouches d'égout, selon les différentes positions qu'elles peuvent adopter.We also know from FR 2 908 800 , a mobile unit for cleaning a sewer system. The latter uses a suction pipe, which is supported by a mobile arm both in rotation and in translation. This makes it possible to connect the pipe to the manholes, according to the different positions that they can adopt.

On connaît également, de WO 01/11 155 , un camion permettant la vidange de fosses septiques. Ce dernier est équipé d'un tuyau de collecte, susceptible d'être déplacé par rapport à la caisse du camion, de façon à se connecter à l'entrée de la fosse à traiter.It is also known WO 01/11 155 , a truck for emptying septic tanks. The latter is equipped with a collection pipe, which can be moved relative to the truck body, so as to connect to the entrance of the pit to be treated.

On connaît également, de US 4,019,219 , une unité mobile de collecte de déchets, pour l'aspiration les déchets présents sur la chaussée et les trottoirs. Cette unité comprend des moyens moteurs, une cabine, et une caisse délimitant un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés. Cette unité comprend en outre des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du compartiment de stockage, ces moyens d'aspiration comportant un organe tubulaire d'aspiration rigide, télescopique, mobile latéralement selon son axe principal par rapport à la caisse entre une position avancée de collecte, dans laquelle l'organe tubulaire d'aspiration est propre à aspirer les déchets reçus dans le conteneur, et une position retirée. L'extrémité de l'organe tubulaire d'aspiration peut par ailleurs être pourvue d'un manchon télescopique mobile verticalement par rapport à l'organe tubulaire d'aspiration.It is also known US 4,019,219 , a mobile waste collection unit, for the suction of the waste present on the road and sidewalks. This unit comprises motor means, a cabin, and a box defining a storage compartment of collected waste. This unit further comprises means of suction of waste towards the storage compartment, these suction means comprising a rigid suction pipe member, telescopic, laterally movable along its main axis relative to the body between an advanced position collector, wherein the tubular suction member is adapted to suck the waste received in the container, and a withdrawn position. The end of the tubular suction member may also be provided with a telescopic sleeve movable vertically with respect to the tubular suction member.

On connaît également, de FR 2 667 334 , une unité mobile de collecte de déchets par aspiration, cette unité mobile comprenant des moyens moteurs, une caisse délimitant un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés, des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du compartiment de stockage. Les moyens d'aspiration comportent des buses couplées à des moyens d'aspersion d'eau facilitant l'aspiration des déchets. Ces moyens d'aspiration comportent des buses d'aspiration prévues sous la caisse à l'aval de balais latéraux mobiles transversalement de sorte à ce qu'il dépasse de l'emprise au sol de la caisse. Ces moyens d'aspiration comportent également des buses d'aspiration prévues à l'arrière de la caisse, raccordées par des tuyaux au compartiment de stockage. Les buses d'aspiration sont montées mobiles, par rapport au compartiment de stockage, par l'intermédiaire de bras, manchons télescopiques et articulations pour pouvoir être déplacées de manière à suivre le contour du sol, par exemple une bordure de trottoir située au-delà de l'emprise de la caisse. Les buses d'aspiration sont par ailleurs supportées par des galets.It is also known FR 2,667,334 , a mobile unit for collecting waste by suction, this mobile unit comprising motor means, a box delimiting a storage compartment for collected waste, means of suction of waste towards the storage compartment. The suction means comprise nozzles coupled to water spraying means facilitating the suction of the waste. These suction means comprise suction nozzles provided under the box downstream side brooms movable transversely so that it exceeds the footprint of the body. These suction means also comprise suction nozzles provided at the rear of the box, connected by pipes to the storage compartment. The suction nozzles are mounted movable, relative to the storage compartment, by means of arms, telescopic sleeves and joints to be movable so as to follow the contour of the ground, for example a sidewalk border beyond of the hold of the fund. The suction nozzles are also supported by rollers.

On connaît enfin, de WO 2006/059 896 , une unité mobile de récupération de déchets préalablement collectés dans des conteneurs enterrés. Chaque conteneur est fermé par une trappe pourvue d'une cheminée dans laquelle les déchets sont introduits en vue d'être stockés dans le conteneur. La trappe est couplée à une crémaillère actionnée par moteur électrique provoquant l'ouverture par basculement de la trappe lorsqu'il est alimenté électriquement. L'ouverture de la trappe permet de vider le conteneur de son contenu. Le moteur électrique est raccordé à une borne d'alimentation se présentant sous la forme d'un poteau prévu à coté de la trappe. L'unité mobile se présente sous la forme d'un camion pourvu d'un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés et, sous la caisse, d'un bras extensible latéralement au-delà de l'emprise de la caisse et dont l'extrémité est pourvue d'une plaque de raccordement couplée à l'alimentation électrique du camion. Ainsi, lorsque le camion se présente près d'un conteneur, le bras est déployé jusqu'à amené la plaque de raccordement en contact de la borne d'alimentation afin d'alimenter le moteur électrique et de provoquer l'ouverture de la trappe pour que le conteneur puisse être vidé.Finally, we know WO 2006/059 896 , a mobile waste recovery unit previously collected in underground containers. Each container is closed by a hatch provided with a chimney into which the waste is introduced for storage in the container. The hatch is coupled to a rack actuated by electric motor causing opening by tilting the hatch when it is electrically powered. Opening the hatch empties the container of its contents. The electric motor is connected to a power terminal in the form of a pole provided next to the hatch. The mobile unit is in the form of a truck provided with a storage compartment for collected waste and, under the body, an arm extendable laterally beyond the body of the box and whose end is provided with a connection plate coupled to the power supply of the truck. Thus, when the truck is near a container, the arm is deployed to bring the connection plate into contact with the power supply terminal in order to supply the electric motor and to open the hatch for that the container can be emptied.

Le contenu de ces autres documents ne permet cependant pas d'apporter une solution satisfaisante, aux problèmes inhérents à l'enseignement de EP 0 957 048 .The content of these other documents does not, however, provide a satisfactory solution to the problems inherent in the teaching of EP 0 957 048 .

On connaît par ailleurs, de US 4,062,085 , une unité mobile de collecte de déchets par aspiration des déchets, cette unité comprenant des moyens moteurs, une caisse délimitant un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés et des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du compartiment de stockage couplés à des moyens d'aspersion d'eau pour faciliter l'aspiration des déchets. Les moyens d'aspiration sont pourvus d'un organe tubulaire d'aspiration rigide, incliné par rapport à la caisse, dépassant vers l'arrière de l'unité mobile par rapport à l'emprise au sol de la caisse. L'organe tubulaire d'aspiration est fixe et ne permet pas de s'adapter aux variations de relief du terrain sur lequel l'unité mobile évolue. Cette unité mobile de collecte de déchets est donc d'une efficacité limitée.We also know from US 4,062,085 , a mobile unit for waste collection by waste suction, this unit comprising motor means, a box delimiting a storage compartment for the collected waste and means for suctioning the waste towards the storage compartment coupled with means for water spraying to facilitate the aspiration of the waste. The suction means are provided with a rigid suction tubular member, inclined relative to the body, protruding towards the rear of the mobile unit relative to the footprint of the body. The tubular suction member is fixed and does not adapt to the terrain variations on which the mobile unit evolves. This mobile waste collection unit is therefore of limited effectiveness.

On connaît par ailleurs, de GB 1 262 023 , une unité mobile de collecte de déchets par aspiration des déchets par exemple présents sur la chaussée. Cette unité comprend des moyens moteurs, une caisse délimitant un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés et des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du compartiment de stockage, ces moyens d'aspiration comportent un organe tubulaire d'aspiration rigide s'étendant verticalement sous la caisse et pourvu d'une vanne d'obturation réglable manuellement au moyen d'un levier. Cette unité mobile de collecte présente les mêmes inconvénients que la précédente.We also know from GB 1,262,023 , a mobile unit for collecting waste by suction of waste for example present on the roadway. This unit comprises motor means, a box delimiting a compartment for storing collected waste and means for extracting waste towards the storage compartment, these suction means comprise a rigid suction pipe member extending vertically under the box and provided with a shutter valve manually adjustable by means of a lever. This mobile collection unit has the same disadvantages as the previous one.

On connaît également, de GB 852,853 , une unité mobile de collecte de déchets par aspiration des déchets, cette unité mobile comprenant des moyens moteurs, une caisse délimitant un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés, des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du compartiment de stockage couplés à des moyens d'aspersion d'eau pour faciliter l'aspiration des déchets. Ces moyens d'aspiration comportent un organe tubulaire d'aspiration dont une partie souple inclinée, est prolongée par une partie rigide incurvée dont l'extrémité est pourvue d'une buse d'aspiration fixe maintenue à distance du sol par une roulette. Cette unité mobile de collecte présente les mêmes inconvénients que les deux précédentes.It is also known GB 852.853 a mobile unit for waste collection by waste suction, this mobile unit comprising motor means, a box delimiting a compartment for storing the collected waste, means for withdrawing the waste towards the storage compartment coupled to means for collecting the waste, sprinkling of water to facilitate the aspiration of the waste. These suction means comprise a tubular suction member whose inclined flexible part is extended by a rigid curved portion whose end is provided with a fixed suction nozzle kept at a distance from the ground by a roulette wheel. This mobile collection unit has the same disadvantages as the two previous ones.

On connaît également, de DE 2 221 201 , une unité mobile de collecte par aspiration des déchets comprenant des moyens moteurs, une caisse délimitant un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés contenant un bain d'eau permettant de fixer les déchets dans le compartiment de stockage, et des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du compartiment de stockage, ces moyens d'aspiration comportant un organe tubulaire d'aspiration incurvé, fixe, dépassant sous la caisse. Cette unité mobile de collecte présente les mêmes inconvénients que les précédentes.It is also known DE 2,221,201 , a mobile waste collection unit comprising motor means, a box defining a storage compartment for the collected waste containing a water bath for fixing the waste in the storage compartment, and waste suction means in the direction of the storage compartment, these suction means comprising a curved suction suction member, fixed, protruding under the body. This mobile collection unit has the same disadvantages as the previous ones.

On connaît par ailleurs, de EP 1 306 321 , une installation de récupération et de transport de conteneurs de déchets enterrés comprenant une unité mobile comportant une caisse pourvu d'un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés pourvu d'une ouverture prévue dans la paroi latérale de la caisse. Cette installation comporte en outre des moyens de levage et de basculement de conteneurs formés de bras couplés entre eux par des articulations de type pivot. Ces moyens de levage sont agencés pour s'accrocher à la partie supérieure d'un conteneur enterré, soulever le conteneur le long de la paroi de la caisse jusqu'à ce que la paroi supérieure du conteneur soit adjacente à l'ouverture, et basculer le conteneur afin que les déchets qu'il contient basculent par l'ouverture dans le conteneur.We also know from EP 1 306 321 , a facility for recovering and transporting buried waste containers comprising a mobile unit comprising a box provided with a collection storage compartment provided with an opening provided in the side wall of the box. This installation further comprises means for lifting and tilting containers formed of arms coupled together by pivot type joints. These lifting means are arranged to attach to the upper part of a buried container, lift the container along the wall of the box until the upper wall of the container is adjacent to the opening, and tilt the container so that the waste it contains tilt through the opening in the container.

On connaît également, de WO 98/49 087 , un bras de manipulation de conteneur de déchets.It is also known WO 98/49 087 , a waste container handling arm.

On connaît également, de US 5,042,515 , un dispositif de protection pour installation de pompage à haute pression prévu par exemple à l'arrière d'un camion contenant une réserve d'eau. Un tuyau est prévu enroulé à l'arrière du camion pour être déroulé et engagé dans un fourreau fixé à l'arrière du camion et s'enfonçant dans le sol vers l'installation sous pression. Le dispositif de protection comporte un carter transparent mobile entre une position escamotée te une position de protection dans laquelle il recouvre la partie déroulée du tuyau séparant le camion du fourreau.It is also known US 5,042,515 , a protective device for high pressure pumping installation provided for example at the rear of a truck containing a water reserve. A pipe is provided wound on the back of the truck to be unrolled and engaged in a sleeve attached to the rear of the truck and sinking into the ground to the pressurized installation. The protective device comprises a transparent casing movable between a retracted position and a protective position in which it covers the uncoiled portion of the pipe separating the truck from the sheath.

On connaît également, de EP 0 278 307 , un dispositif de protection pour moyens de chargement/déchargement hydraulique ou pneumatique, par exemple de déchets dans un camion. Ce dispositif de protection est prévu pour délimiter une aire de chargement/déchargement isolée et protéger ainsi l'opérateur se tenant à l'arrière du camion des nuisances sonores et de la poussière générées par les chargements/déchargements, et améliorer la sécurité notamment de l'opérateur. Le dispositif de protection comprend un cadre support, apte à être déployé à l'arrière du camion et duquel un bouclier s'étend vers le bas afin d'isoler la zone de chargement/déchargement.It is also known EP 0 278 307 , a protection device for hydraulic or pneumatic loading / unloading means, for example waste in a truck. This protection device is designed to delimit an isolated loading / unloading area and thus protect the operator standing behind the truck from the noise and dust generated by loading / unloading, and to improve the safety of the truck. 'operator. The protection device comprises a support frame, adapted to be deployed at the rear of the truck and from which a shield extends downwards to isolate the loading / unloading area.

On connaît également, de DE 101 19 882 , une unité mobile de maintenance et d'entretien de canalisation couplé à un dispositif de détection de la position de l'unité mobile et de mesure caractéristiques physiques telles que par exemple la hauteur de fluide contenu dans ces canalisations, leurs dimensions.It is also known DE 101 19 882 , a mobile maintenance and pipeline maintenance unit coupled to a device for detecting the position of the mobile unit and measuring physical characteristics such as for example the height of fluid contained in these pipes, their dimensions.

On connaît également, de EP 1 020 375 , une unité mobile de collecte de déchets comportant une pince pourvue de capteur aptes à détecter la présence d'un conteneur et couplée à des moyens de commande de la pince pour, après détection de la présence du conteneur, l'agripper de manière automatique.It is also known EP 1 020 375 , a mobile waste collection unit comprising a clamp provided with a sensor capable of detecting the presence of a container and coupled to control means of the clamp for, after detecting the presence of the container, gripping it automatically.

Le contenu de ces autres documents ne permet cependant pas d'apporter une solution satisfaisante, aux problèmes inhérents à l'enseignement de EP 0 957 048 .The content of these other documents does not, however, provide a satisfactory solution to the problems inherent in the teaching of EP 0 957 048 .

Exposé de l'inventionPresentation of the invention

Ceci étant précisé, l'invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur évoqués ci-dessus.That being said, the invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art mentioned above.

Elle vise en particulier à proposer une unité mobile qui, tout en assurant une collecte efficace des déchets, soit la moins gênante possible pour les usagers de la voirie. Elle vise également à proposer une telle unité mobile, qui est robuste et dont la maintenance est commode.It aims in particular to propose a mobile unit which, while ensuring an efficient collection of waste, is the least inconvenient possible for the users of the road network. It also aims to provide such a mobile unit, which is robust and whose maintenance is convenient.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une unité mobile de collecte de déchets pour conteneur de type enterré ou semi-enterré, comprenant des moyens moteurs, une cabine, et une caisse délimitant au moins un compartiment de stockage des déchets collectés, cette unité comprenant en outre des moyens d'aspiration des déchets en direction du ou de chaque compartiment de stockage, ces moyens d'aspiration comportant un organe tubulaire d'aspiration rigide, mobile entre une position avancée de collecte, dans laquelle il est propre à aspirer les déchets reçus dans le conteneur, et une position retirée, caractérisée en ce que l'organe tubulaire d'aspiration est intégré dans l'emprise au sol de la caisse, cette emprise étant délimitée par les cotés de ladite caisse vue de dessus, à la fois dans sa position avancée et retirée, et en ce que cet organe tubulaire d'aspiration peut être déplacé entre ces deux positions avancée et retirée moyennant un unique mouvement de translation, sensiblement selon son axe principal, ledit organe d'aspiration étant formé de plusieurs fûts cylindriques coaxiaux, un premier et un second fûts cylindriques, ledit second fût cylindrique étant susceptible d'être escamoté dans ledit premier fût cylindrique dans ladite position retirée dans laquelle lesdits premier et second fûts cylindriques sont entièrement logés dans ladite caisse, ledit second fût cylindrique étant susceptible d'être déplié par rapport audit premier fût cylindrique dans ladite position avancée dans laquelle ledit premier fût cylindrique reste entièrement logé dans ladite caisse.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a mobile waste collection unit for a buried or semi-buried type container, comprising motor means, a cabin, and a box delimiting at least one compartment of storage of the collected waste, this unit further comprising means for suctioning the waste towards the or each storage compartment, these suction means comprising a rigid suction tubular member movable between an advanced collection position, in which it is adapted to suck the waste received in the container, and a withdrawn position, characterized in that the tubular suction member is integrated in the footprint of the box, this right-of-way being delimited by the sides of said body seen from above, both in its advanced and withdrawn position, and in that this tubular suction member can be moved between these two positions advanced and withdrawn by means of a single translational movement, substantially along its main axis, said member with a plurality of coaxial cylindrical drums, first and second cylindrical drums, said second cylindrical drum being capable of being retracted into said first cylindrical barrel in said withdrawn position in which said first and second cylindrical barrels are entirely housed in said box, said second cylindrical barrel being able to be unfolded with respect to said first cylindrical barrel in said forward position in which said first barrel is cylindrical barrel remains fully housed in said box.

L'idée à la base de l'invention est de prévoir un organe d'aspiration des déchets ne faisant pas saillie latéralement hors de la caisse de l'unité mobile, ni dans sa position retirée, ni lors de son déplacement vers sa position active. Dans ces conditions, l'opération d'aspiration peut être mise en oeuvre, en induisant une gêne particulièrement restreinte à l'égard des usagers circulant au voisinage de l'unité mobile.The idea underlying the invention is to provide a vacuum suction member not projecting laterally out of the body of the mobile unit, in its withdrawn position, or when moving to its active position . Under these conditions, the suction operation can be implemented, inducing a particularly restricted discomfort with regard to users circulating in the vicinity of the mobile unit.

De plus, l'organe d'aspiration peut être déplacé grâce à un unique mouvement de translation, ce qui lui confère une structure simple. Ceci permet notamment de s'affranchir des articulations complexes, que l'on retrouve dans les structures de l'art antérieur présentées ci-dessus. Par ailleurs, l'opération d'aspiration peut être aisément sécurisée, en interdisant par exemple tout accès extérieur en direction de l'organe d'aspiration, dans sa position active.In addition, the suction member can be moved by a single translational movement, which gives it a simple structure. This makes it possible in particular to get rid of complex joints, which can be found in the structures of the prior art presented above. Furthermore, the suction operation can be easily secured, for example by prohibiting any external access towards the suction member, in its active position.

L'invention permet en outre de procéder à une collecte souterraine des déchets, opérée directement depuis la voirie. La trappe d'accès au conteneur, qui se trouve alors sur la voirie, est coiffée par l'unité mobile, ce qui sécurise son ouverture lors de la phase de vidage.The invention also allows for underground collection of waste, operated directly from the road. The access hatch to the container, which is then on the road, is capped by the mobile unit, which secures its opening during the emptying phase.

Enfin, l'invention autorise une collecte de type déportée. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut déposer les déchets à l'entrée d'un conteneur, distante de la voirie pour des questions de sécurité. Puis, ces déchets sont déplacés de façon souterraine, soit au sein d'un même conteneur, soit en direction d'un conteneur différent. Ces déchets sont alors collectés depuis la voirie, au moyen de l'unité conforme à l'invention.Finally, the invention allows remote type collection. Thus, the user can deposit the waste at the entrance of a container, remote from the road for security reasons. Then, this waste is moved underground, either within the same container or towards a different container. This waste is then collected from the road, by means of the unit according to the invention.

L'unité de collecte de déchets selon l'invention peut présenter les particularités suivantes:

  • l'organe d'aspiration est logé dans une chambre délimitée à l'intérieur de la caisse, le fond de cette chambre étant pourvue d'une ouverture permettant le passage de l'organe d'aspiration entre sa position retirée et sa position avancée.
  • la chambre de réception de l'organe d'aspiration possède des parois latérales d'enceinte isolées, au moins sur le plan acoustique.
  • elle comprend au moins un élément coudé de jonction entre l'organe d'aspiration et le ou chaque compartiment, cet élément coudé de jonction étant lié de façon amovible à l'organe d'aspiration.
  • elle comprend au moins un élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral d'une trappe, obturant un conteneur enterré ou semi-enterré.
  • elle comprend au moins un organe de sécurité, propre à empêcher l'accès à l'organe d'aspiration, dans sa position avancée, et le cas échéant à l'élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral.
  • l'organe de sécurité est une jupe mobile entre une position inactive, dans laquelle elle est placée au voisinage du fond de la caisse, et une position de sécurité dans laquelle elle s'étend vers le bas autour de l'organe d'aspiration, dans la position avancée de ce dernier, et le cas échéant autour de l'élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral.
The waste collection unit according to the invention may have the following particularities:
  • the suction member is housed in a chamber defined inside the box, the bottom of this chamber being provided with an opening for the passage of the suction member between its withdrawn position and its advanced position.
  • the receiving chamber of the suction member has insulated side walls of the enclosure, at least acoustically.
  • it comprises at least one elbow element connecting the suction member and the or each compartment, this angled junction element being removably connected to the suction member.
  • it comprises at least one lifting element and lateral retraction of a hatch, closing a buried or semi-buried container.
  • it comprises at least one safety member, able to prevent access to the suction member, in its advanced position, and if necessary to the lifting element and lateral retraction.
  • the safety member is a movable skirt between an inactive position, in which it is placed in the vicinity of the bottom of the box, and a safety position in which it extends downwardly around the suction member, in the advanced position of the latter, and if necessary around the lifting element and lateral retraction.

L'invention a enfin pour objet un procédé de mise en oeuvre de l'unité mobile ci-dessus, dans lequel on déplace l'unité de manière à positionner l'organe d'aspiration au droit d'une trappe obturant un conteneur, on libère l'accès au volume intérieur de ce conteneur, on déplace l'organe d'aspiration dans sa position active, de sorte qu'il pénètre au moins partiellement dans le volume intérieur de ce conteneur, et on aspire tout ou partie des déchets reçus dans ce conteneur, de façon à les diriger vers un compartiment choisi.Finally, a subject of the invention is a method of implementing the above mobile unit, in which the unit is moved so as to position the suction member in a trapdoor closing a container. releases access to the interior volume of this container, moves the suction member into its active position, so that it penetrates at least partially into the interior volume of the container, and sucks all or part of the waste received in this container, so as to direct them to a chosen compartment.

Le procédé de mise en oeuvre selon l'invention peut présenter les particularités suivantes :

  • on identifie la position de la trappe du ou de chaque conteneur au moyen d'un repère, notamment un fil enterré, et on génère des informations au niveau de la cabine, à partir de ce repère, afin d'aider le chauffeur de l'unité mobile à positionner l'organe d'aspiration au droit du ou de chaque conteneur.
  • on positionne l'organe d'aspiration au droit de la trappe d'un conteneur, on actionne l'organe de sécurité de sorte qu'il forme un volume sensiblement fermé avec le sol et le fond de la caisse, on met en mouvement l'élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral de la trappe, à l'intérieur de ce volume fermé, de façon à accéder au volume intérieur du conteneur, et on déplace l'organe d'aspiration dans sa position active, à l'intérieur de ce volume fermé.
The method of implementation according to the invention may have the following particularities:
  • identifying the position of the hatch of the or each container by means of a marker, including a buried wire, and information is generated at the cabin, from this marker, to help the driver of the mobile unit to position the suction member to the right of the or each container.
  • positioning the suction member to the right of the hatch of a container, it actuates the safety member so that it forms a substantially closed volume with the floor and the bottom of the body, it sets in motion lifting element and lateral retraction of the hatch, inside this closed volume, so as to access the interior volume of the container, and the suction member is moved into its active position, inside of this closed volume.

Description sommaire des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

L'invention sera encore mieux comprise à la lecture de la description suivante de différents modes de réalisation, donnés à titre non limitatif et en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue schématique de côté, illustrant une unité mobile de collecte de déchets selon l'invention ;
  • La figure 2 est une vue schématique de côté, illustrant cette unité mobile lors d'une opération de collecte ;
  • La figure 3 est une vue de dessus, illustrant sous un autre angle l'opération de collecte de la figure 2 ;
  • Les figures 4 et 5 sont des vues respectivement de côté et de dessus, à plus grande échelle, illustrant l'opération consistant à relever et escamoter une trappe, obturant un conteneur de déchets, qui doivent être collectés conformément à l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of various embodiments, given in a nonlimiting manner and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • The figure 1 is a schematic side view illustrating a mobile waste collection unit according to the invention;
  • The figure 2 is a schematic side view, illustrating this mobile unit during a collection operation;
  • The figure 3 is a view from above, illustrating from another angle the operation of collecting the figure 2 ;
  • The Figures 4 and 5 are views respectively side and top, on a larger scale, illustrating the operation of raising and retracting a hatch, closing a waste container, which must be collected in accordance with the invention.

Description des modes de réalisationDescription of the embodiments

La figure 1 illustre une unité mobile de collecte de déchets conforme à l'invention, de type camion, qui comprend une cabine 1 et une caisse 10, montées sur des roues 50. Ce camion est par ailleurs équipé d'un moteur non représenté, de manière classique.The figure 1 illustrates a mobile garbage collection unit according to the invention, truck type, which comprises a cab 1 and a box 10, mounted on wheels 50. This truck is also equipped with a motor not shown, in a conventional manner .

La cabine 1, de structure habituelle, comporte des moyens de commande 2, permettant l'activation des différents équipements prévus dans la caisse 10 (voir figure 3). De plus, cette cabine 1 est pourvue d'un ordinateur 4, sur l'écran duquel sont visibles des informations, concernant notamment le positionnement de la trappe d'obturation de chaque conteneur à collecter.The cabin 1, of usual structure, comprises control means 2, allowing the activation of the various equipment provided in the box 10 (see figure 3 ). In addition, this cabin 1 is provided with a computer 4, on the screen of which are visible information, particularly concerning the positioning of the shutter of each container to collect.

La caisse 10, de forme globalement parallélépipédique, comprend tout d'abord, dans sa partie arrière, deux compartiments 12 et 13. Ces derniers sont destinés au stockage de deux types de déchets différents, étant entendu qu'on peut prévoir d'utiliser, soit un unique, soit plus de deux tels compartiments. Chacun de ces derniers est pourvu d'une entrée, en communication avec des moyens d'aspiration comme on le verra plus bas, ainsi que d'une sortie en vue de son vidage. Cette sortie peut, en particulier, être définie par une porte arrière relevable 12', 13' de ces compartiments 12, 13.The box 10, of generally parallelepipedal shape, comprises first of all, in its rear part, two compartments 12 and 13. These are intended for the storage of two different types of waste, it being understood that provision can be made to use, either a single or more than two such compartments. Each of these is provided with an inlet, in communication with suction means as will be seen below, as well as an outlet for emptying. This output can, in particular, be defined by a rear lift door 12 ', 13' of these compartments 12, 13.

Immédiatement en avant de ces compartiments, la caisse 10 délimite une chambre 14, dont les parois latérales 14' sont avantageusement insonorisées. Cette chambre 14 s'étend sur toute la hauteur de la caisse 10, mais seulement sur une partie de la largeur de cette dernière. Ceci permet donc, entre autres, de libérer de l'espace au sein de la caisse 10, afin de permettre l'intégration d'autres organes fonctionnels, non représentés. Cette caisse 10 reçoit par ailleurs un organe d'aspiration 16, ou tuyau d'aspiration, relié à un ou à plusieurs ventilateur(s) non représenté(s).Immediately in front of these compartments, the box 10 delimits a chamber 14, the side walls 14 'are advantageously soundproof. This chamber 14 extends over the entire height of the box 10, but only over part of the width of the latter. This allows, among other things, to free space within the body 10, to allow the integration of other functional organs, not shown. This box 10 receives by elsewhere a suction member 16, or suction pipe, connected to one or more fan (s) not shown (s).

Ce tuyau d'aspiration 16, qui est télescopique, est constitué de plusieurs fûts cylindriques, dont seuls deux 181 et 182 sont représentés. Ces derniers sont coaxiaux tout en présentant des diamètres différents, de façon à pouvoir s'escamoter ou se déplier sous l'effet de moyens moteurs non représentés, eux-mêmes actionnés par les moyens de commande 2 équipant la cabine 1.This suction pipe 16, which is telescopic, consists of several cylindrical barrels, of which only two 18 1 and 18 2 are shown. The latter are coaxial while having different diameters, so as to retract or unfold under the effect of motor means not shown, themselves actuated by the control means 2 equipping the cabin 1.

Les différents fûts 181, 182 constitutifs de ce tuyau d'aspiration 16 sont rigides, à savoir notamment qu'ils ne peuvent pas être pliés, ni tordus. Enfin, le fond 19 de la caisse 10 est creusée d'une ouverture 20, montrée de façon schématique, afin d'autoriser l'extension de ce tuyau d'aspiration 16 en direction du sol.The various drums 18 1 , 18 2 constituting this suction pipe 16 are rigid, namely in particular that they can not be folded or twisted. Finally, the bottom 19 of the box 10 is hollowed with an opening 20, shown schematically, to allow the extension of the suction pipe 16 towards the ground.

On notera que, dans sa position retirée de la figure 1, le tuyau d'aspiration 16 est entièrement logé dans la caisse 10, et en particulier dans la chambre 14. Ainsi, il ne fait pas saillie hors de cette dernière, ni latéralement au-delà des parois latérales 14', ni au-delà du fond 19 de la caisse 10.It should be noted that, in its position removed from figure 1 , the suction pipe 16 is completely housed in the box 10, and in particular in the chamber 14. Thus, it does not protrude from the latter, nor laterally beyond the side walls 14 'or beyond from the bottom 19 of the box 10.

A son extrémité supérieure, le tuyau d'aspiration 16 est prolongé par un élément de jonction, réalisé sous forme d'un coude 22 en un matériau relativement souple, différent de celui constitutif du tuyau d'aspiration 16. De plus, on prévoit une liaison amovible, de tout type connu approprié, entre le coude 22 et le tuyau d'aspiration 16. Ceci permet de remplacer aisément le coude 22, qui forme ainsi une pièce d'usure, de façon indépendante du tuyau d'aspiration 16.At its upper end, the suction pipe 16 is extended by a connecting element, made in the form of a bend 22 made of a relatively flexible material, different from that constituting the suction pipe 16. In addition, provision is made for a detachable connection, of any suitable known type, between the elbow 22 and the suction pipe 16. This makes it easy to replace the elbow 22, which thus forms a wear part, independently of the suction pipe 16.

Comme on le verra plus en détail dans ce qui suit, ce coude 22 permet de diriger les déchets, collectés par le tuyau d'aspiration 16, en direction de l'un ou l'autre des compartiments 12, 13. A cet effet, ce coude 22 est par exemple monté pivotant autour d'un axe vertical, de façon à pouvoir relier sélectivement l'un ou l'autre des compartiments 12, 13. A titre d'exemple de réalisation, on se référera notamment à celui décrit dans EP 0 661 224 .As will be seen in more detail in the following, this bend 22 directs the waste, collected by the suction pipe 16, towards one or other of the compartments 12, 13. For this purpose, this elbow 22 is for example pivotally mounted about a vertical axis, so as to be able to selectively connect one or the other of the compartments 12, 13. As an example of embodiment, reference will be made in particular to that described in FIG. EP 0 661 224 .

Par ailleurs, il est avantageux que la jonction entre le coude 22 et chaque compartiment 12 et 13 soit rendue étanche. A cet effet, on peut utiliser également la solution proposée dans EP 0 661 224 , ou bien tout système équivalent, faisant par exemple appel à un raccord rapide et un collier.Furthermore, it is advantageous for the junction between the bend 22 and each compartment 12 and 13 to be sealed. For this purpose, we can use also the solution proposed in EP 0 661 224 , or any equivalent system, for example using a quick connector and a collar.

Selon une variante non représentée, on peut entourer le tuyau d'aspiration 16 télescopique au moyen d'un tuyau périphérique coaxial. Ces deux tuyaux définissent alors une chambre annulaire, qui forme une arrivée d'air spécifique en direction du conteneur, afin d'en aspirer les déchets.According to a variant not shown, one can surround the telescopic suction pipe 16 by means of a coaxial peripheral pipe. These two pipes then define an annular chamber, which forms a specific air inlet towards the container, in order to suck the waste.

En dehors de la chambre 14, en l'occurrence dans la partie avant de la caisse 10, cette dernière intègre un bras 24, mobile à la fois en translation selon un axe vertical, et en rotation autour de celui-ci. Ce bras 24 est susceptible de passer au travers d'un orifice 25, représenté de façon schématique, lequel est ménagé dans le fond de la caisse 10. Comme montré notamment aux figures 4 et 5, le bras 24 est prolongé par une tige 26 horizontale, elle-même terminée par une clé 28, susceptible de coopérer avec une trappe d'accès au conteneur à déchets, comme on le verra plus bas.Outside the chamber 14, in this case in the front part of the body 10, the latter integrates an arm 24, movable both in translation along a vertical axis, and in rotation around it. This arm 24 is likely to pass through an orifice 25, shown schematically, which is formed in the bottom of the body 10. As shown in particular to Figures 4 and 5 the arm 24 is extended by a horizontal rod 26, itself terminated by a key 28, capable of cooperating with an access door to the waste container, as will be seen below.

Enfin, il est prévu une jupe de sécurité 30, plus particulièrement visible sur la figure 2. Cette jupe de sécurité 30, qui est fixée sur le fond de la caisse 10, s'étend à la périphérie à la fois de la chambre 14 et du bras 22, en vue de dessus. Elle est mobile entre une position repliée, dans laquelle elle est escamotée au voisinage du fond de caisse 10, et une position active où elle s'étend en direction du sol.Finally, there is provided a safety skirt 30, more particularly visible on the figure 2 . This security skirt 30, which is fixed on the bottom of the body 10, extends at the periphery of both the chamber 14 and the arm 22, seen from above. It is movable between a folded position, in which it is retracted near the bottom of the body 10, and an active position where it extends towards the ground.

A cet effet, cette jupe de sécurité 30 présente toute structure appropriée. Ainsi, elle se présente par exemple sous forme d'un soufflet, ou encore d'un ensemble de panneaux de sécurité mobiles verticalement.For this purpose, this safety skirt 30 has any suitable structure. Thus, it is for example in the form of a bellows, or a set of vertically movable security panels.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence aux figures 2 à 4, la mise en oeuvre de l'unité mobile décrite ci-dessus.We will now describe, with reference to Figures 2 to 4 , the implementation of the mobile unit described above.

En référence à la figure 2, on a représenté plusieurs conteneurs enterrés 100, 110, 120 et 130, dont chacun définit un volume intérieur 101, 111, 121 et 131, pour la réception de déchets qui sont par exemple de natures différentes. Ce volume intérieur 101, 111, 121 et 131 possède une sortie, obturée par une trappe respective 102, 112, 122 et 132. Dans l'exemple illustré, cette dernière est directement disposée en voirie, de sorte qu'une unité mobile conforme à l'invention est susceptible de venir coiffer la trappe 102 à 132 sélectionnée par le chauffeur, en vue de l'aspiration sélective souhaitée.With reference to the figure 2 several buried containers 100, 110, 120 and 130 are shown, each of which defines an internal volume 101, 111, 121 and 131, for the reception of waste which is, for example, of different natures. This internal volume 101, 111, 121 and 131 has an outlet, closed by a respective hatch 102, 112, 122 and 132. In the example shown, the latter is directly disposed in the street, so that a mobile unit conforms to the invention is likely to cap the hatch 102 to 132 selected by the driver, for the desired selective aspiration.

L'exemple montre des conteneurs100, 110, 120 et 130 enterrés, à savoir dont la sortie affleure le sol 150, qui est en l'occurrence formé par la surface de la voirie. L'invention trouve également son application à des conteneurs semi-enterrés, dont la sortie fait légèrement saillie par rapport au sol, sans empêcher cependant le passage de l'unité mobile au-dessus de cette sortie. L'invention trouve en outre son application, à un sol qui n'est pas nécessairement formé par la voirie, mais également par tout espace roulable approprié. On citera, entre autres, les espaces piétonniers.The example shows buried containers 100, 110, 120 and 130, namely whose outlet is flush with the ground 150, which is in this case formed by the surface of the road. The invention is also applicable to semi-buried containers, the output protrudes slightly above the ground, without however preventing the passage of the mobile unit above this outlet. The invention finds further application to a soil that is not necessarily formed by the road, but also by any suitable space roulable. For example, there are pedestrian spaces.

Comme le montre notamment la figure 3, les différentes trappes 102 à 132 sont reliées par un fil 140 représenté en traits mixtes, de type connu en soi, lequel permet le guidage de l'unité mobile. A cet effet, ce fil émet un signal visible par le chauffeur sur l'écran de l'ordinateur, ce qui lui permet de positionner la chambre 14 au droit d'une trappe 102 à 132 respective.As shown in particular figure 3 , the different traps 102 to 132 are connected by a wire 140 shown in phantom, of known type, which allows the guiding of the mobile unit. For this purpose, this wire emits a visible signal by the driver on the screen of the computer, which allows him to position the chamber 14 to the right of a hatch 102 to 132 respectively.

On peut bien évidemment prévoir d'autres moyens de guidage, permettant au chauffeur de se positionner correctement. On citera entre autres le géo-positionnement, ou encore la technique dite RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).Of course, other means of guidance can be provided, allowing the driver to position himself correctly. These include geo-positioning, or RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).

En vue de l'opération de collecte, le chauffeur place tout d'abord l'unité mobile au-dessus de la sortie du premier conteneur 100 à vider, grâce aux moyens de guidage comme expliqué ci-dessus. Ce conteneur 100 reçoit une première fraction de déchets, comme par exemple du verre ou des matières plastiques. Le chauffeur active ensuite, de façon avantageuse, un dispositif de signalisation du type gyrophare.In view of the collection operation, the driver first places the mobile unit above the outlet of the first container 100 to empty, thanks to the guide means as explained above. This container 100 receives a first fraction of waste, such as glass or plastics. The driver then activates, advantageously, a signaling device of the beacon type.

Puis, le chauffeur déploie la jupe de sécurité 30, de sorte que cette dernière repose alors contre le sol, à la périphérie de la trappe 102. Ceci contribue à la formation d'un volume clos V, délimité par le fond 19 de la caisse 10, le sol 150 et cette jupe de sécurité 30, ce qui empêche tout accès aux organes mis en mouvement pendant la collecte.Then, the driver deploys the safety skirt 30, so that the latter then rests against the ground, at the periphery of the hatch 102. This contributes to the formation of a closed volume V, delimited by the bottom 19 of the body 10, the floor 150 and this security skirt 30, which prevents access to organs set in motion during collection.

Ensuite, on libère l'orifice 25 et on descend le bras 24, alors que la tige 26 qui le prolonge est tournée vers la trappe 102. On connecte alors cette dernière à la clé 28 portée par le bras 24, de manière à relever cette trappe 102 au-dessus de la surface du sol (flèche f1 sur la figure 4). On fait alors pivoter le bras 24 autour de son axe principal, selon la flèche f2, de sorte que la trappe 102 ne se trouve plus au droit de la sortie du conteneur 100.Then, the orifice 25 is released and the arm 24 is lowered, while the rod 26 which extends it is turned towards the hatch 102. The latter is then connected to the key 28 carried by the arm 24, so as to raise this hatch 102 above the ground surface (arrow f1 on the figure 4 ). The arm 24 is then pivoted about its main axis, according to the arrow f2, so that the hatch 102 is no longer at the exit of the container 100.

A titre de variante non représentée, deux éléments complémentaires de reconnaissance mutuelle peuvent être intégrés, respectivement dans la trappe 102 et dans la clé 28. Ceci permet de sécuriser l'ouverture de cette trappe 102, qui ne peut donc être assurée qu'au moyen d'une clé 28 spécifique.As a variant not shown, two complementary mutual recognition elements can be integrated respectively in the hatch 102 and in the key 28. This makes it possible to secure the opening of this hatch 102, which can therefore only be ensured by means of a specific key 28.

La trappe 102 est ainsi escamotée, dans une position illustrée en traits pointillés sur la figure 4. On fait alors descendre le tuyau d'aspiration 16 en direction du volume intérieur 101 du conteneur 100. A cet effet, on déploie les fûts 181, 182 constitutifs de ce tuyau d'aspiration 16 les uns par rapport aux autres, selon la flèche F1 à la figure 2.The hatch 102 is thus retracted, in a position illustrated in dotted lines on the figure 4 . The suction pipe 16 is then lowered in the direction of the internal volume 101 of the container 100. For this purpose, the drums 18 1 , 18 2 constituting this suction pipe 16 are unfolded relative to each other, according to the arrow F1 to the figure 2 .

On notera que le passage entre la position repliée de la figure 1 et la position active de la figure 2 peut s'opérer, moyennant un unique mouvement global de translation, selon l'axe principal A du tuyau d'aspiration 16. Cet axe principal A est perpendiculaire à la surface du sol 150, à savoir vertical sur les figures.It will be noted that the passage between the folded position of the figure 1 and the active position of the figure 2 can operate, with a single global translation movement along the main axis A of the suction pipe 16. This main axis A is perpendicular to the ground surface 150, namely vertical in the figures.

On notera que ce mouvement global de translation peut s'accompagner d'une très légère possibilité de rotation des différents fûts 181, 182 les uns par rapport aux autres, selon des axes horizontaux. Une telle rotation, matérialisée par la flèche F2 à la figure 2, présente une valeur maximale de quelques degrés, typiquement inférieure à 15°. Ceci permet à l'unité mobile de se positionner sur des conteneurs installés en pente, ou encore à cette unité de collecter des conteneurs situés sur une voirie elle-même en pente.It will be noted that this global movement of translation can be accompanied by a very slight possibility of rotation of the different drums 18 1, 18 2 relative to each other along horizontal axes. Such a rotation, represented by the arrow F2 at the figure 2 , has a maximum value of a few degrees, typically less than 15 °. This allows the mobile unit to position itself on containers installed on a slope, or this unit to collect containers located on a road itself sloping.

On définit en outre l'emprise E de la caisse 10, vue de dessus, en référence à la figure 3. Il s'agit de la projection de cette caisse 10 sur le sol, selon un axe perpendiculaire à celui-ci, en l'occurrence vertical. Dans ces conditions cette emprise E, qui est de forme rectangulaire, est délimitée par les quatre côtés de la caisse 10.We further define the right-of-way E of the box 10, seen from above, with reference to the figure 3 . This is the projection of the box 10 on the ground, along an axis perpendicular to it, in this case vertical. In these conditions this Rectangle E, which is rectangular in shape, is delimited by the four sides of the box 10.

Conformément à l'invention, le tuyau d'aspiration 16 est inclus dans cette emprise E, à la fois dans sa position retirée de la figure 1 et dans sa position active de la figure 2. Ce tuyau d'aspiration 16 ne fait notamment pas saillie latéralement, hors de cette emprise E. De plus, du fait de son mouvement télescopique vertical, la projection du tuyau d'aspiration 16 sur le sol est sensiblement la même, quelle que soit la position qu'il adopte.According to the invention, the suction pipe 16 is included in this right-of-way E, both in its position removed from the figure 1 and in its active position the figure 2 . In particular, this suction pipe 16 does not project laterally out of this right-of-way E. Moreover, because of its vertical telescopic movement, the projection of the suction pipe 16 on the ground is substantially the same, whatever the position he adopts.

Une fois que le tuyau d'aspiration 16 est dans sa position active, son extrémité libre pénétrant dans le conteneur 100, on procède à la collecte proprement dite, par aspiration des déchets. Ces derniers sont alors dirigés, via le tuyau d'aspiration 16 et le coude 22 qui le prolonge, vers le compartiment de stockage choisi, par exemple celui 12.Once the suction pipe 16 is in its active position, its free end penetrating into the container 100, one proceeds to the actual collection, by suction of the waste. These are then directed, via the suction pipe 16 and the elbow 22 which extends, to the selected storage compartment, for example that 12.

Lorsque cette collecte est achevée, on replie le tuyau d'aspiration 16, de sorte qu'il se trouve à nouveau confiné dans la chambre 14. On replace ensuite la trappe 102 de sorte qu'elle obture le conteneur 100, moyennant des opérations inverses de celles décrites en référence aux figures 4 et 5. Enfin, on remonte à la fois le bras 24 et la jupe de sécurité 30, de façon à ce qu'ils retrouvent leur position illustrée à la figure 1.When this collection is complete, the suction pipe 16 is folded so that it is again confined in the chamber 14. The hatch 102 is then replaced so that it closes the container 100, with reverse operations. those described with reference to Figures 4 and 5 . Finally, both the arm 24 and the security skirt 30 are wound up so that they find their position illustrated in FIG. figure 1 .

Le chauffeur déplace alors l'unité mobile, grâce aux indications du fil de guidage 140, de façon à disposer désormais la chambre 14 au droit d'un conteneur 110 à 130 suivant, recevant la même fraction de déchets que celle collectée précédemment à partir du premier conteneur 100. Ce second conteneur 110 à 130 peut être adjacent à celui 100, comme celui 110 de la figure 2. Il peut également appartenir à une autre série de conteneurs, non représentés sur les figures et distants de ceux 100 à 130.The driver then moves the mobile unit, thanks to the indications of the guide wire 140, so as to now have the chamber 14 to the right of a next container 110 to 130, receiving the same waste fraction as that collected previously from the first container 100. This second container 110 to 130 may be adjacent to that 100, such as 110 of the figure 2 . It may also belong to another series of containers, not shown in the figures and distant from those 100 to 130.

On met ensuite en oeuvre une opération supplémentaire de collecte des déchets stockés dans ce second conteneur 110 à 130, de façon analogue à ce qui a été décrit ci-dessus. Puis, de proche en proche, on vide l'ensemble des conteneurs110 à 130 du réseau, recevant cette première fraction de déchets.An additional operation of collecting the waste stored in this second container 110 to 130 is then carried out, in a manner analogous to what has been described above. Then, step by step, we empty all the containers 110 to 130 of the network, receiving this first waste fraction.

On déplace ensuite le coude 22 de jonction, de façon à ce qu'il mette en communication le tuyau d'aspiration 16 avec l'autre compartiment 13. On procède alors, comme explicité ci-dessus, à la collecte des conteneurs recevant une seconde fraction de déchets. Au terme de ces différentes opérations, on vide les compartiments de stockage 12 et 13, par exemple en relevant leur porte arrière respective 12' et 13'.The junction bend 22 is then moved so that it communicates the suction pipe 16 with the other compartment 13. As mentioned above, the collection of the containers receiving a second waste fraction. At the end of these various operations, the storage compartments 12 and 13 are emptied, for example by raising their respective rear doors 12 'and 13'.

Dans le cas où plus de deux fractions différentes de déchets sont à collecter dans l'ensemble du réseau, on prévoit une unité mobile possédant un nombre correspondant de compartiments. Il est en effet avantageux de ne pas mélanger, dans l'unité mobile, des fractions différentes. On notera enfin que les différentes fractions de déchets peuvent être, soit de type solide, soit de type liquide.In the case where more than two different fractions of waste are to be collected throughout the network, a mobile unit having a corresponding number of compartments is provided. It is indeed advantageous not to mix, in the mobile unit, different fractions. Finally, it should be noted that the different fractions of waste may be either of the solid type or of the liquid type.

Dans l'exemple décrit ci-dessus, on affecte les différents compartiments à des fractions différentes de déchets. Cependant, à titre de variante avantageuse, on peut prévoir d'utiliser une unité mobile possédant deux compartiments, comme celle des figures 1 à 3, pour le traitement d'une seule et même fraction de déchets.In the example described above, the different compartments are assigned to different fractions of waste. However, as an advantageous variant, it is possible to use a mobile unit having two compartments, such as Figures 1 to 3 , for the treatment of a single fraction of waste.

Dans ce cas, pendant qu'on aspire les déchets en direction de l'un des compartiments, on met en oeuvre une phase simultanée de compactage, dans l'autre de ces compartiments. A cet effet, il est prévu des moyens mécaniques appropriés, faisant notamment appel à un système à poussoir ou équivalent.In this case, while the waste is being sucked towards one of the compartments, a simultaneous compaction phase is implemented in the other of these compartments. For this purpose, appropriate mechanical means are provided, in particular using a push-button system or the like.

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Unité mobile de collecte de déchets, pour conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130) de type enterré ou semi-enterré, cette unité comprenant des moyens moteurs, une cabine (1), et une caisse (10) délimitant au moins un compartiment de stockage (12, 13) des déchets collectés, cette unité comprenant en outre des moyens d'aspiration (16) des déchets en direction du ou de chaque compartiment de stockage (12, 13), ces moyens d'aspiration comportant un organe tubulaire d'aspiration rigide (16), mobile entre une position avancée de collecte, dans laquelle il est propre à aspirer les déchets reçus dans le conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130°, et une position retirée,
caractérisée en ce que l'organe tubulaire d'aspiration (16) est intégré dans l'emprise (E) au sol de la caisse (10), cette emprise (E) étant délimitée par les cotés de ladite caisse (10) vue de dessus, à la fois dans sa position avancée et retirée, et en ce que cet organe tubulaire d'aspiration (16) peut être déplacé entre ces deux positions avancée et retirée moyennant un unique mouvement de translation (flèche F1), sensiblement selon son axe principal (A), ledit organe d'aspiration (16) étant formé de plusieurs fûts cylindriques (181, 182) coaxiaux, un premier et un second fûts cylindriques ((181, 182), ledit second fût cylindrique (182) étant susceptible d'être escamoté dans ledit premier fût cylindrique (181) dans ladite position retirée dans laquelle lesdits premier et second fûts cylindriques (181, 182) sont entièrement logés dans ladite caisse (10), ledit second fût cylindrique (182) étant susceptible d'être déplié par rapport audit premier fût cylindrique (181) dans ladite position avancée dans laquelle ledit premier fût cylindrique (181) reste entièrement logé dans ladite caisse (10).Mobile waste collection unit, for a container (100, 110, 120, 130) of the buried or semi-buried type, this unit comprising motor means, a cabin (1), and a box (10) delimiting at least one compartment storage (12, 13) of collected waste, this unit further comprising suction means (16) waste towards the or each storage compartment (12, 13), these suction means comprising a tubular member rigid suction nozzle (16) movable between an advanced collection position, in which it is adapted to suck the received waste into the container (100, 110, 120, 130 °, and a withdrawn position,
characterized in that the tubular suction member (16) is integrated in the right-of-way (E) of the body (10), this right-of-way (E) being delimited by the sides of said body (10) seen from above, both in its advanced and withdrawn position, and in that this tubular suction member (16) can be moved between these two positions advanced and withdrawn by means of a single translational movement (arrow F1), substantially along its axis main member (A), said suction member (16) being formed of a plurality of coaxial cylindrical barrels (18 1 , 18 2 ), first and second cylindrical barrels (18 1 , 18 2 ), said second cylindrical barrel (18 1 , 18 2 ), 2 ) being capable of being retracted into said first cylindrical barrel (18 1 ) in said withdrawn position in which said first and second cylindrical barrels (18 1 , 18 2 ) are entirely housed in said box (10), said second cylindrical barrel (18 2 ) being unfoldable relative to said first cylindrical barrel (18 1 ) in said forward position in which said first cylindrical barrel (18 1 ) remains fully housed in said box (10). Unité mobile selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'organe d'aspiration (16) est logé dans une chambre (14) délimitée à l'intérieur de la caisse (10), le fond (19) de cette chambre (14) étant pourvue d'une ouverture (20), permettant le passage de l'organe d'aspiration (16) entre sa position retirée et sa position avancée.Mobile unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction member (16) is housed in a chamber (14) defined inside the box (10), the bottom (19) of this chamber (14). ) being provided with an opening (20), allowing the passage of the suction member (16) between its withdrawn position and its advanced position. Unité mobile selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la chambre (14) de réception de l'organe d'aspiration (16) possède des parois latérales (14') d'enceinte isolées, au moins sur le plan acoustique.Mobile unit according to claim 2, characterized in that the chamber (14) for receiving the suction member (16) has side walls (14 ') of isolated enclosure, at least acoustically. Unité mobile selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins un élément coudé (22) de jonction entre l'organe d'aspiration (16) et le ou chaque compartiment (12, 13), cet élément coudé (22) de jonction étant lié de façon amovible à l'organe d'aspiration (16).Mobile unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one elbow element (22) connecting the suction member (16) and the or each compartment (12, 13), this element angled junction (22) being releasably connected to the suction member (16). Unité mobile selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins un élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral (24) d'une trappe (102, 112, 122, 132), obturant un conteneur enterré ou semi-enterré (100, 110, 120, 130).Mobile unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one lifting element and lateral retraction (24) of a hatch (102, 112, 122, 132), closing a buried container or semi-buried (100, 110, 120, 130). Unité mobile selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins un organe de sécurité (30), propre à empêcher l'accès à l'organe d'aspiration (16), dans sa position avancée, et le cas échéant à l'élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral (24).Mobile unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one safety member (30), able to prevent access to the suction member (16), in its forward position, and if applicable to the lifting and lateral retraction element (24). Unité mobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que l'organe de sécurité est une jupe (30) mobile entre une position inactive, dans laquelle elle est placée au voisinage du fond (19) de la caisse (10), et une position de sécurité dans laquelle elle s'étend vers le bas autour de l'organe d'aspiration (16), dans la position avancée de ce dernier, et le cas échéant autour de l'élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral (24).Mobile unit according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the safety member is a skirt (30) movable between an inactive position, in which it is placed in the vicinity of the bottom (19) of the body (10), and a position in which it extends downwards around the suction member (16), in the forward position of the latter, and where appropriate around the lifting and retracting element (24) . Procédé de mise en oeuvre de l'unité mobile conforme à l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel on déplace l'unité de manière à positionner l'organe d'aspiration (16) au droit d'une trappe (102, 112, 122, 132) obturant un conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130), on libère l'accès au volume intérieur (101, 111, 121, 131) de ce conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130), on déplace l'organe d'aspiration (16) dans sa position active, de sorte qu'il pénètre au moins partiellement dans le volume intérieur de ce conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130), et on aspire tout ou partie des déchets reçus dans ce conteneur (16), de façon à les diriger vers un compartiment choisi (12, 13).A method of operating the mobile unit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the unit is moved so as to position the suction member (16) to the right of a door (102, 112, 122, 132) closing a container (100, 110, 120, 130), access to the interior volume (101, 111, 121, 131) of this container (100, 110, 120, 130) is released, the suction member (16) in its operative position, so that it penetrates at least partially into the interior volume of this container (100, 110, 120, 130), and all or part of the received waste is sucked into this container (16), so as to direct them towards a selected compartment (12, 13). Procédé selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'on identifie la position de la trappe (102, 112, 122, 132) du ou de chaque conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130) au moyen d'un repère, notamment un fil enterré (140), et on génère des informations au niveau de la cabine (1), à partir de ce repère, afin d'aider le chauffeur de l'unité mobile à positionner l'organe d'aspiration (16) au droit du ou de chaque conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130).Process according to Claim 8, characterized in that the position of the trap (102, 112, 122, 132) of the or each container (100, 110, 120, 130) is identified by means of a reference mark, in particular a buried wire (140), and information is generated at the cabin (1), from this mark, to assist the driver of the mobile unit to position the suction member (16) at the right of the or each container (100, 110, 120, 130). Procédé selon la revendication 8 ou 9, pour la mise en oeuvre de l'unité mobile conforme à la revendication 5 prise en combinaison avec la revendication 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que l'on positionne l'organe d'aspiration (16) au droit de la trappe (102, 112, 122, 132) d'un conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130), on actionne l'organe de sécurité (30) de sorte qu'il forme un volume sensiblement fermé (V) avec le sol (150) et le fond de la caisse (10), on met en mouvement l'élément de levage et d'escamotage latéral (24) de la trappe (102, 112, 122, 132), à l'intérieur de ce volume fermé, de façon à accéder au volume intérieur du conteneur (100, 110, 120, 130), et on déplace l'organe d'aspiration (16) dans sa position active, à l'intérieur de ce volume fermé (V).Method according to claim 8 or 9, for the implementation of the mobile unit according to claim 5 taken in combination with claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the suction member (16) is positioned at the right of the trap (102, 112, 122, 132) of a container (100, 110, 120, 130), the safety member (30) is actuated so that it forms a substantially closed volume (V ) with the floor (150) and the bottom of the box (10), the lateral lifting and retracting element (24) of the hatch (102, 112, 122, 132) is moved into position. interior of this closed volume, so as to access the interior volume of the container (100, 110, 120, 130), and the suction member (16) is moved into its active position, inside this closed volume (V).
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